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rhythmdevils

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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #50 on: November 04, 2012, 01:29:11 AM »

I take it you're not losing sleep anticipating Prometheus 2?
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #51 on: November 04, 2012, 01:51:36 AM »

Prometheus was ok for me in a way...the story never developed or matured, but it felt fantastic at least in terms of visuals, composition, and concept design. I have always been more into visual arts than story though (as evident by the inclination to draw unique forum avatar images for different forums), so that might be the source of bias.
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #52 on: November 04, 2012, 03:58:15 AM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_School_Confidential_(film)

meh...art imitating art ad nauseum and not imitating life...yawn.
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #53 on: November 04, 2012, 04:20:34 AM »

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World - I liked it actually and expected it to be much worse from the 55% tomato rating.  Kind of failed to deliver the real punch that it could have given the premise and the way it was setup.  It kept a kind of removed and dry tone.  Which worked for most of the movie, but I would have liked it to break free and let it all out at a few key moments, like the end, which also felt restrained.  But the movie was well done in many ways.  I also just think the premise is interesting and like both the main actors.
I had the exact opposite experience! Hadn't read the reviews but I like both the lead stars & thought the premise had promise, went in with high hopes & came out a touch disappointed. I agree with you almost completely on your impressions the movie itself though ! :P
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #54 on: November 04, 2012, 04:40:57 AM »

I have a pretty big crush on both Keira and Stevesie, and like end of the world scenarios, and the movie was well done in many ways I mean it was an honest attempt, it was fairly well written and wasn't insultingly stupid or anything.  Compared to something like Independence Day which amounts to nothing more than Go America kill'em dead
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #55 on: November 04, 2012, 05:29:25 AM »

+1 on all the Descendents love. That movie is SO well done. Understated is a great way to describe it. The directing isn't flashy, but so effective.

I saw Argo a couple of weeks ago. I liked it overall. It's kind of crazy how Ben Affleck has become a legitimate director now. I've liked all three movies that he put out. My only nitpick would be some of the manufactured suspense scenes were a bit contrived.
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #56 on: November 04, 2012, 06:07:16 AM »

I'm down to watch Skyfall when it comes out... but I hope that it doesn't have as little plot progress as Quantum of Solace did.
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #57 on: November 04, 2012, 06:49:13 AM »

Heard good things about Skyfall making up for Quantum of FAIL. 

In digital projection Prometheus was absolutely gorgeous.  I personally loved all the homages to the great sci-fi directors and movies placed throughout the film like easter eggs.  Kubrick's cinematography, redemption for the Asian guy from Boyle's 'Sunshine', etc, etc.  Plot holes galore, and the alien at the end was weaksauce.  I thought the overall plot/intent made sense in general terms but the gaps were massive.  I also didn't like how they resolved Charlize's character which was too cheap and easy.  Loved the surgical scene, I literally gripped the armrest and almost sheered it off.

War of Arrows - Sucks.  The first ten minutes of epic fail sets up the rest of the movie.  Not surprised a giant tiger saves the highly skilled, yet intellectually inept protagonist from certain death at the hands of a gang of Machus.

Frontline - Great Korean war film.  Does well at capturing chaos and insanity of war.  Some typical Korean film minor contrivances for the sake of the pretentious, syrupy movie goer but it passes quickly.

Armadillo - Better than Restrepo, 'nuff said.
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #58 on: November 09, 2012, 08:27:02 PM »

I liked Argo. Fairly simple, but pretty engaging and interesting. Better than a lot of stuff that's been out.

Looking forward to Skyfall, and still want to see Perks of Being a Wallflower.
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Re: Movie Discussion Thread
« Reply #59 on: November 23, 2012, 11:58:57 PM »

For the most part I really enjoyed Skyfall.  The first chase scene into the opening credits was really good.  Good enough that I felt let down for a little while until the movie picked up the pace again...  but in general I enjoyed the down and dirty Bond.  Surprisingly I didn't miss the gadgets. 

And the best part of the movie was that I watched it while my wife watched that teen vampire thing!  Woot!

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