EEVILMURRAY Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Or what about when a trailer gives away the opposite? Like when a film trailer makes a film seem like an action packed exciting film and its not, they just stuck it all in the trailer. Is that spoiling a film (plot wise) when in fact its not accurately representing it? So long as the people pay to see the misrepresented movie they probably don't give a shit.
Paj! Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I was just trying to show, in my own dickish way, how difficult it is to draw the line between "acceptable pre-viewing material" and not. What about advertising (print and video)? Blurbs at the cinema? Casting (for film serieseseses)? Or what about when a trailer gives away the opposite? Like when a film trailer makes a film seem like an action packed exciting film and its not, they just stuck it all in the trailer. Is that spoiling a film (plot wise) when in fact its not accurately representing it? Thoughts. Rambles. More jayseven likeness. Yeah, I know all that. I know it's not possible to have a film industry where people go watch films based on just the title (effectively the only thing that doesn't give away ANYTHING. Maybe the name of the director too.), just that people don't make films to have the twists/plots etc known about beforehand. But having the thing unwrapped before release is just what happens and is unavoidable...I never really debated that fact.
Ashley Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I wouldn't say the title doesn't give away anything; Fifty Pills, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, The Iron Giant, Battle Royale, Finding Nemo :p But yeah, I was mostly being stupid/pedantic in a desperate attempt to procrastinate.
Paj! Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 But titles don't have to give anything away. And when they do it's intentional. Or rather, in the case of Finding Nemo of The Iron Giant, it's effectively just what the film is (about).
Retro_Link Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) Sunshine Or 28 days later in space!... in that 2/3rds of the way in, things go mental! It was worth wathcing, though not something I'd be all that interested in watching again. But had some good effects, good enough cast of characters, and a nice twisty turny storyline that kept shaking things up. It did seem like it was cut together far to much, I don't know if that was the style he was going for, but whilst I could follow the story, some of the scenes were difficult to keep track of... camera shake, quick camera changes, too dark, not showing enough of the scene etc... Anyways, perhaps a 6/10 Edited January 26, 2010 by Retro_Link
Slaggis Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) My Sisters Keeper I begrudgingly agreed to watch this, but ended up absolutely loving it. Em burst into a fit of tears half way through, something I've never seen happen before with a film. The story started out strangely, but as it developed I got completely pulled into it and when the little girl and Cameron Diaz were curled up on the bed, I couldn't help but get horribly emotional. It was absolutely heartbreaking. Not what I expected at all considering Cameron Diaz's acting usually consists of that insane smile of hers followed by some annoyingly cute squeal. Anyway, fantastic film. I dare you to watch and not cry before the end. 8 Finding Nemo No eating here tonight, no eating here tonight, no no no eating here tonight...you on a diet! 9 Edited January 26, 2010 by Slaggis
Razz Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 My Sisters Keeper The book's ending is about 1 trillion times sadder. Seriously, you thought it was sad, you don't know the meaning of sadness until the you've read it. It's bruuutal!
Beast Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 The Fourth Kind Decided to watch it again and take it seriously all the way through this time. I think that it was better the first time round. The second time round was just rubbish! 2/10
Goafer Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 The Fourth Kind Decided to watch it again and take it seriously all the way through this time. I think that it was better the first time round. The second time round was just rubbish! 2/10 Terrible film. "You can believe what you want to believe". I just heard that and though "so it's all crap then?". I honestly think they cut the line short and that as soon as the cameras stop rolling, they add "you suckers" Seriously, they expect me to believe that aliens can miraculously make people levitate off the bed and stretch their mouths open, with no long term damage? All this is happening when the person is under hypnosis, miles away from any aliens. It's like they thought "that posession malarky is scary too, lets add a bit where someone levitates like in that other film"
Nolan Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 Sunshine Or 28 days later in space!... in that 2/3rds of the way in, things go mental! I hope that's not the only parallel you can draw.
soag Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 Toy Story 2 in 3D. Great movie which has not aged at all, no real standout 3D effect though but the animation is so clear and crisp you really don't mind. A classic roll on part 3 10/10
Beast Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 Terrible film. "You can believe what you want to believe". I just heard that and though "so it's all crap then?". I honestly think they cut the line short and that as soon as the cameras stop rolling, they add "you suckers" Seriously, they expect me to believe that aliens can miraculously make people levitate off the bed and stretch their mouths open, with no long term damage? All this is happening when the person is under hypnosis, miles away from any aliens. It's like they thought "that posession malarky is scary too, lets add a bit where someone levitates like in that other film" I know right! When she was like "What you believe is yours to decide" like 5 times in the movie, I was like "Cheers for giving me the decision in what to believe in!" lmao. It was like I never got the message, lol. But it was so ridiculous. Another thing I missed was when she was saying "They took her daughter away. She floated THROUGH the ceiling and flew away" or something like that, what nonsense! The makers of the movie said they made everything up, it's completely fake...no shit Sherlock!
