Movie review thread...
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[quote name='taniwharugby' timestamp='1354050750' post='328501']<br />
THat is the one with Jack Black right, based on a 'true story'? While he was briliant in it, I am still not sure if I enjoyed that one..<br />
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[quote name='Kirwan' timestamp='1354006278' post='328342']<br />
I'm hesitant as well, and I am a fantasy fan. Mainly because I'm worried about why he's turned one book into two, then three films. And these will be loooooong films.<br />
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[b]Ego needs an editor.[/b]<br />
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This.<br />
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Im not sure how many of you have rewatched LOTR recently but they are bloated over long films. Still brilliant but so much fat could be trimmed. And that was for a series that actually required 3 separate films.<br />
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We are told that the movie will not be completely finished until 48hrs out from the premiere. I assume theres not much more than a few editing touch ups, removing digital watches, and that has been played up for marketing reasons. But to me it sounds a lot like Sir Pete is fucking about too much. -
Looking forward to seeing Helen Kelly and that bitch from Outrageous Fortune appearing on the red carpet in Wellywood today to say no hard feelings...
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[quote name='Razbra' timestamp='1354059709' post='328556']<br />
This.<br />
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[b]Im not sure how many of you have rewatched LOTR recently but they are bloated over long films. Still brilliant but so much fat could be trimmed. And that was for a series that actually required 3 separate films.[/b]<br />
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We are told that the movie will not be completely finished until 48hrs out from the premiere. I assume theres not much more than a few editing touch ups, removing digital watches, and that has been played up for marketing reasons. But to me it sounds a lot like Sir Pete is fucking about too much.<br />
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I dont agree, IMO they missed alot from the books that adds to the story, they coulda made another movie, maybe shortened the 3 by 20 mins or so each and including them in other movies (still to include it all, but to reduce the length of each a little) while making a 4th movie.<br />
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Overall, I enjoyed them, have the extended versions of each as well, havent managed to do a marathon single sitting of them all, but have watched them more than once. -
I always try to set aside a couple weekends a year and watch the extended series, easily one of the most enjoyable movie series to watch. <br />
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So at the end of this will we have a Star Wars type scenario where you can watch the movies in a particular order, other than release date?<br />
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The fact that the movies look so similar and have some of the same actors will make that pretty satisfying. -
[quote name='taniwharugby' timestamp='1354069196' post='328577']<br />
I dont agree, IMO they missed alot from the books that adds to the story, they coulda made another movie, maybe shortened the 3 by 20 mins or so each and including them in other movies (still to include it all, but to reduce the length of each a little) while making a 4th movie.<br />
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Overall, I enjoyed them, have the extended versions of each as well, havent managed to do a marathon single sitting of them all, but have watched them more than once.<br />
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Im probably in the minority and I do agree that somethings, important to the entire story, were missed. But rewatching there are a few aspects not really to do with the story that I would have left out.<br />
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I still think the films are awesome just over long. -
It's because you have a tiny attention span. Too much TV bro....
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[quote name='mariner4life' timestamp='1354077150' post='328599']<br />
It's because you have a tiny attention span. Too much TV bro....<br />
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TBH the recent spate of great TV has done that too me - my attention span is 40 - 60 minutes now. If I watch a movie at home I generally need an intermission. I would have needed a couple of intermissions just for the ending of the final Lord of the Rings alone! <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> -
I was originally a bit uncomfortable with the extra bits Jackson added to try and link things, but a lot of them made sense e.g. dropping the mysterious Elven Prince at the Ford in favour of Arwen.<br />
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In a lot of eats he was trying to update the original tale for a modern audience. Reading the books, the whole bit where Frodo and Sam piss off into Mirror was always boring as fuck. -
[quote name='mariner4life' timestamp='1354077150' post='328599']<br />
It's because you have a tiny attention span. Too much TV bro....<br />
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If I could remember what we were talking about I'd probably be offended. <br />
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Im probably in the minority and I do agree that somethings, important to the entire story, were missed. But rewatching there are a few aspects not really to do with the story that I would have left out........<br />
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[quote name='NTA' timestamp='1354077518' post='328603']<br />
I was originally a bit uncomfortable with the extra bits Jackson added to try and link things, but a lot of them made sense e.g. [b]dropping the mysterious Elven Prince at the Ford in favour of Arwen[/b].<br />
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In a lot of eats he was trying to update the original tale for a modern audience. Reading the books, the whole bit where Frodo and Sam piss off into Mirror was always boring as fuck.<br />
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I was gutted Glorfindel got cut!
Though, I wasn't as fussed about Tom not getting a look in.<br />
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I can't wait for the Hobbit. Loved the book as a kid and it's what really got me in to reading. -
Glorfindel was OK if you knew your history of Middle Earth (Silmarillion etc) but otherwise seemed a little pointless to me. Blow-in.<br />
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[quote name='Kirwan' timestamp='1354006852' post='328347']<br />
Three? J.H.C.<br />
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Mental note not to bring in a drink.<br />
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Make sure its a big cup with a good top so you can... uh... re-use it.... -
I woulda liked to see Tom, but it wouldn't have added anything to the story...the return to the Shire and Sharky on the other hand....
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[quote name='NTA' timestamp='1354101139' post='328758']<br />
Glorfindel was OK if you knew your history of Middle Earth (Silmarillion etc) but otherwise seemed a little pointless to me. Blow-in.<br />
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Make sure its a big cup with a good top so you can... uh... re-use it....<br />
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So when are you [i]enthusiasts [/i]going to organise the Fern's first LARP tournament. <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />
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It's probably been done to death already but I saw Sky fall tonight and really enjoyed it. Adele will go close at the Oscars with the theme song, Craig was excellent and Bardem's simpering evil villain was the best I can remember over the last half dozen films at least IMHO. Oh and his ridiculous haircut portfolio has another entry to go with the bowl cut from No country for old men. It also did well to reboot the franchise by introducing familiar characters with a twist like Moneypenny, Q and a a new M. Great stuff
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[quote name='canefan' timestamp='1354279706' post='329544']<br />
It's probably been done to death already but I saw Sky fall tonight and really enjoyed it. Adele will go close at the Oscars with the theme song, Craig was excellent and Bardem's simpering evil villain was the best I can remember over the last half dozen films at least IMHO. Oh and his ridiculous haircut portfolio has another entry to go with the bowl cut from No country for old men. It also did well to reboot the franchise by introducing familiar characters with a twist like Moneypenny, Q and a a new M. Great stuff :-)<br />
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Spoileriffic!<br />
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Watched it again last night, as the wife wanted to see it too. It' even better the second time round when you see how carefully it was put together. Great plot and direction. -
I made the mistake of watching "Ironclad" last night, starring the ubiquitous Paul Giamatti and Brian Cox, as well as a growly Marc Antony from "Rome". Utter shit. The director obviously focused on gory deaths rather than, you know, a script that made sense. The premise didn't make sense given the numbers involved either. God it sucked. And yet i watched the whole thing.
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[quote name='mariner4life' timestamp='1354328869' post='329614']<br />
I made the mistake of watching "Ironclad" last night, starring the ubiquitous Paul Giamatti and Brian Cox, as well as a growly Marc Antony from "Rome". Utter shit. The director obviously focused on gory deaths rather than, you know, a script that made sense. The premise didn't make sense given the numbers involved either. God it sucked. And yet i watched the whole thing.<br />
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Cheers, now I wont watch this and I was going to due to Giamatti.<br />
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Giamatti is one of those highly rated character actors who I think is actually bloody good, as opposed to say, Phillip Seymour Hoffman who is occasionally really good but just usually plays Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
