Can't wait to see Blob lose it.
I've enjoyed the last 2 Star Trek Movies more than any Next Generation movies except for First Contact.
Episode III is a top 3 Star Wars Movie.
I prefer Superman Returns to Man of Steel.
Watchmen is one of the toughest movies I've ever had to sit through. While not as bad as Sucker Punch (both would be in my top10 worst films), I started watching the clock during the opening credits almost. That movie did not suck me in at all, and it felt like watching paint dry for 3 hours.
Episode III is a top 3 Star Wars Movie.
John Wayne's best movie is not one where he plays a cowboy.
Any guesses?
John Wayne's best movie is not one where he plays a cowboy.
Any guesses?
John Wayne's best movie is not one where he plays a cowboy.
Any guesses?
The Quiet Man?
If we can also bring up annoying tropes, I thought of one when I was watching Lost. Two people from the same foreign language, speaking English in conversation with each other for no reason. Maybe it's the fact that I'm used to subtitles and don't mind it, but it's so weird if you have two characters from the same country speaking english just for the viewer.
If we can also bring up annoying tropes, I thought of one when I was watching Lost. Two people from the same foreign language, speaking English in conversation with each other for no reason. Maybe it's the fact that I'm used to subtitles and don't mind it, but it's so weird if you have two characters from the same country speaking english just for the viewer.
You mean Jin and Sun?
I can say, living in a non-English speaking country, often times people who DO speak the same language will choose to speak the language of the people around them just to keep up their practice.
I doubt that's why Lost did it, but still.
Actually To Be or Not to Be with Mel Books covered that well. They start off speaking Polish, then a narrator says that they're going to switch to English to save everyone a headache.
Batman Begins is easily the best of the Christopher Nolan Batman films.
Yay!! Lucky guess! Where do I collect my prize? :lol
Tarantino's best film is Inglorious Basterds, not Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs
I think he has a tendency to make his movies too long, too big in scope, too involved, etc., and it ultimately weighs everything down. Batman Begins is not a short movie by any means, but compared to the other two, it sure feels like it. It is a little shorter, but it's mainly just more focused.Batman Begins is easily the best of the Christopher Nolan Batman films.
I agree. I always thought The Dark Knight had too many acts and too many characters and I don't know what's going on most of the time.
The Life Aquatic is Wes Anderson's best movieCouldn't agree more.
I thought the majority of people loved Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore but hate the rest of the Sandler movies.
Citizen Kane? Boring.
Dumb and Dumber To was alright.
I thought the majority of people loved Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore but hate the rest of the Sandler movies.
2001: A Space Odyssey is boring and pretentious.This x1000. I thought the book might be better, but it's equally dreadful and the ending makes absolute no sense :facepalm:
2001: A Space Odyssey is boring and pretentious.Agreed
Blade Runner is also boring.Agreed
Star Wars Ep 3 is just as worthless as the other two PT movies.Almost agree, but thought it was slightly better. Still, it's almost like comparing which of 3 turds is most pleasing to the eye. :P
The Dark Knight was laughably awful. Batman Begins was dull and silly, but it was watchable. Of course I haven't watched TDKR (or any other superhero / comic book movie since).Can't quite go there. I liked all 3. They were miles better than the bat movies that came before. Bat nipples anyone? :lol
I prefer Superman Returns to Man of Steel.
2001: A Space Odyssey is boring and pretentious.
Star Wars Ep 3 is just as worthless as the other two PT movies.
The Dark Knight was laughably awful. Batman Begins was dull and silly, but it was watchable. Of course I haven't watched TDKR (or any other superhero / comic book movie since).
I've actually seen Hudson Hawk but didn't like it at all. Something about the tone was just really off to me. It was supposed to be an action-comedy (I guess) but the comedy fell really flat for me. Compared to something like Naked Gun which is genius, Hudson Hawk didn't do it for me. But it did have Frank Stallone in it, so 10/10.Well, the genre is not so iron-clad. It is, in many ways, a musical.
Hudson Hawk is the best film most of you have never seen.
Dare Devil with Ben Affleck is my favorite superhero movie.
2001: A Space Odyssey is boring and pretentious.
Star Wars Ep 3 is just as worthless as the other two PT movies.
2001: A Space Odyssey is boring and pretentious.
While I personally do not agree (I really like the movie), I see why it might be a very boring watch for some people as the plot progression is quite slow and the ending is one of the weirdest things I`ve ever seen, I actually understood the story much better after reading the book and watching the movie again.
Oh, and Die Hard 3 suck's monkey balls.
Dare Devil with Ben Affleck is my favorite superhero movie.Well, that explains a lot.
