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Mischief Maker · Post by **Mischief Maker** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:20 pm

EmperorIng wrote:The series could never get better than the sequel, so why even bother?

You are standing on the curb west of a cream-colored house. There are two garbage cans here.

> pick up garbagecan

I don't know the word garbagecan.

>pick up can

As you pick up the garbage can, you notice a man standing in the middle of the road staring at you.

>Look at man

He is a heavily built man in a blue sweater. His eyes are wide and his eyebrows are waggling.

The man says, "Garbage Day!"

>huh?

The man says, "Garbage Day!"

The man pulls a gun on you.

>block with can

You raise the can to shield yourself.

The man shoots you. The bullet goes clean through the can.

>NO!!!!

You fall to the ground. The man laughs manaically, blows smoke from the barrel, and twirls the gun.
YOU HAVE DIED.

MOSQUITO FIGHTER · Post by **MOSQUITO FIGHTER** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 3:04 am

I watched Skyfall. I thought all the nods and inside jokes in it that referenced the older movies were really dumb. Oh, Q just gave him a radio, isn't that funny? No not really. I thought it was really dumb when the Komodo dragon dragged off ate that one guy. What a bunch of dumb schlock. When the movie got to the shootout scene at the house it actually held my interest. That part had this kind of weird dreamy atmosphere with some interesting color contrast. Still I don't think it deserves any of the praise it's getting. I have no desire to re-watch at all.

Moniker · Post by **Moniker** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 3:17 am

Watching Skyfall, I felt the essence of "Never Say Never Again," but with a robust villain, and a fragile Bond. Yeah, I could take or leave Moneypenny/Selena28days, but I really liked the bottom-of-his-game Bond that still managed to conquer. And yeah, Javier Bardem's character is pretty much == the Joker in The Dark Knight (save gay tendencies), but he nevertheless remains compelling.

Not sure if I approve of the Return-to-Standard-Bond, post Casino Royale, but I was entertained. And I guess that's enough.

Raytrace · Post by **Raytrace** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:55 am

Mischief Maker wrote: Spooky that George Lucas is teaching our kids to trust people who wear skull helmets:

http://youtu.be/VImnpErdDzA

'This video is not available in your country.'

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:09 am

The Counselor

Hong Kong cinemas are amazing and cheap, and that's the only reason I went and watched this. I'm glad I did though.

First of all, you won't like this movie, most likely. So don't go and watch it.

Personally, I didn't love it, but I thought it was rather good at what it did. It goes to show that movie critics have hit such an all-time low that anything that breaks away from complete one-dimensional Hollywood convention is shunned primarily for doing so.

The Counselor is as close to a stage play a movie has come in a while. If you don't have a head for theatre, don't go and watch it. Otherwise, Cormack's screenplay is rather excellent: 90% dialogue and 90% of it is great. His characterisations are strong, and the themes are heavy in a good way. There's a kind of beautiful reflective truth to the film's grim realities, in which all of the waxing has a purpose, pay off, and a relatable quality.

I especially liked several of the dialogue exchanges, Brad Pitt having some of the best of it, and another with a Cartel boss that positively made you think.

Amazingly, critics wrote the whole thing off as pretentiousness - as I almost did from the uncomfortable opening scene - but there's plenty cooking in here. It has Cormack's staple painfully abrupt ending, and there isn't meant to be any resolution, so prepare for that if you do watch it.

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:45 pm

Gravity

This film would have been 50 times more credible had they not chosen Clooney and Bullock as the leads: decent no-name actors would have given it an edge in the believability stakes that it lost to its pointless A-listers. But that's what happens when Hollywoods producer crew has its finger in your ass: "You gotta have Clooney as the lead, no ifs no buts!"

Were it my movie, I would have also killed 50% of the dialogue. A lot of it was unnecessary exposition that felt awkward, and some of it just unnecessary full stop. The film does a good enough job in relative silence, by far the most entertaining parts.