Jimbob Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Superman IV It was on Living earlier. Nowhere near as good as the first 2, but still worth watching in my eyes. Stars the late great Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. 6.5/10
Shorty Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 No, no, that is a terrible, terrible film. Great wall of china rebuilding eye power? Wtf?
Happenstance Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 The best bit of Superman IV is watching out for the shots of Milton Keynes that they used to pretend to be Metropolis
welsh_gamer Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Been watching some comedies recently. Hot Fuzz and The 40 Year Old Virgin Watched both these films dozens of times and they never fail to cheer me up. 10/10 Knocked Up It has its moments but it gets a bit too serious for what it is at times and I'm not keen on the drugged up roomies. 6/10 EDIT : Disney's Robin Hood Decent. Nicely animated, but the voices didn't seem to suit the characters and the baddies were too nice in my opinion. 6/10 Edited January 29, 2010 by welsh_gamer
Ashley Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 New York, I Love You Considering its the city that never sleeps they sure did make it dull. Load of uninteresting pretentious stories. Watched it for visual porn but it kind of fell short. Gossip Girl does a better job in that respect. Although crazy cast: Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Rachel Bilson, Blake Lively, Shia LaBeouf, Orlando Bloom, Hayden Christensen, Drea de Matteo, Christina Ricci, John Hurt, Andy Garcia etc.
Fierce_LiNk Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Any film with Zooey Deschanel can only be described as too short. I spent yesterday evening watching The Shawshank Redemption. Seen it a few times before, but it just captures my attention each time. There's not a lot I can say about this that hasn't been said, but if you've never seen this film before, you must see it at some point in your life. I've not seen many films with Tim Robbins, but I thought he was brilliant in this, as was Morgan Freeman. There's not too much emphasis on action, or on special effects. Just good script-writing, character/relationship building and acting. 9.5/10 for me. Edited January 30, 2010 by Fierce_LiNk
ReZourceman Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 The length slaughtered this. Thats what she said. (Whilst pointing to her vagina)
Ashley Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 Is that a rip off of Paris, Je t'aime? It is indeed. 500 Days wasn't that long was it? Sure it was the standard 90-100.
Eenuh Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 95 minutes according to IMDB. So yeah, it really wasn't that long at all, and never seemed too long either I think (at least to me).
Slaggis Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 All About Steve I had to see this purely because I'm in love with Sandra Bullock. It started out predictably, but I genuinely enjoyed the last hour or so. Not that I laughed much, but when I did I couldn't stop myself. When the children fell down the mineshaft, I burst into a fit of laughter that continued for about 5 minutes. People falling is hilarious. 5 Fame (2009) Abysmal. 1
Chris the great Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 avatar well, finaly got round to seeing it. now i saw the 3D screening, but in all honesty, i wish id saved the £1.60 and seen it in 2D. to put it simply, 3D didnt add much at all. there were a few moments were it actualy worked such as the drop of water at the start, inside that dudes mech at the end with the rear view mirror. but all in all, it seemed the vast majority of 3D was making bits at the side of the screen move closer, such as cupboards opening or branches being kinda close. it certainly didnt add anything to the film for me, and if anything it hindered my suspension of disbelife. the story was serrvicable, very corney and predictable, but it did the job. the instant they nintroduced a new element you knew exactly what was going to happen with it. the actual action and effects were pretty good, liked the imagination that had gone into the wildlife, and how you could see the evolutionary links between species. obviosuly it was carefully thought out. the message was very heavy handed, and it seems ironic that a film that champions nature and environment over technology was one of the most tecnologicaly advanced films ever made. if james cameron spent 20 years waiting to make this film, why didnt he spend any of that on dialouge? 6/10. a fun film over hyped and over priced.
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