The Last Movie You Saw?

[jexxica]

Brooklyn.

 

[Phuel]

You took every word out of my mouth
I really fell for this film too and "lush" is the perfect way to describe it. From the love between Lili & Gerda, to the stunning costumes and outstanding performances. I also love the work on the decors. The appartments are fantastic? I love how they created a kind of "mîse en abime". It's like watching painters paint in an atelier that looks like a painting itself. But it's also watching Lili trying to paint a life for herself in order to escape a world of illusions and disguise represented by this painting-like apartment that seems to have been painted by her but also imposed on her.

Beautifully put!

Every aspect of this gentle story and strong film is so full of beauty: beauty of spirit, of individuality, of true love… and of the process and components of filmmaking. I’m genuinely inspired. I’m so looking forward to having my own BR copy to indulge in for a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon.

 

[Belowen]

Trainwreck
Constantine
Adore

 

[jexxica]

The big short
Steve Jobs

 

[Sweet rus]

The Big short - well done movie, but the whole story just makes me feel sick.
45 years - boring, thought provoking movie though, the main male character is annoying as ****
Filth - well, the name says it all. It is surprising to see McAvoy playing such a character. He did really well, but this is definitely not my type of a movie, too messy and crazy
Jobs - what a snoozefest. Even Michael could not save it for me

 

[Flyest]

The Danish Girl - loved it and Alicia's acting is superb!

 

[Natashaaa]

Tootsie

 

[Chaky]

Grandma
Amy
The Martian

 

[Phuel]

The Revenant

Never been a fan of Leoanardo DiCaprio, but does that guy have the best agent who knows how to pick the strongest and most interesting projects, or what….

This films starts off on a surreal but tangible high with one of the most tense, most anxiety-filled and desperate opening sequence ever committed to film is supreme— and still beautifully composed. From then on, I felt every icy shiver, every damp and rotting wound, every agonizing pain and mental-torment of Leo’s Glass. It’s an exhausting watch. And Alberta’s wilderness is twisted into this unforgiving, ferocious, formidable haunted forest of another world that’s also unbelievably gorgeous and alive. I’ve shot there several times before, and I want to go back there again asap after seeing this film.

And Tom Hardy is everything with his portrayal of a very real human being just surviving that just happens to do terrible things. He’s incredible starring in 3 of the strongest films in 2015 for me: Mad Max: Fury Road, Legend and this, The Revenant.

Fury Road and this film deserves all the awards it has been nominated for.

 

[jexxica]

The Danish Girl. Great performances but the movie was just ok. I expected a little bit more of it, too correct.

 

[MulletProof]

This films starts off on a surreal but tangible high with one of the most tense, most anxiety-filled and desperate opening sequence ever committed to film is supreme— and still beautifully composed. From then on, I felt every icy shiver, every damp and rotting wound, every agonizing pain and mental-torment of Leo’s Glass. It’s an exhausting watch. And Alberta’s wilderness is twisted into this unforgiving, ferocious, formidable haunted forest of another world that’s also unbelievably gorgeous and alive. I’ve shot there several times before, and I want to go back there again asap after seeing this film.

Sounds like standard Iñarrítu, or hell!, I never suffered more than when watching Biutiful... I really wondered what my life priorities were being so involved and on the verge of a breakdown as a witness of this situation that wasn't even real, or mine!, I really suffered that movie... but yeah, snowy Spain looked tragically glorious too!.

Will try to go see it this weekend...

 

[Phuel]

^^^ Yay-- glad you'll see it, Mullet!

Must see his Biutiful! I’m just concerned of trying to catch all the subtitles that fly by so fast since Spanish is spoken at such breakneck speed that I’ll miss seeing the gorgeous imageries he creates. I still remember how dizzying of an experience it was at 14yo watching Almodovar’s Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown while trying to follow those subs and being mesmerized by Rossy.

I swear, films like these give me so many ideas for high fashion shoots, I’m so tempted to just empty my savings to finance my own projects. If it all fails, and I'm homeless and carrying my OG Helmuts, Pradas and Dries' in my Vuitton suitcases and bags living in a shelter, I’ll just start again from scratch like Hugh Glass did.

 

[MulletProof]

I saw it last night.

It's interesting because when I saw Love, easily 5 people walked out of the room and one woman in front of me was begging her partner to leave and said (loud enough for all of us sinners) "This is disgusting". I thought Love was beautiful, perfectly flawed but probably the most accurate portrayal of the small ways people f*ck up in real life and the magnitude of the damage in terms of emotions and life direction. The p*rn was just embellishment, almost to ease the heartbreak, and quite minimal, but of course journalists lost their s*it over it and 90% of the reviews were focused on that.

Last night, maybe it was the Korean BBQ overdose I had or the fact that it was past midnight, but I felt so nauseous, I have never walked out of a movie but seriously considered it. I covered my eyes and ears for much of the violence, it just went on for way too long. I appreciate the portrayal of a human being stripped of all his constructed elements and reduced to his most primal and also to the very essence of his human condition, I liked the accuracy, but as much as I love Iñarrítu and Lubezki (who, again, is wonderful here), this need to present violence so detailed and for so long is crass. And hearing all the 'wow' 'whoaaa' as the audience rejoiced in this display of barbarian imagery, this time justified but not unlike those in the government-endorsed "military films"... I never felt more foreign, and I was quite disappointed by this direction from Iñarrítu. Of all directors, I would've thought he was the least likely to contribute to the long-time affair American cinema has with tales of savagery "with a point". From the very beginning, he's never been afraid of presenting existence being tested emotionally and physically in all its splendor (or horror), but what started as that scene with the dog as loss unfolded in Amores Perros... now all I got last night was the dog with a few reminders of why this is a movie and not an ad for my next trip to the Rocky Mountains.

