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Off-hand, this is a steal of Annallon's topic in the old forum.
I finally saw Takeshi Kitano's Hana-Bi (Fireworks), for which he won big time at the Venice Film Festival in 1997, and in other international film fests.
I thought him to be the saving grace of Oshima's Taboo, which I didn't like much, so once again I saw Zatoichi, which I enjoyed, and googled him up. He started out as a stand-up comedian, before directing his first film, Violent Cop, a job he got to do when the original director got sick. He had no formal training as a director. Seems like luck runs heavy on the guy's side. He met a bad accident. was paralyzed, but soon enough left his wheelchair to do Hana-bi. Luck, or extremely good karma. I can't wait now to watch Kikujiro, and am on the look-out for Sonatine, Violent Cop, Brother and Dolls.
Hana-bi is a lovely film. Violent in spots, but tender in most. Like, the hand that pulls the trigger can very well caress a lover's cheek and gently squeeze a fallen comrade's shoulder.
The last Asian movie I saw and liked In other words... recommendations for all!
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Posted 06 June 2007 - 10:13 AM
Classic
Impressive movie! You could almost feel the chemistry between the two lead actors, Seung-woo Cho (Marathon) and Ye-jin Son (A Moment to Remember). A well-made drama/romance story with lots of unexpected situations. I gave it a 9/10 and it will remain one of my favorites.
Impressive movie! You could almost feel the chemistry between the two lead actors, Seung-woo Cho (Marathon) and Ye-jin Son (A Moment to Remember). A well-made drama/romance story with lots of unexpected situations. I gave it a 9/10 and it will remain one of my favorites.
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Posted 06 June 2007 - 09:08 PM
Ah, they're starting to steal my old threads! *sobs*
But back on topic, I think the last korean film I saw was Dirty Carnival. REALLY loved it. Possibly one of the first gangster films I like from South Korea. I recognised the protagonist from the Classic (which is stated in the above post) and it was just original. Well, original in the way they handled the plot. Really unexpected twists to the plot. The main character in this film is basically a gangster who believes in family. He teaches family is loyalty to his gang who live in the same flat. He also meets his old school friend from years ago. The relationship he has with the gang and his friend ultimately leads to his downfall.
But back on topic, I think the last korean film I saw was Dirty Carnival. REALLY loved it. Possibly one of the first gangster films I like from South Korea. I recognised the protagonist from the Classic (which is stated in the above post) and it was just original. Well, original in the way they handled the plot. Really unexpected twists to the plot. The main character in this film is basically a gangster who believes in family. He teaches family is loyalty to his gang who live in the same flat. He also meets his old school friend from years ago. The relationship he has with the gang and his friend ultimately leads to his downfall.
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Posted 06 June 2007 - 10:52 PM
Annallon, on Jun 7 2007, 05:08 AM, said:
Ah, they're starting to steal my old threads! *sobs*
But I bet I'm the only thief who acknowledges the author of the original, yeah?
Anyway, I have A Dirty Carnival, so I will take your recommendation, thanks. You might also want to check Hana-bi out.
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Posted 07 June 2007 - 12:06 AM
A Dirty Carnival was excellent for all the reasons Annallon enumerated, but the most recent film I saw that left the deepest impact on me was Voice of A Murderer. I hate the fact that the criminal is still on the loose. I hope Karmic retribution lays a real whammy on that b@$t@r|).
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Posted 07 June 2007 - 01:52 AM
Sonatine, Japan.
Written, produced, and directed by Takeshi Kitano, also the lead actor.
I liked it.
He who lives by the gun, (fill in the blank.)
It's another Yakuza movie. Violent, but gently told, and ends with us realizing not all men like the lives they lead, even as the last man standing.
Is it somewhat Hana-bi, then?
I didn't think so. Similar, in that it's set in the same milieu where guns are fired matter-of-fact, like asking for a Big Mac, to go. Not an original thought, BTW, as the fastfood thing and guns altogether in one scene is from Tarantino, but hasn't he raided, several times over, Asian movies, for images to use as his own?
Back to Hana-bi and Sonatine: Characters don't speak much in both films, but it's their silence, their moments in-between lines that really get you.
And both kind of hew to the samurai warrior's code of "Bushido," although this point is arguable.
All in all, I'm quite close to "forgiving" Kitano for appearing in Oshima's Taboo.
I also ask to be forgiven, I didn't get the torrent from avista; I google'd it soon after watching Hana-bi.
Written, produced, and directed by Takeshi Kitano, also the lead actor.
I liked it.
He who lives by the gun, (fill in the blank.)