Dare Devil with Ben Affleck is my favorite superhero movie.Well, that explains a lot.
Dare Devil with Ben Affleck is my favorite superhero movie.Well, that explains a lot.
:lol
Hudson Hawk is the best film most of you have never seen.
That's not a controversial opinion, but thanks anyway.Hudson Hawk is the best film most of you have never seen.
I've seen it. It's shite.
You know, I've never actually seen a movie with Ben Affleck in it.
Oh, and Die Hard 3 suck's monkey balls.
For my movie, his best acting performance was in The Town.
The Last Boyscout is Bruce Willis' best movie behind DH 1&2.
Die Hard 3 is better than Die Hard 2.
Live Free or Die Hard is the best Die Hard. There, I said it.
*runs for cover*
Every single Kevin Smith movie is dogshit.
I wouldn't call Die Hard 4 (the hi-tech one with Justin Long) the best, but it's certainly better than 3 or 5.
1&2 are in a class of their own.
Die Hard > Die Hard 3 > Die Hard 4 > Die Hard 2
Haven't bothered with 5.
Die Hard 4 was the first Die Hard film I saw. I absolutely love it. I gave the first movie a chance was found myself pretty bored.
Why does Chino's opinion not surprise me? :facepalm:
4 is ridiculous, but still a lot of fun. But the first one is iconic.
Why does Chino's opinion not surprise me? :facepalm:
4 is ridiculous, but still a lot of fun. But the first one is iconic.
Exactly! It's ridiculous because I kept expecting Justin Long to ask if they were using Macs for the hacking. :lol
Die Hard 4 was good but it has Kevin Smith in it.
Why does Chino's opinion not surprise me? :facepalm:
4 is ridiculous, but still a lot of fun. But the first one is iconic.
I'm not much into action movies anyway. I watched Die Hard 4 because someone lent me a copy, and I liked the franchise. The trailer for 5 didn't interest me one bit.
In fact since this is the controversial movie thread - i'd even say Robocop 2014 was better than Robocop 2.
In fact since this is the controversial movie thread - i'd even say Robocop 2014 was better than Robocop 2.
I thought the 2014 one was ok, but for me it goes in the "didn't need to be made" category. :)
I miss the days when movies were made to the rating that was called for, instead of some dude in a suit deciding every single movie on earth should be PG-13 because money.
Die Hard 4 was the first Die Hard film I saw.Why would the fourth part of anything be the first one you see?
Die Hard 4 was the first Die Hard film I saw.Why would the fourth part of anything be the first one you see?
I actually liked Die Hard 4. Is it as good as the movies before? No, but I still thought it did a fairly good job in terms of how a modern Die Hard movie would look. I think people hate on it way too much
1. What are your opinions on This Is Spinal Tap? A masterpiece? Overrated? Boring?
(For me it would be 'masterpiece'. David actually looks like 1984-James Hetfield!)
2. What are your opinions on Jack Black? Probably my favourite actor/comedian.
(I grew up on Shallow Hal, School Of Rock, Nacho Libre, Tenacious D, and more recently Bernie and Be Kind Rewind).
1. What are your opinions on This Is Spinal Tap? A masterpiece? Overrated? Boring?
(For me it would be 'masterpiece'. David actually looks like 1984-James Hetfield!)
2. What are your opinions on Jack Black? Probably my favourite actor/comedian.
(I grew up on Shallow Hal, School Of Rock, Nacho Libre, Tenacious D, and more recently Bernie and Be Kind Rewind).
1. What are your opinions on This Is Spinal Tap? A masterpiece? Overrated? Boring?I think it is great, but it's not that good. In other words, it is a genius piece of satire with some absolutely hilarious bits, but as a whole it isn't something that has a lot of replay value for me.
(For me it would be 'masterpiece'. David actually looks like 1984-James Hetfield!)
2. What are your opinions on Jack Black? Probably my favourite actor/comedian.I think he is awful. In general, I hate one-trick ponies, and he is one of the one-trickiest I know.
(I grew up on Shallow Hal, School Of Rock, Nacho Libre, Tenacious D, and more recently Bernie and Be Kind Rewind).
I think he is awful. In general, I hate one-trick ponies, and he is one of the one-trickiest I know.
2. What are your opinions on Jack Black? Probably my favourite actor/comedian.I think he is awful. In general, I hate one-trick ponies, and he is one of the one-trickiest I know.
(I grew up on Shallow Hal, School Of Rock, Nacho Libre, Tenacious D, and more recently Bernie and Be Kind Rewind).
