[Soultrader]

This thread is dedicated for classic and recently released GOOD movies. If you have any recommendations, please post them here. It will also help if members can hyperlink their movie titles to www.imdb.com.

Recently watched:

The Kingdom

"When a terrorist bomb detonates inside a Western housing compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an international incident is ignited. While diplomats slowly debate equations of territorialism, FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury quickly assembles an elite team and negotiates a secret five-day trip into Saudi Arabia to locate the madman behind the bombing. Upon landing in the desert kingdom, however, Fleury and his team discover Saudi authorities suspicious and unwelcoming of American interlopers into what they consider a local matter. Hamstrung by protocol-and with the clock ticking on their five days-the FBI agents find their expertise worthless without the trust of their Saudi counterparts, who want to locate the terrorist in their homeland on their own terms. Fleury's crew finds a like-minded partner in Saudi Colonel Al-Ghazi, who helps them navigate royal politics and unlock the secrets of the crime scene and the workings of an extremist cell bent on further destruction. With these unlikely allies sharing a propulsive commitment to crack the case, the team is led to the killer's front door in a blistering do-or-die confrontation. Now in a fight for thei r own lives, strangers united by one mission won't stop until justice is found in The Kingdom."

I thought the movie was pretty decent and worth a watch.

American Gangster

"Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story "

This is a must watch especially for Denzel fans. Denzel and Russell Crowe did an amazing job in my opinion. Movie was equally good as Training Day.

Any other late recommendations?

[james_gsx]

Its www.imdb.com James

I would agree, American Gangster is a GREAT movie!

I recently saw Michael Clayton, if you enjoy movies that make you think and follow a good story then you will love this movie. George Clooney does a great job and has all the twists and foreshadowing you would expect from any of his movies.

"Michael Clayton is an in-house "fixer" at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. A former criminal prosecutor, Clayton takes care of Kenner, Bach & Ledeen's dirtiest work at the behest of the firm's co-founder Marty Bach. Though burned out and hardly content with his job as a fixer, his divorce, a failed business venture and mounting debt have left Clayton inextricably tied to the firm. At U/North, meanwhile, the career of litigator Karen Crowder rests on the multi-million dollar settlement of a class action suit that Clayton's firm is leading to a seemingly successful conclusion. But when Kenner Bach's brilliant and guilt-ridden attorney Arthur Edens sabotages the U/North case, Clayton faces the biggest challenge of his career and his life. "

The Darjeeling Limited

"Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other -- to become brothers again like they used to be. Their "spiritual quest", however, veers rapidly off-course (due to events involving over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray), and they eventually find themselves stranded alone in the middle of the desert with eleven suitcases, a printer, and a laminating machine. At this moment, a new, unplanned journey suddenly begins."

I really didn't think I would enjoy the movie, but after I went with a few friends I must say it was a good movie. The actors did a great job and it I enjoyed the deep meaning to the movie. There is much more to this movie than what hits the surface, and I really liked it.

I see a movie at least once every two weeks with my friends, so I think this should be a good thread.

[AbeSmith]

The Bear. [media]http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1802837661/info[/media]

Very nice and touching movie. Saw it last night.

[james_gsx]

Amazing Grace

"The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament in 19th century England, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade"

This was probably the best film made in 2007 IMO. The movie was very touching and inspirational, I loved the end when they played amazing grace with the bagpipes, drums, clarinets, flutes, etc. Overall, a great movie that I think everyone should watch at least once.

[rock]

3:10 to Yuma

I think this movie is a good one to watch if you have a criminal inclination that you have struggled with.

Also, I grew up with my dad watching westerns starring Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson as heroes and I became the only Asian dude I know that is a fan of westerns.

From IMBb:
"Rancher Dan Evans heads into Bisbee to clear up issues concerning the sake of his land when he witnesses the closing events of a stagecoach robbery lead by famed outlaw Ben Wade. No sooner or later, Wade is captured by the law in Bisbee and Evans finds himself one of the escorts who will take Wade to the 3:10 to Yuma train in Contention for the reward of $200. Evans quest for taking Wade to the station is not only for saving for his land but an inner battle that he can be more than just a naive rancher in the eyes of his impetuous and gunslinging son William Evans. The transport to Contention is hazardous and filled with ambushes from Indians, pursuits by Wade's vengeful gang and Wade's own conniving and surreptitious demeanor that makes the ride all more intense."

[Sparrow]

It was pretty ok as a movie but it's far from being my favorite western.
Somehow I lost interest in the middle of it and imo the ending sucked,
don't understand at all why Wade did he did, but maybe just because of losing focus.
Open Range was tons better, Maverick was also awesome although it's a whole different
kind of movie.

[rock]

hehe...maybe you really do have to be a criminal to appreciate it.
I think i understand why he did what he did. I think I would have done the same in his situation.

Are you referring to the Open Range with Costner?


I really want to see I am Legend before it exits the theater. I still haven't even seen American Gangster.

[Sparrow]

Originally Posted by rock »

hehe...maybe you really do have to be a criminal to appreciate it.

Are you suggesting that you are a criminal ? Just kidding man .

My favorite gangster movie must be Heat, that one was really great, also liked Gangs of New York and The Goodfellas a lot.

Originally Posted by rock »

Are you referring to the Open Range with Costner?

Yep, 3:10 Yuma got better reviews at Rottentomatoes though. The western genre isn't very active so there aren't many recent movies to compare it to.
Unforgiven was pretty good too btw.

From the movies I have recently seen my favorite is Touching the Void, it's a documentary but really terrific.