list/discuss/rate - your recently watched movies

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Choose or Die (2022 - UK): Where do I begin?.. Firstly, a nonsense-fest. Zero plausibility. Secondly, an enjoyable watch. Thirdly, it has some original and fresh aspects as well as some obvious references and influences. Overall, not bad at all. I wouldn't assume most of the folks (I began to hate this word mosh(h)tly, guess because of whom...) here can appreciate this movie. Even it tested my patience at times. (I'm in my early 40s.) It is so easy to see this film as crap and that kind of assessment might have resonated with me on another day. Dunno. Anyway, my rating for this movie is 7/10.

Die Nibelungen: Siegfried & Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Rache (1924 - Germany): Historically monumental films. Engaging silent fantasy movies. The dragon was totally unconvincing, as expected. 1924, people, 1924. Almost a century old! 7/10

Ring of the Nibelungs (2004 - Germany/UK/South Africa/Italy): Very long albeit captivating movie. Multifacetedly entertaining. Good drama, good fantasy, good visual narrative... 8.5/10

Edited by Archisorcerus - May 14 2022 at 06:34

Skazka o poteryannom vremeni (1964 - Soviet Union): A family-friendly movie. The leading actor Oleg Anofriev was awesome as the kid Zubov's bewitched old fart self. "Work before pleasure"... Oh, that should mean delving into the politics. I'd rather not. Besides, it is a '60s movie. I wasn't even alive then! All I can say is that I'm not a big fan of the artworks that try to induce morals and/or principles to the audiences. Anyhow, the film was fun to watch. I'm virtually illiterate when it comes to the Russian comedies, so my assessment would be worthless if I tried to pinpoint its quality. I'll solely rate it considering my personal liking of it, in lieu of its cinematic/comedic merit, or the lack thereof, for that matter. 7/10

Edited by Archisorcerus - May 16 2022 at 17:15

^Yep, a rather bizarre plot. I'm glad you posted it, otherwise I would've missed this. I've been a fan of Karen Gillan since her Amy Pond role on Doctor Who, so I'll be adding it to my list of things to look for.

Welt am Draht (1973 - West Germany): Finally got to watch this film. The Germans sure know how to break grounds. Think of Gershon Kingsley and his track Pop Corn...

Well, it was a powerful movie. Of course The Thirteenth Floor (1999) comes to mind for obvious reasons, lol. I can understand its being likened to The Matrix (1999) too. But, I believe in this movie, the sci-fi aspect was less dominant. Also, The Matrix has a quest feeling to it and there's a strong companionship theme there. Whilst, Welt am Draht is utterly protagonist-centered so it is more like Impostor (2001) in this vein. What is more, the protagonist is more like an unfortunate victim on the brink of losing his mind, rather than a typical hero. So, John Trent from In the Mouth of Madness (1994) comes to mind. Sam Neill's and Klaus Löwitzch's sharp features are also quite alike! Moreover, Dark City (1998) also comes the mind and Fred Stiller could have been the guy that went mad there! (Remember that tragic scene that ended under a train...)

I think this is a very important film, but not flawlessly engaging. From my perspective, some of the scenes were plain ridiculous, some were overlong. Also some of the tunes and rhythmic sounds don't seamlessly mingle with the film. They rather distract. I like the 70s' tunes with the use of sequencers, but I really found plenty of them quite outplaced.

Happy that this movie was added to my memory, thanks to Friede and Jeanine (who are known as "the Baldies" here). I had come to know about this film through their related posts.

8.5/10

Edit: My favourite movie in this "category" is Nirvana (1997).

Edited by Archisorcerus - May 20 2022 at 15:09

Archisorcerus wrote: Welt am Draht (1973 - West Germany): Finally got to watch this film. The Germans sure know how to break grounds. Think of Gershon Kingsley and his track Pop Corn... Well, it was a powerful movie. Of course The Thirteenth Floor (1999) comes to mind for obvious reasons, lol. I can understand its being likened to The Matrix (1999) too. But, I believe in this movie, the sci-fi aspect was less dominant. Also, The Matrix has a quest feeling to it and there's a strong companionship theme there. Whilst, Welt am Draht is utterly protagonist-centered so it is more like Impostor (2001) in this vein. What is more, the protagonist is more like an unfortunate victim on the brink of losing his mind, rather than a typical hero. So, John Trent from In the Mouth of Madness (1994) comes to mind. Sam Neill's and Klaus Löwitzch's sharp features are also quite alike! Moreover, Dark City (1998) also comes the mind and Fred Stiller could have been the guy that went mad there! (Remember that tragic scene that ended under a train...) I think this is a very important film, but not flawlessly engaging. From my perspective, some of the scenes were plain ridiculous, some were overlong. Also some of the tunes and rhythmic sounds don't seamlessly mingle with the film. They rather distract. I like the 70s' tunes with the use of sequencers, but I really found plenty of them quite outplaced. Happy that this movie was added to my memory, thanks to Friede and Jeanine (who are known as "the Baldies" here). I had come to know about this film through their related posts. 8.5/10 Edit: My favourite movie in this "category" is Nirvana (1997).

JD wrote: Well, just finished... Everything Everywhere All at Once. 2 hrs 20 min. Fantasy/Chinese Theatre A little long for what I felt was an interesting, albeit overdone theme these days. Enjoyable but not, by a long shot, the "best movie this century" as stated by @Gentle and Giant above. 7.5/10

Hiram wrote: Hannibal - unnecessary sequel to the brilliant Silence of the Lambs. Calculated, sadistic nihilism. Not recommended.