It's not fair to call Jack Black a one-trick pony because Will Farrell is a one-trick pony?
It's not fair to call Jack Black a one-trick pony because Will Farrell is a one-trick pony?
No no no. That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying Will Farrell is a one trick pony. Pretty much every movie role he's ever done is the exact same character. At least Jack Black's roles vary quite a bit between movies (Bernie, King Kong, Saving Silverman). He can play music really well and can play it live. He can do a lot.
When talking about acting, I'm not sure what difference it makes that Black can play music.It's not fair to call Jack Black a one-trick pony because Will Farrell is a one-trick pony?
No no no. That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying Will Farrell is a one trick pony. Pretty much every movie role he's ever done is the exact same character. At least Jack Black's roles vary quite a bit between movies (Bernie, King Kong, Saving Silverman). He can play music really well and can play it live. He can do a lot.
I can understand why people don't like him, but I don't think it's fair to call him a one trick pony. With the exception of Stranger Than Fiction, Will Farrell is a one trick pony.
It's probably controversial to say that The Dark Knight wouldn't be in my top3 favorite Chris Nolan films. (Memento is my favorite and Inception/Prestige would be behind)
I hated The Prestige
[SPOILER ALERT]
I was hoping for some clever twist grounded in reality. Nope. Fucking duplication, like Calvin and Hobbes. lulz
I don't think the Prestige ending was supposed to be an "OMG I CAN"T BELIEVE THAT" twist, like in the 6th Sense.
I think it's more about the emotional and philosophical impact of the fact that the Hugh Jackman who starts the trick, does it knowing that there's a 50/50 shot he's going die as a result. And the other 50/50 is letting a clone die. It's pretty damn heavy if you get past the desire for shock value.
I find it weird when actors speak in the same "put-on" accent in interviews that they have in the film it's promoting.
I find it weird when actors speak in the same "put-on" accent in interviews that they have in the film it's promoting.
When does this happen?
I believe Christian Bale has done this specially with Batman
I believe Christian Bale has done this specially with Batman
I am positive you mean he spoke in an American accent, but I am laughing at the idea of Christian Bale answering questions in the crazy dog bark Batman voice.
I find it weird when actors speak in the same "put-on" accent in interviews that they have in the film it's promoting.
When does this happen?
I love the movie Phone Booth (2003). I'm not generally into big Hollywood thrillers or Collin Farrell, but that movie is so addictive in my opinion.
I love the movie Phone Booth (2003). I'm not generally into big Hollywood thrillers or Collin Farrell, but that movie is so addictive in my opinion.
I don't think Will Ferrell is funny. I think he often times resorts to yelling to try and make a situation more awkward and funny.
Also, Insomnia is a massively underrated movie and I think it's better than Inception and Interstellar.
I don't think Will Ferrell is funny. I think he often times resorts to yelling to try and make a situation more awkward and funny.Agree on Will Ferrel. I cringe on most of his movies.
Also, Insomnia is a massively underrated movie and I think it's better than Inception and Interstellar.
I don't think Will Ferrell is funny. I think he often times resorts to yelling to try and make a situation more awkward and funny.I've never laughed at anything he has ever said or done. I can't stand him.
High Fidelity is another good one.One of my favourite movies. A rare case of the film being a LOT better than the book, and an even rarer case of that being the case even though the book was great to begin with.
Watched Ghostbusters for the first time over the weekend. While somewhat entertaining, I have no idea why that movie is considers as big of a classic as it is.
Chino, did your parents lock you inside a cupboard and forget about you for your entire childhood? Like wtf.The world wants to know.
I hated High Fidelity. I thought it was way too pretentious.Me too. The romantic aspect I just don't care about, but the constant references to albums, tracklistings, mixtapes, Top 5 lists, etc. makes it fun for me to watch. It's like - 'wait, so I wasn't a weirdo when I was 14!'.
I hated High Fidelity. I thought it was way too pretentious.Me too. The romantic aspect I just don't care about, but the constant references to albums, tracklistings, mixtapes, Top 5 lists, etc. makes it fun for me to watch. It's like - 'wait, so I wasn't a weirdo when I was 14!'.
(eventhough, yeah, we all are weirdos)
Is that your photo? You look like the guy who played Desmond on the television show, Lost.
Reservoir Dogs is one of Tarantino's weakest movies by far :corn
Is that your photo? You look like the guy who played Desmond on the television show, Lost.
Ha! I just googled him (because I never watched Lost). I don't really see it, but maybe it's this picture only.