It's another Yakuza movie. Violent, but gently told, and ends with us realizing not all men like the lives they lead, even as the last man standing.
Is it somewhat Hana-bi, then?
I didn't think so. Similar, in that it's set in the same milieu where guns are fired matter-of-fact, like asking for a Big Mac, to go. Not an original thought, BTW, as the fastfood thing and guns altogether in one scene is from Tarantino, but hasn't he raided, several times over, Asian movies, for images to use as his own?
Back to Hana-bi and Sonatine: Characters don't speak much in both films, but it's their silence, their moments in-between lines that really get you.
And both kind of hew to the samurai warrior's code of "Bushido," although this point is arguable.
All in all, I'm quite close to "forgiving" Kitano for appearing in Oshima's Taboo.
I also ask to be forgiven, I didn't get the torrent from avista; I google'd it soon after watching Hana-bi.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 09:32 PM
LINDA LINDA LINDA
This is not a film to miss…it is terrific! The four girls are so great together; the chemistry of the band is captured throughout.
Capturing teenage angst, exuberance, naivety and unbridled hope is not easy to do…and director Nobuhiro Yamashita captured it effortlessly.
This is not a film to miss…it is terrific! The four girls are so great together; the chemistry of the band is captured throughout.
Capturing teenage angst, exuberance, naivety and unbridled hope is not easy to do…and director Nobuhiro Yamashita captured it effortlessly.
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 12:55 PM
I just got done watching "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" what a great movie. (I'm justing getting into Asian movies. I have a lot that I what to download and watch.
) I felt so sad for both of them in the movie. Both of them loved someone and lost them. That movie was really different from other movies I have seen here in the U.S.A.
Bye--
Chaza
) I felt so sad for both of them in the movie. Both of them loved someone and lost them. That movie was really different from other movies I have seen here in the U.S.A. Bye--
Chaza
#11 Guest_isabel_*
Posted 09 June 2007 - 02:54 PM
Annallon, on Jun 7 2007, 05:08 AM, said:
…the last korean film I saw was Dirty Carnival. REALLY loved it. Possibly one of the first gangster films I like from South Korea. I recognised the protagonist from the Classic (which is stated in the above post) and it was just original. Well, original in the way they handled the plot. Really unexpected twists to the plot. The main character in this film is basically a gangster who believes in family. He teaches family is loyalty to his gang who live in the same flat. He also meets his old school friend from years ago. The relationship he has with the gang and his friend ultimately leads to his downfall.
Oh, these good, good gangster movies! Thanks for the recommendation, Annallon. I thoroughly enjoyed Dirty Carnival, and it was good, though sad. Really, really sad.
And now, what? You've given me another director to google, and his films to locate, Yu Ha, or Yoo Ha, referred to mostly as a Korean poet in the international reviews. Jo-Inseong (again I don't know if this is the correct spelling, some sites refer to him as Cho Insong) was good as the Byung-doo, the gangster, but I also liked the two guys who played Min-Ho, the filmmaker, and the one who came out as Byung-doo's next in command.
Annallon, you're on the dot recommending this one.
Now I'm off to look for two Yoo Ha movies, I hope they're on Avista: Marriage is a Crazy Thing, and Once Upon a Time in High School.
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Posted 10 June 2007 - 05:43 PM
Core, on Jun 10 2007, 07:23 PM, said:
If I could recall it correctly, Once Upon A Time In High School was the last movie I actually finished watching.
Ok you did finished watching it, but you didn't say what you think about it - what's the answer?
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Posted 10 June 2007 - 09:44 PM
DOG BITE DOG - one of the best movies I watched. brutal, depressed and dirty action drama.
Story about cambodgian hitman who arrive to hong kong to kill one woman, one girl which is raped by father and policeman with no mercy. That plot result with extreme violence with no pure positive or pure negative guys.
Damn, really GOOD movie :awe
Story about cambodgian hitman who arrive to hong kong to kill one woman, one girl which is raped by father and policeman with no mercy. That plot result with extreme violence with no pure positive or pure negative guys.
Damn, really GOOD movie :awe
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 12:06 AM
maddame1, on Jun 10 2007, 05:43 PM, said:
Ok you did finished watching it, but you didn't say what you think about it - what's the answer?
My sincere apology. I only read "The last Asian Movie I saw," on the main page and forget to fully re-read it. Back to the topic; The only reason why I actually finish this movie(Once Upon A Time In High School) was because of the acting of Bruce Lee. I was pretty amazed on how Kwon Sang-Woo act as Lee. It has been years now since Lee's death, and his legacy still motivates a lot of people. Cool and interesting film.