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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
The human odyssey; from earth to God
What is the meaning of this movie? It's the Odyssey of humanity from nothingness to reaching God and becoming one with him. It's the glory of humanity surpassing all obstacles and its story from birth to becoming divine! It's an ode to humanity but in the same time a reexamination of our values and path. I can't think of a more humanity loving movie in the international cinema. This movie is a monument to humanity and from all of Kubrick's great work this one stands out as the most deep and well thought of them all.
(Inside info: the HAL computer was supposed to be IBM but at the last minute the deal was cancelled so they used the previous letter to make a new name for the computer -- I became H, B because A and M became L)
The Constant Gardener (2005)
I am in love, I am frustrated, I am full of energy
I am in love with the amazing nature and the colours of Africa, I am in love with the people who sacrifice, the people who defy their ego and offer their lives to serve others.
I am frustrated once more with corporations, governments, organizations and power mongers who put profit and power above human life. I am frustrated with myself who is becoming more of a comformist by the day.
I am full of energy to get up and break my bonds with the rotten and corrupt minds of the "nobles" of the society and try change one tiny bit of the establishment despite my alter ego telling me that it'll be in vain.
If a movie can incite all those feelings and can also make you discuss about it for hours with your friends, then it's a great movie. Highly recommended.
Kamataki (2005)
A jewel
I saw this movie in the Montreal Film Festival and I was impressed. The director has probably made his best movie so far. A young Canadian who has attempted to commit suicide is going to his uncle in Japan whom he has never met. There he learns to see life in a very different, creative, harmonious way that unfortunately people in the West rarely learn. It is a really wonderful movie in every aspect. The scenario doesn't sound exciting but the viewer never gets bored and is waiting for the next scene. A lesson of sensibility, harmony and beauty. The two great Japanese actors give lessons of acting and the erotic scenes even if they can be characterized as provocative they are certainly beautiful. It will be coming out this December in North America and in Japan. Highly recommended