I actually look exacty like Jasper Cillissen (the Netherland's goalkeeper, who was also born in 1989). In fact, in 2014 (after the match between Netherlands and Argentina), one student asked me if I was his twin brother separated at birth or something.
I've also been compared to Chris Martin, and this guy:
(https://www.valkiriaseventos.com.ar/valkirias-shows/img/fotos/130_20110413000904.jpg)
Who is a famous (but overall stupid) TV host.
Yeah, sorry about that. :lol I did a quick glance and since I've been watching every season the past week or so, those characters are fresh in my mind.
I agree. Reservoir Dogs is perfect.Reservoir Dogs is one of Tarantino's weakest movies by far :corn
I'd probably say it's my favorite. It's really great, down-to-the-point 100 minutes of movie magic, unlike modern Tarantino films that are twice that length.
Yeah, sorry about that. :lol I did a quick glance and since I've been watching every season the past week or so, those characters are fresh in my mind.
Not Penny's Boat!!
I loved LOST! Stuck with it right to the end when so many folks I know gave up on it.
I agree. Reservoir Dogs is perfect.Reservoir Dogs is one of Tarantino's weakest movies by far :corn
I'd probably say it's my favorite. It's really great, down-to-the-point 100 minutes of movie magic, unlike modern Tarantino films that are twice that length.
Don't say too much yet. :lol I'm only up to season 5. It's when they first get back to the island and they're trapped in 1977. I'm still enjoying it, even with the time travel story angle.
Don't say too much yet. :lol I'm only up to season 5. It's when they first get back to the island and they're trapped in 1977. I'm still enjoying it, even with the time travel story angle.
Ah! Sorry Brother :) For some reason I thought you said re-watching.
Say no more, say no more.. :)
I liked it, but besides a few plot twists, it didn't blow me away or anything, so I don't get the hype at all. Unnecesarily violent too.I agree. Reservoir Dogs is perfect.Reservoir Dogs is one of Tarantino's weakest movies by far :corn
I'd probably say it's my favorite. It's really great, down-to-the-point 100 minutes of movie magic, unlike modern Tarantino films that are twice that length.
And since this is the controversial opinions thread, I'll also call it the best movie that revolves around music.Mm, having seen Spinal Tap, All You Need Is Cash/Can't Buy Me Lunch, The Dewey Cox Story (with Jack as Paul McCartney), School Of Rock & Tenacious D (also with Jack), or Whiplash (the only serious one, focusing on Jazz), I'm not sure about that.
Walk Hard is amazing.Yes, 'Walk'... Jenna Fischer... 'Hard'... :heart
I dunno if this is controversial because I can't imagine anyone enjoying it...
..but the Angelina Jolie movie film " Wanted ".
What a crock of shit.
Watched Ghostbusters for the first time over the weekend. While somewhat entertaining, I have no idea why that movie is considers as big of a classic as it is.
I think there's a lot of movies like that, that would just look silly when viewed for the first time today, through modern day movie glasses.
I had a 'discussion' with a guy in his late 30s that watched the Goonies for the first time recently and said it was total rubbish. What?? You can't just insult a classic like that unchallenged.. :lol
Watched Ghostbusters for the first time over the weekend. While somewhat entertaining, I have no idea why that movie is considers as big of a classic as it is.
I think there's a lot of movies like that, that would just look silly when viewed for the first time today, through modern day movie glasses.
I had a 'discussion' with a guy in his late 30s that watched the Goonies for the first time recently and said it was total rubbish. What?? You can't just insult a classic like that unchallenged.. :lol
I've seen The Goonies a gazillion times, so maybe I'm just tired of it, but I never want to watch it again, and looking back, it really wasn't THAT great. A nice little adventure movie, with memorable moments, but certainly not OMG CLASSIC MASTERPIECE. Plus, I think The Monster Squad is better, and even though I've also seen it a gazillion times, and am overall tired of it, I could still watch it again. The creature effects still look great.
Watched Ghostbusters for the first time over the weekend. While somewhat entertaining, I have no idea why that movie is considers as big of a classic as it is.
I think there's a lot of movies like that, that would just look silly when viewed for the first time today, through modern day movie glasses.
I had a 'discussion' with a guy in his late 30s that watched the Goonies for the first time recently and said it was total rubbish. What?? You can't just insult a classic like that unchallenged.. :lol
I've seen The Goonies a gazillion times, so maybe I'm just tired of it, but I never want to watch it again, and looking back, it really wasn't THAT great. A nice little adventure movie, with memorable moments, but certainly not OMG CLASSIC MASTERPIECE. Plus, I think The Monster Squad is better, and even though I've also seen it a gazillion times, and am overall tired of it, I could still watch it again. The creature effects still look great.
