Movies Asian Movie Kinos Discussion

[Derfel]

Since Parasite a Korean movie won lots of Oscars and the first ever foreign movie to win best picture I thought I'd make this thread to talk about Asian movies in general. So post which movies you have seen from Korean, Japanese or Chinese. Lets recommend to each other.

Movies I have seen and I think you guys should watch is...

Battle Royal (Japan, 2000):
Like the name suggests it's a battle royal movie that involves a Japanese class that has misbehaved and now they have to survive and kill each other. The winner is set free.
It inspired PubG and Quentin Tarantino likes it a lot.

Seven Samurai ( Japan, 1954):
A classic in Filme history. Akira Kurosawa is a master in what he does. And Seven Samurai proves it, it's a 3 hour movie with great character development and tense moments. The way he films and how he crafts his art is truly unique. It has inspired lots of movie makers like George Lucas and Martin Scorsese.

Old Boy (South Korea, 2003):
Man this movie is great, it will keep you tense and wanting more. Its really fun watching the protagonist try to find who imprisoned him. And the twist at the end is great.


I Saw The Devil ( South Korea, 2010):
"If you stare at the abyss to long, the abyss stares back at you." Nietzsche
Oh boy your in for something very crazy with this movie. It's a revenge and torture movie and it's great.

Ichi The Killer ( Japan, 2001):
This movie is for the fun and crazy kek. Seriously this movie was banned in some countries so be careful lol. It's a movie a torturer that works for the Yakuza, he is trying to find a killer.

 

[Gambit]

Since Parasite a Korean movie won lots of Oscars and the first ever foreign movie to win best picture I thought I'd make this thread to talk about Asian movies in general. So post which movies you have seen from Korean, Japanese or Chinese. Lets recommend to each other.

Movies I have seen and I think you guys should watch is...

Battle Royal (Japan, 2000):
Like the name suggests it's a battle royal movie that involves a Japanese class that has misbehaved and now they have to survive and kill each other. The winner is set free.
It inspired PubG and Quentin Tarantino likes it a lot.

Seven Samurai ( Japan, 1954):
A classic in Filme history. Akira Kurosawa is a master in what he does. And Seven Samurai proves it, it's a 3 hour movie with great character development and tense moments. The way he films and how he crafts his art is truly unique. It has inspired lots of movie makers like George Lucas and Martin Scorsese.

Old Boy (South Korea, 2003):
Man this movie is great, it will keep you tense and wanting more. Its really fun watching the protagonist try to find who imprisoned him. And the twist at the end is great.


I Saw The Devil ( South Korea, 2010):
"If you stare at the abyss to long, the abyss stares back at you." Nietzsche
Oh boy your in for something very crazy with this movie. It's a revenge and torture movie and it's great.

Ichi The Killer ( Japan, 2001):
This movie is for the fun and crazy kek. Seriously this movie was banned in some countries so be careful lol. It's a movie a torturer that works for the Yakuza, he is trying to find a killer.

You're not including Thai Movies or Filipino Movies? There are tons of dope movies from these countries.

 

[Derfel]

You're not including Thai Movies or Filipino Movies? There are tons of dope movies from these countries.

I forgot lol
the ones I have seen are Ong Bak(thailand) great movie and The Raid(Indonesian) I want to watch that movie that inspired the Departed. Infernal Affairs (Hong Kong)

Do you recommend some?

 

[Emperor Cross]

Infernal Affairs and Ongback are must see !

 

[Gambit]

I forgot lol
the ones I have seen are Ong Bak(thailand) great movie and The Raid(Indonesian) I want to watch that movie that inspired the Departed. Infernal Affairs (Hong Kong)

Do you recommend some?

Ongbak is always a-must-see movie..
Netflix: Back To The 90s
Shutter
Bangkok Haunted for a mixture of romance comedy and horror LOL

For Fllipino movies, there are several international films that are nominated international in different sectors..
Magnifico: Magnifico gained international acclaim as an indie film in major international film festivals gaining 31 wins and 11 other nominations. It won the Crystal Bear for the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival Children's Category as well as the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix.

Dekada '70 : Martial Law-based flipino movie who showcased love, family, patriotism at the same time.

Tanging Yaman: Another nod for best movie internationally which also focused on family..

If you are a fan of romantic movies, I can also drop some of them here.

 

[Derfel]

@Gambit
I like movies that keep me in the edge of my seat and movies that make me feel. You understand?
Like Old Boy with him trying to find out who kidnapped him. And the Raid where they try to escape the hell they are in. Movies that have great tension too, like Don't Breathe(american), makes for the best suspense, and keeps things interesting.

That Magnifico movie looks like the type that makes you feel right?

 

[novaselinenever]

Old Boy (South Korea, 2003):
Man this movie is great, it will keep you tense and wanting more. Its really fun watching the protagonist try to find who imprisoned him. And the twist at the end is great.

This is the movie that introduced me to South Korean cinema. It holds a special place in my heart just for that. It's part of a broad trilogy by the same director and they all have the same theme, you should check the 2 other outs. Lady Vengeance and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance.

Court, Mother, Memories of Murder are other that come to mind that weren't named yet here.
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@Gambit
I like movies that keep me in the edge of my seat and movies that make me feel. You understand?
Like Old Boy with him trying to find out who kidnapped him. And the Raid where they try to escape the hell they are in. Movies that have great tension too, like Don't Breathe(american), makes for the best suspense, and keeps things interesting.

That Magnifico movie looks like the type that makes you feel right?

You should definitely check out The Chaser lol.

 

[Derfel]

This is the movie that introduced me to South Korean cinema. It holds a special place in my heart just for that. It's part of a broad trilogy by the same director and they all have the same theme, you should check the 2 other outs. Lady Vengeance and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance.