But as for the visual effects? STAND UP AND LIGHT A MATCH FOR DAT PUSSY!

Surely the best use of CG in a film, ever. I saw it in the most incredible Hong Kong theatre: eye level vibrating seats calibrated with every impact and heartbeat, beautiful 7.1 surround and an eye-watering digital 3D presentation. This has already won the visual effects oscar.

This is the first film I actually think would be unwatchable on a small screen - or at least so diminished it wouldn't be worth watching. One of the truest advances in cinema entertainment (from a commercial aspect, not artistic) I've seen. So even though the actors were wrong and some of the dialogue silly, I was so in awe of it as a spectacle I couldn't help but be immersed. If you watch it, splash for the biggest and best theatre you can find, or don't see it at all.

heisenbergman · Post by **heisenbergman** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:29 am

^ Why should it matter if they hired decent no-name actors over Hollywood A-list celebrities? As far as I've heard, Bullock did a great job and Clooney was serviceable at the very least. As long as the actors turn in a good performance, I don't think it should matter whether they are unknowns or superstars.

EmperorIng · Post by **EmperorIng** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:58 am

The idea is that it's easier to suspend your disbelief when you are watching no-name actors - it's easier to imagine them being vulnerable and not in control of their destinies, thus creating tension in the movie. When you have someone like Clooney, or Tom Hanks, or Bruce Willis, or Jack Nicholson, you are immediately "taken out of it" in that you know they are a character and will largely be untouchable in the movie... exceptions like Easy Rider notwithstanding.

Like, on a base level, it's easier to connect with the characters of Carpenter's original Assault on Precinct 13 than in the remake, with top-level actors playing similar roles (it also helps that Carpenter was a far more competent filmmaker, but hey).

drauch · Post by **drauch** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:03 am

I haven't seen Gravity myself, but I find it hard to believe that such a mediocre actress as Sandra Bullock, known for being in such hits as "Miss Congeniality," "The Net," "28 Weeks," "The Blind Side," etc. could be an astronaut. It's just not believable. I associate her with shit comedy films. The roles you take really affect your image as an actor/actress throughout your career, regardless how forgiving the viewer is--well, at least in my case, and presumably Skykid's. I'll probably see this eventually, but not matter how open-minded I remain, and how much I enjoy the film, it would take a lot for me to accept Sandra Bullock in space.

replayme · Post by **replayme** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:14 am

Skykid wrote:Gravity

This film would have been 50 times more credible had they not chosen Clooney and Bullock as the leads: decent no-name actors would have given it an edge in the believability stakes that it lost to its pointless A-listers. But that's what happens when Hollywoods producer crew has its finger in your ass: "You gotta have Clooney as the lead, no ifs no buts!"

Were it my movie, I would have also killed 50% of the dialogue. A lot of it was unnecessary exposition that felt awkward, and some of it just unnecessary full stop. The film does a good enough job in relative silence, by far the most entertaining parts.

But as for the visual effects? STAND UP AND LIGHT A MATCH FOR DAT PUSSY!

Surely the best use of CG in a film, ever. I saw it in the most incredible Hong Kong theatre: eye level vibrating seats calibrated with every impact and heartbeat, beautiful 7.1 surround and an eye-watering digital 3D presentation. This has already won the visual effects oscar.

This is the first film I actually think would be unwatchable on a small screen - or at least so diminished it wouldn't be worth watching. One of the truest advances in cinema entertainment (from a commercial aspect, not artistic) I've seen. So even though the actors were wrong and some of the dialogue silly, I was so in awe of it as a spectacle I couldn't help but be immersed. If you watch it, splash for the biggest and best theatre you can find, or don't see it at all.