It doesn't have visual effects like Avatar
Reservoir Dogs is one of Tarantino's weakest movies by far :corn
I've never seen The Goonies.It's too late now. The appeal is for kids. Don't bother.
I dunno if this is controversial because I can't imagine anyone enjoying it...
..but the Angelina Jolie movie film " Wanted ".
What a crock of shit.
It's a movie about making bullets curve. .............I was going to make this a joke, but I think that description did the job.
Um. Excuse me.I haven't seen that one yet.
Death Proof ??
Not only QT's worst film but one of the worst films ever.
I guess dialogue isn't really what attracts me the most about his movies, so I loved Kill Bill :PReservoir Dogs is one of Tarantino's weakest movies by far :corn
Nah, Kill Bill is. Both parts. They're okay but they lack a lot of the amazing dialogue that other Tarantino movies sometimes seem to be built on.
I've never seen The Goonies.It's too late now. The appeal is for kids. Don't bother.
I liked it when I was a kid, but it's hard for me to watch now.
Watched Ghostbusters for the first time over the weekend. While somewhat entertaining, I have no idea why that movie is considers as big of a classic as it is.
I think there's a lot of movies like that, that would just look silly when viewed for the first time today, through modern day movie glasses.
I had a 'discussion' with a guy in his late 30s that watched the Goonies for the first time recently and said it was total rubbish. What?? You can't just insult a classic like that unchallenged.. :lol
I've seen The Goonies a gazillion times, so maybe I'm just tired of it, but I never want to watch it again, and looking back, it really wasn't THAT great. A nice little adventure movie, with memorable moments, but certainly not OMG CLASSIC MASTERPIECE. Plus, I think The Monster Squad is better, and even though I've also seen it a gazillion times, and am overall tired of it, I could still watch it again. The creature effects still look great.
I've never seen The Goonies.
I've never seen The Goonies.It's too late now. The appeal is for kids. Don't bother.
I liked it when I was a kid, but it's hard for me to watch now.
There are a few movies from my childhood that I still legitimately enjoy. I may not have liked them if I saw them for the first time as an adult, but watching them isn't a chore or anything like that now.
- Richie Rich
- Camp Nowhere
- Little Giants
- Heavyweights
- Blank Check
I would never compare The Goonies to Stand By Me. The Goonies is much sillier. Stand By Me is a serious film.
Trailers that don't match the film.
Like - Character A will say a line and then there'll be a reaction shot from from Character B elsewhere in the film.
Batman Begins is easily the best of the Christopher Nolan Batman films.
Batman Begins is easily the best of the Christopher Nolan Batman films.
I agree. I always thought The Dark Knight had too many acts and too many characters and I don't know what's going on most of the time.
Dare Devil with Ben Affleck is my favorite superhero movie.Well, that explains a lot.
Batman Begins is easily the best of the Christopher Nolan Batman films.
I agree. I always thought The Dark Knight had too many acts and too many characters and I don't know what's going on most of the time.
The main problem I feel is that it was rushed in too many areas. They didn't take any time to tell a "real" story like they did with the first one.
Batman Begins is easily the best of the Christopher Nolan Batman films.
I agree. I always thought The Dark Knight had too many acts and too many characters and I don't know what's going on most of the time.
The main problem I feel is that it was rushed in too many areas. They didn't take any time to tell a "real" story like they did with the first one.
I think you all are a little loopy.
I also don't think 3 years between movies is rushed. It's not like they didn't have pre production going on before and durring the 1st movie.
The only Batman movie I saw was with Michael Keaton and it blew.
Controversial opinion?
Tarantino sucks. :tdwn
Controversial opinion?
Tarantino sucks. :tdwn
Woody Allen too, by the way. :tdwn
I wouldn't say Tarantino sucks because clearly he's great at what he does to appeal to people so much, but I've disliked everything I've seen from him, and he's definitely not my kind of filmmaker. :lolYes, but you have, shall we say, interesting taste in film.
I wouldn't say Tarantino sucks because clearly he's great at what he does to appeal to people so much, but I've disliked everything I've seen from him, and he's definitely not my kind of filmmaker. :lolYes, but you have, shall we say, interesting taste in film.
I wouldn't say Tarantino sucks because clearly he's great at what he does to appeal to people so much, but I've disliked everything I've seen from him, and he's definitely not my kind of filmmaker. :lolYes, but you have, shall we say, interesting taste in film.
