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S14_Kouki · 12-24-2009, 01:19 PM

Seeing how I never seen the watchmen novel I cant say it was right on or not. But from my stand point it was a good movie non the less. Iv also heard that G.I. Joe was way off the novel as well.

thestreetzking · 12-24-2009, 01:20 PM

my favorite movies of this year based on not seeing to many are:

zombieland
District 9
Hangover
Public Enemies
up
Maybe the Goods live hard sell hard, it was funny
(not in any order)

Kougeki · 12-24-2009, 02:35 PM

My favorites:

Bronson- Trailer

Love the Beast (car related)- Trailer

Franklyn- Trailer

cumbewong · 12-24-2009, 02:41 PM

batman! Batman! Batman!

S14_Kouki · 12-24-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cumbewong

batman! Batman! Batman!

Yes this was a great movie.

ZilviaKid · 12-24-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ryguy

Are you kidding? I put Avatar in the top 5 best made movies I have ever seen, probably #1.

one sided characters
blatantly obvious storyline
shitty pacing
poor acting
awesome visuals
lots of hype

yeah, real great

lol

BustedS13 · 12-24-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cumbewong

batman! Batman! Batman!

came out in 2008! 2008! 2008!

Zilviasr20 · 12-24-2009, 11:34 PM

zombieland was hilarious

district 9 was pretty cool
hangover was also hilarious
the ugly truth was hilarious too
paranormal activity was pretty spooky for a while

ronmcdon · 12-25-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

Seeing how I never seen the watchmen novel I cant say it was right on or not. But from my stand point it was a good movie non the less. Iv also heard that G.I. Joe was way off the novel as well.

I've read the comic and seen the film (including the director's cut dvd).
obviously with any literary adaptation to film,
you have consider the limitations.
There's only so much you can squeeze into a 3hr (or even 6hr) slot.
This is partially why almost always a book is better than it's cinematic adaptation.

Personally, I think Zach Snyder did well considering what he had to work with.
The story was condensed, but not in a way that failed to convey the plot.
Character development wasn't as polished, nor had the depth of the comic.
But still, again considering the limitations, it was pulled off well.
Lots of the film choreograpahy was based directly on the comic.
It sure as hell isn't an easy film to make.

Tbh - Watchmen (or any longer comic/literary work) would probably work better with a TV series.
TV isn't constricted by a 3hr duration.
This is why, to some extent, why TV is in some ways even more enjoyable than film.
but that is another can of worms.

chitownguy · 12-25-2009, 12:24 AM

500 Days of Summer was good. District 9 was good. And the Hangover was funny.

Still need to watch Avatar though.

BustedS13 · 12-25-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ronmcdon

Tbh - Watchmen (or any longer comic/literary work) would probably work better with a TV series.
TV isn't constricted by a 3hr duration.
This is why, to some extent, why TV is in some ways even more enjoyable than film.
but that is another can of worms.

200% agreed.

Snyder was given a tough project, sure. but that's not an excuse for delivering a product with two dimensional characters and unexplained motives.

i'm not saying he didn't do well with what he was given. i'm saying the movie should never have been made.

ronmcdon · 12-25-2009, 12:39 AM

A lot of stuff out there (books or comics) probably shouldn't have been made for film.
some cinematic adaptations are better than others though.
once in a rare while when filmakers can pull it off, it is damn impressive though.

S14_Kouki · 12-25-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronmcdon

Tbh - Watchmen (or any longer comic/literary work) would probably work better with a TV series.
TV isn't constricted by a 3hr duration.
This is why, to some extent, why TV is in some ways even more enjoyable than film.
but that is another can of worms.

Agreed

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Originally Posted by ronmcdon

once in a rare while when filmakers can pull it off, it is damn impressive though.

But if they spend that extra money making it 110% they will easily triple there profits.

yokotas13 · 12-25-2009, 09:01 AM

avatar

seen it 3 times now.
nothing compares

ryguy · 12-25-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZilviaKid

one sided characters
blatantly obvious storyline
shitty pacing
poor acting
lots of hype

yeah, real great

You are the only person here who thinks so. Probably the only person in the world who thinks so, besides right wing wackos. By the way, I'm super conservative. Did you even see the movie?

