Which non-indian film u saw recently has made u post here???

[VENKIRAJA]

Excuss me, first 50 minutes of OUATIW and 'nothing happening in slow motion' doesn't belong in the same sentence.

Agreed on BGM. It was composed first, and played on the sets for Leone to choreograph the visuals, to keep their union in proper sync and harmony.

k-g,we differ,I found it very very slow,was almost fidgeting,maybe trained by the fast pace of everything these days . Esp slow was the first 11 min where the three guys wait for Charles Bronson to arrive in the train.

But that elegiac tone IS consistently maintained throughout. Stylistic consistency, from start to finish, in conjunction with desert setup & amoral tone of its thematic premise, should pass for aesthetic consideration. The slow buildup to Harmonica's Intro is one of the best. Leone manipulates the natural sounds to fit the desolate mood of the place (which will be book-ended in the end with Buzzing Workers, Free Society, and Birth of a City). The creaking door to the windmill to the buzzing fly as the sweat drips down wrinkled face (typically Leone actors in their rusticity) - the indifference/bleakness of time and space - that breaks into explosive gun-play. Quick arms! And with harmonica in his mouth, the tacit, tactful avenger is introduced. And efficiently the narrative is driven forward from Harmonica to McBain family to Frank to Jill to Cheyenne. All the while it's maintained resourcefully "somber". So as to signify the death of "Old Wild West" as it were, and how the urbanization would change the mythic West and render these characters 'faceless' in passage of time. Both the White men are left dead by the end. Cheyenne's character passing away is as solemn as it could be. And Frank is much a product of time and place. Unlike Ford who sides with, and glorifies the White American in "Searchers", Leone doesn't take sides with Frank. He observes how Harmonica ('Native' American) gets back at Frank. The Harmonica(s), Frank(s), Jill(s) and Cheyenne(s) are nothing more than pawns who grazed these barren lands in sands of time.

Very well written. Revisiting the site after a real long time and found it a rewarding experience. Was exactly like watching it on youtube. Kudos k_g.

[ajithfederer]

. SH-2 is due to release on Dec 16, 2011.

Sherlock Holmes: Well made film.Having read a lot of Holmes,had formed an image of his charcter.Forgot what it was but for about 45 min into the movie,knew it did not match the image formed.

Kept feeling that Watson(Jude Law)would have made a better Holmes.

This despite the fact that RD junior was playing it very well. Then the characterization seeped in and the film became complete.

Good production values,the era was created well and a well written script made it a good watch.RDJ and Jude Law shared a good chemistry.

But felt the BGM was out of sync with the scene in some places,sounded weird.

[Puliyan_Biryani]

. SH-2 is due to release on Dec 16, 2011.

Sherlock Holmes: Well made film.Having read a lot of Holmes,had formed an image of his charcter.Forgot what it was but for about 45 min into the movie,knew it did not match the image formed.

Kept feeling that Watson(Jude Law)would have made a better Holmes.

This despite the fact that RD junior was playing it very well. Then the characterization seeped in and the film became complete.

Good production values,the era was created well and a well written script made it a good watch.RDJ and Jude Law shared a good chemistry.

But felt the BGM was out of sync with the scene in some places,sounded weird.

Who's playing Moriarity? Hope it is Pitt.

[ajithfederer]

I too want Pitt but it seems it will be Daniel Day Lewis. Nothing is clear as of now.

[kid-glove]

Guys, Pitt playing a British character Sure even RDJr is an American, but come on.

[kid-glove]

Thanks Venki. Good to see you back here mate!

[ajithfederer]

Why not?. Pitt will be good. He even played Achilles.

Guys, Pitt playing a British character Sure even RDJr is an American, but come on.

[Puliyan_Biryani]

Guys, Pitt playing a British character Sure even RDJr is an American, but come on.

Pitt did play an Irishman's role in Devil's Own. It wasn't that bad, was it?

[kid-glove]

Okay, let me rephrase, I don't mind Pitt playing British (it's not just an accent thing), but a crafty, sophisticated, slightly old erudite British gentleman? Unless it's a fast-talking inscrutable Pikey (as in Snatch), Pitt's got no chance IMO.
Feddy, Achilles and British?
Puliyan, Devil's Own, I haven't seen fully. But again that's well within his comfort zone. His accent wasn't authentic, but that role suited his persona, especially at that age. And yes, I find Pitt a reliable actor. His role selection over the years have been very good.

[Puliyan_Biryani]

A Bronx Tale - A very simple boy coming-of-age story. A young boy is attracted towards a neighborhood gangster and against the wishes of his upright father becomes a sort of adopted son to the gangster. He realizes before it is too late that both his father and the gangster have been telling/advising him the same thing albeit a bit differently.

Robert De Niro plays the rigid but caring father and Chazz Palminteri plays the gangster. Both were perfect in their roles. Yes, Palminteri was so good that I didn't even miss Bobby playing the gangster role. Not sure why we/I haven't seen Palminteri in more mainstream movies .

Didn't like Good Shepherd much, so I was a bit apprehensive to watch this movie as it was directed by De Niro. But he has done a good job. The story is based on Palminteri's real life experiences and he has written the script as well. Overall, a nice and enjoyable movie.