Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[iSeymore]

Battle Royale (2000); Awesome movie, equally violent, currently reading the 1999 hit novel of the same title by Japanese author, Koushun Takami, I prefer the novel over the film, there's a lot of changes to the movie in comparison. One thing that got to me in terms of changes is

-The male character, who is the main antagonist of the novel, movie, and manga series, Kazuo Kiriyama joined Shiroiwa Junior Highschool the year prior to the story's time-line, in the film however, he is a random transfer student and is already awaiting the rest of Shiroiwa junior highschool third year class B before the program commences, also, the second transfer student (The only transfer student in the novel and is on the bus ride headed toward "The study trip") is also sitting alongside Kiriyama in the classroom on the island.

Great movie though, but would have been much better if it was a lot more novel accurate.

[neverending]

Originally Posted by Медвежуть

oh dear satan why these people take everything so serious :D

You're right... I should just let stupidity trip along on its merry way...

[Angra]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

First day, first show.

In one word:- fan-tas-tic!

Ferret has pretty much covered a lot of ground in his review, so I'll keep it short. (although it's hard for me, being a hardcore Alien fan for life, to keep it to anything less than a zillion words)

Ridley is back to form. His recent films have been anything but spectacular, but with Prometheus he pulls out all the stops to immerse the audiences in a grand visual epic. From the jaw-dropping opening sequence, to the long shots of CGI/real landscapes, the cinematography is absolutely brilliant, and has to be seen to be believed. The story, which everyone knows by now, is not a first on screen by any means, but Ridley's treatment of it is what makes it really, really good. (although the script writer or re-writer needs to be shot for messing a bit too much with the storyline/characters, which is evident more than once throughout the film)

The references to Alien are pretty much there, but I will ask everyone to see Prometheus as a standalone sci-fi film, and for what it is. Imagine this film as the first in a series/franchise, of which Alien is probably part IV (Prometheus part IV: Alien, Prometheus part V: Aliens, etc.) Then only you will appreciate it for what it is. The biggest gripe which anyone could have with Prometheus is that it might take itself too seriously, but never for once does Ridley imply this. On the contrary, it's evident that he's had a lot of fun making this and letting his creative visions take shape as they evolved. The story is superb, and the similarity with AvP finishes with the first 20-odd minutes (although not too similar to that one, so you are forgiven for thinking so). From then on it's pretty much Ridley's vehicle. If Alien was conceptually a "haunted house film in space", Prometheus is like a set of haunted houses in space. It leaves plenty to the imagination, and also unanswered questions with you when the end credits start rolling, which is the hallmark of any classy film.

Noomi Rapace is brilliant: I won't be surprised if they nominate her for an Oscar next year for her performance in Prometheus. Her Elizabeth Shaw is nowhere near Ripley, they are poles apart. Elizabeth is impressionable, a firm believer in her own beliefs, and as the film progresses she becomes increasingly vulnerable and alone, two qualities which make for a superb character.

Michael Fassbender is equally exceptional as David - his last shot will leave you with a haunting image. I have loved this guy for quite some time now (he was outstanding in X-Men:First Class) and should get plenty of more work than the amount he's doing right now. He's a talent, and it shows.

Charlize Theron impresses a lot as well, her Vickers character a complete polar opposite of Elizabeth Shaw, with a hidden intent evident throughout the film. The others do their job, but aren't as memorable as the crews from Alien or Aliens - a point for which I place the blame on either Spaihts or Lindelof (whoever didn't provide them with some depth or uniqueness), except for Idris Elba. The 4-5 lead characters are pretty strongly represented, but the supporting cast suffer from weak characterisation. But credit to Ridley that this aspect of the film doesn't really weigh it down at any time.

The background score gets loud at times, but it is expected to complement the scene to which it is mated. Although, I would have preferred silence to have been used a lot more (ala Alien) which could have added a lot of nail-biting atmosphere to the proceedings. The sudden blares make you feel a bit jarred and nervy. Be sure to keep your distance from the speakers.

Overall, I am glad that Ridley didn't commit the mistakes George Lucas did with his trio. His Prometheus is bold, it's different, and it starts it's own journey towards (hopefully) a fantastic destination which will eventually merge with it's original source through a glorious blaze of answers.

Heading back to re-watch it on Sunday night again, in IMAX.

And right now that I have finished writing this by remembering the scenes of the film one by one, I am salivating. Says something?



Rating - * * * *

Short my ass.

I can't read all that. I'd rather watch the damn movie and save me some time (which will be monday).

[wizard of gore]

Originally Posted by Angra

Short my ass.

I can't read all that. I'd rather watch the damn movie and save me some time (which will be monday).

:D agree..and might go and see it today maybe

[wizard of gore]

Originally Posted by neverending

You're right... I should just let stupidity trip along on its merry way...

you need a avatar,maybe one like iseymores..a picture of yourself about to cry

[wizard of gore]

friday 13th (original)

anyone heard of or seen this movie?

[hammerfan]

Watching The Innkeepers right now. I seriously want to hurt Claire. She's the most annoying character I've seen in a long time.

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by hammerfan

Watching The Innkeepers right now. I seriously want to hurt Claire. She's the most annoying character I've seen in a long time.

I thought she was just kinda quirky. The guy i found annoying

[roshiq]

Originally Posted by ferretchucker

3/5

Originally Posted by _____V_____

First day, first show.

In one word:- fan-tas-tic!

Rating - * * * *

That's enough for me...I wish I could at least have a trip to India now or the movie should have released on the first week of May worldwide. Darn my luck! :mad:

[roshiq]

Piranha 3DD (2012)



It started okay & there were some funny moments but falls very flat & cheap at the final showdown. And agree with Ferox, that's quite a stupid twist at the end.

>>: C

Iron Sky (2012)



Pleasantly funny, liked it.

>>: B+