Eye rolling cliché movie made up for American audience. The plot and the characters are just too stupid, and I did not find the Russel Crow's performance any good. I actually enjoyed just Franco Nero's one, unintentionally comical though.
A little hidden gem. The characterization, especially of secondary characters, is unusually deep and interesting for romantic stories, very realistic and moving. And the dance scene is really amazing, as it is the whole performance of Silvana Mangano.
Directed by Rintarō; character design by Katsuhiro Ōtomo; soundtrack by Keith Emerson;
the destruction of New York and the eruption of Mount Fuji,
all with full painted backgrounds animated by Madhouse.
This movie is not Akira, but is underrated as hell, how it's not even in a single official list?
It's good, yes, actually very good. But man, 22 official lists? This put it among the overrated movies, I'm sorry. And it's not because of the lack of a solid story, which is not a problem, or because of some specifical flaw. Just it's very good, but not such a masterpiece, compared to better movies that are in one or even in zero official lists.
Incredible movie. An amazing original music, and even better not original soundtrack selection. Astonishing acting performances from everybody and very interesting characters. A not foregone screenplay loosely based on true events, which is deep and painful like a stab wound. Just some glances at the beauty and tragedy of the world: the Italian poetry, the Dalmatian heart, the migrants' souls. All this masterfully directed; thank you Gabriele.
I don't like electronic music at all, but this movie is just a masterpiece.
Best movie of history of cinema? Of course not.
One of the best animated ones? Yes, because of many reasons.
Some Spartan-style national pride bullshit here, but without the stunning visuals; however is some watchable action fantasy, better than many others.
But the music is just amazing. To be honest I watched it just to listen Tankian work, and I was not disappointed. Mongolian throat singing was a predictable little touch to the soundtrack, but excellently added and executed.
I found it a very good and interesting movie. Also technically impressive given the time it was shot. The only thing that really bother me is the very last scene. I can stand and understand even sovietic propaganda, but the last image just ruin all the story, which I really enjoyed until then.
@ deepak1990, it seems that You Tube video is another movie. The correct one should be this one: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%27arriv%C3%A9e_d%27un_train_%C3%A0_La_Ciotat_(1895)_-_fr%C3%A8res_Lumi%C3%A8re.webm
Quite good kids movie. Classic story without much surprise, but amazing painted backgrounds. Also very cliché depiction of Paris, but in this case cliché was a good choice. I do not comment the songs because I never liked this musical thing in movies, and I suspect I never will.
Surprisingly good. It starts without a bang, but it gets better and better as the plot flows, until the awesome final. Not to mention the soundtrack by Bacalov and New Trolls, which is a masterpiece on it's own!
@ynrozturk I don't know how pasta is cooked in Turkey, but here in Italy you definitely don't want pasta to float in its own water, you always throw all of it (being sure you threw ALL) before mixing with the sauce. There are just very few and specific recipes that make exception to this.
Anyway in the movie they're in the USA, so I guess they can cook it in whatever messy way they want.
A good movie, a thriller not foregone. I think it catch some of the mood of the last period of the World War II in mainland UK, with the patriotism and struggles of a fully engaged country in a war that is hard and horrible, yet a little distant, in which the game of spies of the cold war already started. The flaw of the movie is actually its patriotism, with one single point of view. Beside this is a well told tale.
A masterpiece! So Japanese, and yet it can not fail to hit straight to the heart of humans from whichever culture. A love hymn to life, to food, and to cinema.
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Movie comment on The Pope's Exorcist
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Eye rolling cliché movie made up for American audience. The plot and the characters are just too stupid, and I did not find the Russel Crow's performance any good. I actually enjoyed just Franco Nero's one, unintentionally comical though.Movie comment on Anna
Phyrexian
A little hidden gem. The characterization, especially of secondary characters, is unusually deep and interesting for romantic stories, very realistic and moving. And the dance scene is really amazing, as it is the whole performance of Silvana Mangano.Movie comment on Hi no tori 2772: Ai no kosumozôn
Phyrexian
I was not expecting such classic science fiction masterpiece. Even with all it's technical flaws, it is awesome. Also very good orchestral soundtrack.Movie comment on Harmagedon: Genma taisen
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Directed by Rintarō; character design by Katsuhiro Ōtomo; soundtrack by Keith Emerson;This movie is not Akira, but is underrated as hell, how it's not even in a single official list?
