Lincoln FILM Discussion Thread

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,388]

You have less credibility then Marlee Matlin when it comes to LOTR music!

[JoeinAR 1,957]

sorry I didn't hear you.

[hornist 1,261]

BloodBoal: Thank you.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

You're most welcome.

[Maurizio 6,913]

Trailer will debut next week (Sept. 13) at Google+

www.lincolnmoviehangout.com

[Jay 46,244]

Finally!

[Muad'Dib 2,059]

Heck yes!

[Matt C 605]

Isn't that a little late for a trailer debut? Dreamworks and Fox should've released the trailer much earlier (as in 2-3 months ago) instead of two months prior to release...

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,388]

Should?

This isn't The Hobbit or The Avengers.

[Incanus 5,890]

Well it is a relatively high profile historical drama with Steven Spielberg directing. I think it would have been wise to advertise this a bit sooner but I guess they are confident about 2 months is enough. This film might not have such an enormous internet following or visibility as some huge blockbuster superhero films.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,388]

You think it would have been wise?

[publicist 4,650]

With all the turmoil about getting the whole thing off the ground it may be Hollywood's subtle warning to Sir Steven to deliver the goods again. And this certainly will not happen with another Hallmark movie about american history.

[Brónach 1,330]

I am under the impression that this film might be boring.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

Might be? I'm sure it will be!

[Brónach 1,330]

Will it be like these scenes from Saving Private Ryan were that guy read a letter with dull music in the background as if it was interesting or moving? Because the tracklist makes the film feel like that already.

On the subject of the music. I have to say that a big deal of Americana either rubs me the wrong way or puts me to sleep.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[chuck 155]

Will it be like these scenes from Saving Private Ryan were that guy read a letter with dull music in the background as if it was interesting or moving?

Yeah, maybe we'll see Lincoln's landing on Omaha Beach!

Even better, Saving President Lincoln.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[chuck 155]

Even even better:

They may take our lives, but they'll never take our LINCOLN!!!!!!!!!!

Or they'll go the opposite route:

"Hasta la vista, Lincoln!!!"

[Incanus 5,890]

Will it be like these scenes from Saving Private Ryan were that guy read a letter with dull music in the background as if it was interesting or moving?

Yeah, maybe we'll see Lincoln's landing on Omaha Beach!

On the subject of the music. I have to say that a big deal of Americana either rubs me the wrong way or puts me to sleep.

I would say that a big deal of Americana either rubs me the wrong way or is very pedestrian.

Young whippersnappers! The insolence! Oh I'll punch and kick you the right way! Behind the JWFan corner 8 pm tonight! Be there or be a wrongly rubbed pedestrian!

[JamieC 13]

Hi gang

Having a trailer just a month or two before release of the film gives younger folks a flavour of 'the old days' of pre-release 'hype' When I think about what the movie might look like, I wonder if its interior scenes might have something about them of Gordon Willis' lighting style from The Godfather (given how much esteem Steven Spielberg holds for that movie).

JC

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[Koray Savas 2,260]

Munich only made $47 million domestically. I don't think a big opening weekend is what Spielberg is after with this one.

[Romão 2,473]

This might make care since it's such an iconic figure, but I wouldn't expect it to outgross War Horse

[mrbellamy 8,244]

Will it be like these scenes from Saving Private Ryan were that guy read a letter with dull music in the background as if it was interesting or moving? Because the tracklist makes the film feel like that already.

On the subject of the music. I have to say that a big deal of Americana either rubs me the wrong way or puts me to sleep.

I wonder how much this film will feel like the typical Americana. Of course it's Spielberg and Williams, but Spiel's comments on it being less overtly visual and more of a procedural, as well as the fact that Tony Kushner's scripting, has me thinking/hoping that they may be going a different route, at least for the majority of it.

Then again, a docudrama about Congress might be even less interesting than a Hallmark weepy about Lincoln

[indy4 160]

Will it be like these scenes from Saving Private Ryan were that guy read a letter with dull music in the background as if it was interesting or moving? Because the tracklist makes the film feel like that already.

Well since t hat letter was written by Lincoln, we could have almost that scene exactly!

indy4 - who can't wati for this movie and score

[MSM 194]

I am under the impression that this film might be boring.

Films about American presidents are never boring.

