Must Watch Movies Recommended By Digitians

[Krow]

^^^ Its awesome!!! If u go back a bit in this thread, u'll find my post in which Ive mentioned a couple of other movies too by the same director.

@ Psychosocial If uve not already seen these, u cn try :

Se7en - 1995 - Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman
A Clockwork Orange - 1971 - Stanley Kubrick(director)
The Killing - 1956 - Kubrick
Reservoir Dogs - 1992 - Tarantino
The Shining - 1980 - Stanley Kubrick
Passion Of The Christ - Lol! ---> I think it sucks, bt good for gore and violence. If u angry on sm ONE, then u cn imagine him/her as the lead character.
Raging Bull - 1980 - De Niro - Scorcese

I Recommend :

Natural Born Killers - 1994 - Oliver Stone(director)

War movies :

Platoon - 1986 - Oliver Stone
Apocalypse Now - 1979 - Coppola
Full Metal Jacket - 1987 - Kubrick



Anyone seen 2001:A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick? Best Sci-Fi ever. Much better than any Star Wars movie. King of grandeur and yet accurately depicted Science and Tech. It was made in 1968 and the SFX dont look outdated even today, although they are a bit easier to make today. Watch it guys and lemme knw if u liked it!

[Ethan_Hunt]

Passion Of The Christ - Lol! ---> I think it sucks, bt good for gore and violence. If u angry on sm ONE, then u cn imagine him/her as the lead character.

Explain to me again why you think it sucks?

The movie was a cinematic masterpiece from Mel Gibson. I would like to hear your thoughts on which part specifically you felt "sucked" because I sure as hell can't think of any.

[ajayritik]

Passion Of The Christ - Lol! ---> I think it sucks, bt good for gore and violence. If u angry on sm ONE, then u cn imagine him/her as the lead character.
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I can't understand how can you term this movie as sucks! I really didn't find any thing in that movie which sucks. If I'm really angry at someone I would either bash him or bash some thing else rather than watch a movie and imagine that person.

[gopi_vbboy]

BOdy of evidence lol

[Krow]

Explain to me again why you think it sucks?

The movie was a cinematic masterpiece from Mel Gibson. I would like to hear your thoughts on which part specifically you felt "sucked" because I sure as hell can't think of any.

Cz it plays on people's religious feelings to rake in money. All right, I know what happened to Jesus Christ et all, bt as a movie, what does it have other than exaggerated violence? If u liked it, then I'm totally fine with it. I dnt expect everyone to share my opinion. Frankly speaking, Ive seen Mel's Apocalypto too and I find it better than Passion. At least he tried and partially succeeded in depicting a culture and a way of life which isnt that well-known, i.e. , of the Mayans. He explored a rather unexplored part of our history. In Passion, he's picked up an exceedingly well-known story and depicted it as it is. The only good thing abt Passion is that its true to the Bible at least.

Anyways, no one can confirm that any religious myth is in fact true. If u still disagree, then watch Zeitgeist by Peter Joseph. We can discuss history after that.

Plus, Napolean once famously said that History is nothing but a fable that has been agreed upon by the rulers and the ruled. If u read Digit regularly, then u may remember a sci-fi blog by Nimish in the march issue, pg 38. It kinda makes my point. We really cant cnfrm history and hence must keep our eye on both the widely accepted documents and also the conspiracy theories and decide for ourselves.

Anyways, I dnt wanna get into a fight with any1, so if u like Passion, watch it ovr and ovr no probs. But u may wanna watch Zeitgeist and a South Park Episode called "The Passion Of The Jew". U cant look at one side and say that its great and the other side is crap without even seeing it.

[Krow]

I can't understand how can you term this movie as sucks! I really didn't find any thing in that movie which sucks. If I'm really angry at someone I would either bash him or bash some thing else rather than watch a movie and imagine that person.

That was specially for Psychosocial who said he imagines those who anger him as the victims. Plz read the thread b4 posting.

[Psychosocial]

Okay, okay guys... dont start fighting over a movie... its just a movie after all! Thanks to Techalomaniac for the list of movies and his opinions!

[Krow]

^^^ Seriously u should try Natural Born Killers. Its not just another smash and bash and gore and blood flick. Watch and tell buddy! Just imdb it and and u'll knw why its good. Chk its writers and check a rather long comment by a user called Posthuman2000.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110632/usercomments

[Psychosocial]

^Sure.

[Tarun Agrawal]

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[eggman]

STAR TREK -9/10 :Fultoo entertaining film with very good story and characters to back it up. Go to your nearest theater and Watch it!! Not to be missed or watched on Laptop/PC!

