Movies To See

Bollywood Comedies

2009-01-27T16:38:00.000-08:00

Khosla ka Ghosla (2006)
Unexpectedly good, far from the glamorous Bollywood cinema. Reminded me of the 80s Bulgarian communist everyday life comedies :)
Recommended!
On IMDB

Singh is Kinng (2008)
Hilarious! :D Ok, at least the first half :) After that romance prevailed, but however the overal result is recommended. On IMDB

Mira Nair

2009-01-15T05:22:00.000-08:00

I am pleasantly surprised by Mira Nair's movies. They're simple yet very strong. Highly recommended!

Monsoon Wedding (2001) On IMDB

The Namesake (2006) On IMDB

Jab We Met - (When we met) - (2007) - India

2009-01-10T16:31:00.000-08:00

One of the very good Bollywood romantic comedies. Enjoyable.
ON IMDB

Jodhaa Akbar (2008) - India

2009-01-10T16:22:00.000-08:00

Really good firytale movie, based on historic facts. Sumptuous costumes and amazing locations!
Some pretty funny scenes, especially fights, but that's Bollywood.
And yet I'd recommend this movie. On IMDB

Cheeni Kum - 2007

2008-08-19T11:01:00.000-07:00

Sugarless fresh comedy from Bollywood. On IMDB

Hulcuhl (2004) - India

2008-08-01T05:09:00.000-07:00

If Romeo and Juliet was a tragicomedy written in the 21st century in Bollywood, that's how it would look like.
Don't forget the action part and you'll get this spectacular show with lots of twists and turns worth watching. On IMDB

WALL.E 2008 - USA

2008-07-21T05:50:00.000-07:00

Genius! Must be Movie of the Year. On IMDB

Mamma Mia (2008) - UK/USA

2008-07-14T05:51:00.000-07:00

Summer, Greece, Wedding - a recipe for successful movie + the secret ingredient - ABBA's music. And another secret ingredient - the fantastic cast!

Add to this the euphoric audience in the cinema, clapping hands and singing all the ABBA songs from their days of youth, and you will understand why this movie is such a hit.

Don't expect too much from the plot, though. To be honest, it's better not to expect anything, or you'll be severely disappointed. But do expect over-reaction and over-excitement in large quantities, it's a musical in any case, and these can't be spared.

There were some pretty pretty laughs though.

And after all the final impression is ... euphoric :)
On IMDB

Two Days in Paris (2008) France/Germany

2008-07-11T12:24:00.000-07:00

Highly recommended! Bravo Julie! On IMDB

The Simpsons movie

2008-07-03T04:13:00.000-07:00

On IMDB

Kung Fu Panda (2008) - USA

2008-06-28T15:42:00.000-07:00

Great movie :) On IMDB

Run Fatboy Run (2007) - UK/USA

2008-03-05T01:30:00.000-08:00

Brilliant! Very English, very entertaining!
Simon Pegg is becoming one of my favourite actors :) On IMDB

Vexille (2007) - Japan

2008-02-21T09:12:00.000-08:00

A CG-Anime feature film from the makers of Appleseed (2004). On IMDB

The Phantom of the Opera (2004) USA/UK

2008-02-12T07:07:00.000-08:00

One of my all-time favourites, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera muscal, saw its best ever film version with Gerard Butler playing the Phantom and Emmy Rossum as Christine. Amazing experience to watch it in cinema, but also a great experience on DVD. A personal favourite. On IMDB

Paris, Je T'Aime (2006) - France, Liechtenschtein

2008-02-05T05:49:00.000-08:00

Magnifiscent! On IMDB

In Her Shoes (2005) - USA

2008-01-31T07:52:00.000-08:00

Very nice! Though, I suppose, exclusively for women. With sisters. :) On IMDB

Kôkaku kidôtai Series 1995, 2004, 2006 - Japan

2008-01-19T09:45:00.000-08:00

On IMDB Kôkaku kidôtai The original first part from 1995

Inosensu:Kôkaku kidôtai 2004 On IMDB

The third part: Kôkaku kidôtai: Stand Alone Complex Solid State Society
On IMDB

Legendary series.

