[Movies] Talk about the last movie you saw 2: Electric Threadaloo
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Yeah, but there's Diet Coke and then there's store brand diet soda.
And when the rip off is not as good as the original... it hits bottom fast.
I don't know why they used the severed head of Andross for their base, that's just creepy!
And cos I had a fun flash-back-
And cos I had a fun flash-back-
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Well... I liked the book. I can see the parallels with HP, but I felt it was distinct enough. The school bits are pretty secondary to the "don't die" plot, and there's no clear good guy. Poseidon and Zeus in the book were both pretty much dicks, unlike Dumbledore et al. The trio of protagonists is definitely similar to HP. Brave but dumb leader, smart girl, why is this guy even in the group.
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Catwoman Lil' Annie Hathaway gets kicked out of her boyfriend's NYC apartment because she won't stop partying. She goes back to her not LA and thus Midwest home town to figure things out for a bit. She immediatly runs into former friend Jason Sudoku Sudeikis who owns a bar and wants to help her out. How could things get any worse? Well turns out Hathaway is somehow in control of a giant monster in Seoul South Korea. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
It's actually a pretty neat movie. It's got a ridiculous premise, but makes it work. It also takes a much more serious turn in the 2nd half, but in a nice natural way that felt right. It all starts with
Overall it really works in a fun and unique way that I wasn't expecting it to. 9/10 Plus points for Jason Sudeikis giving a really good performance. Really this just feels like a wholly original movie put together from a crazy idea with pretty solid performances. The only real weakness is just having to ignore how crazy the premise is and Anne Hathaway has never really wowed me with her acting so with Sudeikis going all out for this, her "good not great" performance seems weaker by comparison.
It's actually a pretty neat movie. It's got a ridiculous premise, but makes it work. It also takes a much more serious turn in the 2nd half, but in a nice natural way that felt right. It all starts with
After Hathaway figures out that she's in control of the monster and how exactly it works she shows her friends. She's also pretty drunk at the time so she ends up 1) Destroying an attack helicopter and 2) Tripping and falling and killing an unknown amount of people. It's a good moment that ties into the movie well because it's this exact kind of dumb drunken behavior that put her into this position in the first place.
Overall it really works in a fun and unique way that I wasn't expecting it to. 9/10 Plus points for Jason Sudeikis giving a really good performance. Really this just feels like a wholly original movie put together from a crazy idea with pretty solid performances. The only real weakness is just having to ignore how crazy the premise is and Anne Hathaway has never really wowed me with her acting so with Sudeikis going all out for this, her "good not great" performance seems weaker by comparison.
Damn straight, saw it with my brother due to him associating Avengers with a bad headache DUE TO having a giant headache while watching it.
I'm hoping to go this weekend. Depends how my wife is feeling.
I hear there's a raccoon in it
Manchester by the sea should have been called "Emotional Curbstomp". Jeez. Surprised everyone didn't die of cancer by the end of it. That's not why I watch movies. I want to feel better or at the very least entertained.
GotG2 was excellent, on all fronts. I think one of the things that Marvel has nailed that DC keeps forgetting is the comedy. I'm always surprised, for instance, when I go to see a Broadway play just how much funny stuff is woven throughout the performance.
Guardians of the Galaxy perhaps is closer to the comedy side of the action comedy scale than the action side, and let me tell you - there's plenty of glorious action in it.
The visuals were truly jaw dropping. To be able to take what was hard for a comic artist to draw and fully model it so it could be CGI'd and so beautifully crafted just blows my mind. And they really went all out with this. I thought nowhere was well done and well "filmed" in film 1 but this movie raises the bar. I want to go again just so I can watch all the stuff going on.
The emotional highs and lows weren't campy, and they timed things about right for me.
Also, it's worth seeing in 3D - but then, for me, there are few movies that aren't. I don't think 3D shines in this movie but it's a useful element, being a space movie and all.
Guardians of the Galaxy perhaps is closer to the comedy side of the action comedy scale than the action side, and let me tell you - there's plenty of glorious action in it.
The visuals were truly jaw dropping. To be able to take what was hard for a comic artist to draw and fully model it so it could be CGI'd and so beautifully crafted just blows my mind. And they really went all out with this. I thought nowhere was well done and well "filmed" in film 1 but this movie raises the bar. I want to go again just so I can watch all the stuff going on.
The emotional highs and lows weren't campy, and they timed things about right for me.
Also, it's worth seeing in 3D - but then, for me, there are few movies that aren't. I don't think 3D shines in this movie but it's a useful element, being a space movie and all.