BustedS13 · 12-25-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ryguy

You are the only person here who thinks so. Probably the only person in the world who thinks so, besides right wing wackos. By the way, I'm super conservative. Did you even see the movie?

yeah, i'm finding it funny how the only people who hate Avatar are conservatives who can't get beyond the "evil corporation/military" plot point. or maybe it's the alternative religion part... either way, lul. yes, it's not the world's most original story, but DAMN did it look good.
and where was this shitty acting?

ryguy · 12-26-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

yeah, i'm finding it funny how the only people who hate Avatar are conservatives who can't get beyond the "evil corporation/military" plot point. or maybe it's the alternative religion part... either way, lul. yes, it's not the world's most original story, but DAMN did it look good.
and where was this shitty acting?

Its shit like that that gives conservatives and Republicans a bad name. Being both conservative and Republican, it sucks getting put into the same category as some of those dip shits.

Really though, acting was superb and the story, though semi generic, was different enough that it kept my attention throughout the long, long movie.

Bad pacing? Yeah right, unless you thing being absolutely blown away by a movie for nearly three hours is bad pacing.

napaKAliboog · 12-26-2009, 05:51 AM

I'm not going to lie... I saw COCO BEFORE CHANEL with my gurl and it's a gangster ass movie...

Kougeki · 12-26-2009, 12:28 PM

So many good things about Avatar. I kinda want to go see it now.

Bubbles · 12-26-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by napaKAliboog

I'm not going to lie... I saw COCO BEFORE CHANEL with my gurl and it's a gangster ass movie...

Audrey Tautou

Girl's marriage material.

Mr.350Gt · 12-26-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ryguy

Do yourself a favor and see this tomorrow.

seen it last night in 3d....Fuckin Awesome!!!

BustedS13 · 12-26-2009, 02:56 PM

the biopic on Coco Chanel was "gangster"? what the fuck?

**Phlip** · 12-26-2009, 05:12 PM

Just came in from seeing Sherlock Holmes...
GO SEE THIS FUCKING MOVIE!!!

SimpleS14 · 12-26-2009, 05:54 PM

The Hangover
District 9
Angels & Demons
Fame (lady friend got me to watch it

)

I have yet to see...

Avatar
Sherlock Holmes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbles

Audrey Tautou

Girl's marriage material.

Mr.350Gt · 12-26-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PHLIP

Just came in from seeing Sherlock Holmes...
GO SEE THIS FUCKING MOVIE!!!

really?,i never read any of the books or anything related to it so idk what it about, but im guessing your giving it 5 stars? i might have to check it out with a review like this^^^

S14_Kouki · 12-26-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PHLIP

Just came in from seeing Sherlock Holmes...
GO SEE THIS FUCKING MOVIE!!!

Im going to go see it tomm

ZilviaKid · 12-26-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryguy

You are the only person here who thinks so. Probably the only person in the world who thinks so, besides right wing wackos. By the way, I'm super conservative. Did you even see the movie?

thats funny, because everyone i saw the movie with happened to agree it wasnt all that great except for the 12 year old kid.

its not a bad movie by any means, but i would hardly call it the best ever. gimmi a break. its pocahontas in space. 7/10

BustedS13 · 12-28-2009, 09:50 PM

gonna watch a couple i missed this year:

edit: just watched Moon. it's easily top 5 for 2009 material. awesome psychological thriller with some light scifi. i cannot believe Sony didn't think this was worth a wide release. for the unfortunate many of you who do not have access to a screener, this movie will be in stores in about two weeks. i'll be buying it on blu ray for sure.

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Kougeki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Ana, CA Age: 34 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	So many good things about Avatar. I kinda want to go see it now. __________________ *Gamertag:XxChumbawumbaxX*

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thestreetzking Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York Age: 33 Posts: 473 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my favorite movies of this year based on not seeing to many are: zombieland District 9 Hangover Public Enemies up Maybe the Goods live hard sell hard, it was funny (not in any order)

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Zilviasr20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 133 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	zombieland was hilarious district 9 was pretty cool hangover was also hilarious the ugly truth was hilarious too paranormal activity was pretty spooky for a while

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ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 86 Posts: 4,254 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	A lot of stuff out there (books or comics) probably shouldn't have been made for film. some cinematic adaptations are better than others though. once in a rare while when filmakers can pull it off, it is damn impressive though.

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napaKAliboog BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 32 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm not going to lie... I saw COCO BEFORE CHANEL with my gurl and it's a gangster ass movie...

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BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gonna watch a couple i missed this year: edit: just watched Moon. it's easily top 5 for 2009 material. awesome psychological thriller with some light scifi. i cannot believe Sony didn't think this was worth a wide release. for the unfortunate many of you who do not have access to a screener, this movie will be in stores in about two weeks. i'll be buying it on blu ray for sure. __________________ Last edited by BustedS13; 12-29-2009 at 01:53 AM..

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