Foreign Language Films

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Yes, I really like that movie. I don't think it was made
to blow you away. It kind of simmers. But there are
many things going on in that movie. And I think it
takes more than one viewing to notice.

What I like best are the questions it raises concerning
A.I. - without even considering what Nathan thought
Caleb really wanted to know.

Being a Christian makes me wonder how far man will
be allowed to go. Or how far man can go before it becomes
sin. It's most fascinating.

Hi,
It didn't blow me away in so far as I didn't get to the end and think 'wow, that was a great film, I must watch this again'. It was nominated for a lot of awards and won quite a few of them so my expectations were quite high. I just didn't feel engaged with any of the characters (which is possibly deliberate as far as Caleb and Nathan are concerned), including Ava so at the end I didn't feel myself caring for any of them.
***Spoilers***
The idea 'it' may have been using Caleb was mooted by Nathan so it was always in the back of my mind something along those lines would happen at the end.

It's quite a long time since I've watched it but I remember A.I. having a much greater emotional impact on me and that did leave me questioning a lot of things afterwards. Another film I'd suggest is 'Her' starring Joaquin Pheonix.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

I remember A.I. having a much greater emotional impact on me and that did leave me questioning a lot of things afterwards. Another film I'd suggest is 'Her' starring Joaquin Pheonix.

I liked A.I.. I think it's emotional impact might have been
because he (there's one of those pronouns we use for their type,
which is a thread just waiting to be started) was a child.

Her
I really came around to liking that movie. It's funny,
fifteen or so years ago it wouldn't have worked for me.
But after witnessing people walking around with the
love of their lives - the cell phone. I can believe it. And
I liked the ending. I just wish I hadn't found out who's
voice they used for Her. I didn't want to know before I
watched it.

I'm not one of those who walks around with their
cell phones. I hate them except for emergencies.
I am the last hold out.

[KarmaContestant]

Goodnight Mommy. And despite the "totally terrifying" tagline, it wasn't. But it was very, very good.

[FuzzyPlum]

I watched 'Son of Saul' last night (Best Foreign Language film, 2016 Academy Awards)

I think it would be fair to say it's not exactly a date movie.
The film focuses on the role of the Sonderkommando at Auschwitz extermination camp.
It's a powerful and at times difficult film to watch.

[FuzzyPlum]

Watched 'Let the Right One In' recently.
It's a Swedish vampire film. This is not normally my favored genre, but wow, this is a great film. I thoroughly recommend it.

[FuzzyPlum]

Watched a great Italian film, Don't Move last night. It's engaging, gritty and features some brilliant performances (including Penelope Cruz). That said, though I enjoyed it I found it hard to get past the central love affair between a man and a young girl who he initially raped....really????
Excellent soundtrack.

[Macfan4life]

I love "The Secret in their Eyes" from Argentina. I believe it won an academy award for best foreign film around 2009.
Not only is it my favorite foreign film, its one of the best movies ever. Its a masterpiece. The thrills and twists and turns just floor you.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Watched 'Let the Right One In' recently.

It maybe the best vampire movie ever made.

Did you jump?

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

It maybe the best vampire movie ever made.

Did you jump?

Did I jump? If I'm totally honest with you...no. I never felt it was that sort of film. Maybe once or twice towards the end. I thought it was more about the story than out and out 'make you jump scary'.