Sydney White (2007) - USA

2008-01-19T09:38:00.000-08:00

A cliche, but a nice one! Refreshing comedy :) ON IMDB

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) UK/France/USA

2008-01-19T09:31:00.000-08:00

Magnificent! On IMDB

Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

2007-12-27T17:35:00.000-08:00

Absolutely awesome! A must-see! On IMDB

The Nanny Diaries (2007) USA

2007-12-04T05:12:00.000-08:00

Surprisingly nice!

On IMDB

Casshern (2004) - Japan

2007-12-02T03:10:00.000-08:00

Impressive! Both vision and story, however it was a bit too long.
A must-see.
Deserves much more On IMDB

Beowulf 2007 (USA)

2007-11-16T16:23:00.000-08:00

I think it is a really difficult task to transform an old Heroic poem dated between 8th and 10th century into a text, suitable to be shown to 21st century audience, and in the same time sticking to the story (as possible) and keeping the viewers' attention.
Beowulf's crew apparently did it. I had no high expectations about this movie, but I was impressed. Really liked the storytelling.
Not suitable for children though...
IMDB

Flushed Away (2006) UK/USA

2007-10-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

A refreshing comedy, adventure movie! I was really surprised by it, witty, with funny and great characters!
On IMDB

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) Germany/Tukey

2007-10-01T03:55:00.000-07:00

One of the greatest, beautiful and touching movies I've ever seen! On IMDB

Mo jong yuen: So hat yi (1992) Hong Kong

2007-09-23T02:14:00.000-07:00

An earlier movie of Stephen Chow, the man behind the classics Kung Fu Hustles and Sholin Soccer.
King of Beggars is in the style of earlier Jackie Chan comedies with lots of kung fu and hilarious situations, but touched by Chow's comedy genius.
On IMDB

Arahan jangpung daejakjeon (2004) - South Korea

2007-09-22T02:52:00.000-07:00

I'm back with fresh movies. Well not so fresh if you consider the year 2004.
That's the Korean answer to Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle, although it's less "cult" than the previous ones.
On IMDB
Movie posters from http://www.soj22.net/

Hum Tum (2004) - India

2007-09-03T04:12:00.000-07:00

What a cute movie!
On IMDB

Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) South Korea

2007-07-08T06:57:00.002-07:00

A simply wonderful movie! One of the best.
Comedy/Drama/War
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The Best Romance (2007) - South Korea

2007-06-25T06:07:00.000-07:00

Very refresihng criminal/comedy/romance from South Korea.
Funny, yet I would not say great. However it's worth seeing.
The female character is a kind of the Asian version of Bridget Jones :)
(aka The Perfect Couple)

Apparently still missing on IMDB...
A review of the movie here

P.s. I've been watching this movie several times recently, and I can tell, it's the same as if I'm seeing it for the first time. Refreshing and hilarious :) Worthful.

Dong jing gong lüe (2000) Hong Kong

2007-06-21T06:05:00.000-07:00

Refreshing kung-fu comedy, highly recommended!

a.k. Tokyo Raiders (2000)
On IMDB

The sequel Han cheng gong lüe (2005) a.k. Seoul Raiders/Tokyo Raiders 2 was also delightful, but not as much as the first movie!

Music of both movies deserves to be mentioned, as choreography.

On IMDB

Ying xiong (2002) Hong Kong/China

2007-06-17T11:30:00.000-07:00

Surely Zhang Yimou's best film (so far), and one of the world's best movies ever.
Definitely a must see.
a.k.a "Hero"
On IMDB

Nae meorisokui jiwoogae (2004) South Korea

2007-06-17T10:56:00.000-07:00

A nice South Korean Comedy/Romance/Drama, I mean first was the Comedy, and in the second half came the Drama. Romance was always around.
Beautiful movie :)
a.k.a. A Moment to Remember
On IMDB

Enter the Dragon (1973) Hong Kong/USA

2007-06-17T10:28:00.000-07:00

There is only one word to describe this movie: Classic.

