blackwidowsea
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Rate the Last Movie You Saw...
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Soul Kitchen (2009) | IMDb, RT
I had no major expectations going into this one, but I had heard good things about it over the years on the internet so I was at the least a bit optimistic. The situational tragic comedy starts strong and ends with even stronger notes. The actors give an impeccable performance coupled with the impactful sound design and soundtrack providing a comedic performance that is very reminiscent of the times when it was made, and it hasn't aged a bit. It's hilarious, relatable, and balanced to the minute details in maintaining a tonality that many recent comedic flicks miss the mark on; which is to still have heart and earnestness in the plot despite its offbeat nature. Standout performances by the lead actor and the actor who plays the protagonist's brother are so magnetic that you will be staying to watch the film just for their performances even if the plot is too mundane or boring for you.
Guess the saying that Germans don't have a sense of humour is incorrect after all because this production from the country proves otherwise.
A very easy 9/10.
I had no major expectations going into this one, but I had heard good things about it over the years on the internet so I was at the least a bit optimistic. The situational tragic comedy starts strong and ends with even stronger notes. The actors give an impeccable performance coupled with the impactful sound design and soundtrack providing a comedic performance that is very reminiscent of the times when it was made, and it hasn't aged a bit. It's hilarious, relatable, and balanced to the minute details in maintaining a tonality that many recent comedic flicks miss the mark on; which is to still have heart and earnestness in the plot despite its offbeat nature. Standout performances by the lead actor and the actor who plays the protagonist's brother are so magnetic that you will be staying to watch the film just for their performances even if the plot is too mundane or boring for you.
Guess the saying that Germans don't have a sense of humour is incorrect after all because this production from the country proves otherwise.
A very easy 9/10.
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Oracle
Some more romcoms
^These two are hilarious and engaging
Guy helps desperate gal score by explaining how men are and then ends up falling for her and breaking all the advice he gave her. There are other subplots on the side here that work well
7/10 for the lot
^These two are hilarious and engaging
Guy helps desperate gal score by explaining how men are and then ends up falling for her and breaking all the advice he gave her. There are other subplots on the side here that work well
7/10 for the lot
Ssreek
Herald
Have you watched The Ugly Truth?Some more romcoms
^These two are hilarious and engaging
Guy helps desperate gal score by explaining how men are and then ends up falling for her and breaking all the advice he gave her. There are other subplots on the side here that work well
7/10 for the lot
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Oracle
Yes, i had recommended it in a previous post. And the plot is kinda similar to HJNITY but they're completely different movies. The latter has stories of other couples mixed in.
Ssreek
Herald
It's so good to watch such simple rom-com movies, without having any complex or world-is-going-to-end plot lines.
Nosferatu: 5/10
The Call (Korean, 2020): 3/10. Very engaging yet with so many stupid plot holes.
The Call (Korean, 2020): 3/10. Very engaging yet with so many stupid plot holes.
Black_Hawk
Juggernaut
Heretic (2024) - 5/10
Movie had a really interesting start but I somehow didn't quite like the way the plot went towards the end. I honestly thought it would go the Lovecraftian way and that would have actually made more sense. Hugh Grant was really good though.
eternoMind
Herald
I miss watching these. The 90s was full of these. Now, I don't know where to look. Something as simple as One Fine Day is so much fun every time you watch it.
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Oracle
This one or should I say series of three are more rom and less com. Very engaging, well thought out dialog. Just two people talking. Bare essentials and nothing more.
When the first came out there was no expectation of a sequel. It got made a decade later and another the decade after by the same director and actor for 'artistic' reasons.
8/10
Rewatched American Pie 1 and 2. Major nostalgic throwback.
9/10 just for them feels.
9/10 just for them feels.
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Oracle
^saw this recently and found it quite good
And there is no shortage of these movies at all. Each decade brings a new crop and there are series on top. Just see the movie recommends in imdb under any movie to get an idea for what to watch next
Black_Hawk
Juggernaut
Spy Game (2001) - 8/10
Kept my phone on silent. Dived into the movie and Robert Redford's superlative performance kept me completely hooked. Brad Pitt was fantastic too.
Ssreek
Herald
This Is Where I Leave You: 7.5/10
Another rom-com type of movie. It's fun and there is delightful family drama too.
I don't care what critics rate it, but I liked this movie. It's good and feels heartwarming too.
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Oracle
I like the scene where the assignment is to appear on the balcony of a penthouse. Only half an hour to figure out how to.
Spy Game (2001) - 8/10
Kept my phone on silent. Dived into the movie and Robert Redford's superlative performance kept me completely hooked. Brad Pitt was fantastic too.
This movie made me look for other similar movies by Robert Redford. The one below has him in the spy business. Different movie altogether.
Another worth considering but this is more about hacking
Black_Hawk
Juggernaut
Scent of a Woman (1992) - 9/10
Al Pacino knocked it out of the park with his performance! That Tango sequence and the Ferrari test drive... unforgettable.
Dhoom Dhaam (2025) - 4/10
A forgettable one time watch. I mainly watched it because Pratik Gandhi is in it.
GuyTheKind
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