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Anyone seen the "Logan" Trailer ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhFP0V6n7aY
Pretty good IMO, love how they're loosely basing it on the Old Man Logan story, a few changes obviously, but I love the addition of X-23. A great way to end Hugh Jackman's term as Wolverine, and ushering the future Wolverine in.
Wobbler
10-23-2016, 08:12 PM
Sigh. *Another* Wolverine movie?
I'm really looking forward to Arrival, which opens in three weeks. I have some trepidation concerning his upcoming Blade Runner sequel, but Villeneuve has a great track record.
Sigh. *Another* Wolverine movie?
Last Wolverine/Xmen movie with Jackman actually. The plan was always to do 3 Wolverine movies btw. First two were big disappoints, but I'm hoping they do Old Logan well (changes included).
Wobbler
12-03-2016, 11:31 PM
Arrival was excellent, BTW.
Arrival was excellent, BTW.
Agreed, although I could've done without the sappy ending.
Still want to check out Fantastic Beasts, and just waiting for Rogue One and Passengers to be released.
KCargosfan
12-13-2016, 04:47 AM
The first 45 minutes of Allied was great.
Wobbler
12-20-2016, 12:03 AM
Blade Runner 2049 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_JAMRKzEHs). It's early yet, but I'm starting to think that Villeneuve will deliver the goods.
The first 45 minutes of Allied was great.
Haven't seen it, but when I saw the trailer it seemed like it was a more dramatic and darker version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Wobbler
12-25-2016, 03:47 PM
I wasn't originally excited about Rogue One because I'm a bit queasy about the idea of every franchise adopting the "cinematic universe" model... but *damn*, that was fun!
Sure, it was somewhat constrained by the rules of Star Wars (PG-13, major characters always get a "death scene", and somewhat slavish adherence to continuity), but it pushed those limits and really kicked ass. The logical decision not to try to force room for a sequel allowed the writers to bend the rules a bit while creating some genuinely spectacular stuff.
Rogue One is easily the best Star Wars movie.
Rogue One was a fine movie. The best of the franchise? I probably need more time to consider that.
ArgoZ
12-27-2016, 09:22 PM
Rogue One was a fine movie. The best of the franchise? I probably need more time to consider that.
It was a great movie and a perfect tie in to the universe. It's hard to agree that it is the best, because it uses so many ideas from previous movies (which is fine and why we all love it). First seeing the AT-AT's and Vaders "No, I am your father" are unforgettable memories that make Empire the best for me. Nevertheless, the story was solid, the tragic ending was unexpected, but unique. The characters (x-wing pilots, Tarkin, Lea and Vader) and their actors (many since passed), that were also in A New Hope were awesome highlights for me. Can't wait to see it again!
I think some props need to go to Disney. There is not a better company for this franchise. They are sure putting out greater than expected movies. I'm looking forward to the many Star Wars movies (looks like one every year), if they can keep this quality up.
A "tragic" ending certainly wasn't the safe move, but it makes sense.
Rogue One was a fine movie. The best of the franchise? I probably need more time to consider that.
I liked the darker tones as it reminded me of Empire, but for me "Empire Strikes Back" and "A New Hope" are still one and two. At the very least Rogue one would be way ahead of Episodes 1-3, but still thinking about if it should be ahead of 7.
I liked the darker tones as it reminded me of Empire, but for me "Empire Strikes Back" and "A New Hope" are still one and two. At the very least Rogue one would be way ahead of Episodes 1-3, but still thinking about if it should be ahead of 7.
I was thinking that Rogue One belonged ahead of 1-3 for sure, and probably ahead of 7 but not ahead of 4-6.
I was thinking that Rogue One belonged ahead of 1-3 for sure, and probably ahead of 7 but not ahead of 4-6.
Jedi for me was by far the weak link in the Original Trilogy, so I'd put Rogue One ahead of it. Tricky with Force Awakens for me, because as good as it was, it essentially IMO was just a re-imaging of A New Hope.
Wobbler
01-07-2017, 08:33 PM
I re-watched the original trilogy last week and remain convinced that Rogue One has set a new standard.
It's not an easy comparison, of course. "Star Wars" created a new type of space fantasy that paid attention to the details and showed respect for its audience. "Empire" suffers from being the middle part, but has big moments that advance the story. "ROTJ" helped to create the furry movement.
Part of the reason that Rogue One is so good is the way it uses CGI. In Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, model and graphic effects were emphasized because the cinematographer was (rightly for the time) showing off! Rogue One's effects are often seen as shadows, out of focus, or de-emphasized to allow the human and humanoid characters to *act*.
The acting is pretty good in Rogue One.
ArgoGabe22
01-07-2017, 10:12 PM
Anything is better than Episode 1. What were they thinking?
I actually found Rouge One to be a bit boring. Good but not spectacular.
gilthethrill
01-08-2017, 06:02 AM
If anyone on the forum has yet to watch "Titanic", without giving away the ending, it does not end well.
PullTogether73
01-08-2017, 06:14 AM
Saw La La Land last night.
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling provide outstanding performances!
ArgoZ
01-08-2017, 02:20 PM
If anyone on the forum has yet to watch "Titanic", without giving away the ending, it does not end well.
Tell me about it. Rose was a rich, spoiled brat, who remains the same in elder hood, as she selfishly throws billions into the ocean. 😜
If anyone on the forum has yet to watch "Titanic", without giving away the ending, it does not end well.