More interesting than two hours of people swearing and killing each other in a story that ultimately goes nowhere. :P
I wouldn't say Tarantino sucks because clearly he's great at what he does to appeal to people so much, but I've disliked everything I've seen from him, and he's definitely not my kind of filmmaker. :lolYes, but you have, shall we say, interesting taste in film.
More interesting than two hours of people swearing and killing each other in a story that ultimately goes nowhere. :P
I didn't know you had such sensitive ears. ;)
I wouldn't say Tarantino sucks because clearly he's great at what he does to appeal to people so much, but I've disliked everything I've seen from him, and he's definitely not my kind of filmmaker. :lolYes, but you have, shall we say, interesting taste in film.
More interesting than two hours of people swearing and killing each other in a story that ultimately goes nowhere. :P
I didn't know you had such sensitive ears. ;)
I don't at all, it just always sounds super contrived to me in those types of movies.
The only Batman movie I saw was with Michael Keaton and it blew.
The first one wasn't THAT bad. But I pretty much agree with you about the second one, and the ones with Val Kilmer and George Clooney.
The Force Awakens is a boring, predictable, rehashed horseshit. I guess it wasn't all Lucas' fault.
Jim Carrey is fine. It would have been much better with a more skilled director.
+1The Force Awakens is a boring, predictable, rehashed horseshit. I guess it wasn't all Lucas' fault.
Second best movie in the franchise after Empire
I think Schumacher was a capable director, he just had the wrong vision for Batman. "They're called comic books, not drama books"
I think Schumacher was a capable director, he just had the wrong vision for Batman. "They're called comic books, not drama books"
Controversial Opinion: The Hateful Eight is a Top 3 Tarantino movie
I thought Daredevil with Ben Affleck was awesome.Dear God.
I thought Daredevil with Ben Affleck was awesome.Dear God.
I thought Daredevil with Ben Affleck was awesome.My friend said it is the only superhero movie she likes. And her favorite genres are drama and thriller (I think).
Well, every single one of the films that Marvel Studios has released (the Marvel Cinematic Universe), is way better than that Daredevil film.
As were all three of the Nolan Batman films.
And Man of Steel.
And all of the Spider-Man films.
And most of the X-Men films.
And Green Lantern.
I think of Daredevil as some couple steps from falling into the abyss, which is reserved only for cinematic achievements such as Catwoman, Dragonball Evolution and Son of the Mask :laugh:
I think it's controversial to say any movie in which Ben Affleck had the only leading role is awesome.
I think it's controversial to say any movie in which Ben Affleck had the only leading role is awesome.
I think that is true almost all of the time, but Argo was pretty fantastic. Of course, that was because everything about it was really good, so it didn't require a great performance from the leading actor (regardless of who played it).
Green Lantern was not good, don't get me wrong.
But if I had a choice of rewatching Green Lantern or rewatching Daredevil, I would pick Green Lantern. Reynolds is wrong for the part, but it had a lot of stuff right from the comics, and the effects are decent.
First and second batmans were good. Forever is where it fell apart although The Riddler was kinda cool when I was young.
:omg:
Annoy your fellow DTF poster !
List your opinions about movies that differ from "the norm".
FUN FACT :
The writer of Argo wrote Batman V Superman.
Not really a movie opinion... but I started Game of Thrones. I'm 5 episodes in and I am bored out of my mind.I think this was my initial feeling when I first saw it, wait till you get to later episodes. I like season 2 a little more and then 3 had some jaw dropping moments and then I became an obsessed fan during season 4. The earlier seasons are a lot more dialogue driven than others and when you rewatch them those long drawn out spoken scenes make a lot more sense. They give context to a lot of the later stuff and some even is directly related to events coming later. I wasn't a huge fan of the show until much later.
If Game Of Thrones is just the typical "Adult Historical / Fantasy Fictional Drama" i.e nothing but swearing and fucking then you can keep it.
That shit doesn't interest me at all.
Exactly. That's what it is. There's no emotion involved in scenes like that.
It's just hardcore and adult for the sake of it. Yes it's my opinion and preferences but there's too many adult fiction shows like that where everyone acts tough and all sex is super aggressive.Sure, ok if you say so.
Not really a movie opinion... but I started Game of Thrones. I'm 5 episodes in and I am bored out of my mind.Goddammit Chino
Not really a movie opinion... but I started Game of Thrones. I'm 5 episodes in and I am bored out of my mind.Goddammit Chino
I've read all the GoT books, and TBH it annoys me a little that the, er, scenes you refer to seem to be "amped up" for the TV show. In the books those types of scenes were not as frequent, or as graphic.
I'm not sure there's a need to take it as far as they have.
