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Psymonkee · 31-05-2012, 01:24

I didn't think it was that bad - made me laugh a fair bit

Pheebs · 31-05-2012, 10:26

Yeh it's one of those if you want a fluffy headed films jobbos!

volospian · 31-05-2012, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Del Lardo

John Carter

You know the infinite monkey theorem that states a monkey hitting keys at random on a keyboard for an infinite amount of time will write Shakespeare. Well I think they hired that monkey to write John Carter but kept him supplied with booze, weed and shrooms whilst he was writing as only that could explain the sheer disjointed randomness of this film and that's before I start on the gaping plot holes that can't be described as Swiss cheese as never before has a Swiss cheese been made big enough to encompass the holes required to make this a valid metaphor.

This is a real shame as they must have spent an absolute fortune on the special effects, I know that we've now entered an age where we expect computer generated characters to seamlessly integrate into films but it is really impressive in this film just how seamless the integration is and just how much they are used. It's almost worth watching the film for this alone but not quite which is a real shame.

4/10

I know little about the original books as I've never read them. I only know about them vicariously because Michael Moorcock is a fan of them and he wrote some similar stories.

However, I read a review by MM of this film and he seemed to really enjoy it. A lot of fans of the original books seemed to enjoy it too, although they all did all say that the film was too close to the "concept" of the books to be commercial... Maybe it's one of those "by fans for true fans only" things...

Del Lardo · 31-05-2012, 22:19

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Originally Posted by volospian

However, I read a review by MM of this film and he seemed to really enjoy it. A lot of fans of the original books seemed to enjoy it too, although they all did all say that the film was too close to the "concept" of the books to be commercial... Maybe it's one of those "by fans for true fans only" things...

or maybe because they have read the book and therefore had a bloody clue what was going on

Davey_Pitch · 01-06-2012, 10:15

Avengers

10/10 for me, and easily the best film, of any kind, I've seen since The Dark Knight. I can completely understand why it's smashed virtually every box office record out there (though I think Dark Knight Rises will beat all the new records). So enjoyable I would happily pay to go the cinema again next week to watch it. Genuinely funny at times, especially The Hulk, who made me cover my own mouth to stop myself from laughing too much on more than one occasion. Brilliant!

volospian · 02-06-2012, 08:28

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Originally Posted by Del Lardo

or maybe because they have read the book and therefore had a bloody clue what was going on

lol, yeah, probably...

Del Lardo · 07-06-2012, 23:23

Prometheus

I think that your attitude towards this film will depend on your attitude towards SciFi. If you love the original Alien(s) films and think this should be a seamless match then sorry but you are in for a disappointment. If like me you were looking forward to Ridley Scott revisiting SciFi then I think that you are in for a treat. I'm not going to bother discussing the story as frankly if you want to know, you already will so instead onto the cinematography which is very pretty (in 2D) and the soundtrack which was well suited.

So on the cast, Noomi Rapace played a very Ripleyesque character very well, Michael Fassbender is brilliant though does suffer from the classic cinema problem of being more advanced that the character that came before him in 1979 (think the Star Trek reboot) and Idris Elba just make me man crush horny as usual. The rest of the cast did a good job though personally I felt that Charlize Theron could have done better with what was frankly a rather superfluous role.

As I said at the start your enjoyment of this film will really depend on your attitude, for me it was an 8/10 and one of the better films I've seen in quite a while. For others I could certainly understand a 6/10

Pheebs · 08-06-2012, 11:40

I think I'm going to really be disappointed by Prometheus.

I recently watched Aliens again (and introduced Chrispy Coates to it too!) and just have waaay too much love for it. Being a prequel I thought it would carry much of the same thread and ambiance as the first two at least. I, however, have the feeling that Prometheus is leaning towards more of a Hollywood blockbuster style film.

I have sworn if Charlize Theron is not an android I will be super pissed off. Don't get me wrong, she's a great actress, but she's too Hollywood and pretty looking for what I was hoping to get out of this film. I think my hope of grimey hard core muddy funsters and the awesomeness that is Vasquez and Ripley is going to be nuked.

/prepares to be ranty upon seeing the film!

Pheebs · 08-06-2012, 11:41

(on the good side of the world though, the new aliens computer game to be released looks pretty hard as nails so that will cheer me up

)

Kitten · 08-06-2012, 14:37

Prometheus: 6/10 (Thanks, Del

I found it utterly predictable, some very groany "oh no, they didn't do that" moments & I thought the characters were completely unengaging, both with other characters and the audience. I felt they staggered through some plot-points & raced through others. Charlize Theron, who I do consider to be a great actress from what I've seen (Monster, in particular) was completely flat. I know she's meant to be a no-nonsense character, but just flat and cold didn't do it for me. I thought that without the ALIEN reference, it would have been a bog-standard sci-fi film. Nothing great about it but not dreadful. Idris Elba was the best thing about it. It was alright. In 3D/iMax probably the effects would be pretty good and might have raised it to a 7. Oh and as Dr Z said on FB - FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, RUN SIDEWARDS!