[Ethan_Hunt]

Cz it plays on people's religious feelings to rake in money.

I'm amazed you use the words "play with people's religious feelings". I'm a Christian & I don't think he played around with any of our feelings. He made a movie, a movie is supposed to rake in money. No movie is made for charity purposes.

All right, I know what happened to Jesus Christ et all

Do you, really? Only the things which are written biblically, right? It won't give you the faintest of idea what a scourging actually looks like, nor carrying a cross, let alone being nailed on it.

bt as a movie, what does it have other than exaggerated violence?

It was supposed to be a movie showing the last 12 agonizing hours of Christ. What did you expect? Bed of roses? What did you expect when flesh were to be hit with a whiplash?

Frankly speaking, Ive seen Mel's Apocalypto too and I find it better than Passion. At least he tried and partially succeeded in depicting a culture and a way of life which isnt that well-known, i.e. , of the Mayans. He explored a rather unexplored part of our history. In Passion, he's picked up an exceedingly well-known story and depicted it as it is. The only good thing abt Passion is that its true to the Bible at least.

You're comparing movies which are in 2 different leagues altogether. Apocalypto was based on the Mayan civilization & Passion was centered around Christ. Both shouldn't even be compared. You're comparing religion to a culture. Two different aspects.

Anyways, no one can confirm that any religious myth is in fact true. If u still disagree, then watch Zeitgeist by Peter Joseph. We can discuss history after that.

Who spoke anything about religious myths? I merely remarked upon your usage of the word "sucks" for the movie.

Anyways, I dnt wanna get into a fight with any1, so if u like Passion, watch it ovr and ovr no probs. But u may wanna watch Zeitgeist and a South Park Episode called "The Passion Of The Jew".

No one is getting into any sort of fight. I loved passion, I can't watch it over & over again, I just can't. Name me one movie in the entire history which depicts the amount of realism to Christ's death portrayed in this movie. If you have paid attention to every intricate details, he has made a cinematically stunning movie. Using the word "sucks" these days has become so liberal. So that is the reason why I had to probe me question. I'll watch Zeitgeist, but South Park isn't something I prefer.

U cant look at one side and say that its great and the other side is crap without even seeing it.

If read through my post, I never said anything about being crap. I merely asked you a question. Plain & simple. It was you on the other hand who said it "sucks", remember?

[izzikio_rage]

STAR TREK -9/10 :Fultoo entertaining film with very good story and characters to back it up. Go to your nearest theater and Watch it!! Not to be missed or watched on Laptop/PC!

have been waiting for this one for a long time......am a fan of the series especially since I read the novels by peter david (imzadi and Q squared)

[vamsi_krishna]

+1 for Ethan. Any one should not use the word like "SUCK" when we are telling about a religious movie.

[Psychosocial]

^Religion sucks ... ahh okay, I dont play around with anyone's religious matter from now on... sorry .

The Hills Have Eyes II :- 7/10... not as intense as the first one but more gore! Yay!

[thewisecrab]

I just saw Iron Maiden's documentary, Yeah. Flight 666

I'd give it 7 to 8/10. Definitely worth a watch, not watching again and again, but atleast once. As Kerrang! puts it, you get a peak behind the Iron Curtain, which is pretty much humorous, serious at times, and of course, great music.

A must watch for metalheads if not casual movie go-ers

[rhitwick]

The Taste of Tea 7.5/10
IMDB

This movie is based on a family. Everyone in that family is unique on its own way. Demands, success all are different to all of them.
The movie does not care about a particular plot or theme. Its something like a few days from our life are just in front of us. This does not need a beginning or ending. It just happens. U cope up with ur fears, u show courage, u overcome ur sorrow all happens in our life and in this film it just portrays that.

Camera work is brilliant. Someone at IMDB has just used my exact words what I was thinking while watching this film. This movie is a art masterpiece; at any point u pause it and the screen can be kept as a independent art work in some art gallery. The scenic beauty has just doubled or trippled due to the diff camera angle used to show them on screen. It proves the much said quote "beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder".

Story, well I just could not understand this movie at maximum part as I'm not that much into art movies. May-be some experts here can get the meaning (or this film just doesn't say anything, its just there)

Acting, all characters are gr8 specially both the child artists.

Try this movie. Remember, don't expect ANYTHING from this movie, that way u might enjoy it. Else, it would seem to be a very boring movie.

[Rahim]

My Sassy Girl: Was hilarious and then emotional and then cliched

[rhitwick]

Windstruck 7.5/10

Nice movie with great acting lead pair.
A bit long and a few scenes drag but on a whole enjoyable movie.
Check it out.