Guardians of the Galaxy - 2014
Last night the rest of the family made me sit down and finally see the first movie.
It was ok.
I've heard no end of praise from my coworkers, the folks on this forum, etc., but I have to say that I don't see it. It's distractingly disjointed, the acting is painfully melodramatic at times, and so much FX and CGI gets pulled out of nowhere for no logical reason and thrown in my face "just because it looks cool." Things don't just explode, they explode with lightning bolts and colored sprays and rainbows and pixie dust and glitter. I think the character I enjoyed most in the movie was Michael Rooker's Yondu. At least he seemed genuinely no-nonsense, if a bit hot-headed and simple at times.
However, I didn't hate it. It was still entertaining in spite of the artificially forced continuity that linked all the pretty scenes together. It just seemed like I was watching the movie equivalent of a modern video game...enough to go through, but missing all that stuff that would've been filled in later by the inevitable DLC. Maybe I'd enjoy the 3hr director's cut more? Who knows.
--Patrick
Last night the rest of the family made me sit down and finally see the first movie.
It was ok.
I've heard no end of praise from my coworkers, the folks on this forum, etc., but I have to say that I don't see it. It's distractingly disjointed, the acting is painfully melodramatic at times, and so much FX and CGI gets pulled out of nowhere for no logical reason and thrown in my face "just because it looks cool." Things don't just explode, they explode with lightning bolts and colored sprays and rainbows and pixie dust and glitter. I think the character I enjoyed most in the movie was Michael Rooker's Yondu. At least he seemed genuinely no-nonsense, if a bit hot-headed and simple at times.
However, I didn't hate it. It was still entertaining in spite of the artificially forced continuity that linked all the pretty scenes together. It just seemed like I was watching the movie equivalent of a modern video game...enough to go through, but missing all that stuff that would've been filled in later by the inevitable DLC. Maybe I'd enjoy the 3hr director's cut more? Who knows.
--Patrick
Later it was discovered that PatrThom's family had shown him the Asylum rip-off as a joke. He didn't think it was funny, but the soundtrack did remind him of Fleetwood Mac.
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
(Note: This might read pretty jumbled as I just got home from it and I'm also pretty tired.)
Loved it. I think I'd put it a hair below the first one, but just barely a hair. There are things about the first that I liked more, but there are things about this one I liked more, too.
For example, I think they had a better balance of comedy in this one. In the first one, Ronan, the Kree, and everything involving the plot was played straight-forward, which I felt clashed a little with the wacky space adventures vibe of the rest. Of course, the Kree are historically humourless, so that's in line with them. And mind you, that's minor criticism for the first movie. Here, though, they definitely leaned more on the comedy. Even with the antagonist(s). The gold people were funnier than I expected, like the little bit with the red carpet.
Speaking of villains, I think the movie's main antagonist might rival Loki. Sadly, there aren't many other strong contenders because one of the Marvel movies' weaknesses is usually their villains. Not here, though. Definitely not here.
Was it just me or was the overall colour palette much brighter this time? It feels like in recent years, movies have been using more and more colours again (that weren't just variations of black and grey). This movie was incredibly bright and vibrant, even moreso than the first.
Kurt Russell was fantastic in his role which I'll discuss more behind a spoiler cut. With all the promotion he got, I'm surprised Baby Groot didn't really do much in the film. He was just sort of there most times, except for a few key (and fantastic) scenes. But in between that, he had very little interaction with the team. He was just sort of there most of the time. Then again, there was a LOT of character juggling.
I think the first one had a better overall structure, but this one's more focus on individual character development was stronger. Some dialogue during the serious moments felt a little cliche, which is surprising for how witty everything else was.
The music this time around didn't resonate as much with me. Maybe because there were less songs I recognized.
Still, overall? Still loved it. Any criticisms I have are honestly minor. They're nitpicks. I'll probably see it at least once more before it leaves theaters.
Some spoilery thoughts.
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(Note: This might read pretty jumbled as I just got home from it and I'm also pretty tired.)
Loved it. I think I'd put it a hair below the first one, but just barely a hair. There are things about the first that I liked more, but there are things about this one I liked more, too.
For example, I think they had a better balance of comedy in this one. In the first one, Ronan, the Kree, and everything involving the plot was played straight-forward, which I felt clashed a little with the wacky space adventures vibe of the rest. Of course, the Kree are historically humourless, so that's in line with them. And mind you, that's minor criticism for the first movie. Here, though, they definitely leaned more on the comedy. Even with the antagonist(s). The gold people were funnier than I expected, like the little bit with the red carpet.
