zen Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) Please read the below before posting! Employ a 5 star rating system where: 5 stars = 9-10/10 = Excellent = Take my $$$ = Don’t miss it in the cinemas 4 stars = 7-8/10 = Very Good = Watch it in the cinemas if you find time 3 stars = 5-6/10 = Good or Time-pass or Average = Better to watch it on streaming (not accounting for subscription charges which are like fixed cost) = Watch it in the cinemas only/mostly if you are into the franchise, actors, director, genre, etc. 2 stars = 3-4/10 = Bad or Avoid = Rather donate your $$$ than spend on its tickets 1 star = 1-2/10 = Worst = I want my $$$ back = The director should be deprived of blankets during winter The rating should ideally be based on the quality of the film and not based on any political, racial, regional, religious, etc., connections or motivations! You are welcome to write reviews. You can mention if you watched it on IMAX and/or other such premium formats. This is only for 2024 and onwards films so we can capture the current (not retrospective) view! Classic films that are re-released in theatres count too. For e.g. Rear Window (1954) is celebrating its 70th anniversary so will be in selected theatres in the US in August - Link PS You can also rate direct to streaming films (or made for TV films) here as many quality/anticipated films go straight to Netflix, Amazon, etc. (I.e. they don’t get a theatre release or only get a limited theatre release in certain regions). Edited August 14 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 (edited) This year so far: 5 stars Dune 2 (watched it twice) Furiosa (watched it thrice) The next film that I am planning to watch in the cinemas is Joker: Folie a Deux, which is coming out in October around my birthday so I hope that it turns out to be a good present! Edited August 10 by zen Gollum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharathh Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) Dune's story is ridiculous. It is LOL worthy. However, the cinematics were outstanding. Def worth watching in the theatre for the visuals. Not sure how ppl thrash Avatar but applaud Dune. IMO, Avatar is far superior product. Star rating: Visuals - , Story & acting : Furiosa - also silly - but def worth watching in IMAX for the visuals. The desert landscapes were just mindblowing. TBH I thought Fury Road was more spectacular. The Furiosa character didn't resonate with me as much as Tom Hardy's did. Visuals: Story & Acting: Edited August 10 by bharathh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 @bharathh You also need to put the rating as explained in the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharathh Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 4 minutes ago, zen said: @bharathh You also need to put the rating as explained in the OP. I'm confused because according to your rating they are both 5 star - but in terms of content they are both not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 (edited) 6 minutes ago, bharathh said: I'm confused because according to your rating they are both 5 star - but in terms of content they are both not. Give your own rating! If there are other films that you watched in cinemas, you can list them too. Edited August 10 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 One can make a simple list like: 5 stars A B C 4 stars X Y Z and so on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zen Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 (edited) Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) becomes only the 2nd R-rated film after Joker (2019) to gross $1B - Link I tend to avoid superhero films (now usually watch them on streaming if in the mood for them) unless from the Batman series, whose dark tone I like, but this one is now tempting me Edited August 13 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) 3 stars I had no major expectations from this apart from having a few laughs and in that respect, it delivered. Since I am not into this genre, it is not the type of film that I would watch again in the cinema. Maybe will catch it again on streaming when in the mood for such a film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordPrabhzy Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Twisters 2 3 stars One time watch if I am honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wolf Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Dune 2 Furiosa Kill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 I am also likely to watch Nosferatu (2024) in the theatre. I think it is coming out in Dec: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 On a separate note, do you go to movies or a restaurant alone ? The last movie I saw alone in a theatre was Lage Raho Mynnabhai! I’d rather watch it at home alone or do take out. It’s the age thing, I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 2 minutes ago, coffee_rules said: On a separate note, do you go to movies or a restaurant alone ? Both depending on the film, if I am watching it multiple times, and mood likr “oh this film starts in an hour, you know what, let me go and watch it”. Watching films in theatres is not an event for me. My homes are also near cinemas, either a short drive or within walking distance. I am used to traveling alone on business across the world so also don’t mind going to a restaurant alone if that is what is required … But usually, I go to restaurants with someone. When you are in school/university, you can find company easily. Outside of it, you have to coordinate, which can be a hassle. coffee_rules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 Apart from doing forced or routine activities outside of home, some of you guys need to step out of your home to enjoy “outside” life, which includes visiting the cinema as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) Dune 2 Furiosa Maharaja Anatomy of a Fall Inside Out 2 Kill Manjummel Boys Iron Claw Twisters Kingdom of Planet of Apes Hanu-Man Kalki Madgaon Express Article 370 Longlegs Merry Christmas Deadpool and Wolverine Fighter Stree 2, only cos of Rajkumar Rao and Abhishek Banerjee, first half jokes landed well, climax was awful....watched it yesterday night Godzilla x Kong Kung Fu Panda 4 Crew TBMAUJ Gadar 2 and Animal, zero star....don't remember if I watched this year or end of last year. Somewhere around that time. In general, more lenient towards Indian movies because I watch those with minimum expectations. Have missed a few (talking only about 'in cinema' ones). Shall update when they cross my mind. I watch a movie in theatre almost every Friday.....mostly alone, sometimes with colleagues/friends (yesterday went with a larger group because some of them were fans of Maddock horrorverse). With family usually Sunday morning once a month. Edited August 17 by Gollum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) @zen, some movies like Kill (Hindi) and Anatomy of a Fall (French) released in Indian theatres this year only. They may have released elsewhere or in film festivals last year. So included those. Strictly not 2024 releases but you get the point!!!! Edited August 17 by Gollum zen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Gollum said: @zen, some movies like Kill (Hindi) and Anatomy of a Fall (French) released in Indian theatres this year only. They may have released elsewhere or in film festivals last year. So included those. Strictly not 2024 releases but you get the point!!!! Definitely go by the releases (or re-releases) in your region as I gave Rear Window’s example. If a film is not released in your region (as certain films only get limited releases in certain region) or is direct to streaming (many good films go straight to Netflix for e.g.), you can rate those here too as there is no other option but to watch them on TV. PS btw, this year, you already watched 20+ films in cinemas, that’s good going Edited August 17 by zen Gollum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 (edited) The Crow (2024) is coming out on 08/23: The trailer does not do enough for me. It tells me to wait for it to hit streaming. Only if the reviews are close to outstanding, it would tempt me to watch it in theatres. Edited August 20 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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