That's my plan. Don't get me wrong, the writing is good and the scenery is cool, I'm just not getting hooked. I don't really find myself caring about anyone other than Stark, and that's moot because I know his head is getting chopped off any minute now.If you already know that going in, then it isn't going to work. You may as well give up now.
There are certain times where I really want to recommend a show or album or movie to one of my friends but end up not because he usually has a similar reaction to Chino's GOT's one and it's almost always because of hype. Not saying you are, Chino, but my friend tends to go in almost wanting to hate it because of the hype and usually forces his preconceived opinions to become true.
This is more of a rollover from a debate we had yesterday where he basically declared how overrated GOT is despite him not watching more than a season and expecting some kind of a pat on the back for his "bold" opinion.
That's my plan. Don't get me wrong, the writing is good and the scenery is cool, I'm just not getting hooked. I don't really find myself caring about anyone other than Stark, and that's moot because I know his head is getting chopped off any minute now.If you already know that going in, then it isn't going to work. You may as well give up now.
::) which part ? The fact that it doesn't interest me ? The fact that it's an adult fiction show involving dragons or several shows I've seen with my eyes are exactly as I described ?
It's just hardcore and adult for the sake of it. Yes it's my opinion and preferences but there's too many adult fiction shows like that where everyone acts tough and all sex is super aggressive.
Those are big things. May the Force be with you.
Those are big things. May the Force be with you.
Chino didn't like Star Wars either, right? It seems you just don't like over hyped things, which is fair imo.
Those are big things. May the Force be with you.
Chino didn't like Star Wars either, right? It seems you just don't like over hyped things, which is fair imo.
I didn't. I gave it a legitimate chance though. I watched Episodes 4,5, and the majority of 6. I mean, I'm not calling it shit or anything, but given the fact that I didn't watch it until the age of 26 in the year 2015, I'm not surprised that it didn't blow me away. I think if most Star Wars fans saw it as late as I did in this era of CGI and special effects, they'd feel a lot like I did.
It's just hardcore and adult for the sake of it. Yes it's my opinion and preferences but there's too many adult fiction shows like that where everyone acts tough and all sex is super aggressive.
I am late to the party on Thrones, Never paid much mind to it. Started it last week and got up to season 2 ep5. Kept saying to myself it will get better.
Then went outside and poured salt on a slug in my yard. watched that, Then painted my hallway and watched the paint dry. The last 2 beat the 15 episodes of Thrones
-Terminator 2 is the best sequel ever that I can think of, off the top of my head.
-Terminator 2 is the best sequel ever that I can think of, off the top of my head.
this so much a bit.
but Godfather 2...............just GREAT
Short Circuit 2 is clearly the best sequel of all time.
Short Circuit 2 is clearly the best sequel of all time.
I don't even know if you're serious.
Short Circuit 2 is clearly the best sequel of all time.
I don't even know if you're serious.
Avatar 2 is obviously the best sequel ever... once it comes out
It's just a familiar story. It's been done before but so have many other stories.
There's only a few stories that films tell.
Talking about sequels, is it controversial to say:
Toy Story 2 > Toy Story
(TS2 has one of my favourite opening sequences of any movie)
Talking about sequels, is it controversial to say:
Toy Story 2 > Toy Story
(TS2 has one of my favourite opening sequences of any movie)
Wait, is Hot Fuzz a sequel?No.
Wait, is Hot Fuzz a sequel?No.
It's a thematic sequel.
All 3 films have the same themes and have a through line.
It's not a direct sequel.
Kind of the way Kevin Smith did the Jay and Bob movies. Semi related but not entirelyThose at least had the same characters (Jay and Silent Bob).
Kind of the way Kevin Smith did the Jay and Bob movies. Semi related but not entirelyThose at least had the same characters (Jay and Silent Bob).
Talking about sequels, is it controversial to say:
Toy Story 2 > Toy Story
(TS2 has one of my favourite opening sequences of any movie)
Talking about sequels, is it controversial to say:
Toy Story 2 > Toy Story
Talking about sequels, is it controversial to say:
Toy Story 2 > Toy Story
It is because Toy Story 2 is broadly considered the weakest of the trilogy. Personally, i think isn't better than the original but it's still great nonetheless.
If anything, I think the third is the weakest.
I dunno, all three of those films are really good. I don't think it would really be controversial to say any of the three is your favorite.
I dunno, all three of those films are really good. I don't think it would really be controversial to say any of the three is your favorite.
I also don't think it's controversial to say that a 4th one is totally not needed.inb4 why i'm wrong and a 4th one is totally justified actually
And let's not be under any illusion why sequels are made.
