Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

Absolutely awesome! A must-see! On IMDB

The Nanny Diaries (2007) USA

Surprisingly nice!

On IMDB

Casshern (2004) - Japan

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

Beowulf 2007 (USA)

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...
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Flushed Away (2006) UK/USA

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

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

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

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

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

What a cute movie!
On IMDB

Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) South Korea

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

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

Refreshing kung-fu comedy, highly recommended!

a.k. Tokyo Raiders (2000)
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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

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

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

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

On IMDB

Death Note - Anime series - Japan 2006

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

Beautiful and visually stunning!
On IMDB

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

A Jackie Chan classic

On IMDB

Hot Fuzz (2007)

Brilliant!
On IMDB

Two Moves abot Music - South Korea, UK

The 200 pounds Beauty

It was all about singing ... :)

Music and Lyrics

Two Bollywood Movies

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

"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

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

Tajja: The High Rollers (2006) South Korea

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

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)

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

A real story, nicely told!

On IMDB

Mimi wo sumaseba (1995) Japan

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

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

Kung Fu Hustle


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