Movie comment on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Phyrexian
It's good, yes, actually very good. But man, 22 official lists? This put it among the overrated movies, I'm sorry. And it's not because of the lack of a solid story, which is not a problem, or because of some specifical flaw. Just it's very good, but not such a masterpiece, compared to better movies that are in one or even in zero official lists.Movie comment on Tutto il mio folle amore
Phyrexian
Incredible movie. An amazing original music, and even better not original soundtrack selection. Astonishing acting performances from everybody and very interesting characters. A not foregone screenplay loosely based on true events, which is deep and painful like a stab wound. Just some glances at the beauty and tragedy of the world: the Italian poetry, the Dalmatian heart, the migrants' souls. All this masterfully directed; thank you Gabriele.Movie comment on Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Phyrexian
I don't like electronic music at all, but this movie is just a masterpiece.Best movie of history of cinema? Of course not.
One of the best animated ones? Yes, because of many reasons.
Movie comment on Kolovrat
Phyrexian
Some Spartan-style national pride bullshit here, but without the stunning visuals; however is some watchable action fantasy, better than many others.But the music is just amazing. To be honest I watched it just to listen Tankian work, and I was not disappointed. Mongolian throat singing was a predictable little touch to the soundtrack, but excellently added and executed.
Movie comment on Dolceroma
Phyrexian
Just plain shit here.Movie comment on E la nave va
Phyrexian
I disagree with onuryz. This movie should be in more lists!Movie comment on Aelita
Phyrexian
I found it a very good and interesting movie. Also technically impressive given the time it was shot. The only thing that really bother me is the very last scene. I can stand and understand even sovietic propaganda, but the last image just ruin all the story, which I really enjoyed until then.Movie comment on L'arrivée d'un train à La Ciotat
Phyrexian
@ deepak1990, it seems that You Tube video is another movie. The correct one should be this one: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%27arriv%C3%A9e_d%27un_train_%C3%A0_La_Ciotat_(1895)_-_fr%C3%A8res_Lumi%C3%A8re.webmMovie comment on Lazzaro felice
Phyrexian
You would believe truly good men could only exist in fairy tales such beautiful as "Lazzaro felice". And you'd hope to be wrong.Movie comment on Gay Purr-ee
Phyrexian
Quite good kids movie. Classic story without much surprise, but amazing painted backgrounds. Also very cliché depiction of Paris, but in this case cliché was a good choice. I do not comment the songs because I never liked this musical thing in movies, and I suspect I never will.Movie comment on La vittima designata
Phyrexian
Surprisingly good. It starts without a bang, but it gets better and better as the plot flows, until the awesome final. Not to mention the soundtrack by Bacalov and New Trolls, which is a masterpiece on it's own!Movie comment on St. Agatha
Phyrexian
It's just bad. Very bad actually.Movie comment on Kamui no ken
Phyrexian
Unexpectedly awesome!Movie comment on Le mura di Malapaga
Phyrexian
Little masterpiece. Nothing is out of place. The ending is the only one that would not disappoint me, and it's great.Movie comment on The Place
Phyrexian
Loved the movie, but did not liked the pointless final. To be honest the whole character by Ferilli was quite terrible.Movie comment on Snowden
Phyrexian
@ynrozturk I don't know how pasta is cooked in Turkey, but here in Italy you definitely don't want pasta to float in its own water, you always throw all of it (being sure you threw ALL) before mixing with the sauce. There are just very few and specific recipes that make exception to this.Anyway in the movie they're in the USA, so I guess they can cook it in whatever messy way they want.
Movie comment on Enigma
Phyrexian
A good movie, a thriller not foregone. I think it catch some of the mood of the last period of the World War II in mainland UK, with the patriotism and struggles of a fully engaged country in a war that is hard and horrible, yet a little distant, in which the game of spies of the cold war already started. The flaw of the movie is actually its patriotism, with one single point of view. Beside this is a well told tale.Movie comment on Gli specialisti
Phyrexian
Not the best spaghetti western, but with a great ending!Movie comment on Tampopo
Phyrexian
A masterpiece! So Japanese, and yet it can not fail to hit straight to the heart of humans from whichever culture. A love hymn to life, to food, and to cinema.Movie comment on Sins Expiation
Phyrexian
The wrong side of B-movies. This is unendurable garbage.Movie comment on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Phyrexian
Great story, bad movie. As usual with Harry Potter.Showing items 1 – 25 of 28