#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 http://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/hollywood-gave-up-on-you-the-summer-movies-of-2016 Short but interesting article detailing why this year was very disappointing when it comes to the big blockbuster fare. Last year wasnt that great, but for some reason Jurassic World made loads of money, and we at least had a masterpiece like Mad Max: Fury Road to marvel at (no pun intended) This year the studios mostly seemed to aim on bigger = better. And none of it is really memorable at all. There's something incredible stale and predictable about the modern summer blockbuster. It's not that they are retelling a story we have seen 20 times before, that's always been the case with Hollywood, but that they tell the story with such a lack of style and substance. I dont expect a big summer movie to be a piece of art, but I do like it with some sense of directorial flair. Star Trek Beyond is a very nice film, but the direction by Justin Lin is fairly workman-like. Independence Day Resurgence feels like Emmerich made it 100% on auto-pilot X-Men Apocalypse lacked whatever it was that made Singer previous X-Men so darn entertaining Visually i liked Batman v Superman, but there's a lot wrong with it structurally. Captain America: Civil War again felt very workman-like, missing that edge that The Winter Soldier did have Jason Bourne was technically flawless, but didnt offer anything new. Paycheck film for everyone involved. These are big, expensive films, some of them made by big expensive directors, who seem unable or unwilling to fully invest or are no longer allowed to fully show off their talent and vision. Do they even have a vision? Say what you want about The BFG, It's Spielberg showing his skills as a visual artist and a story teller. The rest is all like...2 slices of white bread, margarine and a slice of Edam cheese. Yes it's food, but you eat it and then move on. Never thinking about it ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I haven't seen "Finding Dory", yet. How does this fit in with the Summer films? There are certainty a lot of underperforming movies. Maybe audiences are waking up to the fact that an Edam sarnie on white, simply isn't good enough, anymore? Geez, it took a while.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Well yes and no. Anything that isnt a superhero movie is underperforming. So I guess it's just a trend thing. I mean Suicide Squad was savaged in the reviews, but it's made 580 million dollars so far. From what i've read Finding Dory is just like Finding Nemo, but lacking that certain magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Hmm. So...a pretty insipid Summer, then? Any highlights, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I'll tell you in 2017, Richard. There's no rush. I don't live and die by watching big summer movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 What do you do for your enjoyment then in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Maybe he's one of those crazy people who go to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 You only live once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 32 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: Maybe he's one of those crazy people who go to the beach. That's insane! There's sand everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 I don’t like sand. It’s coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I agree with basically everything except Civil War was my favorite MCU movie yet. I'm not a superfan (of the MCU) by any means, I just see each movie once or twice and like what I like; and I really liked that one. **shrug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 4 hours ago, Alexcremers said: I'll tell you in 2017, Richard. There's no rush. I don't live and die by watching big summer movies. Heck, Alex, I haven't seen a film at the cinema since "High Rise". Can't afford it. No! I choose to spend my money on other pastimes. Besides, £2 to rent a DVD at my local library, is good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 11 minutes ago, Richard said: Heck, Alex, I haven't seen a film at the cinema since "High Rise". Can't afford it. No! I choose to spend my money on other pastimes. Besides, £2 to rent a DVD at my local library, is good enough for me. Wait a sec, you have to pay to check out movies from the library? The entire point at least here in the US is that it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Books are free in the library, not films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Luckily, American libraries have not caught on to that practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 'Murican libraries would be empty if they charged for CD's and movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 It's free around here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 When I was young, VHS at the library was paid. Much cheaper than the video store, but smaller selection. CDs and cassettes were always free with membership. Now, DVDs are free too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,351 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I miss Joey's yearly box office threads. And Joey in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 He's still on Facebook barking at anyone who decides to vote third party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,122 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Good article. Seems they fail to mention Civil War by name, perhaps because it was genuinely entertaining. Maybe its early release date puts it further from memory, but I thoroughly enjoyed that one. While I enjoyed Stranger Things, it's sad to me that attention is shifting towards television. Maybe because growing up, cinema was where you'd go to get better production values and stories that just couldn't be done on TV. It's kinda hard wired in my brain that movies are events, while TV shows are time passers. I also am the type of person who will rewatch favorite 2 hour films on blu-ray, but am I gonna watch all of the Walking Dead again? Or Stranger Things for that matter? (I could pop in an old Carpenter flick or E.T. and get just as much enjoyment in 2 hours rather than 8. I hope Summer Blockbuster cinema still has some life left in it. I grew up with it. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I think I have a greater affection for blockbusters released in November/December: Toy Stories 1 and 2 Titanic/Avatar LOTR/Hobbit movies Harry Potters 1, 2, 4, and 7 All James Bond movies from Goldeneye to now Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol Hunger Games movies if you're into them (I'm not) And of course now we're getting a Star Wars basically every December. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Winter movies >>> Summer movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Winter Olympics >>> Summer Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Does Australia watch the Winter Olympics? I thought everyone is at the beach then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Summer wear on women > winter wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hell yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Depends on the women. Depends on the women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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