Dark Shadows: 3/10

Horribly disappointing. Love a bit of Depp & Burton, but I think the partnership has overrun its course now. This character was a mish-mash of Jack Sparrow & Edward Scissorhands. Eva Green proves yet again she is just a body with a moveable eyebrow (rare in Hollywood, admittedly) because she really can't act her way out of a paper bag.

Not sure if it wanted to be a black comedy, a Stardust type film or a cheesy kiddie style horror, it fell flat on all counts.

31-05-2012, 01:24	#2401
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	I didn't think it was that bad - made me laugh a fair bit __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

31-05-2012, 10:26	#2402
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Yeh it's one of those if you want a fluffy headed films jobbos! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

01-06-2012, 10:15	#2405
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Avengers 10/10 for me, and easily the best film, of any kind, I've seen since The Dark Knight. I can completely understand why it's smashed virtually every box office record out there (though I think Dark Knight Rises will beat all the new records). So enjoyable I would happily pay to go the cinema again next week to watch it. Genuinely funny at times, especially The Hulk, who made me cover my own mouth to stop myself from laughing too much on more than one occasion. Brilliant! __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

08-06-2012, 11:40	#2408
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I think I'm going to really be disappointed by Prometheus. I recently watched Aliens again (and introduced Chrispy Coates to it too!) and just have waaay too much love for it. Being a prequel I thought it would carry much of the same thread and ambiance as the first two at least. I, however, have the feeling that Prometheus is leaning towards more of a Hollywood blockbuster style film. I have sworn if Charlize Theron is not an android I will be super pissed off. Don't get me wrong, she's a great actress, but she's too Hollywood and pretty looking for what I was hoping to get out of this film. I think my hope of grimey hard core muddy funsters and the awesomeness that is Vasquez and Ripley is going to be nuked. /prepares to be ranty upon seeing the film! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

08-06-2012, 11:41	#2409
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	(on the good side of the world though, the new aliens computer game to be released looks pretty hard as nails so that will cheer me up ) __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

07-06-2012, 23:23	#2407
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Prometheus I think that your attitude towards this film will depend on your attitude towards SciFi. If you love the original Alien(s) films and think this should be a seamless match then sorry but you are in for a disappointment. If like me you were looking forward to Ridley Scott revisiting SciFi then I think that you are in for a treat. I'm not going to bother discussing the story as frankly if you want to know, you already will so instead onto the cinematography which is very pretty (in 2D) and the soundtrack which was well suited. So on the cast, Noomi Rapace played a very Ripleyesque character very well, Michael Fassbender is brilliant though does suffer from the classic cinema problem of being more advanced that the character that came before him in 1979 (think the Star Trek reboot) and Idris Elba just make me man crush horny as usual. The rest of the cast did a good job though personally I felt that Charlize Theron could have done better with what was frankly a rather superfluous role. As I said at the start your enjoyment of this film will really depend on your attitude, for me it was an 8/10 and one of the better films I've seen in quite a while. For others I could certainly understand a 6/10

08-06-2012, 14:37	#2410
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Prometheus: 6/10 (Thanks, Del I found it utterly predictable, some very groany "oh no, they didn't do that" moments & I thought the characters were completely unengaging, both with other characters and the audience. I felt they staggered through some plot-points & raced through others. Charlize Theron, who I do consider to be a great actress from what I've seen (Monster, in particular) was completely flat. I know she's meant to be a no-nonsense character, but just flat and cold didn't do it for me. I thought that without the ALIEN reference, it would have been a bog-standard sci-fi film. Nothing great about it but not dreadful. Idris Elba was the best thing about it. It was alright. In 3D/iMax probably the effects would be pretty good and might have raised it to a 7. Oh and as Dr Z said on FB - FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, RUN SIDEWARDS! Dark Shadows: 3/10 Horribly disappointing. Love a bit of Depp & Burton, but I think the partnership has overrun its course now. This character was a mish-mash of Jack Sparrow & Edward Scissorhands. Eva Green proves yet again she is just a body with a moveable eyebrow (rare in Hollywood, admittedly) because she really can't act her way out of a paper bag. Not sure if it wanted to be a black comedy, a Stardust type film or a cheesy kiddie style horror, it fell flat on all counts. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 08-06-2012 at 14:39.