I just wanted everyone to know that I got a little further in Game of Throne and I'm not bored anymore.I feel it's going to be damned near impossible to avoid major spoilers for this show and you'll have to really stay vigilant online esp in forums that discuss shows. I recently watched the first 3 seasons and had forgotten how dialogue heavy the show is, major stuff happens for sure but the first 3 seasons there is so much conversation going on it's probably 80-90% of each episode. However I feel none of the dialogue is wasted space, I think you'll appreciate every single line when you re-watch the same episodes after completing about 4 seasons. Most of the stuff isn't going to mean much at the time but it provides great context for episodes down the line.
I just wanted everyone to know that I got a little further in Game of Throne and I'm not bored anymore.I feel it's going to be damned near impossible to avoid major spoilers for this show and you'll have to really stay vigilant online esp in forums that discuss shows. I recently watched the first 3 seasons and had forgotten how dialogue heavy the show is, major stuff happens for sure but the first 3 seasons there is so much conversation going on it's probably 80-90% of each episode. However I feel none of the dialogue is wasted space, I think you'll appreciate every single line when you re-watch the same episodes after completing about 4 seasons. Most of the stuff isn't going to mean much at the time but it provides great context for episodes down the line.
No. But sequels more blatantly so.
Even if a movie is created from an original idea. A sequel is made purely for the money and not " the continuation of the story " which is the go - to bullshit line.
No. But sequels more blatantly so.
Even if a movie is created from an original idea. A sequel is made purely for the money and not " the continuation of the story " which is the go - to bullshit line.
Especially when you're dealing with a movie like Toy Story that had nothing left to tell after the first one so they had to make up entirely new storylines for the next two. Both of the sequels just had that direct to video "here's a slapped together thing involving characters you're already familiar with" vibe.
Speaking of controversial, judging by the responses in this thread it might be, but.. Hot Fuzz is my least favorite Frost and Pegg movie. Ironically I've watched it more than all the other ones to try and like but it never does anything for me. If I had to rank the movies they've had together I'd list them as
1, Shaun of the Dead
2, Paul
3, The World's End
4, Hot Fuzz
I just wanted everyone to know that I got a little further in Game of Throne and I'm not bored anymore.
Speaking of controversial, judging by the responses in this thread it might be, but.. Hot Fuzz is my least favorite Frost and Pegg movie. Ironically I've watched it more than all the other ones to try and like but it never does anything for me. If I had to rank the movies they've had together I'd list them as
1, Shaun of the Dead
2, Paul
3, The World's End
4, Hot Fuzz
I feel like Hot Fuzz is damn near perfect.
1) Hot Fuzz
2) Shaun of the Dead
3) The World's End
4) Paul
Not really a movie opinion... but I started Game of Thrones. I'm 5 episodes in and I am bored out of my mind.Goddammit Chino
Nothing exciting has happened yet. Outside of Bran getting pushed out the window in episode 1, nothing really interesting has captured my attention. The only emotion I've really felt so far was when Stark had to kill his kid's dire wolf.
Not really a movie opinion... but I started Game of Thrones. I'm 5 episodes in and I am bored out of my mind.Goddammit Chino
Nothing exciting has happened yet. Outside of Bran getting pushed out the window in episode 1, nothing really interesting has captured my attention. The only emotion I've really felt so far was when Stark had to kill his kid's dire wolf.
Wait...out of all the people on this forum, YOU can't relate to this? I have no words...
I just wanted everyone to know that I got a little further in Game of Throne and I'm not bored anymore.
What was it that changed your mind?
I just wanted everyone to know that I got a little further in Game of Throne and I'm not bored anymore.Sweet.
This exactly. Good Christ, none of the Star Trek sequels are needed, either.I dunno, all three of those films are really good. I don't think it would really be controversial to say any of the three is your favorite.
I also don't think it's controversial to say that a 4th one is totally not needed.inb4 why i'm wrong and a 4th one is totally justified actually
You could argue that 2 and 3 weren't needed. I trust Pixar and have no problem with them keep their franchises going.
This exactly. Good Christ, none of the Star Trek sequels are needed, either.
No, you apparently don't get it, because that's not what I'm talking about.
This exactly. Good Christ, none of the Star Trek sequels are needed, either.
We get it. Some people don't like them.
This exactly. Good Christ, none of the Star Trek sequels are needed, either.
We get it. Some people don't like them.
In addition to them not being liked by some people he's saying they weren't needed, either. ;-)
This exactly. Good Christ, none of the Star Trek sequels are needed, either.
We get it. Some people don't like them.
Finished GOT S01 last night.
Dope.