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NakedZerglingA more apocalyptic post apocalypse Portland OregonRegistered Userregular
I didn't see a thread for this
I just got back from this and i thought it was great. There was a slow build at the start and i found the shaky camera to be distracting but all in all i thought it was a excellent film. The effects are better than transformers and star wars IMO and the movie as a whole was different than anything i've seen in a while.
I strongly recommend this.
Viscount Islands[INSERT SoKo HERE]...it was the summer of my lifeRegistered Userregular
edited August 2009
The trailer didn't look like it had shaky handheld cam
Still wanna see this movie.
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What spring does with the cherry trees.
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NakedZerglingA more apocalyptic post apocalypse Portland OregonRegistered Userregular
edited August 2009
well (no spoilers) The movie opens documentary style revealing the 20 year history of aliens on earth, so it's news clips and interviews then a camera crew follows the main character as he attempts to evict the aliens. Its a little like The Office in that aspect of shooting. But sometimes it gets a little shaky. I dunno if it stopped or i adjusted, but i didn't seem to notice it as much mid and later in the film.
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ZephosClimbin in yo ski lifts, snatchin your people up.MichiganRegistered Userregular
edited August 2009
make sure you fucks start spoiler tagging shit....
So, the impression I'm getting from previews is a stealth social commentary flick disguised as a sci-fi thriller. Is this the case? Dark Knight levels of commentary is about the most I can tolerate in my entertainment, should I bother seeing this?
So, the impression I'm getting from previews is a stealth social commentary flick disguised as a sci-fi thriller. Is this the case? Dark Knight levels of commentary is about the most I can tolerate in my entertainment, should I bother seeing this?[/Q
Nope it's just a cool ass sci-fi thriller. I mean the people in the movie get mad at the aliens and call them "Prawn" in a derogatory way...but thats about it. It felt like a very realistic approach as to what would happen.
I just read an article on CNN about the director and he said it had some social commentary, but it didn't beat you up about it. He was trying to parallel what it was like for him growing up, but with aliens.
After reading more about this movie it sounds like Earth is the small town you wind up in when you car breaks down. We must be charging a premium for parts and labor.
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#pipeCocky Stride, Musky odoursPope of Chili TownRegistered Userregular
So, the impression I'm getting from previews is a stealth social commentary flick disguised as a sci-fi thriller. Is this the case? Dark Knight levels of commentary is about the most I can tolerate in my entertainment, should I bother seeing this?
Nope it's just a cool ass sci-fi thriller. I mean the people in the movie get mad at the aliens and call them "Prawn" in a derogatory way...but thats about it. It felt like a very realistic approach as to what would happen.
ha ha haaaa are you kidding?
I just got back from seeing it and it is totally amazing and you should all go see it at your earliest convenience.
I dunno, someone told me Bourne 3 and Quantum of Solace shakeycam wasn't bad but I disagree. Any level above Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers is too much.
I'll still see it though. Just have to make sure I get a seat at the back.
Just saw it, pretty excellent. Definitely more of an "action film with a conscience" than a serious look at apartheid and racism and what have you, but that's what I came in expecting.
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NakedZerglingA more apocalyptic post apocalypse Portland OregonRegistered Userregular
I dunno, someone told me Bourne 3 and Quantum of Solace shakeycam wasn't bad but I disagree. Any level above Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers is too much.
I'll still see it though. Just have to make sure I get a seat at the back.
I seriously don't understand how this retard gets his reviews posted.
well if you only have reviews from people that liked a film, even if you feel the film is great, then doesn't that raise broader editorial concerns?
it's better to include the opinion of some nimrod that hates everything good than to start deciding not to include some reviews because the staff don't agree with them
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The mech scene alone is worth admission
Looking forward to it.
Bottom of the third page, brother.
And yeah, there are quite a few of us looking forward to this.
Still wanna see this movie.
What spring does with the cherry trees.
i'm not sure how soon i'mma get to see this.
Blomkamp's directorial style is really cool and I'd love to see him do more movies
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from what I can tell it's been done in a documentary style
fuck
takes time to edit all that violence out
Yeah last time I checked rotten tomatoes the only negative review was that douchebag who hates every good movie but loved dance flick. Can't wait.
I guessed that it was going to be armond white
and then I was right!
I seriously don't understand how this retard gets his reviews posted.
After reading more about this movie it sounds like Earth is the small town you wind up in when you car breaks down. We must be charging a premium for parts and labor.
ha ha haaaa are you kidding?
I just got back from seeing it and it is totally amazing and you should all go see it at your earliest convenience.
But it is very heavy handed in its message
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
Not a big deal though. very...fun? In sort of an intense way.
reviews all seem positive
i'm pretty excited
Fucking hell.
STOP MAKING SHAKEYCAM FILMS, EVERYONE.
it's really not that bad. not anything like Cloverfield at least.
and this movie was really fantastic. the best sci-fi I've seen in a while.
I'll still see it though. Just have to make sure I get a seat at the back.
Also kinda got me a bit peeved cause I get peeved when racism or treating others different from you for personal gain comes up.
hella excited
Never would have guessed
I hope you pay all of those dues on time
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Or maybe even later cause I said I'd see it with a buddy and we'd get all baked for it and stuff, but he's away for the next week or so
Dear satan I wish for this or maybe some of this....oh and I'm a medium or a large.
I couldn't agree more.
it's better to include the opinion of some nimrod that hates everything good than to start deciding not to include some reviews because the staff don't agree with them
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