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valleyfair!
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I just got back from seeing Fools Gold and it was pretty good. A bit of a love story in it but some good treasure hunting action and I enjoyed it.
8.75/10
8.75/10
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
Haha, Valleyfair, that movie has gotten horrible reviews so far. Most papers around here rate it like one star, and the people on IMDB seem to think it's pretty crap, too.
I know I haven't seen it, but you mustn't be very picky when it comes to movies!
I know I haven't seen it, but you mustn't be very picky when it comes to movies!
CedarPoint6
Hyper Poster
I try not to put much stock into what the critics say. It usually comes out that I'm the opposite to what they say.
I haven't seen any movies lately, but my roommates and I are currently going through the Firefly series. We're through 5 so far and I really have nothing to complain about. Certainly the best media I've seen (out of TV, movies, etc) so far...
I haven't seen any movies lately, but my roommates and I are currently going through the Firefly series. We're through 5 so far and I really have nothing to complain about. Certainly the best media I've seen (out of TV, movies, etc) so far...
Ploddish
Hyper Poster
Smithy said:John91 said:
Shut up.
If you understood both the film, and the books behind it, you'd appreciate it more
Actually, having read and loved the novels (some of my favourites, unfortunately for this film) it made me dislike it more (albeit not *that* much).
Most of the film's problems stem from the length. It was FAR too short for what it was doing. Characters would have felt more developed (acting was much better than I thought it was going to be), story not as confusing (I'd *read* the books and I had no idea what was going on for the first 30 mins...) and then they cut out about 2/3 of the good stuff.
It felt so wasted when they only spent 10 mins inside the Bolvangar facility... and that ending! God, I hope the directors cut DVD at least gives it some closure, while leading on to the next...
It wasnt the worst book to film by far (See: Eragon) but WOW did they cock up royally in this one...
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
Yeah, and if it has an average rating of like, four, that means that the majority of people disliked it, or thought it was worse than the average movie.
Silly Kim.
valleyfair!
Hyper Poster
LiveForTheLaunch said:
I'm really not I enjoy most movies I see. (That are new.) It did have like a "D" from critics though.
danielfitzgerald99
Hyper Poster
John and I just went to see Juno and it was really funny and a nice film. Highly recommended.
Coaster Ollie said:
Mediocre film, but it sums up EVERYTHING which is dreadful about films nowadays. Filming technology means film-makers have become lazy, so all films end up shiny and bland.
nadroj123 said:
Reviewed it a lot of pages back. I thought it was really "grabbing". It's everything that SHOULD be happening in the movie industry now. Using new filming techniques to create superb and believe worlds which you can lose yourself in for two hours and feel utterly engrossed in.
LiveForTheLaunch said:
I agree actually. The start was superb, and there were some excellent set pieces, but it had none of the guts and intensity of films like Apocalypse Now or Platoon...
Oooops... Forgot to add my recommendations :lol:
Saw Ratatouille on the way over to the Canary Isles. I have never been so let down by a film, ever. A bland Pixar film? So sad
They then had Rush Hour 3, which I was fortunately saved from by having the baby stab out my gonads with a very blunt, plastic spoon.
On the way back was The Bourne Yawntimatumemecy. Whatever the third bland film, in this pretty mindless series is called.
The first Bourne was adeptly made, and mildly intriguing. the second was brain at the door, great action film. The third was just leave your wallet at home and slam your head in the doors of a local bus - it's cheaper and less painful
Snoo
The Legend
furie said:
I enjoyed the story much more then the battle. Platoon and Apocalypse Now just seemed like.. 300 to be honest. Those films just never keep me interested past the blood and gore.
SPR kept an even balance, telling the story of the war, the soldiers, and the relationships between the men.
Plus, Taylors thoughts on any movie should be disregarded.. :lol:
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
Haha, actually Snoo, many people who I know who have seen it think the same as I do. I'm very interested in the war, and I think war movies are pretty interesting, but this one wasn't really that great. Same with Black Hawk Down, didn't really like that one either.
Watching the original Willy Wonka right now, even though I've seen it a zillion times before. Still remains one of my favourite movies!<3
Watching the original Willy Wonka right now, even though I've seen it a zillion times before. Still remains one of my favourite movies!<3
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
Nope.
We've watched this movie like, every year since grade six (yeah it's heavy material for a twelve year old but our teacher was really into the wars), and every teacher I've had since then has said that they dislike the rest of the film.
I haven't exactly asked my peer's opinions on it, so I dunno if they like it or not. It's just my personal opinion, and I know a lot of people agree with it.