[ajayritik]

Cz it plays on people's religious feelings to rake in money. All right, I know what happened to Jesus Christ et all, bt as a movie, what does it have other than exaggerated violence? If u liked it, then I'm totally fine with it. I dnt expect everyone to share my opinion. Frankly speaking, Ive seen Mel's Apocalypto too and I find it better than Passion. At least he tried and partially succeeded in depicting a culture and a way of life which isnt that well-known, i.e. , of the Mayans. He explored a rather unexplored part of our history. In Passion, he's picked up an exceedingly well-known story and depicted it as it is. The only good thing abt Passion is that its true to the Bible at least.

Anyways, no one can confirm that any religious myth is in fact true. If u still disagree, then watch Zeitgeist by Peter Joseph. We can discuss history after that.

Plus, Napolean once famously said that History is nothing but a fable that has been agreed upon by the rulers and the ruled. If u read Digit regularly, then u may remember a sci-fi blog by Nimish in the march issue, pg 38. It kinda makes my point. We really cant cnfrm history and hence must keep our eye on both the widely accepted documents and also the conspiracy theories and decide for ourselves.

Anyways, I dnt wanna get into a fight with any1, so if u like Passion, watch it ovr and ovr no probs. But u may wanna watch Zeitgeist and a South Park Episode called "The Passion Of The Jew". U cant look at one side and say that its great and the other side is crap without even seeing it.

That was specially for Psychosocial who said he imagines those who anger him as the victims. Plz read the thread b4 posting.

Whatever be the history or facts you need to respect the religion even if you don't follow it. You don't have any right to comment about other religions.
I'm Sorry that I didn't check that you were replying to Psychosocial's post.

[sam9s]

Passion Of The Christ - Lol! ---> I think it sucks, bt good for gore and violence.

No way it sucked...Not to add anyting more to what already has said...I back up every word Ethen said...

Anyone seen 2001:A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick? Best Sci-Fi ever. Much better than any Star Wars movie. King of grandeur and yet accurately depicted Science and Tech. It was made in 1968 and the SFX dont look outdated even today, although they are a bit easier to make today. Watch it guys and lemme knw if u liked it!

This movie has been discuess zillion times by most of us here.........this thread is 204 pages long.....


BTW :: Going for Star Treak today on Adlabs will report the experence later

[Krow]

@ ajayritik I RESPECT THE RELIGION A LOT. Trust me, I am a very egalitarian person when it comes to religion. I believe that all religions are good if they help someone lead a happy and contented life. I never mentioned in any post that Christianity is a bad religion or anything like that.

To whoever feels that one can't use the word "SUCK" when referring to a religious movie: Plz let me knw what one can use that word for.


@ Ethan_Hunt I dnt like the Passion because :

It is historically inaccurate. Google it and u'll knw. It is an interpretation of Mel himself. An example is that Jesus didnt carry the whole of the cross, but he actually carried only the beam.

It is exaggerated violence. I knw it was never meant to be a bed of roses, yes. I can only begin to imagine hw much he must have suffered. But whatever the matter, one cant be blind to the amount of blood which he spilled in the movie. Even if He were the Son of God himself, he still was born as a human. I dunno if any human can survive if as much blood was lost, let alone walk about a kilometer and a half or even more.

When I said he played on ppl's religious feelings, I meant that just bcz u and I believe in Christ, that doesn't mean we accept blindly whatever is shown in the movie. Most ppl just accepted the story to be completely factual and started telling others hw much He suffered for us et al. I say, if it was Mel's interpretation of facts, why doesnt he show that before the movie, instead of this story is based on the last 12 hrs of Christ?

The movie is Anti-Semitic. I dnt assume that Passion inspired any love for Jews among people. If I dnt have the right to comment on any religion as some here suggest, who gave Mel Gibson that right??? Again, u must watch Zeitgeist before we continue our discussion.

Lastly, the movie is so blatantly one-sided that it must have angered even the great Jesus Christ. Even though the Jews crucified him, Jesus did not hate any of them! Yes, he was the purest soul on Earth, but my question is "Would He Himself have liked it if he saw how hateful the movie was towards the Jews?" Yes, people love Him even today, but he knew that He was gonna die. He knew who was gonna betray him. Yet he didnt do anything to stop it. Every moment he suffered someone was being rid of their sins, right? So, why do people make a movie which makes evry1 hate the Jews, when actually the movie should focus on the teachings of Christ.

