Matrix 223 - You like the stylish shooters. Acting, plot, and art direction I would
assume are a big deal for you. You hate bad super hero movies...who doesn't? Here's what
I would recommend.
1. Tombstone
2. Unforgiven
3. L.A. Confidential
Reality's Frindge - I love Scanner darkly just due to it's art style. Read the book, its awsome as well
The entire
thing reminded me of the old ah-ha video in the 80's. The fact you hate the scary movie/teen
movie thing doesn't surprize me. However you liked history of the world, which leads me to
believe you like parody movies...just good ones!
1. Airplane
2. Robin Hood: Men in tights
3. Shaun of the dead (only if you're a fan of old zombie movies.)
Starman9000 -
your loves have me excited, your hates were a shot in the heart. You don't like movies
based around a twist, or an overcomplicated idea.
1. Breakfast at tiffany's. This is a stretch I know. However, you enjoyed dr. strangelove
so classic movies don't bother you. yes it's a bit of a romantic film, however it is well
done. You owe it to yourself to see it.
2. Lolita. Another Kubric film most people havn't given another look. It's a bit
uncomfortable to watch, but very good and rewarding.
3. Aliens. Has nothing to do with robocop, but it's always reminded me of it for some
reason.
Thebob101 -
good mix of movies I got to say. No surprize you hated puppet master. You hated cabin
fever because you treated it as a stand alone movie. It was made as a tribute to horror
films.
1. Oldboy. Anyone who likes memento will like this movie.
2. Wizard. Weird mix of fantasy and propiganda.
3. Mists of Avalon. If you dig the excalibur mythology, there was a made for tv series
on tnt i believe based on the book. Definatly worth checking out.
Zewone -
All three of the movies you listed as likes are all about revenge. And the movies you hated
are undisputable bad movies. So here it goes, 3 revenge films.
1. Lady snowblood. It's what kill bill was based on in large parts. The sequel wasn't as
good however.
2. Sympathy for mr. vengeance. So much can be said about Park Chan-wook's revenge trilogy
but you don't see revenge in as many ways as you do with mr. vengeance.
3. Falling down. Revenge not in the normal way, it's not revenge on a person or an act,
but society.
Thongsy - You saw kill bill on dvd. You bought into the hype but didn't see in the theater, and that's why you hated it, just so you know. It was an amazing theater experience IF you didn't buy into the hype, everyone else got screwed out of the experience. I havnt seen Fallen Angels or better luck tommorow, but after reading about them on IMDB, I'll give you a few quick suggestions.
1. Attack the gas station. Good korean comedy about a couple of kids who take over a gas station.
2. Infernal affairs. Just as good as the departed, well because it basicly IS the departed
3. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring. I dont recommend this movie to a lot of people for a good reason. It's really deep and open to interpretation. It's a thinker, but you seen to like foreign film quite a bit. You may not fully enjoy it, but you will respect it.
ReaperZero -
You are completly all over the place. You like the movies that are marketed towards teens.
I mean no disrespect, but I doubt you're over the age of 21 and it shows. loving fight club,
but hating requiem doesn't make a lot of sense, they are filmed very much the same way. So
rather than giving you movies you'll like now, I'll give you movies that you WILL like.
You have potential, so listen up.
1. Rashomon Yes its foreign, yes it's black and white, yes its over 20 years old.
It's also an unforgettable movie. Now you will not appreciate it. In a few years or if
you just want to make a conscious effort to try to open yourself up to a broader range of
cinema, this movie is it.
2. Tai Guk Ki Brotherhood of war. I've recommended it several times on this thread for
good reason. I will flat out just say it, it's better than saving private ryan. If you
like war movies, or a well crafted story of loyalty, it's a must. This will be a good
introduction for you for foreign film. In the last 5 years hollywood has been trash, asian
cinema has been booming lately, especially in korea.
3. Oldboy. More korean cinema, hurray! This is fight club on steroids to put it lightly.
It makes you like a dirtbag character, and makes you feel the horror he goes through.
enlighten yourself.
Dopa345 -
1. Lawrence of Arabia. You like a good epic. This seems right up your ally
2. Jacobs Ladder. Good mental thriller. Tons of great cameos as well.
3. The usual suspect. Keeps you're mind reeling just as much as memento did.
Kittycatgirl2k - You like films that are artsy, flashy, and well done. You tend to dislike films
that are over produced, and on the opposite side, you hate films that are too independant
and gritty.
1. Love me if you dare. You seem like a person that enjoys a good romance story. Me and my
girl love this movie. It's so much like childhood romances. You'll love it.
2. Lost Highway. You liked Mulholland drive and other movies that take a bit of thought.
This is my favorite lynch film, we really need a good stateside release. Again like MH,
you need to watch it a few times to fully grasp the concepts behind it.
3. Seven. This will cure your illness of hating horror movies. Some claim its a suspense
film, but the argument is made the only difference between suspense/thrillers and horror
movies is the rating the critits give it.
Melhavic -
Bad action movies seem to be your forte. Let me broaded your horizens a bit. Still lots
of action, but with a lot more substance.
1. Leon the professional. It has a bit of that Lolita feel to it, with good hitman action
2. Die hard. Never underestimate the staples.
3. Shiri. Korea's blockbuster, hard to go wrong with this one.
MidnightRain - I'm gonna take a wild stab and see the ring in the theater and you never gave it a serious chance. Not the best horror movie ever, but it IS good. You havnt told me a lot about what you like or hate as far as movie selection, every single thing you picked has been pretty general. So in response you get general answers.
1. Godfather
2. Shawshank Redemption
3. City of god
Thank you and good night!
sblymnlcrymnl - You hate a grand epic but love a good story. You are definatly willing to get
involved with a story, even if it has a more complex story. Let me find something that
may fullfill this for you.
1. Akira Kirosawa's Dreams. Beautiful visuals, extrordinary camera work, mixed with
storys from A.K.'s dreams. Sounds a little weird, and it is, but very fullfilling.
2. Oldboy. As much as I recommend it, there are so many people who havn't seen this movie.
It has it's problems, but the story sticks with you, and watching it again and again only
makes the story deeper and deeper. It's not about the twist, it's about why the twist had
to happen.
3. The Maltese Falcon. An oldie but a goodie. Good detective book/film. If you liked
Hotel Dusk, you'll love this.
sgs89 -
What is up with the memento love? Seriously. I love the film, but everyone is tagging it. Props on wallace and gromit, doesn't get enough credit. And just for the dislike of history of violence i will be recommending another cronenberg film. I need to write an article about that man so more people can understand the genius of what he does. All his films are based around a central theme, we just dont see that anymore in hollywood.
1. Videodrome. It's sorta like jacobs ladder...but with beta max tapes. I am, and always will be enthralled with this movie.
2. Sparticus. My personal favorite epic movie. Plus its a Kubric movie to boot.
3. Wallace and Gromit shorts. Check out the other W&G shorts, they are just as good as were rabbit