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sk1wbw
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I thought the movie was terrible; right along with Transformers 3 4/10, and The Green Lantern (4/10). Terrible movies being released.
The only movies I think I liked this year were X Men First class (although there were some inconsistencies with the storyline from what I hear), and uh... hmm...that might have been it.
My friends and I saw "something" but I don't remember what it was. Wow; I really cannot remember. Anything. Not a damn thing about that movie.
sk1wbw
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You're right about the Transformers. Horrible movies directed by the worst director in Hollywood. Everything Michael Bay does sucks donkey balls. Everything.
I dunno, I guess I just outgrew stuff blowing up for no reason. I could drop a 500 word post on how much I hated that movie right now.
Like, it was just like, stuff that was "cool" blowing up for no reason. None at all. And it was too damn long.
Hatchet.
I loved it.
If you're into that whole campy, over-the-top gore, classical horror stuff.
I loved it.
If you're into that whole campy, over-the-top gore, classical horror stuff.
I don't know if the early days were mentioned in the comics, but this is the first X-Men movie I did not like. I thought the characters were shallow, lacking in appeal good or bad, eye candy but no heart.
Just watched Thor and was pleasantly surprised how good it was. And I thought it was going to be another super hero parading around on Earth intervening in human affairs, thwarting bad guys, but this was really about Thor, a story and adventure that originates and mostly takes place in his realm, bleeding over onto the Earth. I remember presuming it was just another super-hero movie. Which it was, but not what I expected. 😉 Thumbs up!
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JayMysterio
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I'm not really sure I understand the fuss over X-Men: First Class' approach to X-Men history or previous story lines. Movies notoriously do NOT slavishly follow their source material 😱, often they seek to reinterpret. The movie had no need or desire to follow movie lore, since Wolverine: WTH that was, so deftly crapped over the history established in the previous X-Men movies. Instead it was intended to be a reboot or fresh start to the franchise. It gave us a more daring Charles Xavier, honed Magneto's issues, and defined Mystique's importance in that X-Men's history. First Class didn't take anymore liberties than most super hero movies have done in the past. It also took a rather novel approach by tying it to the likes of swingers & Bond films, to add a new shine.
The issue with Thor on the other hand. is that it seemed to safely follow the template established in the first Iron Man movie. While not a big thing, it did kind of have that "I've seen this before" feel to it. Right down to the incredibly short climatic fight with Destroyer/Iron Monger. It was a fun film, it just seemed incredibly safe considering the cosmic material they had to work with.
The issue with Thor on the other hand. is that it seemed to safely follow the template established in the first Iron Man movie. While not a big thing, it did kind of have that "I've seen this before" feel to it. Right down to the incredibly short climatic fight with Destroyer/Iron Monger. It was a fun film, it just seemed incredibly safe considering the cosmic material they had to work with.
How did the Wolverine Origins movie crap all over previous X-Men movie lore?
I've critiqued the X-Men movies for not following lore and have a couple of X-Men threads floating around here. I understand why they don't (follow lore), and up to First Class, I could forgive them because they were good movies. IMO First Class had no redeeming qualities except some impressive cgi, which I think most will agree that can't carry a movie by itself. There needs to be a little more character situational development, not just making an appearance. My comparison would be the introduction of Nightcrawler in X-Men 2 to Emma Frost in First Class. The first 4 X-Men movies consist of rich characters no matter how badly they follow the story. (However, I acknowledge that what they did to Angel in X-Men Last Stand was criminal and they completely botched the handling of the Dark Phoenix Saga. You know how Wolverine was predominant in the first two X-Men? They could have easily dedicated at least one movie to Phoenix. 😛) Oh, and Sebastian Shaw lived a long nefarious life, and he was completely mis-typecast by Kevin Bacon. (Everyone has an opinion.) 🙂
My disclaimer is that I never read Marvel's Thor. That said, the only resemblance to Iron man I saw was some mild humor, which was ok with me. As far as story, it's about a God's son, thrown out for not living up to his father's standards, who through circumstances gains some humility and wisdom and...he has to fight a boss at the end. 😉 Your template must consist of more generalized characteristics, like humor for example, not story.
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JayMysterio
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At their core, both Iron Man & Thor in the movies are the same story...
The tale of an arrogant son ( Stark Jr/Thor ) who by their own hubris bring about their own downfall. Forced to live with those that pay for their arrogance, they seek to defend them, ultimately from their own culture/( Iron Monger/Destroyer ) technology. The only story beat difference with Thor is the Frost Giant battle that is used to establish Loki's inner battle. Both movies even retain the shortened end battle. It's a decision that had been mentioned was intentional by the studios, to improve their chances for success. The feeling that a lot was riding on the success of Thor to continue the series of Marvel films.
With Wolverine: WTH was that, I've spewed enough hate about that film, I really don't want to go there again. It was just a blatant over reach to tie all mutants in the X-Men universe, and everyone else a co star. Ex. How did Creed become a mono syllabic idiot from Wolverine to X-Men 1?
