I'm not sure about any food analogies, but like I said, it might not be for everyone certainly, but there are definitely many out there that have enjoyed that film (and many who have enjoyed the prequel, while less who enjoyed the sequel).
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Passengers Movie- Out in a week or so. Still trying to decide if this could be good.
Was the wait worth the ending?
Was the wait worth the ending?
Was the ending of the movie worth watching all the figuring out the characters went through?
It's been well over a decade since I watched the movie last time, but from what I recall I was satisfied with the ending--although it wasn't really one of those that tied things up nicely with a bow on top, as more or less expected for a film like that, to leave things open-ended in a sense and make you have your own theories about various things. The prequel "Cube Zero" that came out later also helps with additional details and adding more to various theories (and ruling some other ones out).
After an extended break, I'm back to watching Shaw Brothers films.
Full Moon Scimitar (1981) The usual young swordsman out for fame, learns the real truth behind seeking fame and naturally has to fight his way out that desire. Once again, Yueh Hua steals the show (as he does with most Chu Yuan films from this period. He's the movie's moral conscience and I wish his character was in the film more). The title weapon is interesting, but Derek Yee is even less a martial artist than Hua, and so the moves aren't as elaborate and crazy as one expects from choreographer Tong Gai. I prefer this cast's performances in Chu Yuan's The Black Lizard (1981) - Hua's an absolute treat in that movie.
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Also revisited Shaolin Intruders (1983), which is one of three films choreographer Tong Gai directed and co-choregraphed. Derek Yee's young swordsman must investigate dark doings at the local buddhist temple and he comes across some not-so-nice monks. But here comes the awesome Pai Pao whose delightful ladies man is so funny and engaging, I couldn't care less about Yee and the bad monks storyline. Pai Pao was a terrific actor and occasionally a wonderful fighter if the choreography was right (it is here) and Pao was stretched to some utterly bonkers limits in his early 80s Shaw Brothers work. This character seems almost normal in comparison to some others. For me, Pai Pao and the fights save this movie from being forgettable; which is okay considering how good Tong Gai's two films with Ti Lung are. It's just another example of a great support character who would have been a much better lead than support.
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Prior to these, local cable is showing Star Wars movies in the lead up to Rogue One, so the special edition of Star Wars (1977) and Revenge of the Sith (2005). I still dislike Ian Macdermid's too camp Palpatine in the latter and the unnecessary CGI and character shifts for Han Solo in the former. But Death Star trench run is still so awesome almost 40 years later. So yay.
Full Moon Scimitar (1981) The usual young swordsman out for fame, learns the real truth behind seeking fame and naturally has to fight his way out that desire. Once again, Yueh Hua steals the show (as he does with most Chu Yuan films from this period. He's the movie's moral conscience and I wish his character was in the film more). The title weapon is interesting, but Derek Yee is even less a martial artist than Hua, and so the moves aren't as elaborate and crazy as one expects from choreographer Tong Gai. I prefer this cast's performances in Chu Yuan's The Black Lizard (1981) - Hua's an absolute treat in that movie.
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Also revisited Shaolin Intruders (1983), which is one of three films choreographer Tong Gai directed and co-choregraphed. Derek Yee's young swordsman must investigate dark doings at the local buddhist temple and he comes across some not-so-nice monks. But here comes the awesome Pai Pao whose delightful ladies man is so funny and engaging, I couldn't care less about Yee and the bad monks storyline. Pai Pao was a terrific actor and occasionally a wonderful fighter if the choreography was right (it is here) and Pao was stretched to some utterly bonkers limits in his early 80s Shaw Brothers work. This character seems almost normal in comparison to some others. For me, Pai Pao and the fights save this movie from being forgettable; which is okay considering how good Tong Gai's two films with Ti Lung are. It's just another example of a great support character who would have been a much better lead than support.
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Prior to these, local cable is showing Star Wars movies in the lead up to Rogue One, so the special edition of Star Wars (1977) and Revenge of the Sith (2005). I still dislike Ian Macdermid's too camp Palpatine in the latter and the unnecessary CGI and character shifts for Han Solo in the former. But Death Star trench run is still so awesome almost 40 years later. So yay.
Starting to revisit A White Dress for Mariele (1972) an utterly nasty little giallo filled with very unlikable characters EXCEPT for Ivan Rassimov who gets a hero role here. Basically, Mariele invites some rusty acquaintances over to her villa for a lavish and decadent party. Her plan is to have these people ruin each other and things escalate into murder. It's a very un-PC ugly look at how quickly people (even couples) can turn on each other. And Mariele and her husband aren't gems either.
There's a psychedelic set piece or two (though nothing like what Lucio Fulci, Serio Martino or Dario Argento would do); but my fondness for Rassimov (who was amazing as these creepy, over the top villains in Martino's giallos) really makes this one a keeper for me. Very glad I replaced the camera obscure dvd relatively cheap though these aren't characters you
want to spend a lot of time with. It's rare when I cheer people's deaths in movies, but I did that at least twice in this one in the past and I can see in my revisit I'll probably do so again.
There's a psychedelic set piece or two (though nothing like what Lucio Fulci, Serio Martino or Dario Argento would do); but my fondness for Rassimov (who was amazing as these creepy, over the top villains in Martino's giallos) really makes this one a keeper for me. Very glad I replaced the camera obscure dvd relatively cheap though these aren't characters you
want to spend a lot of time with. It's rare when I cheer people's deaths in movies, but I did that at least twice in this one in the past and I can see in my revisit I'll probably do so again.
Just back from my private viewing of
I'll offer no spoilers as I'm sure many will be going!
I'll offer no spoilers as I'm sure many will be going!
Massive thumbs up. Go see. 10/10!
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Great movie. Lots of bits that die hard fans will notice that were totally lost on Mrs AFB.Be a man, and offer an opinion... without spoilers, lol.
Loved the recreation of some characters using CGI. Not going to say more than that!
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Enjoy. I'll see it again for sure.
How young? It's a little darker than SW. Certainly not take young children.
Anyway enjoy it.
Our boys are 7 and 11. They have seen all the other Star Wars films and are pretty immersed in the universe because they also watch the cartoons and play Battlefront. I had heard that this film was a little less "kid friendly" than the others, but not that it would be inappropriate or too "adult" for those ages. Do you think otherwise?
There is death. But not graphic. My daughter at 7 probably wouldn't have liked it, but she was sensitive.
Will see Rogue One tomorrow afternoon. Trying to avoid spoilers even though I am pretty sure how it will end. That said, I am hoping that K-2SO is as snarky and anti-social as he seems in the existing footage. My kind of droid.