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Post by Zicdeh on Nov 8, 2005 2:32:39 GMT -5
Because I'm learning Korean, I watch huge amounts of Korean movies. And some of them are really, really good. Much better than a lot of mainstream movies than I've seen. And contrary to the popular belief, they aren't all just a bunch of asians screaming and throwing flying kicks at each other  . So, does anyone else watch a lot of (and love) foreign movies of any nationality? Here's my top 5 (yes, they're all korean movies. ) 1. Friend (Korean: Chingu) 2. My Sassy Girl (Korean: Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo) 3. Silmido (Korean: Silmido) 4. Oldboy (Korean: Oldboy) 5. Save the Green Planet! (Korean: Jigureul jikyeora!) Actually, i'm going to have to add Taegukgi: Brotherhood of War (Korean: Taegukgi Hwinallimyeo) to equal 5th. |
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Post by KoNeko on Nov 21, 2005 3:30:42 GMT -5
How can one go past Amelie? That was an awesome film. Oh, and The Spanish Apartment, that one was good too... I'm sure I'll think of more in a second.
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Post by Zicdeh on Nov 21, 2005 7:03:54 GMT -5
yeah, you're right about Amelie. Even I liked that movie, and i don't usually like that kind of stuff  |
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Post by Calavera Diablos on Nov 21, 2005 17:10:51 GMT -5
1. The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de motocicleta)
2. Happy Times Hotel (Chinese: Xingfu shiguang)
3. Shower (Chinese: Xizao)
4. Volcano High (Korean: Whasango)
5. The Storm Riders (Chinese: Fung wan: Hung ba tin ha)
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Post by Zicdeh on Nov 23, 2005 9:33:55 GMT -5
I've heard that The Motorcycle Diaries is an excellent movie. I'm going to see it sometime next week when i have the time to head down to the rental place. Hwasango is the one about the highschool student that has those telekinetic abilities, right? That reminded me so much of the x-men movies, just because of all the 'school for "special" children' bit |
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Post by Calavera Diablos on Nov 23, 2005 15:08:40 GMT -5
Both movies are great. Volcano High is comic book cheesy, but it has some great special effects and martial arts. My friends and I almost died after hearing the MTV dub with Method Man as Mr. Ma. He was perfect.
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Post by Rue on Jul 26, 2008 6:14:15 GMT -5
I love the movie My Sassy Girl! Really good second choice, and since you like it but think Friend is better I'll definitely watch Friend soon.
I haven't watched enough foreign films, but based on my knowledge now I'd say:
1. Ponette (French)
2. My Sassy Girl (Korean: Yeopgijeogin geunyeo)
3. Amelie (French)
4. Kontroll (Hungarian)
5 The Edukators (German)
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Post by Sarah on Jul 27, 2008 16:33:15 GMT -5
Sad fact? I always fall asleep when I try to watch Amelie. Perhaps I should make time to watch it earlier than 1am for once... One of my good friends constantly raves about Everything is Illuminated. I've yet to watch it, but has anyone heard of/seen it? Ooh...I'm not sure it's foreign, either. Hmm, an American wrote the book, so probably not, eh? Well darn, I'm not even sure I've ever seen a foreign film all the way through. :/ |
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Post by Rue on Jul 29, 2008 3:12:19 GMT -5
Aw, I have problems falling asleep in movies, too. I think it's even harder to watch subtitled ones when you're tired, so give it a try when you're wide awake some time. Amelie is really worth it, plus it's pretty well-known so then you can join discussions about it.
It looks like Everything is Illuminated is American but it looks good and has Elijah Wood so I'll put it on my list of movies to watch in the future. 
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Post by Emma on Jul 29, 2008 17:21:35 GMT -5
I love Amelie.
I have to keep watching it to be able to understand whats happening and appreciate the acting and the colours.
Anyone seen the TV series pushing daisys?
thats what the film reminds me of
its lovely
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Post by Rue on Jul 30, 2008 4:43:30 GMT -5
Haven't heard of Pushing Daisies yet, but just checked on IMDB and that one has good ratings, too. I'll have to try it out. Thanks for the recommendation.
I just thought... is Love Actually considered British instead of American? If it is then that has to be one of my all-time favourites. I could watch that movie over and over.
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Post by Sarah on Jul 30, 2008 17:23:01 GMT -5
Love, Actually is amazing!!! I loveee it! haha If that is foreign, then tally that to my list of watched foreign films. I'm now at....what? One tally? Pushing Daisies is a fave, too, but not a foreign film, so yeah. But if Amelie reminds you of it, then I'm definitely going to take the time to watch it.
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Post by Emma on Sept 16, 2008 10:11:31 GMT -5
Yeah! Its worth putting up with the subtitles
and watching a few times to get the hang of
Haha, well if Love, Actually is foreign then Woo!
But seeing as Im from England... it isnt
does that mean all the American films are foreign for me?
in that case I've watched loadssss
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