I can proudly state that I have yet to watch Titanic in entirety.
Tell me about it. Rose was a rich, spoiled brat, who remains the same in elder hood, as she selfishly throws billions into the ocean.
Bitch should have thrown herself in and leave the stone.
ArgoZ
01-11-2017, 08:38 PM
Bitch should have thrown herself in and leave the stone.
:D
Titanic was a good movie, not sure why people are so sour about it around here.
Titanic was a good movie, not sure why people are so sour about it around here.
I am till proud of the fact that I've never seen it.
Wobbler
02-18-2017, 10:14 PM
Logan is getting good early reviews. Your optimism may have been well founded, SnowRogue!
(FWIW, I also thought Titanic was pretty good)
Logan is getting good early reviews. Your optimism may have been well founded, SnowRogue!
(FWIW, I also thought Titanic was pretty good)
Yeah, I've read some reviews as well lately, a lot of praise for the Old Man Logan storyline (heavily altered), Jackman, Stewart, and especially the young Dafne Keen. I can't wait.
Wobbler
02-28-2017, 12:25 PM
An A- from Dowd?! (http://www.avclub.com/review/wolverine-series-gets-superb-sendoff-brutal-r-rate-251147) That's very strong praise.
Finally saw "Fantastic Beasts" this past weekend - it was Fantastic.
Planning to watch Passengers, and or a film called "Wolyn" this upcoming weekend.
ArgoZ
03-06-2017, 07:14 PM
Yeah, I've read some reviews as well lately, a lot of praise for the Old Man Logan storyline (heavily altered), Jackman, Stewart, and especially the young Dafne Keen. I can't wait.
I enjoyed the film. Be prepared though, it's very R-rated. The body count is high, the violence extreme (think Deadpool) and both Wolverine and Professior X speak many F words. It felt a bit like a Western movie.
Wobbler
03-23-2017, 11:56 PM
I finally saw Moonlight this week, and I understand the acclaim. What a beautiful movie!
Looking forward to seeing Churchill : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVOzMZ4IrMA
I admit I wanna see Baywatch : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tv_Wavpsxw
I admit I wanna see Baywatch : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tv_Wavpsxw
While I was never a Baywatch fan, the film just looks like a parody of the show, as I don't recall the show being/trying to be that comedic.
[QUOTE=SnowRogue;108553]While I was never a Baywatch fan, the film just looks like a parody of the show, as I don't recall the show being/trying to be that comedic.[/QUOTE
The TV show wasn't meant to he comedic, but at the same time I don't remember if it was meant to be taken overly seriously. I suppose that it was in theory, but with Pamela Anderson and to a certain extent the Hoff it took on a life of its own.
Wobbler
08-24-2017, 01:24 AM
The newest trailer (https://youtu.be/tRcZ6yc1IMI) has fueled my excitement about Blade Runner 2049, which is about six weeks away.
Wobbler
10-27-2017, 10:54 PM
I was in LA earlier this week, and took the opportunity to watch Blade Runner 2049 in its natural environment.
Damn. That was really good!
Murder on the Orient Express was a fantastic film IMO, admittedly I'm a sucker for period themed films/shows, so I may be a bit biased.
The Greatest Showman I thought was a good film, but I could have done without Zendaya and Efron.
Justice League sucked, some great action it in, but the story was just bad IMO.
Planning to check out The Shape of Water, as I'm a big Guillermo del Toro fan.
Justice League sucked, some great action it in, but the story was just bad IMO.
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Ya, one could see where the vision in the story changed after Snyder left. The movie was supposed to have dark Superman and Darksied but Wheaton changed direction leading to a clusterF ending.
ArgoGabe22
12-30-2017, 11:41 PM
I barely watch films but for some reason I go once a year to watch Star Wars. The Last Jedi was horrible for so many reasons.
I barely watch films but for some reason I go once a year to watch Star Wars. The Last Jedi was horrible for so many reasons.
Only part that was crap was the casino part. (and most of Finn and Rose) The rest was quite good and fit well with Star Wars lore. IMO ... The movie gets some bum rap from people being mad because it wasn't what they expected and they didn't look closely at what was being presented. Heck, a main theme in the movie was force projection and many still believe that Snoke actually was killed.
And everyone loved the Porg's. ;)
Only part that was crap was the casino part. (and most of Finn and Rose) The rest was quite good and fit well with Star Wars lore. IMO ... The movie gets some bum rap from people being mad because it wasn't what they expected and they didn't look closely at what was being presented. Heck, a main theme in the movie was force projection and many still believe that Snoke actually was killed.
And everyone loved the Porg's. ;)
Rian Johnson and the team behind the new Star Wars IMO don't seem to understand what Luke Skywalker was, which for me is a big problem. Never liked Finn and the story with Rose seemed to only be put in to give Finn something to do. Laura Dern as Vice Admiral Holdo was pointless. People are pissed about Snoke, because there was no story to him, he was essentially Kylo's Emperor, yet useless in the story, so hopefully you're right and he returns for Episode 9.
Kylo and Rey's link was a low point in the story for me as well, aside from the fact that I think Kylo is a weak villain, their links didn't need to be shown a bunch of times. IMO show that there is a link, but keep it away from the forefront of the story, and explore it more in 9.
Too much wrong with Episode 8. Watch some of the Hamill interviews - he gets it.
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