Does that mean I have to see it at the IMAX?

replayme · Post by **replayme** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:20 am

drauch wrote:I haven't seen Gravity myself, but I find it hard to believe that such a mediocre actress as Sandra Bullock, known for being in such hits as "Miss Congeniality," "The Net," "28 Weeks," "The Blind Side," etc. could be an astronaut. It's just not believable. I associate her with shit comedy films. The roles you take really affect your image as an actor/actress throughout your career, regardless how forgiving the viewer is--well, at least in my case, and presumably Skykid's. I'll probably see this eventually, but not matter how open-minded I remain, and how much I enjoy the film, it would take a lot for me to accept Sandra Bullock in space.

She was in Speed. And that was alright. It had Keanu Reeves, who may be an "average" actor, but I like him regardless.

Can't see any of them saving a busload of people, or an entire world plugged into the Matrix. But hey, that's why they're actors.

replayme · Post by **replayme** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:22 am

heisenbergman wrote:^ Why should it matter if they hired decent no-name actors over Hollywood A-list celebrities? As far as I've heard, Bullock did a great job and Clooney was serviceable at the very least. As long as the actors turn in a good performance, I don't think it should matter whether they are unknowns or superstars.

A list actors also get punters paying for tickets. Just a fact, no matter how you twist it.

replayme · Post by **replayme** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:37 am

Skykid wrote:The Counselor

Hong Kong cinemas are amazing and cheap, and that's the only reason I went and watched this. I'm glad I did though.

First of all, you won't like this movie, most likely. So don't go and watch it.

Personally, I didn't love it, but I thought it was rather good at what it did. It goes to show that movie critics have hit such an all-time low that anything that breaks away from complete one-dimensional Hollywood convention is shunned primarily for doing so.

The Counselor is as close to a stage play a movie has come in a while. If you don't have a head for theatre, don't go and watch it. Otherwise, Cormack's screenplay is rather excellent: 90% dialogue and 90% of it is great. His characterisations are strong, and the themes are heavy in a good way. There's a kind of beautiful reflective truth to the film's grim realities, in which all of the waxing has a purpose, pay off, and a relatable quality.

I especially liked several of the dialogue exchanges, Brad Pitt having some of the best of it, and another with a Cartel boss that positively made you think.

Amazingly, critics wrote the whole thing off as pretentiousness - as I almost did from the uncomfortable opening scene - but there's plenty cooking in here. It has Cormack's staple painfully abrupt ending, and there isn't meant to be any resolution, so prepare for that if you do watch it.

Not a fan of R Scott. Find him to be over-rated as a director as I find his work quality to have dramatically decreased the more famous and renowned he's become. I guess success does that to you, in that it makes you complacent.

I still shudder on how disappointed I was after seeing Prometheus.

drauch · Post by **drauch** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:47 am

Speed rules, as does Point Break, but they are both "different" action film. I love Keanu in Bill & Ted, but he's no action star. He'll always be the clueless, dumb stoner. "Whoah."

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:27 am

His best performance was Parenthood.

charlie chong · Post by **charlie chong** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:52 pm

keanu was also good in freaked as the dogman. point break is pretty flawless action trash plus it has BUSEY
WOOOOOOH

EmperorIng · Post by **EmperorIng** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:59 pm

I think you guys all forget how much fun Demolition Man is.

re:BUSEY WOOOH

For me, Predator 2 isn't a great Predator movie. However, it is far more badass when you see it as Lethal Weapon 0, explaining why Murtaugh is too old for this shit, and why Busey is so whacked out of his mind.

charlie chong · Post by **charlie chong** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:06 pm

oh shiii we did all forget about demolition man. still it's not really memorable because of bullock tho

replayme · Post by **replayme** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:13 pm

charlie chong wrote:oh shiii we did all forget about demolition man. still it's not really memorable because of bullock tho

Was she in Judge Dredd (the Stallone version)?

The "reboot" from last year was better in my opinion. But that's just me...

Leandro · Post by **Leandro** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:01 pm

I watched 3 movies recommended from this thread: Life Force, Scanners and Videodrome.

