Wojo 2,453 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Nope I had to look him up. I guess he was in that movie about an exorcist, though I don't remember its title. And that skyrim game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Sydow brought colour to his role as great actors do (why he hasn't won an honorary Oscar is beyond me). If only he'd replaced Domhnall Gleeson. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I hope that that's not the last we ever see or hear about the character in this trilogy, but I do think there's something about being able to very quickly and efficiently communicate that this is a character of some dignity and importance. Definitely a cheat, especially if it's the only purpose he ever serves in three episodes, but movies don't exist in a vacuum and Star Wars has always thrived on cinematic shorthand. You get an instant familiarity and curiosity about Sydow than you would have with somebody random, which brings more weight to Kylo Ren's villainy when he kills the guy just as soon as you meet him. It was an effective way to show what a big bad he is in his first 2 minutes of screentime. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Also the Sydow character does give that first hint of Kylo Ren's backstory, so it's possible that he could have some importance to that storyline moving forward. I wouldn't like it if we got all the way to 9 and you still had to read a comic book to find out what this guy's deal was, but the little that was revealed about him in that scene connects him to pretty much every major character, so I hope it was a set-up of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 This is the Batman v Superman thread. Take this discussion to the Star Wars threads, please. If you want to quote Star Trek, that's fine. 9 hours ago, Jay said: In BvS, Alfred was just given nothing to do. Any actor could have played that part; They didn't need Jeremy Irons. Michael Caine and Gary Oldman did much more with similarly small roles in Batman Begins because the script gave them more to do. Maybe the extended cut of BvS will improve Alfred's scenes. Oh, I disagree. His role wasn't major, but he had some poignant scenes with Bruce Wayne and played a neat role in the later Batman scenes. He had one of the best lines in the movie when that stupid CGI monstrosity showed up. Jeremy Irons was just badass. I mean, you can have him say anything and it's great. Best Alfred since Michael Gough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Nick Tatopoulos's Beret said: This is the Batman v Superman thread. Take this discussion to the Star Wars threads, please. If you want to quote Star Trek, that's fine. Please leave the moderating to the moderators! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I was taken aback when I came in here to find some exciting Batfleck discussion and see Kyle Ren and Daniel Craig as a Stormtrooper instead. There are plenty of Star Wars threads, you know? It has nothing to do with this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,647 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Man, you guys are expecting a lot out of the Von Sydow character. Is it only because of the casting? i.e. if they had just gotten some schmoe to play that character, would you still think there was more going on? I think Von Sydow performed a role in the movie (a link to Kylo Ren's past, an adventure for Poe in media res to start the movie, handing over a McGuffin) and I don't think there's more to it than that. Canon sources have already laid out the broad strokes of the guy's whole back story - if there was a mystery to it that would be revealed in later movies, Lucasfilm would have kept it a mystery. I'd liken him to Admiral Motti from the first Star Wars. He has some words with Vader that imply history, he gets choked, he never appears again. I don't think there's more to it than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Exactly. They could have hired a cheap, less known actor but instead went for someone who could lend some gravitas to a very small role. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I already forgotten about him. It's a non character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Boelen 740 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The Lor San Tekka character seemed like quite a "now you see me, now you don't" one. Hardly leaves an impression, but I suppose he does start the whole story, giving him some importance. I do reckon Max van Sydow did the best with what he was given. The Batman v Superman movie didn't seem particularly awesome when I watched. However, Alfred definitely was awesome. Best character in the movie. Except, perhaps, Wonderwoman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 When do you think we'll get a remake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hey here's a trailer for the extended cut Comes out in just 3 weeks! Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Must see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Meh. Though I enjoyed it in parts, I don't think I'll see this again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Jay said: Hey here's a trailer for the extended cut Comes out in just 3 weeks! The UE will be my first visit. Will the longer version do what it did to Kingdom Of Heaven? I certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 How can you have an opinion on the theatrical cut if you haven't even seen it? Typical Cremers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 If you had a brain you would realize, since I have not seen this movie, that I'm referring to the general opinion (just like it is the general opinion that the DC of KOH is way better than the TC) . Typical Steef, who once again doesn't get it. Pretty perplexing actually. It's a good thing that KK is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 It will be just more garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 It's nice that the DVD isn't barebones, but most of the same extras as the Blu-ray. Note how the various home video covers use the new DC logo too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 4 hours ago, Romão said: Haters will hate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'll watch it. At the very least, I'll get to see Batfleck killing people again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'm avoiding it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 But Larry copies the photography style of MOS, right? Or is it something new altogether? (not hyper-stylized and not MOS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 2 hours ago, Alexcremers said: But Larry copies the photography style of BvS, Larry Fong did the photography on BvS, he didnt copy from it. Did you mean to ask if he copied the style of MOS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Yes, MOS! Of course! Never post before your first cuppa, folks! PS: I'll edit my post in order not to confuse the good people of JWFan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Fong doesnt copy MOS at all, except in the short prologue which takes place during the big Metropolis battle perhaps. To my eyes it looks more Watchmen then MOS. Especially the Gotham stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Hubba-Hubba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Of course I have mentioned this before, several times I think. But you have seem to have either forgotten or choose to disregard it since you doubt my validity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Yes, you did, but I want others to chime in as well. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'm the only one who really cared about it at all. Dus je zult het met mij moeten doen, manneke.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Sigh ... Surely JoeinAR can add to the debate with his "If the colors aren't true to life then it's garbage"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Doesnt Joe love black and white movies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Yes, but he thinks it's stupid to use that argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I don't think Joe ever argued against films looking unnatural. Just against films looking too dark and ugly. There's a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Either you like Joe so much that you are willing to lie for him or there's something wrong with your memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Joe is one my my oldest and dearest online friends yes. But I have no need to lie on his behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 A faltering memory it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,305 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Never bothered seeing the film in cinemas but the extended edition trailer gave me a headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I had no problem with the cinematography, but the production design was bland as can been. There was absolutely no sense of place in the two cities. Specially Gotham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 10 hours ago, Alexcremers said: But Larry copies the photography style of MOS, right? Or is it something new altogether? (not hyper-stylized and not MOS) Fong's work on BvS is more colorful, but the tone is consistent with MOS. There's hardly any handheld shots in BvS either, it's mainly Steadicam and a few slow-mo shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 On 6/4/2016 at 11:45 PM, Stefancos said: Batman V Superman Cinematographer Now Says Everyone Will Love Ultimate Edition lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I guess DC had a word with him. Anyway, I'm glad I've waited for the whole shebang, for better or worse. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Does Batman kill additional people in the extended cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I think so but the were too violent for the Theatrical Cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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