Court, Mother, Memories of Murder are other that come to mind that weren't named yet here.
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You should definitely check out The Chaser lol.

Same for me dude, Old Boy was the first Korean movie I saw. Yeah people keep saying good things about the other Vengeance movies. I guess I'll have to check it out.

Seen Memories of Murder its a good movie. Didn't find it too special.
And Chaser was the last Korean movie I saw, really good.

 

[novaselinenever]

Same for me dude, Old Boy was the first Korean movie I saw. Yeah people keep saying good things about the other Vengeance movies. I guess I'll have to check it out.

Definitely do. They're pretty fun.

Seen Memories of Murder its a good movie. Didn't find it too special.
And Chaser was the last Korean movie I saw, really good.

Ehhhh Memories is one of my faves lol. I guess it's a little bit of a slow burn so I get that.

Indeed, it left me devastated lol.

 

[Derfel]

@novaselinenever I need to watch more Korean and Japanese movies.
Have you seen 13 Assassins from Miike Takashi? It's really good, kind of like 7 Samurai. Some samurais come together, to kill a Evil Lord from destroying what they have accomplished. It's really fun movie and good fight scenes.

I saw memories of murder because a friend of mine who loves it so much recommended me it lol.
I want to watch Bedeviled and Hope, heard they are good.

 

[novaselinenever]

@novaselinenever I need to watch more Korean and Japanese movies.
Have you seen 13 Assassins from Miike Takashi? It's really good, kind of like 7 Samurai. Some samurais come together, to kill a Evil Lord from destroying what they have accomplished. It's really fun movie and good fight scenes.

I saw memories of murder because a friend of mine who loves it so much recommended me it lol.
I want to watch Bedeviled and Hope, heard they are good.

I did, it was great. Speaking of Japanese stuff, I recently watched Giri Haji, it's a japanese-british tv show, a fun watch. It's on Netflix as an originals I believe. Shoplifters was also a good watch.

Never seen both of those. Let me know how good when you do, might check them out after lol.

 

[Derfel]

@novaselinenever I'll probably watch one today.

 

[novaselinenever]

@novaselinenever I'll probably watch one today.

Sounds good, let me know.
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I wouldn't be against some non-Korean movies suggestions. Need to diversify a little bit, they're the overwhelming majority of my consumption lol.

 

[Derfel]

@novaselinenever
American Psycho great movie, had to watch it because every time I went to /tv/ people where posting Patrick Bateman and I wanted to know movie.
Silence of the Lambs. By far the best performance of Anthony Hopkins.
Platoon a Vietnam movie with Charlie Sheen
Jacobs Ladder a psychological thriller movie.
28 days later its a zombie movie but probably one of the best.
Heat its a heist movie. Inspired GTA.
Iron Giant Animation movie.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)


If you want more I'll give you more.

 

[novaselinenever]

@novaselinenever
American Psycho great movie, had to watch it because every time I went to /tv/ people where posting Patrick Bateman and I wanted to know movie.
Silence of the Lambs. By far the best performance of Anthony Hopkins.
Platoon a Vietnam movie with Charlie Sheen
Jacobs Ladder a psychological thriller movie.
28 days later its a zombie movie but probably one of the best.
Heat its a heist movie. Inspired GTA.
Iron Giant Animation movie.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)


If you want more I'll give you more.

Lol I mean non-Korean Asian movie since this thread is about Asian cinemas and 'cause I haven't seen much from other asian countries except famous titles I guess.

I welcome these suggestions though, thanks haha. I've seen all of these except Jacops Ladder and Iron Giant, will check them out they sound interesting.

28 days later is def one of the best zombie movies. I'd say top 3 for me alongside Dawn of the Dead and Night of the Living Dead. Most of the Romero ones were great. Shaun of the Dead is hilarious as well.

 

[Derfel]

Oh lol, sorry I understood wrong. But you should definitely watch Jacobs Ladder and Iron Giant.
Haven't watched that much Asain most of them I have posted.
Confessions 2010(Jap) Its about a teacher who had her daughter murdered by one of her students. Has a great twist.
Zatoichi 2003 (Jap)Samurai movie based on the famous Zatoichi tv show.
Fireworks(Jap) its a slow type movie. not really my kind.

I want to watch more. I have kwaidan downloaded, need to watch that.

 

[novaselinenever]

Oh lol, sorry I understood wrong. But you should definitely watch Jacobs Ladder and Iron Giant.

Definitely will. Read a little bit about Jacobs Ladder and it's right up my alley. Also Tim Robbins is amazing, one of my fave movies is Mystic River and he killed in it.

Confessions 2010(Jap) Its about a teacher who had her daughter murdered by one of her students. Has a great twist.
Zatoichi 2003 (Jap)Samurai movie based on the famous Zatoichi tv show.
Fireworks(Jap) its a slow type movie. not really my kind.

I want to watch more. I have kwaidan downloaded, need to watch that.

Haven't seen any of these, will check them out. Me too lol, let's bring in the self-proclaimed specialist @Gambit

 

[Derfel]

@novaselinenever Speaking of Korean movies did you watch the lastest trailer for train to Busan?
IMO, it doesn't have any of what made the original movie so good. It looks like any other hollywood zombie crap.

 

[novaselinenever]

@novaselinenever Speaking of Korean movies did you watch the lastest trailer for train to Busan?
IMO, it doesn't have any of what made the original movie so good. It looks like any other hollywood zombie crap.

Yikes, that doesn't look good. Yeah exactly an action zombie popcorn movie lol.
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A Fast and Furious with zombies lmao

 

[Derfel]

@novaselinenever Did you know oldboy was a manga?