I'm not saying that u hate the Jews or that I can ever feel how it feels to be scourged,etc. All I'm saying is that the tone of the movie is horrible. A period film which is both historically, scientifically inaccurate is just not my cup of tea. As for the money, my opinion was that using such blatantly inflammatory means to make money is not right. If u must knw, movies are a form of art before a means of making money.

You're comparing movies which are in 2 different leagues altogether. Apocalypto was based on the Mayan civilization & Passion was centered around Christ. Both shouldn't even be compared. You're comparing religion to a culture. Two different aspects.

Religion is a part of culture my friend. Culture includes everything you do, from what you wear and what you eat and which Gods you worship,etc. It is, basically, how you live your life. Even if they were things far apart, both movies explored a rather trying part of the life of a certain person, i.e., the lead character.


Let us close this topic here and now. Even if our opinions change, what difference is it gonna make? We are supposedly living in a democracy. We have to agree to disagree. If we don't, then we might as well consider ourselves to be a part of a dictatorial society! PEACE!

[dreamcatcher]

@thewisecrab- Theatres or ding dong? i really wanna see that movie but its not released in kolkata. Also theres hardly any stuff flying around in "special" places.

[thewisecrab]

@thewisecrab- Theatres or ding dong? i really wanna see that movie but its not released in kolkata. Also theres hardly any stuff flying around in "special" places.

ahem..cough..torrents..cough

[Rahim]

^dreamcatcher needs a spoon

[amitabhishek]

Born Free...10/10 & *****...

[thewisecrab]

^dreamcatcher needs a spoon

I think you mean me.
But heck, that movie was worth it

[eggman]

Please watch STAR TREK in theater to enjoy it!!! And only Cam is out!!!Watching it is like food without salt....It's just there....Tasteless

[Ethan_Hunt]

Techalomaniac, before I begin, I just want to let you know that this isn't a fight. I believe in a healthy discussion & for the same reason am open to constructive criticism. I need to set the cards straight before things get awry.

To whoever feels that one can't use the word "SUCK" when referring to a religious movie: Plz let me knw what one can use that word for.

If you look at the word "suck", it's an extremely cheap word when trying to convey the meaning "bad/foul/disgusting" and it's likes. If you ask me, personally, I use that word only when I'm repelled from a rather cheesy B-grade movie, which shouldn't have even existed in the first place. But that's just me. If someone comes up to me & says, "Hey man, did you watch Gladiator? Boy that movie sucked!" Imagine my horror. But on the other hand if someone says "Hey look, it's Date Movie. What a sucky ass film!" I could care less what you call it.

Even if you put religious beliefs aside & look at the work that has been put into making this movie, it's presentation, the acting, depth of the pain of the lead actor & people connected to him, it's visually aesthetic appeal, the tedious make up job etc. You can bet your ass, it deserves more than the word "sucks". Sorry but I just can't accept it. That word just nullifies all discussion capabilities.

The reason I'm stressing on this word is because some ignorant people use this word, either knowingly or unknowingly, for movies which deserve a better response & thus influencing others. Just by that one word. So this doesn't mean you, Techalomaniac, because you had the ability to back it up with your fair responses. So I'm willing to carry on with this discussion.

@ Ethan_Hunt I dnt like the Passion because :

It is historically inaccurate. Google it and u'll knw. It is an interpretation of Mel himself. An example is that Jesus didnt carry the whole of the cross, but he actually carried only the beam.

The beam? I'm pretty sure whatever input we have about Christ's presence is from the scriptures of the Bible. It's all written. So it's very hard for anyone who wants to visually portray his suffering in a very accurate manner. I have read countless arguments right from the colour of his eyes to the excessive length of scourging practice. No person can actually depict an actual picture of 'A' particular incident, unless he/she has witnessed it first hand. From thereon, it would be on one's imagination on how the they want to interpret the incident based on the details provided.

It is exaggerated violence. I knw it was never meant to be a bed of roses, yes. I can only begin to imagine hw much he must have suffered. But whatever the matter, one cant be blind to the amount of blood which he spilled in the movie. Even if He were the Son of God himself, he still was born as a human. I dunno if any human can survive if as much blood was lost, let alone walk about a kilometer and a half or even more.

This is a part which I will agree upon. Personally, I couldn't possibly imagine someone loosing so much blood & not having an instant death. It's a harsh thing, but that is what was written. The length of that brutality wasn't expressed, so no way to determine if it was true.

When I said he played on ppl's religious feelings, I meant that just bcz u and I believe in Christ, that doesn't mean we accept blindly whatever is shown in the movie. Most ppl just accepted the story to be completely factual and started telling others hw much He suffered for us et al. I say, if it was Mel's interpretation of facts, why doesnt he show that before the movie, instead of this story is based on the last 12 hrs of Christ?