The important difference between the two films is that First Class is intended to be a reboot and restart to a franchise. Thor was intended to be a spoke in the wheel, don't hurt or harm the franchise of the series of Marvel films culminating with Avengers. So they intended it to be safe.
The tale of an arrogant son ( Stark Jr/Thor ) who by their own hubris bring about their own downfall. Forced to live with those that pay for their arrogance, they seek to defend them, ultimately from their own culture/( Iron Monger/Destroyer ) technology. The only story beat difference with Thor is the Frost Giant battle that is used to establish Loki's inner battle. Both movies even retain the shortened end battle. It's a decision that had been mentioned was intentional by the studios, to improve their chances for success. The feeling that a lot was riding on the success of Thor to continue the series of Marvel films.
With Wolverine: WTH was that, I've spewed enough hate about that film, I really don't want to go there again. It was just a blatant over reach to tie all mutants in the X-Men universe, and everyone else a co star. Ex. How did Creed become a mono syllabic idiot from Wolverine to X-Men 1?
The important difference between the two films is that First Class is intended to be a reboot and restart to a franchise. Thor was intended to be a spoke in the wheel, don't hurt or harm the franchise of the series of Marvel films culminating with Avengers. So they intended it to be safe.
..... no.
Ugh *shakes head*
Well, let me ask you this: what is the "point" of making a movie AFTER something else, regardless of what it is, if they don't stick to or follow the original plot (given that it isn't some random adventure?)
Just because it isn't "real", that doesn't justify fallacies and inconsistencies.
Either I missed or forgot Stark's downfall. I don't see a template tieing the two films together on this basis.
Got hit by a bus? Yes I can agree that inconsistency has been very prevalent in the X-Men movies and damn it, they did not follow the comics. So is Creed Wolverine's brother or not? I've only read the X-men comics up to 1982. Still working on them. Could The Blob (Fred Dukes) have known Wolverine, after Vietnam? It's possible. I was really pissed that they glossed over the fact that Juggernaut is Xavier's step brother in X-Men3 and Angel should sue for shoddy representation!! 🙂
Then I have very low expectations for any future X-Men movies. 🙁
So when you've read a book that is turned into a movie you don't recognize, that is ok with you. It is something I've hated all my life. However, I've said repeatedly that the X-Men movies bear little resemblance to the comics, but I can forgive them if they put out a decent story with good character development. The first 4 X-Men movies met my criteria. First Class failed miserably, but if you enjoyed it that is fine by me. 🙂
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mscriv
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I saw Drive over the weekend and it was good. It wasn't what I expected, but that's not a bad thing. The music and parts of the movie had a throw back 80's feel to me at times. Very introspective for what is advertised as an "action" movie.
JayMysterio
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Really? You missed the whole captured & injured by his own weapons' thing? Forced to see the harm caused by his technology for the first time, and inspired by the individual held with him? Seeing for the first time what harm he's caused, taking the reporter he 'blew' off earlier seriously now. Pretty much the basis for his line "I want to protect the people I put in harm's way!" It's inspired by his injury & incarceration during the lowest point of his charmed life, or sometimes referred to as his downfall.
Yes, you could split hairs and say it was orchestrated by outside influences, but then again, so was Thor's downfall. Both had individuals close to them maneuver them into a situation that would remove them from their current status, and they rise from it. Bottom line, both are forced to reevaluate their current lives, and change them for the better.
Really? Didn't see that? Really?
That I cannot argue with you about. To each their own. I thought the new look was an exciting change of pace for super hero movies. Adding that bit of James Bond adventure with impressive super powers. Ripping a boat apart with an anchor? Bad @$$! Aw well! I look forward to more. 🙂
"Honey, I Blew Up The Kid". Definitely the worst of the bunch. I expected that, so I'm happy my expectations were met.
Unfortunately, 7 and 9 years olds found it to be pretty entertaining.
Unfortunately, 7 and 9 years olds found it to be pretty entertaining.
I liked the first one! 🙂
Just watched Megamind. Excellent story, good humor, and I think this is the first film I've watched where I could stomach Will Ferrell for an entire movie. 🙂
Yeah, the first was barely tolerable. The third was bad, the second was by far the worst.
I loved Megamind. Because it's just his voice, we never had to see Will Ferrell in his underwear, so Megamind doesn't lose points for that. "Land of the Lost", however, does lose points for Will in his undies.
arkitect
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Well last night we watched The Eagle.
I wouldn't recommend it as an historically accurate piece of work, more of a toga and sandals bromance, but Channing Tatum was decent eye candy — and boy, hasn't little Billy Elliot grown up nicely as well. 😉
I wouldn't recommend it as an historically accurate piece of work, more of a toga and sandals bromance, but Channing Tatum was decent eye candy — and boy, hasn't little Billy Elliot grown up nicely as well. 😉