Hated Life Force (I aborted it halfway), liked Videodrome and loved Scanners.

charlie chong · Post by **charlie chong** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:16 pm

Yeah i wasn't much of a fan of life force either.. i made it to the end but only just.

Mortificator · Post by **Mortificator** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:59 pm

Poltergeist! Tangina's what every fraudulent psychic wishes she was.

Mischief Maker · Post by **Mischief Maker** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:06 pm

replayme wrote:
charlie chong wrote:oh shiii we did all forget about demolition man. still it's not really memorable because of bullock tho
Was she in Judge Dredd (the Stallone version)?

The "reboot" from last year was better in my opinion. But that's just me...

Why on earth would anyone feel bashful about preferring the amazing Dredd from last year over Stallone's Schlock-tastic Rob-Schneider-infested ego trip?

Compare:

http://youtu.be/itmNiTwHOsM

To:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqRim15-yOs

I mean C'MON!

drauch · Post by **drauch** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:52 pm

Fuck, seriously? I love Lifeforce! Probably one of my favorite Cannon movies. Babes, aliens, and big budgets!

Post by **spadgy** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:22 pm

heisenbergman wrote:^ Why should it matter if they hired decent no-name actors over Hollywood A-list celebrities? As far as I've heard, Bullock did a great job and Clooney was serviceable at the very least. As long as the actors turn in a good performance, I don't think it should matter whether they are unknowns or superstars.

Yep. I wouldn't blindly praise this film, but loved it, and I was pleasantly surprised by Bullock. Sure, it wasn't one of cinema's great performances, but neither was it bad, in my opinion.

In a silly way I particularly liked… actually, no... spoilers. I just liked Bullock's bit that reminded of a scene in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.

EDIT: And I quite enjoyed Lifeforce on a second watch! I must have shite taste!

charlie chong · Post by **charlie chong** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:30 pm

my taste is weird sometimes i admit.. i like xtro for example which most people hate.i just didn't find it crazy enough or memorable.i just had to look on imdb to even remember what it was about

Moniker · Post by **Moniker** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:07 am

spadgy wrote:
heisenbergman wrote:^ Why should it matter if they hired decent no-name actors over Hollywood A-list celebrities? As far as I've heard, Bullock did a great job and Clooney was serviceable at the very least. As long as the actors turn in a good performance, I don't think it should matter whether they are unknowns or superstars.
Yep. I wouldn't blindly praise this film, but loved it, and I was pleasantly surprised by Bullock. Sure, it wasn't one of cinema's great performances, but neither was it bad, in my opinion.

Yeah, the performances are not by a long shot what makes Gravity great. I actually preferred Clooney to Bullock - Clooney's character struck me as an actually plausible human being - one of those people who have no concept of what it is to be insecure or self-doubting. They really do exist. Bullock, well, she Gets the Job Done(tm). (Redeems a fraction of the Oscars credibility after winning best actress for The Blind Side [shudder...]). Don't think it would've been any better with no-name or B+list actors.

Gravity's perhaps greatest achievement is that it, for the first time as far as I'm aware, makes the FPS perspective actually effective in a film.

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:13 am

For me its greatest achievement is the best use of visual effects in a film. I can get past miscasting and silly dialogue to appreciate such a remarkable feat. I hate CG generally, but Gravity makes it completely viable as a way to push the cinematic experience into new realms - the imagination in its usage was was second to none.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:45 am

I don't like him in everything, but I would never write anything off b/c it's got Clooney in it. Sandra Bullcock on the other hand...

Moniker · Post by **Moniker** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:43 am

GaijinPunch wrote:I don't like him in everything, but I would never write anything off b/c it's got Clooney in it. Sandra Bullcock on the other hand...

The only actor who will put me off of anything he's in is Dennis Quaid. I just flat-out refuse to watch anything starring that self-satisfied hack asshole. Julia Roberts in post-Y2K films as well.

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