Speaking of villains, I think the movie's main antagonist might rival Loki. Sadly, there aren't many other strong contenders because one of the Marvel movies' weaknesses is usually their villains. Not here, though. Definitely not here.
Was it just me or was the overall colour palette much brighter this time? It feels like in recent years, movies have been using more and more colours again (that weren't just variations of black and grey). This movie was incredibly bright and vibrant, even moreso than the first.
Kurt Russell was fantastic in his role which I'll discuss more behind a spoiler cut. With all the promotion he got, I'm surprised Baby Groot didn't really do much in the film. He was just sort of there most times, except for a few key (and fantastic) scenes. But in between that, he had very little interaction with the team. He was just sort of there most of the time. Then again, there was a LOT of character juggling.
I think the first one had a better overall structure, but this one's more focus on individual character development was stronger. Some dialogue during the serious moments felt a little cliche, which is surprising for how witty everything else was.
The music this time around didn't resonate as much with me. Maybe because there were less songs I recognized.
Still, overall? Still loved it. Any criticisms I have are honestly minor. They're nitpicks. I'll probably see it at least once more before it leaves theaters.
Some spoilery thoughts.
1) I haven't read a lot of stories with Ego, but I always liked his concept. And they nailed him in this. They kind of telegraphed his heel turn early in with that flower, but by sheer charisma, Kurt Russell still made me question whether he was really bad. I thought, "Huh. Maybe this version of Ego won't be so bad." WRONG. So wrong. Although, despite that they were fighting him from within, he seemed kind of limited in what he could do against them. Great visuals, but the tendrils and rock manipulating felt like he could've dispatched them so much easier with that much power.
2) I always suspected Quill's mom's cancer was due to her shacking up with Ego. I thought maybe it was a nasty side-effect of screwing a celestial. But no, as Ego went on monologuing, I realized where they were going with it and what broke his spell on Peter. And it was a great payoff, in my opinion, tying together his issues from the first movie.
3) The gold people didn't really do as much as I thought they would. They were more or less there to kick start the plot. They were advertised as the big villain and it'd be generous to even call them second fiddle. Obviously, Marvel didn't want to reveal that Ego was the main threat.
4) When Sly shouted, "YOU BETRAYED THE CODE!" I couldn't help whispering to myself, "COOOOOODE!" ala Nostalgia Critic. I'm absolutely certain that was intentional.
5) Speaking of Sly, those dudes at the end with him? For those not in the know, those were the original members of the Guardians of the Galaxy before the more well-known team debuted during Annihilation: Conquest (with Star Lord, Groot, Rocket, etc). Yondu was originally part of that team, too. Speaking of whom, he was AMAZING in this movie. Even though he had a great send-off, it's still a shame we probably won't see him again.
6) So, is that confirmation that Stan Lee is a Watcher? Because I'd be okay with that.
7) Kind of surprised we didn't get any teaser or cameo by Thanos.
2) I always suspected Quill's mom's cancer was due to her shacking up with Ego. I thought maybe it was a nasty side-effect of screwing a celestial. But no, as Ego went on monologuing, I realized where they were going with it and what broke his spell on Peter. And it was a great payoff, in my opinion, tying together his issues from the first movie.
3) The gold people didn't really do as much as I thought they would. They were more or less there to kick start the plot. They were advertised as the big villain and it'd be generous to even call them second fiddle. Obviously, Marvel didn't want to reveal that Ego was the main threat.
4) When Sly shouted, "YOU BETRAYED THE CODE!" I couldn't help whispering to myself, "COOOOOODE!" ala Nostalgia Critic. I'm absolutely certain that was intentional.
5) Speaking of Sly, those dudes at the end with him? For those not in the know, those were the original members of the Guardians of the Galaxy before the more well-known team debuted during Annihilation: Conquest (with Star Lord, Groot, Rocket, etc). Yondu was originally part of that team, too. Speaking of whom, he was AMAZING in this movie. Even though he had a great send-off, it's still a shame we probably won't see him again.
6) So, is that confirmation that Stan Lee is a Watcher? Because I'd be okay with that.
7) Kind of surprised we didn't get any teaser or cameo by Thanos.
You likely waited way too long before seeing it. Three years of hearing almost endless praise for a movie? Of course your expectations will be different.
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It's actually a trash panda.
Is that better?
It's a lot worse!
People already do this, you know.
As to whether they feel joy doing it, well...
--Patrick
