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Jet Li's older movies are definetely cool. I think I've seen all of them multiple times. They are a lot more entertaining than any Hollywood flicks he's been in. He's really talented and deserves respect. Tony Jaa is unreal. You can feel the power in Muay Thai in Ong Bak. I winced everytime he smashed his elbows and knees into his onscreen opponents. The guys getting hit must have hurt even though it was a movie. I've always liked Bruce Lee's onscreen style of fighting. There are no flashy spinning stuff. It's just pure direct power with each strike he makes. There is no doubt that he was very skilled and trained his body vigorously. I think boxers have a disadvantage against any skilled martial artist with real fighting experience. Probably because other fighters will go for the legs and knees while boxers aren't familiar with attacking and defending the lower part of the body. But then again I've seen some boxers crouch really really low and smash their opponents to oblivion. I personally like Donnie Yen. He has unreal speed and power. One of my favorite martial arts movie scenes is in Once Upon a Time In China 2 or 3...I think. Jet Li plays the Chinese Hero Hwang Bi Hong and Donnie Yen plays the part of a loyalist Chinese army official. When they first meet in the movie Donnie Yen's character tests Bi Hong's martial abilities by engaging in a staff fight. This quickly escalates into both men wielding TWO long staves simultaneously against each other. So onscreen we see four staves whirling around at insane speeds. You have to see it to appreciate it.

Looking forward toPrince of Persia 3. I liked 2. I didn't find generic rage Prince that annoying. Looking forward to meeting the Maharajah's daughter again. She was a much more interesting character than the Empress of Time. Also looking forward to the Witcher. Seems like a good RPG to sink my teeth into. Soul Calibur 3 looks good. Since I bought a used PS2 recently I'm looking forward to buying/renting God of War and MGS3 Subsistence when it comes out. Playing FFX too but I didn't really enjoy it. I found the whole thing tedious with the running around and monster encounters. It's strange because I enjoyed earlier FF games. My tastes have likely changed. I previously found going after all the secrets and hidden monsters and items fun, but now it seems like a meaningless chore. I guess I want my sidequests to be more story driven.

My current favorites. Burnout 3 Takedown...just pure fun Soul Calibur 2...more fun MGS3 Snake Eater I bought a used PS2 recently, and those are the games I am playing now. I have FFX too, but I can't seem to like it. The whole thing seems tedious and it's annoying getting interrupted by monsters every 5 seconds. I'm just at the part before you go battle SIN and well the story just doesn't seem that intriguing. I used to love playing through FF games 5,6,7,8, are the ones I've played but X just didn't do it for me. Maybe my tastes have changed. All time favorites. BG series Planescape Torment Jedi Knight Series Half Life...looking forward to the expansion Prince of Persia series, both old and new except for the 3D one. Icewind Dale series Romance of the Three Kingdoms Series..playing 10 right now and damn they upped the difficulty a bit Kotor series Divine Divinity...I really tried to like Beyond Divinity but couldn't Beyond Good and Evil Metal Gear Solid Series Starcraft...when are they gonna do a sequel? Diablo series Contra series Ninja Gaiden Series, 1 and 2 were awesome, 3 was meh, haven't played the Xbox one Double Dragon 2 Strider for Sega Genesis...that game totally blew me away. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Game Battletoads for NES. I loved this game. Super Mario 64 There are probable more that I can't think of right now.

Cast Charlize Theron! She's hot.

I want a Daredevil-Spiderman movie~! Just with a cooler Daredevil.

Nicely written Shadow. It makes me want to play that whole sequence again.

How do you think they'll keep things interesting in the sequels? A major part of this movie was showing how and why Bruce Wayne became Batman. It was probably the most interesting part of the film. I loved how they showed a young naive Bruce Wayne with just his anger mastering himself and becoming Batman. With most of this set up where do you think the focus will shift to? I hope they can strike a good balance between Batman, the villians and views on justice and vengeance...without being too preachy. I pray it won't become a mindless action fest.

The gayest interpretation of Batman was the nipple suit. I cringed when I saw it. I seriously did think Batman was gay in that one. Gotham is about to be frozen over in a few minutes and what do they do? Take the time to change into new outfits and find snow vehicles to ride on.

Of course. Just look at Ahnold! :D

I liked how Gordon put things at the end. He expressed his concerns about the criminals upping the ante and taking things to the next level. It just goes to show that nothing is without consequence, whatever your intentions might be, good or bad.

It never fails to amaze how much people know about any given subject posted on these forums.

I remember a long long time ago they had a particular toy for the Happy Meal. They were toys of the Muppet Babies with Kermit on a skateboard, Fozzie on some rocking horse, Gonzo and probably Miss Piggy on something I can't recall. I remember thinking Kermit on the skateboard as the coolest thing ever. I would tremble in anticipation everytime my parents took me to Mcdonalds and got me a Happy Meal, only to have my dreams crushed as I discovered another Fozzie. I never did get that Kermit toy. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I did. I may even have it around somewhere still, years later... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't be alarmed if you see a tall asian guy lurking around your home. All I want is the toy. And a brownie.

