Do you guys bother giving them a try much? If yes, which ones and rate'em for us! I was bored last night so I started surfing Netflix and clicked on one (Special Forces) that I didn't realize was a French film until it started playing it. It wasn't half bad at all, I clicked on it not thinking I'd watch it for long, next thing I know the credits started rolling. It may have had something to do with the female actress tho....def 2x. What about you hooligans?
Last one I watched was the English Patient. Maybe one of the worste things I have ever sat through. :down:
My little sister used to be all into Bollywood movies back in the day. I think it was just a phase though. I'd pass through the room every once in a while like "WTF is this that you're watching?!"
Foreign films are great. IFC and Sundance channel show some great ones. I hate to break it to everyone, but a lot of the shows and movies we see originated in another country. The Japanese and Scandinavians push the boundaries way more than our filmmakers. One example: The Magnificent Seven was a remake of a Japanese movie.
I digs em.... If you haven't seem "The Intouchables" you're missing a great film. Don't think there would be anyone on this board that wouldn't enjoy it. Y'all could relate..
If you only watch Hollywood dreck, you're really missing out. Lots of really awesome movies are made elsewhere.
On the other hand - if I understood the language it was in I'm all for watching the movie. The language isn't the issue but film is a visual thing, if I'm busy reading I'm no longer watching so no point.
But you miss out on the subtleties and nuance of a French woman when she says "vous" And no, your response should not be along the lines of DeNiro in Taxi Driver...
Watch Jiro Dream of Sushi on Netflix. Awesome foreign movie. Otherwise I haven't watched many foreign films on Netflix unless you count the UK and Ireland as foreign
Nothing like reading a good movie. I prefer the Swedish to the American. Way more believable? If you have the inclination, Fellini's Amercord is good and one of my favorite foreign films is Amelie. Amelie is a good date night flick if your significant other likes reading movies. Gordon
I will often watch "Foreign" movies, subtitles don't bother me, there's been some great ones too. The problem I have is that they often end up as dreadful Hollywood remakes, two that instantly spring to mind: The Vanishing (Dutch/French) with a truly terrifying ending and Nikita (French).
