jayseven

Just got round to seeing it today. I don't agree with the complete destructive review you wrote, Paj. Typical Disney intro to the film, something that reminded me of Free Willy and Flight of the Navigator in tone; nothing to write home about but perfectly legitimate if the rest of the film produces. Once we hit the grid I was locked in. I was immersed. I was there, man! Those space invader-esque ships were far more fearsome this time round, and while a lot of the concept of the grid was put on the backburner in the form of Flynn's philosophical reasons for construction followed by isolation - which, if properly expounded would've made for a proper film, but not something you can expect from disney. I think that the film would be much better viewed having seen Tron first; having the core concepts in mind explains a lot. Anyway - the arenas and the gladiatorial games were exciting, the visuals were beaut, Bridge's digitally altered face on Clu seemed to pass all tests, and my adrenaline was running. The plot was for sure linear and while not completely predictable, only really offered one of two potential outcomes at any point, and the audience is smart enough to think through both possibilities and thus think "ah, I knew that was going to happen" even if they thought the other possibility was more likely to actually occur. It was when we hit the club that things went to shit. Sheen's performance was shit. That character was totally and utterly a betrayal to the atmosphere the film had created up to that point. Even before that, as we entered the club we had an offbeat track that was simply offputting, that drew me out of my escapist mind and reminded me that I was still, in fact, sitting on a lumpy chair from Air Force Satan's rejected seat factory. Then Daft Punk themselves and their infuriatingly invasive 'cameo' just made my soul groan. One quick glance from the camera would've been fine, but the metal heads themselves changing the track to one more appropriate to a fight scene? Totally misjudged idea that served to detract from the action. Broke the 4th wall at the worst time. Up until then I was happy with the daddy-issue ridden formulaic nonsense. The script never bothered me up til then. Questions were posed, a world imagined. From this scene onwards... I noticed Clu's rubbish animations, could tell easily that they were in a static 'vehicle' in front of a camera for the whole flying scene, groaned at the thoughtless nefarious nature of Clu... and so on. I was immediately made aware that I was watching a film. It turned a really enjoyable experience into a fraught attempt to remember that I want to enjoy this movie oh so bad. Fresh out of the cinema, there were only a few minor niggles. After a pint and a post, it irks me more. I'd gladly give it 7/10 because the first third and the next 15 mins were exactly as promised, and I was truly having a very enjoyable experience. Oh! I remember watching a seriously, seriously awesome trailer for this a few months ago. I could've sworn that none of that trailer was in this movie! I spent most of the film expecting another lightbike scene.

I found a bumble bee in my KP crisps once. I say 'found'... more like 'poured into my mouth'. Not tasty. £10 KP vouchers! I spent like £2 before they expired. My girl's guinea pigs had a weird mite infestation recently, but I don't think she could differentiate whether it was the hay, straw or feed. The pet shop really screwed up not just with that but also with the pigs themselves - she was meant to get two girls and we quickly found that she had a girl and a boy... when we took it back the pet-shop realised that there were both sexes in both cages. The girls were all at sexual maturity, so her two girls (she exchanged one) may both be pregnant...

Cremation, then my ashes will be buried under a tree planted at Hove Lagoon, with a plaque signifying my awesomeness.

Scroll scroll scroll yawn scroooooll. You're an idiot. I will lie to my child at every opportunity possible. I will enjoy their naive stupidness. I WILL TEACH THEM THAT THE WORLD LIES. And I will enjoy doing it. They will be awesome because of it. Fuck santa clause, I'm gonna have A SUN GOD that my kid prays to each night. If he forgets then I'm gonna change his clocks and freak him the fuck out.

Why would you want a lump of coal?!

