Foreign-Films-For-You: BlogThe Foreign-Films-For-You.com Blog is a handy way of keeping up-to-date on entertaining (and easy to read) reviews of foreign films that are meant to be a fun read. Hey, not all foreign films are boring and pretentious, but we'll point out the ones that are so you won't have to suffer. And when we come across good ones, we'll let you know so you can make a good rental decision. Click the RSS button on the upper left to subscribe, and you'll be able to receive frequent updates on not only reviews, but other interesting foreign movie/dvd stuff as well!
Jul 26, 2010, The Secret in Their EyesThe Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de sus Ojos) is a compelling thriller/drama about murder, justice, and finding one's purpose in life... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Secret in Their Eyes" Jul 25, 2010, NicotinaNicotina is a crime/comedy film that tries way too hard to be cool... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nicotina" Jul 25, 2010, Burnt by the SunBurnt By the Sun (Утомлённые солнцем) is a depressing but well-made film about revenge and tragedy in a small Russian town... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Burnt by the Sun" Jul 12, 2010, Let the Right One InLet the Right One In (Låt den Rätte Komma In) is a Swedish vampire movie that knows how to scare you! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Let the Right One In" Jul 11, 2010, District 13: UltimatumDistrict 13: Ultimatum is mostly rubbish. Read this review before you rent or buy this movie- it'll save you a few bucks...trust me! Permalink -- click for full blog post "District 13: Ultimatum" Jul 5, 2010, Brother (Брат)Brother (Брат) is a seemingly simple crime film that is rich in subtext and political/social commentary in post Cold War Russia... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Brother (Брат)" Jul 4, 2010, Fifty Dead Men WalkingFifty Dead Men Walking is based on the true story of Martin McGartland, a young Irish Catholic who risked his life by informing on high ranking members of the Irish Republican Army... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fifty Dead Men Walking" Jul 2, 2010, FarewellFarewell (L'Affaire) is based on the true story of one of the greatest espionage operations ever achieved... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Farewell" Jun 29, 2010, AntibodiesAntibodies (Antikörper) is a pretty shocking thriller set in Germany, and is more frightening than the last day of Oktoberfest... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Antibodies" Jun 27, 2010, Red CliffRed Cliff (赤壁) is an epic action movie by John Woo, which thankfully does not involve John Travolta, Nicholas Cage, Christian Slater, or Jean Claude Van Damme... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Red Cliff" Jun 27, 2010, There's Only One SunThere's Only One Sun is a short film and incredibly artistic commercial for the Philips Aurea flat screen HD TV directed by Wong Kar Wai... Permalink -- click for full blog post "There's Only One Sun" Apr 19, 2010, Cinema ParadisoCinema Paradiso is a classic Italian film that's perfect if you're looking forward to a quiet night at home... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cinema Paradiso" Jan 2, 2010, Rudo y CursiRudo y Cursi is a somewhat entertaining but predictable rags-to-riches tale of sibling rivalry, soccer, and lots of cursing... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rudo y Cursi" Nov 16, 2009, RecRec is a Spanish horror movie that deals with zombies, shaky camera work, and the F-bomb being yelled many times in Spanish Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rec" Nov 16, 2009, Maria Full of GraceMaria Full of Grace is a harrowing story about a drug mule, the search for freedom, and being lost in New York City... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Maria Full of Grace" Sep 26, 2009, 1212 is a very long Russian film, and is a remake of the American classic, 12 Angry Men. Similar idea, different twist... Permalink -- click for full blog post "12" Jul 23, 2009, Abnormal BeautyAbnormal Beauty (死亡寫真) is a muddled, unfocused mess. Although it contains hot girls, it's pretty much a forgettable horror movie... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Abnormal Beauty" Jul 7, 2009, La ScortaLa Scorta (The Escort) is an Italian drama/mafia thriller that might not be what the average action fan was hoping for... Permalink -- click for full blog post "La Scorta" Jul 2, 2009, Bossa NovaBossa Nova, is a chick flick that depicts Rio De Janeiro as a safe, drug-free place to live... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bossa Nova" Jun 29, 2009, PorndemicPorndemic is a documentary about the phenomenon of internet porn, and its potentially long-lasting social implications (no pun intended) Permalink -- click for full blog post "Porndemic" Jun 28, 2009, El LoboEl Lobo is about a ruthless anti-terrorist operation against ETA during the last days of the Franco regime... Permalink -- click for full blog post "El Lobo" Jun 26, 2009, Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip GirlShark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl (鮫肌男と桃尻女) is a bizarre gangster movie that's probably meant for a very narrow audience... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl" Jun 25, 2009, Late MarriageLate Marriage (חתונה מאוחרת) is one of those eye-opening foreign films that offers an intimate view of a different culture... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Late Marriage" Jun 22, 2009, ShiverShiver (Eskalofrío) is a Spanish horror movie with some pretty good scares... