Daily Discussion ~ 4th Jan 2012 - Page 38

Originally posted by: Leia

ahhh !!! Sorry I misunderstood...😆 😆 waise since you asked, the films from 2011 worth watching as per recommendations by some critics are Bol (Pakistani), I am Kalam, Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster, Sahi dhande galat bande, Shor in the city. All small budget good movies that were lost in over-hyped big-star, big-budget mediocre movies.

Originally posted by: axeion

Sab dekh li... Except Sahib, Biwi aur Gangster. Wait, who's in the movie and what's the story? I might have watched it. 😆

Good Morning Leia 😃 Breakfast Kiya?

The biggest concern I heard from people about the American version of the film was that the rape and violence would be completely watered down. Apparently, the Hollywood version actually does do justice to the graphic aspects of the plot as well. I really should plan on completing all books and movies soon enough.

Originally posted by: Leia

Yes, The reviews do indicate that the movie has managed to do justice to the book though I truly believe no movie can ever capture a book in its entirety...Never ever !!!

I'm a total bookworm myself. There is a certain charm and depth of character that books have, which movies can never recreate. Even the best of films fall short on the impact of books.

Although there is one book for sure that is better as movies – Pride and Prejudice. I'm just not a Jane Austen kind of person.

@Axeion, what sort of movies do you like?

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

There is a certain charm and depth of character that books have, which movies can never recreate. Even the best of films fall short on the impact of books.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

@Axeion, what sort of movies do you like?

@ Axe - No blood and gore eh, so no Zombieland or Evil Dead for you. 😆 I'm going to assume dramas may unfold too long to grab your attention. So it has to be thrillers (not the gory ones) or comedies. If you want a movie that will totally f**k with your brains watch Donnie Darko. Most people I know, watch it over and over again to try and piece it together - very analytical though. For comedy I would recommend something classic old school like Arsenic and Old Lace. If you want a quick easy breezy feel good movie, I'd recommend John Hughes flicks perhaps Some Kind of Wonderful.

@Leia – Londoner eh? What is the movie scene like in the Queen's land? I don't think Hollywood is as dominant. Do you guys get a lot of other European flicks as well? Do you follow the Eurovision Song Contest? Last year I saw the first St. Trinians flick. I'm waiting for the second one. It is so campy and silly, but I love St . Trinians. Its also awesome to see Colin Firth in a naughty and not so stiff upper lip role.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

@ Axe - No blood and gore eh, so no Zombieland or Evil Dead for you. 😆 I'm going to assume dramas may unfold too long to grab your attention. So it has to be thrillers (not the gory ones) or comedies. If you want a movie that will totally f**k with your brains watch Donnie Darko. Most people I know, watch it over and over again to try and piece it together - very analytical though. For comedy I would recommend something classic old school like Arsenic and Old Lace. If you want a quick easy breezy feel good movie, I'd recommend John Hughes flicks perhaps Some Kind of Wonderful.