A couple of christmas Eves ago me and three mates were in town drinking. We ended up going to the off-license and buying more booze, then heading the beach and climbing in a big boat and just drinking the night away. As it passed midnight we started shouting merry christmas at everyone in viewing distance. They mostly replied with great cheer! Last year in sheff I went to a pub with two mates from argos. Had a great laugh with them and really enjoyed the night. On the table next to us was this guy wearing a UFC tee challenging all his mates to an arm wrestle. I convinced one of my mates to challenge the beefcake - he did - and he won! Was so lol. My mate returned to our table, then I beat him! Wetherspoons Arm Wrestling Champ 2009! Muahahahaaa! This year I have a mini dilemma. My dad was supposed to be going to India for the hols, so before he left for his brief trip to the airport he presented me with a bag of gifts that I was to take to my sister's. There are two presents for her and like 6 for me. It's a weird thing but I'm going to feel really guilty opening these presents in front of my mum and my sister... Mum never really stopped loving my dad and my sister never had the chance to get to know him like I have since I moved in, so It's just a bit weird. They won't say anything but I'll see it in their eyes. ... Yeah. Moot point, really!

No difference.

I felt the illness GROW as I travelled on a train back from london. But I'm just at the 'it's just a bit of a runny nose. I'm not really ill' stage.

He's talking about WaW - MW2 has had two map packs but the matchmaking system is much better at dealing with that sort of problem. After the first expansion I never encountered such a thing - presumably the lobby was taught to only offer maps all players had.

Well done for asking! Takes a lotta guts.

I saw that album and was trying to figure it out... I think the girl with dyed red/purplush hair in the last pic fancies you, but I figure you fancy the blackheaded older lady in the middle, seeing as you said she owns a business and I figure you have to be of a certain age for that. trufax?

I quite enjoyed the show! Was nice to see some of the people that invented such iconic parts of everyone's childhood, and hear the tales of their origins. I loved the scenes of sheer madness for cabbage patch dolls, tamagotchis and pokemon cards! Shame to not see pogs there -- but that really didn't cause anywhere near as much of a stir. It was a good show. Regardless of the order I think it covered all the bases really well.

Vodka's totally able to make you puke several times! ... But the shivers and all, yeah you're probably ill too Hard times nolan!

Will red and blue only cull from the original 151? I'd love to play a pokemafia but my lack of knowledge with the rest of the pokemon really puts me off.

Not sure presidency will get a majority while we're still uncertain what it does.

Arnieboy's comment in the discussion on current gen made me think it'd be a good thread. What do you think of DLC? Personally, the idea that games can be patched post-release is one thing that is both good and bad. Imagine if Spacestation Silicon Valley's [N64] trophy glitch was fixed after release? Fantastic. The downside is, of course, games can be released with known bugs to meet a deadline, with a fix issued later on. With DLC game-content the main argument is surely this; if I pay £40 for a new game, I want that game to be complete. Why should I fork out another tenner a few months later for two hours of extra content for what was only a 6-hour game in the first place? The counter-argument, then, would be that DLC offers games the chance to continue playing their favourite game but in new areas, and so on. It has become fairly standard for the big games to offer DLC. New map packs, added missions, extra multiplayer modes. But if games are now made with DLC in mind, does it remove from the game itself? I think what really annoys me the most is when a game that hasn't even been released yet already has confirmed DLC. But then, I think any blatant display of a company's eager nature to take my 'hard-earned' dosh from me just instantly rubs me the wrong way. This isn't a well-worded post because generally I don't buy DLC, but still I'd like to hear your more eloquent thoughts.

My dad's flight was cancelled yesterday. His holiday is totally fucked up and it's not looking likely that he'll be able to go at all. Flights will be refunded but all the bookings he made in india will retain their deposits so he's still going to be out a lot of money. And it means I don't have a free house at all

Didn't you drink a crapload of vodka last night? :P

Audio Candles and balloons!

Just to say that I've replied to that post on Captain Falcon's wall, as an effort to put this thread back on track. In your opinion, what does it mean to be successful? Is it when you've finally grown that beard? Written that book? Bought that suit? Become the boss? Run your own business? Perhaps being successful is being able to tie your shoelaces, eat your meal with real cutlery or perhaps cross the road? By gosh and by golly, it sure is hard to understand a thread title!