Rate the films you watched at home

[zen]

Across the Pacific (1942) 4.25/5

 

The Maltese Falcon (1941) team returns to deliver this drama focused spy thriller. When I had first watched it, I felt it lacked more action for a spy film. But watching it again with the knowledge of its drama focused nature, setting the right expectations, this one shines.  

 

The interactions between Bogart and Greenstreet are the highlights, along with the exchanges between Bogart and Astor on the Genoa Maru. At times, it feels like a Bond film where you enjoy extended conversations between Bond and the villain. In a way, the action here is channeled  through the energy of Bogart. 

 

The film shines as a drama focused spy thriller set for the most part on a ship. With the right expectations, this one comes across as a relatively unique film in its genre.

 

 

Edited November 11 by zen

[zen]

From Hell (2001) 4.25/5

 

Based on a graphic novel on the Ripper case, this film was moderately successful on its release, receiving mixed reviews as well. However, I feel that it is relatively underrated. It has good cinematography, production design where the 19th century London comes alive, a score that brings modern touch to 19th century, and good acting. It is gory. It may not be a film for everyone, but overall, it is a good example of a period detective suspense horror film. 

 

It is interesting how the film points to the killer before he is revealed by showing one of his hands. It is a wink to the viewers who are paying attention to details.  

 

 

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Edited November 11 by zen

[Ranvir]

The Black Phone (2021) 3/5

 

Not a bad movie but nothing special.  The kidnapping of children was the most disturbing part being a parent myself, that also lowered my enjoyment.

[Ranvir]

It (2017) 3/5

 

Not that scary, typical American teen movie tropes and again the subject matter of kids being kidnapped and killed did not sit well with me.

[zen]

OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006, French) 4.25/5 

 

A fun 007 parody film with a good repeat value. Recreates the 50s brilliantly! Has a nice score as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[singhvivek141]

Baramulla (3.7/5)

 

Starts with tale of missing children in the small town of Baramulla...and a honest police officer is at the cross roads of proving himself a loyal father, a capable police officer, multiple cases of kidnapping and a supposedly haunted house with history behind the walls.

 

Manav Kaul & Bhasha Sumbli, both being Kashmiris have played this role brilliantly. Manav Kaul himself is from Baramulla so his expressions, dialogue's and his mannerism is an apt match. Ending is tragic, and although a fiction but seems to be inspired by many such unknown stories of Kashmir which we didnt saw/read about.

 

Characterization could have been better, there are bit lf jump scares, but few things seemed incomplete, perhaps were removed during the edits or by the censor board.

 

Wont call it a masterpiece, but definitely worth watching. 

[zen]

Captain Blood (1935) 5/5 

 

A film where every minute is fun. One of the best pirates films of all time! ... It has excellent black and white cinematography and production design … You can see why the film made Errol Flynn a major star. 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 04:12 PM by zen