I don't think there will be a sequel, though I've read that part called Buttercup's Baby. Come on it was good! What happens to Fezzik!? I want to know more about Inigo's love! Damn Goldman. He's deliberately torturing me. I know it.

You pretty much just described Squall <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Squall, he was a moody one.

Don't forget Universal Soldier - you get the best of both worlds! :D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Haha! Totally forgot that one. Universal Soldier was ok. I'd probably watch it if was on TV one lazy Sunday afternoon.

I remember a long long time ago they had a particular toy for the Happy Meal. They were toys of the Muppet Babies with Kermit on a skateboard, Fozzie on some rocking horse, Gonzo and probably Miss Piggy on something I can't recall. I remember thinking Kermit on the skateboard as the coolest thing ever. I would tremble in anticipation everytime my parents took me to Mcdonalds and got me a Happy Meal, only to have my dreams crushed as I discovered another Fozzie. I never did get that Kermit toy.

Bloodsport is the probably the most entertaining Van Damme movie. Masters of the Universe is a classic! Dolph and Courtney Cox! You can't go wrong! :D

I automatically love anyone who loves The Princess Bride. I sigh like a love-struck teenage girly man every time I read it. :"> I was totally duped by William Goldman the first time I read it. I believed everything he wrote. He should definitely write the sequel.

McDonalds tastes awesome every once in a while. Somedays I crave some chicken nuggets in sweet and sour sauce. I think the Fries in the States taste too salty though.

I knew you'd like it ShadowPaladin!

I Am on shadow of the Hegemon <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I love the Ender Series of books. I admit I'm more partial to Bean and Petra. Very interesting characters those two. My favorite character is Peter though. He reminds me of CaoCao, a very famous ruler of China after the collapse of the Han Dynasty. He was called the 'infamous hero' or 'villanious hero' and took great steps to bring order in a turbulent age, sometimes using methods that might be perceived as excessive. I left my books at home when I moved out with strict instructions not to throw them out or give them away. My mother usually ignores me though, so I'm scared. Too bad the Pacific Ocean is separating us.

I just hope any subsequent films continue to treat the Batman universe with respect. It shouldn't devolve into mindless action with its main purpose to show off the latest Batman gadgets.(Bat-skates anyone?) They should take the villians seriously as well instead of setting them up as mere sideshow freaks out to destroy the world. The villians should be genuinely frightening not cackling maniacs. I think Batman Begins did this pretty well. The villians are threatening but take their roles seriously...well as seriously as one can get in a Batman movie. This seriousness is more threatening than any mad laughter.

I'm finishing up on the Victome de Bragelonne by Dumas. It's a continuation of the Three Muskeeters story although the story shifts more to Athos' adopted son. The Musketeers and D'Artagnan still appear though! I'll probably be reading that then Louise de Vallerie(I think that's the title) and then The Man in the Iron Mask. I'm starting to like the French now. :D

Just got back from a 11 oclock show with a friend. We both don't like crowds so we'd figure there wouldn't be one that late on a Wednesday but the theatre was packed. Anyways, Just though I'd start a Batman thread. No spoilers ahead! The movie was really fun! I'm not a Batman expert, but I thought the movie captured the motivations behind Bruce Wayne's actions very well. The flashbacks into his childhood and recent past really helped bring out what drove him to don the Batman persona. I liked seeing how his views on vengeance and justice, fear and anger change as he masters himself. The fight sequences were also great! A great improvement over previous movies where Batman crashes through glass ceilings and whatnot and engages the enemy openly. This Batman strikes from the shadows instilling fear into his opponents. Thugs catch a glimpse of a dark shadow here and there. They hear his passing but can't see him. Then one of the thugs dissapears screaming into the shadows. Another is suddenly enveloped in a dark flurry and is violently taken into the dark crevices of the shadow entrenched ceilings. By the time Batman actually appears they're all so scared they can't do anything. Heck I was scared just watching. :"> I liked seeing the beginnings of the Batman and how he trained. I'd hoped the movie would show of more of this training methods and such, but what was there was good. The Batmobile is awesome. I liked how Batman got his equipment, especially his cowl hehe. His cape is extremely cool. I wish I had a cape like that. It was nice seeing his costume and equipment coming together and how he used them during his outings. I like his all black suit. It makes a lot of sense once you see how he fights. The cast was great too. Christian Bale did a good job. It may have been because Batman Begins is a better movie overall than its predecessors, but he was more convincing as both Wayne and Batman. His Batman voice is pretty creepy though. Michael Caine played a great Alfred and Liam Neeson was great in his role. Gary Oldman played a great Gordon and I liked seeing the beginings of the Batman-Gordon friendship. The ending certainly hints at a sequel and I hope the same cast and crew responsible for Batman Begins creates another fine movie. Go out and see this movie!

Ermm, have you played the first game? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You mean where you find out That's what happened right? I can't remember the specifics of the storyline since it's been awhile. I've played through the first two games. The first one nearly drove me crazy with the no save feature. I meant the main feel of the game though. Where you're in disguise nonchalantly walking past a guard and he starts to stare at you. I'm pretty sure the movie will turn out into a shoot fest.