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[Raithe]

It's a Die Hard movie without a clear and engaging villian to have fun dialogue with.

 

If Willis and the Villain can't be snarky at each other, or steal scenes with one liners.. It just won't work properly.

[Rosbjerg]

Indie Game: The Movie.. Documentary following the development and launch of games like Braid, Meatboy and Fez.. Really great actually. Suspenseful, heartfelt, funny and sad.. yeah.

 

See it.

[LadyCrimson]

100 Million B.C. - one of those cheapie knock-off movies from The Aslyum studio. I don't typically watch such fare but it had Michael Gross (Family Ties dad, Tremors) in it and I was hoping he'd give some amusement. Alas, his role was more "serious," so I was left having to giggle at the poor acting, hilariously bad CGI effects, and suddenly realizing that one of the long-haired fellows was Christopher Atkins of Blue Lagoon fame. Bwahaha.......

[LadyCrimson]

Warm Bodies - heh, I liked it. Didn't love it, but it was cute, with some dry humor bits, especially between "R" and "M". The romance aspect wasn't overdone too much so I found it tolerable. There were a few slow spots and the ending was a little weak but oh well.

 

Now going to vegetate on "A Cabin in the Woods" - The manly Thor in a suspense/horror movie? Gotta see.

[Serrano]

http://youtu.be/dwYatpwrs8s

 

This actually looks like it's going to be quite good. At least he won't be overpowered the whole time.

[Oerwinde]

Not sure what I think about Krypton surviving

[Volourn]

If you want the original... go watch/read it.

 

 

P.S. This has chance to be a fantastic Superman. Potentially better than the original movie.

Edited June 7, 2013 by Volourn

[Hurlshort]

I wasn't into it at first, but then I saw the Zod trailer.

[Oerwinde]

The original movie had so many flaws its not hard to make a better one, the problem is Warners seems intent on just throwing some stuff together and hoping the name makes it money. Kevin Feige is right, Warners needs to just have faith in the characters and stop trying to mess with it to fit trends, and stay true to the characters. Green Lantern is a perfect example.

 

Luckily this one looks great. Grabbing Zack Snyder helps. I personally hope its true they are looking at him to helm Justice League.

[LadyCrimson]

Not sure if I'll see Superman in the theater. I'm definitely interested to see what they've done with this version, but not quite enough to pull me into the hassle of our local cinema...which isn't even all that great of a cinema these days. Especially regarding the sound. For a while they had the sound levels ok, but with Star Trek I had to lightly wad up some tissue and place it loosely in my ears to keep my eardrums from bleeding with every high screeching explosion.

[Gorgon]

As far as I'm concerned Surperman is lame, so if they changed if up a whole lot that's all potential gain.

[PK htiw klaw eriF]

Not sure what I think about Krypton surviving

At least they didn't turn Zod into an actor.

[Walsingham]

As far as I'm concerned Surperman is lame, so if they changed if up a whole lot that's all potential gain.

 

Superman is a good example of taking things too far. He's like a munchkin wet dream. Except for being a retard. He's the kind of person who'd set fire to their own ass while frying bacon.

[Oerwinde]

They've toned him down a lot I think. He isn't silver age can fly in space without breathing, is faster than Flash, and is a genius level scientist all while surviving a nuke anymore.

[Rosbjerg]

 

As far as I'm concerned Surperman is lame, so if they changed if up a whole lot that's all potential gain.

 

Superman is a good example of taking things too far. He's like a munchkin wet dream. Except for being a retard. He's the kind of person who'd set fire to their own ass while frying bacon.

 

 

Wait - did you just call yourself superman? hahaha

[sorophx]

so, this Great Gatsby thing. never read the book, of course, but heard good things about the movie. then read a review, and the reviewer states that in the book it's implied that the main character is black, so knowing this gives a new dimension to a lot of scenes (the racist remarks made by other characters for example). and he says that if you're going to watch the movie just imagine that there's an african-american actor in DiCaprio's place, and the movie will make a lot more sense that way

 

how much truth is there to this?

[Raithe]

so, this Great Gatsby thing. never read the book, of course, but heard good things about the movie. then read a review, and the reviewer states that in the book it's implied that the main character is black, so knowing this gives a new dimension to a lot of scenes (the racist remarks made by other characters for example). and he says that if you're going to watch the movie just imagine that there's an african-american actor in DiCaprio's place, and the movie will make a lot more sense that way

 

how much truth is there to this?

 

Well from my understanding, the author of the book actually based half the characters on people he knew. And especially around a girl he'd been in love with but couldn't do anything about because of the difference in social levels and money.

[HoonDing]

As far as I'm concerned Surperman is lame, so if they changed if up a whole lot that's all potential gain.

True, I'd be more interested in a Power Girl movie.

[Volourn]

"so, this Great Gatsby thing. never read the book, of course, but heard good things about the movie. then read a review, and the reviewer states that in the book it's implied that the main character is black, so knowing this gives a new dimension to a lot of scenes (the racist remarks made by other characters for example). and he says that if you're going to watch the movie just imagine that there's an african-american actor in DiCaprio's place, and the movie will make a lot more sense that way

 

how much truth is there to this?"

 

This is the first I've heard of this sort of thing. I doubt it's true. probably someone's wishful dream. That said, there was a a Gatsby film version with a mostly black cast called G. Haven't seen it though.

 

The racist remarks tend to come from the main antagonist and is mostly directed  in general not anyone specific.

 

 

P.S. Crying that Superman is 'overpowered' is extreme weaksauce and is simply a case of old fashion **** envy. Get over it.

Edited June 8, 2013 by Volourn

[Oerwinde]

The complaint that Superman is overpowered comes from when he was overpowered. When he is faster than the Flash, whats the point of the flash? If he has the intellect of tony stark and a great deal of Kryptonian science knowledge, why does he only punch stuff and build robot servants for the fortress of solitufe? When John Burne toned him down it made him much more interesting.

[Volourn]

SUPERman.

 

'Nough said.

[Walsingham]

Well, I think The Authority make the case that if you are that powerful then why the gibbering clagnuts are you dicking around saving busloads of orphans? You should be out curing malaria and corruption. You red-arsed c***.

 

Aside: my language standards have been going downhill recently.

[PK htiw klaw eriF]

Well, I think The Authority make the case that if you are that powerful then why the gibbering clagnuts are you dicking around saving busloads of orphans? You should be out curing malaria and corruption. You red-arsed c***.

 

Aside: my language standards have been going downhill recently.

To be fair, the new "kewl" Superman ditched the red undies.

 

And like Oerwinde said, Superman has been depowered(although the reboot probably undid it) and isn't quite as smart or strong.

 

Doesn't matter though, Spider-Man is better.

[Walsingham]

 

Well, I think The Authority make the case that if you are that powerful then why the gibbering clagnuts are you dicking around saving busloads of orphans? You should be out curing malaria and corruption. You red-arsed c***.

 

Aside: my language standards have been going downhill recently.

To be fair, the new "kewl" Superman ditched the red undies.

 

And like Oerwinde said, Superman has been depowered(although the reboot probably undid it) and isn't quite as smart or strong.

 

Doesn't matter though, Spider-Man is better.

 

 

I think it's only fair to state at this point that the only two comic book heroes I recognise are Judge Dredd and Jesse Custer. Everyone else might as well be saving lives using a note from their mum.

[PK htiw klaw eriF]

I think it's only fair to state at this point that the only two comic book heroes I recognise are Judge Dredd and Jesse Custer. Everyone else might as well be saving lives using a note from their mum.

Careful Wals, we don't want to give them any ideas...

 

Is Dredd still in print?