On IMDB

Death Note - Anime series - Japan 2006

2007-06-05T23:55:00.000-07:00

It's a pure pleasure to follow each step of the battle between the two main protagonists, which reminds playing Go board game.

Delightful!

a.k.a. "Desu noto"

Baramui Fighter (2004) -South Korea

2007-06-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

Beautiful and visually stunning!
On IMDB

Jackie Chan's Kwai tsan tseh (1984) - Hong Kong/Spain

2007-06-01T15:27:00.000-07:00

A Jackie Chan classic

On IMDB

Hot Fuzz (2007)

2007-05-05T15:31:00.000-07:00

Brilliant!
On IMDB

Two Moves abot Music - South Korea, UK

2007-04-18T00:11:00.000-07:00

The 200 pounds Beauty

It was all about singing ... :)

Music and Lyrics

Two Bollywood Movies

2007-04-17T23:51:00.000-07:00

Fisrt of them Don, a spectacular action, comedy, crime, romance and of course spectacular dances.

Not a bad movies, altough it was a remake of the 1978 Don.

Just Married, the first Bollywood family movie I have ever seen. It was interesting because showing another culture's position towards marriage, the confrontation young-old, etc. However, drama was more.

not bad anyway :)

Frank Miller's 300 (2007) - USA

2007-03-23T15:32:00.000-07:00

"Today the blood of battle
Upon my weapons will never dry
Many I'll send into the ground
Laughing as they die"

The Fountain (2006) USA

2007-03-09T14:57:00.000-08:00

Three stories about the simple truth in life that we often tend to forget
On IMDB

Tajja: The High Rollers (2006) South Korea

2007-03-04T07:41:00.000-08:00

Brilliant crime comedy!
Also Known As:
Tazza: The High Rollers (USA) (new title)
The War of Flower (International: English title)

Natural City (2003) - South Korea

2007-02-25T11:31:00.000-08:00

Fascinating Sci-Fi/ Drama/ Thriller story and impressive cinematography and designs.
I would even say "Brilliant"!
Underestimated for me on IMDB

Similar to Ghost in the shell (1995), aka Kôkaku kidôtai, and Blade Runner (1982) in some themes.

Les Fils du vent (2004)

2007-02-24T10:45:00.000-08:00

aka Yamakasi 2

Surprisingly good cinematography and choreography, great martial arts/sports movie. The story could be better though.
Underestimated On IMDB

Country: France / UK / Spain

Chocolat (2000) UK / USA

2007-02-16T08:24:00.000-08:00

A real story, nicely told!

On IMDB

Mimi wo sumaseba (1995) Japan

2007-02-15T15:07:00.000-08:00

A Hayao Miyazaki classic!

Also Known As:
If You Listen Closely (informal literal English title)
Whisper of the Heart (International: English title)
On IMDB

Kung fu (2004) - China / Hong Kong

2007-02-15T12:12:00.000-08:00

Honestly, the most hilarious film I have ever seen. Brilliant!

Kung Fu Hustle

I can't wait for Kung Fu Hustle II...

The Prestige 2006

2007-02-15T05:14:00.000-08:00

Wonderful, in the unique style of Christopher Nolan!

On Imdb

Hilary Duff

2007-02-15T05:00:00.000-08:00

The thing I love about Hilary Duff movies is the optimistc after taste :)

Recommendations:

1.The Perfect Man

2. Raise your voice

Mou gaan dou (2002) - Hong Kong

2007-02-03T13:48:00.000-08:00

Impressive!

Much much better than the U.S. remake The Departed (2006)

Also Known As:Infernal Affairs (International: English title)

Wu jian dao (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)

I Want to Be You (Hong Kong: English title)

On IMDB

Bin-Jip (2004) South Korea/Japan

2007-01-30T14:50:00.000-08:00

Surely one of the most beautiful films ever.
Captivating story without words.
Not to miss.

On IMDB

Hyeongsa (2005) South Korea

2007-01-30T10:04:00.000-08:00

Duelist (International: English title)

Although the story was sometimes difficult to follow, the movie was visually stunning and the choreography - delightful!

The movie on IMDB