Going to watch The Conspirator now

[Incanus 5,890]

I on the other hand am very excited for this score and film. And if the main theme is anything like the Air and Simple Gifts in style then I am a truly happy man.

[Xander Harris 9,676]

Will it be like these scenes from Saving Private Ryan were that guy read a letter with dull music in the background as if it was interesting or moving? Because the tracklist makes the film feel like that already.

On the subject of the music. I have to say that a big deal of Americana either rubs me the wrong way or puts me to sleep.

When it comes to Spielberg, I can agree with you. Private Ryan is an obvious example. There was a movie that at its most interesting gave us characters committing atrocities on either side of the war and displaying the true horror of the entire situation. Guys just wanting to go home, fighting, bonding, reminiscing and then killing or being killed. It was like a brilliant window to this time in history and what it could have been like. We were briefly in that war, for a couple hours. But this was after all the Americana-y cheese in the stateside scenes (old man, letter scene...is this the same movie??). Williams' music didn't exactly help. Maybe that stuff should have been reassessed or left on the cutting room floor? Cheese can be okay, but not with more serious subject matter. I love the guy, but sometimes I don't know what the **** he's thinking.

But what do I know.

[Quintus 6,499]

You'd have gotten that version if Kubrick had directed instead and it would have been brilliant, naturally.

But I'm of the persuasion that also, you know, appreciates nobility and sacrifice, and the paying of one's respects to the loss of life and the legacy of the veterans staggering achievements. Spielberg's take is still a valid and justifiable exercise, even if it does lay it on a little thick for the more active cynics in the audience. My own problems with it lie more with the choppy, rambling middle section.

[Brónach 1,330]

You'd have gotten that version if Kubrick had directed instead and it would have been brilliant, naturally.

Kubrick had a very economic manner of laying down stories so he would have probably skipped over such scenes.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,388]

Spielberg's take is still a valid and justifiable exercise, even if it does lay it on a little thick for the more active cynics in the audience. My own problems with it lie more with the choppy, rambling middle section.

That's were the film looses what little subtlety it had and begins bluntly having the cast S.P.E.L.L. out the central message of the film.

[indy4 160]

International release dates:

https://www.facebook...&type=1

Our posters in the UK are going to have to wait a few months to see it on the big screen.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,388]

Revenge for the Tintin release dates.

[Romão 2,473]

This is what always happens with potential oscar movies. It was most expected

[BloodBoal 8,711]

Check the US release date. There's something wrong, but I can't put my finger on it...

[Krang 1]

International release dates:

https://www.facebook...&type=1

Our posters in the UK are going to have to wait a few months to see it on the big screen.

Singapore really lucked out there. But for a movie about a United States President, I think the U.S. got the shaft.

[Jay 46,244]

International release dates:

https://www.facebook...&type=1

Our posters in the UK are going to have to wait a few months to see it on the big screen.

What's weird is they correctly put 2012 in for Puerto Rico's release date, but the US's says 2013! And instead of "NOV 09", it says "NOV - 09"

Where is the quality control here?

[Incanus 5,890]

Right Finland February 1st 2013. I guess they are not in a hurry to release it internationally.

[Quintus 6,499]

I am in no hurry to see this probably rather mawkish biopic, anyway.

[Incanus 5,890]

What if Abe was in secret a vampire hunter? Would you see it then?

[Quintus 6,499]

I'd queue in my tent.

[Wojo 2,458]

Me neither. But then again, I haven't seen the last two Spielbergs either so what does that tell you.

[Jay 46,244]

It tells me you should see Tintin

[Quintus 6,499]

I've been meaning to watch War Horse, but it wasn't a priority movie.

[Jay 46,244]

War Horse is worth seeing just because the score is so good and you get to see the visuals and story that inspired it. Overall its not a BAD movie its just nothing special. Plus it's cool to see WWI stuff

[Quintus 6,499]

Oh I actually quite fancy it and expect to enjoy it. Just was never wowed by the opportunity or anything.

Sometimes it's those movies which impress most, in the end.

[Once 1,084]

USA really have to wait a long time to see this... where as Brazil must be waiting for the DVD release soon.

[Quintus 6,499]

Lol! Nice.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

I haven't seen Tintin and War Horse yet because their respective Blu prices are still $22 and $30. It's been a year, go down!

Hugo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo are all $20+ too.