.. that scene of Leonardo hugging the tree btw, probably the most autobiographical, simple scene I can remember from Iñarrítu, and the fantasy of anyone that's experienced loss. Also a scene in common with Love, lol..

 

[Flyest]

Lamb (2015) - I think I might read a novel as well

"It's about a 47-year-old man whose life has come apart and is feeling lost. He meets an 11-year-old girl who is neglected by her family and friends and is feeling lonely. Somehow, this movie asks us to trust these two characters together, even though the motivations are quite unclear -- the man is either unbalanced or is gently manipulating the girl; meanwhile, the girl trusts him implicitly (with some trepidation) and looks up to him as a friend, a father figure, or maybe more. There are more than a handful of cringe-y moments, and other times where we worry about how the outside world may view these characters. By the end of the film, I felt crushed for both of them and sad beyond words. The movie is brave, challenging and heartbreaking, with terrific performances (especially by the girl, played by Oona Laurence), which almost plays as a spiritual successor to Room (if all the roles were reversed). I think it's the first great film of 2016."

 

[Phuel]

I saw it last night.

It's interesting because when I saw Love, easily 5 people walked out of the room and one woman in front of me was begging her partner to leave and said (loud enough for all of us sinners) "This is disgusting". I thought Love was beautiful, perfectly flawed but probably the most accurate portrayal of the small ways people f*ck up in real life and the magnitude of the damage in terms of emotions and life direction. The p*rn was just embellishment, almost to ease the heartbreak, and quite minimal, but of course journalists lost their s*it over it and 90% of the reviews were focused on that.

Last night, maybe it was the Korean BBQ overdose I had or the fact that it was past midnight, but I felt so nauseous, I have never walked out of a movie but seriously considered it. I covered my eyes and ears for much of the violence, it just went on for way too long. I appreciate the portrayal of a human being stripped of all his constructed elements and reduced to his most primal and also to the very essence of his human condition, I liked the accuracy, but as much as I love Iñarrítu and Lubezki (who, again, is wonderful here), this need to present violence so detailed and for so long is crass. And hearing all the 'wow' 'whoaaa' as the audience rejoiced in this display of barbarian imagery, this time justified but not unlike those in the government-endorsed "military films"... I never felt more foreign, and I was quite disappointed by this direction from Iñarrítu. Of all directors, I would've thought he was the least likely to contribute to the long-time affair American cinema has with tales of savagery "with a point". From the very beginning, he's never been afraid of presenting existence being tested emotionally and physically in all its splendor (or horror), but what started as that scene with the dog as loss unfolded in Amores Perros... now all I got last night was the dog with a few reminders of why this is a movie and not an ad for my next trip to the Rocky Mountains.

.. that scene of Leonardo hugging the tree btw, probably the most autobiographical, simple scene I can remember from Iñarrítu, and the fantasy of anyone that's experienced loss. Also a scene in common with Love, lol..

That’s too bad, Mullet…

You know, maybe it’s because I can completely and intimately relate to having lost everything, including nearly life through an ordeal that you have absolutely no control over, that a creation like The Revenant, speaks so intimately to me. No doubt it’s exhausting and depressing a vision— with no happy ending. But that’s life.

I can’t really relate to experiences where privileged individuals put themselves in a situation where something horrible just happens to come out of it: Like rock climbers or skiers who seek out remote, uncharted territories to experience highs and thrills, and just happen to be caught in a terrible ordeal. If you play with fire, you're gonna get burned, etc. With this film, it’s purely survival: These people have absolutely no choice being in the predicament they’re in. It’s their livelihood. And their choices— whether generous, or evil, are made as a result of their survival instincts. The audience whooping and hollering at the explicit barbarity of the imageries are, sadly, a huge segment of humanity that just enjoys sensationalism as entertainment.

I think the film is a horrifying, and very pure story of life. The barbarity— and beauty, is very necessary in his storytelling. And on a purely superficial level, I’m mesmerized by the beauty of him and his team’s vision.

I suppose now's not the time to recommend the soundtrack...? LOL

 

[jexxica]

The hateful eight. I liked it, a little bit long but it was good and fun.

 

[lstone15]

The Revenant - I think Leo's performance is overrated. There was nothing exciting about it. I root for Eddie!

 

[fashionista-ta]

The Danish Girl. Great performances but the movie was just ok. I expected a little bit more of it, too correct.

I too went this past weekend ... I think my expectations were quite high as well. I thought Eddie Redmayne's performance was better (much better) in Theory of Everything. The movie is beautiful. A bit of a downer. Oddly unmoving I thought, considering the volume of tears the actors are shedding. Also didn't understand why Danish people had British accents? Am I overthinking this?

 

[Sweet rus]

Carlito's way - very good and dramaric, felt so heartbroken after watching it.
Carol - good acting, beautiful movie when it comes to styling and aesthetics, Cate Blanchett is so very elegant, but the movie is kind of meh, and so not Oscar worthy

 

[jexxica]

Room. Great movie.