I'm sorry, I lost you out there. Could you explain to me what you meant by this "if it was Mel's interpretation of facts, why doesnt he show that before the movie, instead of this story is based on the last 12 hrs of Christ?" I didn't quite understand this point. I saw this movie for the way it was presented. I didn't go in with a propaganda of hating Jews, nor did I hate them post watching it. I just believe in God. I don't know what his name is or don't feel like naming him. The point is, I believe. I believe there is a higher authority. If you scientifically try to dissect everything, then beliefs are something which you won't be able to reason with. You can't demand proof on beliefs. That's just the way it is. We live in a world where people are very possessive about their religious beliefs & the slightest of remarks would ignite flame. It's only a matter of how you accept your religion & it's teachings & interpret it to the world. If I go by my religion, I won't keep telling how great Christ was & how much he suffered, but I would like to spread his sayings about forgiveness & peace.

The movie is Anti-Semitic. I dnt assume that Passion inspired any love for Jews among people. If I dnt have the right to comment on any religion as some here suggest, who gave Mel Gibson that right??? Again, u must watch Zeitgeist before we continue our discussion.

I'll take a rain check on this & get back to you after I complete watching Zeitgeist..

Lastly, the movie is so blatantly one-sided that it must have angered even the great Jesus Christ. Even though the Jews crucified him, Jesus did not hate any of them! Yes, he was the purest soul on Earth, but my question is "Would He Himself have liked it if he saw how hateful the movie was towards the Jews?" Yes, people love Him even today, but he knew that He was gonna die. He knew who was gonna betray him. Yet he didnt do anything to stop it. Every moment he suffered someone was being rid of their sins, right? So, why do people make a movie which makes evry1 hate the Jews, when actually the movie should focus on the teachings of Christ.

It's not about hating Jews. It's about Christ's suffering. People who focus too much on the religious communities inflicting damages, tend to make a hoopla of this situation. It depends from person to person & what they view in a movie, how they accept it & what's the message of the movie. For instance, I went along with my mother & my younger brother. When we came out, our eyes were bleeding red. It was so horrific to watch someone suffer for so long, that we forgot it was a movie. My mother, who is least bothered about Hollywood flicks, said that it was extremely moving. We never discussed anything about the Jews causing all this mess & the non-intended stuff or even thought about it.

Movies are made for entertainment. Not everything shown in it is supposed to be a fact. It's upto each individual as to how the view it & also depends on how well they are educated about the topic. If you go by the generic logic of pinning everything on the whole community, for a crime that a handful of people had committed, then it's absurd. We humans are complicated bunch of creatures. We create, we destroy, we blame, we make peace & then again start the same circle.

I'm not saying that u hate the Jews or that I can ever feel how it feels to be scourged,etc. All I'm saying is that the tone of the movie is horrible. A period film which is both historically, scientifically inaccurate is just not my cup of tea. As for the money, my opinion was that using such blatantly inflammatory means to make money is not right.

Then it's your opinion. Even if I take the history & scientific nitpicking out of the picture, it's still a very well directed movie.

If u must knw, movies are a form of art before a means of making money.

That's a very diplomatic statement in today's world. By the end of it, everyone knows what the end motive is. Even the highest ranked director eventually wants the same thing.

Religion is a part of culture my friend. Culture includes everything you do, from what you wear and what you eat and which Gods you worship,etc. It is, basically, how you live your life. Even if they were things far apart, both movies explored a rather trying part of the life of a certain person, i.e., the lead character.

Agreed.

Let us close this topic here and now. Even if our opinions change, what difference is it gonna make? We are supposedly living in a democracy. We have to agree to disagree. If we don't, then we might as well consider ourselves to be a part of a dictatorial society! PEACE!

I don't mind closing the topic. But would like to add that difference in opinion is always present. If you reciprocate appropriately then we can witness some enlightening view points. So if not us, someone else can carry it along with them. Else it would just turn out to be the mundane zombie-like posting session, with no one to interact with or share your opinions. That's all I had to say. So no offense & happy posting.

[rhitwick]

^You guys........please report to Fight Club.

Angels and Demons 8/10

Yes, its better than "Da Vinci Code". This time more action and less history lecture. Da vinci code seemed more a documentary than a movie, but in this movie the director has rectified the error.

Those who have read the book would be disappointed for not showing the history part but I guess they won't be disappointed watching it as a thriller.

If you have read the book, go watch it, at least u would get to see those places and would be able to clear ur imaginary vision.
And those who have not read the book, don't miss it.