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shiver" Jun 20, 2009, In JulyIn July (Im Juli) is a semi-trippy road movie that's entertaining even for non-stoners... Permalink -- click for full blog post "In July" Jun 18, 2009, Sophie SchollSophie Scholl: The Final Days is an intense and sobering film about the bravery of a few anti-Nazi resistance members in the face of injustice... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sophie Scholl" Jun 15, 2009, EvilEvil (Ondskan) is an intense psychological drama. Think of it as a serious, darker version of Animal House or Harry Potter for grown-ups... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Evil" Jun 13, 2009, Memory of a KillerMemory of a Killer (De Zaak Alzheimer) is a Belgian crime thriller about a hitman suffering from Alzheimer's disease who's out for one last job... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Memory of a Killer" Jun 11, 2009, NovoNovo is a bizarre, artsy French film that is visually interesting but contains too many hairy butt shots... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Novo" Jun 8, 2009, Only MineOnly Mine (Sólo Mía) is about a young mother and how her marriage to a manipulative, possesive a**hole takes a frightening turn... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Only Mine" Jun 6, 2009, ValiantValiant is a 3D animated movie about carrier pigeons in World War II, and how they got the job done even after banging their heads against every object in their path... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Valiant" Jun 4, 2009, DeceptionI thought Deception was a foreign film, but it's not. Instead, it involves Wolverine and Obi-Wan getting high together (which might partially explain its mediocrity) Permalink -- click for full blog post "Deception" Jun 2, 2009, OnceOnce is a down-to-earth indie foreign film that's geared towards music aficionados... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Once" Jun 1, 2009, FaceFace (페이스) is a supernatural thriller/mystery that makes you wonder why Asian horror movies contain so many long-haired ghosts... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Face" May 31, 2009, Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire won an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2008...but was it worth the hype? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slumdog Millionaire" May 28, 2009, Flash PointFlash Point (導火線) will amaze you with the number of ways a cop can punch someone in the face... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Flash Point" May 27, 2009, Sin Noticias de DiosSin Noticias de Dios (Don't Tempt Me) is a Spanish comedy which stars Penelope Cruz as a being from hell. And no, it's not a biopic about her. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sin Noticias de Dios" May 22, 2009, Apres VousApres Vous (After You) is a decent French comedy that's not quite as charming as other works starring Daniel Auteuil... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Apres Vous" May 21, 2009, Seducing Dr. LewisSeducing Dr. Lewis (Le Grand Séduction) is an amusing Canadian film about a fishing village and why it's ok not to understand cricket... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Seducing Dr. Lewis" May 19, 2009, Train ManTrain Man (電車男) is an utterly implausible and misleading romantic comedy aimed towards nerds... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Train Man" May 17, 2009, IncendiaryIncendiary is a psychological thriller/drama that, despite decent performances, is unfortunately slow and muddled... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Incendiary" May 14, 2009, The Perfect CrimeThe Perfect Crime (El Crimen Perfecto) is a zany comedy about the ugly side of being ugly... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Perfect Crime" May 11, 2009, Star TrekStar Trek is a full-blown action movie that gives the franchise a much-needed warp-powered kick in the pants... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Star Trek" May 6, 2009, WasabiWasabi is an action movie where Jean Reno punches a lot of people in the face...too bad none of them probably worked at your high school... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wasabi" May 4, 2009, Lovely ComplexLovely Complex (ラブ★コン), or Love-Com, is a goofy, cheesy, and sometimes absurd teen romantic comedy based on the popular manga series from Japan... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lovely Complex" May 1, 2009, Rogue TraderRogue Trader is based on the true story of Nick Lesson, who helped ruin the historic Barings Bank... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rogue Trader" Apr 27, 2009, Shall We Dance?Shall We Dance? (Shall we ダンス?) is a charming Japanese film about self-healing and dealing with daily stress... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shall We Dance?" Apr 26, 2009, The Edge of HeavenThe Edge of Heaven (Auf der Anderen Seite) is a story of interweaving dramas and destinies... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Edge of Heaven" Apr 19, 2009, CaramelCaramel (سكر بنات) is a Lebanese chick flick that offers a pretty interesting glimpse at life in modern day Beirut... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Caramel" Apr 12, 2009, Movie Reviews and other stuffSome non-foreign movie reviews, just to mix it up a little... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Movie Reviews and other stuff"
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