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Posts posted by Richard Penna
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I give this a 4/5 or 8/10 on IMDB. It really doesn't deserve the 'greatest movie of all time' thing that's being hurled around. I actually enjoyed Wall-E more than this. Some really fine action sequences and a brilliant performance from Ledger, but somehow, like Indy 4, it was missing something to make it a truly great movie.
I also felt Christian Bale had almost nothing to do in this one. It was definitely Ledger and Eckhart's movie.
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Finally saw the Dark Knight.
Well, we saw the first 20 minutes twice because the film just stopped completely near the end of the Joker's first scene with the mob guys, followed by 10 minutes of confusion, then restarted with an unknown number of minutes missed out. So we (and I think around half the audience) went into an adjacent showing that started 15 mins later.
Anyway, Ledger's performance was hyped for a good reason - this guy was a superb actor and I think a posthumous oscar nomination is coming. The film generally met my expectations, although I think those hyping it as the greatest film of al l time are going too far. Surprisingly, the music worked great, although the Joker's 'theme' is definitely more of a musical sound effect.
There were points where I thought the story was plodding along a little bit, and there was clearly a lot to tell, but the performances were great and the action sequences were magnificently staged. Lucas needs to go to the Nolan school of filmmaking as far as I'm concerned.
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Man, whoever did that should bloody regenerate themselves. And no there was no preview over here. Just straight from the 'looking down' view to the 'to be continued' thing and the credits.
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I've heard a few cues from this, and some is actually quite good.
Problems: Why half synth a lot of the time? Isn't the theme that opens the first track exactly the same as JNH's Lady in the Water Blue World theme? The 'main' theme is also just a bit too cheesy...
I like the romantic side of things, and how 'fluid' some of the action seems to be.
I'll catch the film when the Blu-ray is ripped.
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If I want swashbuckling adventure music I watch Jaws, Hook, or even PotC for that matter.
Interesting definition of swashbuckling.
I really like Jungle Chase and Whirl, but much of the rest of the score remains fairly unexciting to me (well, except Irina's theme, very memorable now), and I'm sorry but that finale cue bores the pants off me; I'm not hearing what others seem to be. But then the final scene nailed the whole film as a bit of a disappointment overall, so that's not surprising.
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4 stars
Again, not one I've listened completely through, but superb for what it is.
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Haven't been to McDonald's for nearly 4 years.
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I don't even want to see those two.
I was going to see Dark Knight last night, but unsurprisingly the only two performances we could realistically get to sold out before we left. Apart from that, and probably the next Potter movie, there's not much left this year that I'm excited about. There have been a lot of very crappy movies this year. I still don't understand how stuff like 'Meet Dave' and '<insert genre> Movie' get greenlit.
But then last year's summer season was very hot, with the 3 'threequels', Transformers and Potter 5.
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4 stars
I've never given it the full 2 disc listen, but the bits and pieces I have heard were great.
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I'm currently in IT, but my heart really lies in the movie industry. My experimentations, and particularly activities with the film society at work, have led me to think that my interests and talents are mainly in editing/music (wow...) and the general post-production area.
I enjoy most of what I do at the moment, but I can't help thinking that in a reasonable number of years' time I won't be working here any more - I just love the technical aspects of making movies too much.
And I really do miss that type of movie where you can tell an actor is having a lot of fun in the role through their performance, and is really taking it seriously. It makes me as a viewer, think that the film and story are more worth my time.
We're right behind you Dave
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I have no regular routine for watching movies, but since I got my unlimited card, an average of twice a month in the cinema, and once a week at home. I listen to music too much for film viewing to be a regular thing.
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No, it's fun.
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One of my favourite movies, 5 stars.
4 stars for the score. I like the OST as well, most of the songs on there are quite good and fit with the film very well IMO.
I won't second your 'what's this world coming to' as there are quite a lot of classic movies I've never seen and not entirely proud of...
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I loved Water Horse as well - what was it you found underwhelming Mark?
It wasn't as magical sounding, if that makes sense. I expected more of an uplifting score.
Funny... those are two words I would use to perfectly describe this score. I mean Swimming has it all. But if you don't see it that way that's cool, notice the 'bone chilling' thread
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When I hear a piece of music, I always try to attach an image to it. If I haven't see the film it was written for, I make up my own. If the music is not inspiring enough for me to do that, it probably won't get very many listens.
That article was damn straight on the 2 contrasting voices/solos/loud to soft etc, changes. Some of the most amazing musical moments for me have been an unexpected thematic outburst, something really clever in the orchestration, or a melody played in a heartbreaking way.
But you know, that's what makes this place so interesting - a little section of music might make one person go absolutely crazy and play it a million times in a row, while another will find it completely boring, because the first person felt something in the music that was the right trigger for them. For example, I am currently addicted to 3 tracks from Hancock; Hollywood BLVD and the last two tracks. They have great, addictive rhythms, some fantastic thematic outbursts and just a general good feeling about them. I can so easily put images to these pieces of music despite not having seen the movie.
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AFI also ignores anything composed in the last quarter century.
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Horner - 1 star, same old tiring stuff.
Yared - 4.5 stars, the fact this was considered "old fashioned" is a sad statement by moviegoers.
My thoughts exactly. I like one and a half cues from Horner's score, whereas Yared's score is a breath of fresh air. Makes me almost scared for the future of film music when Joe public describes it as 'atrocious', to quote Horner himself.
Petersen should never be allowed to direct another movie again. His butchery of film music easily outstrips what Ben Burtt and George Lucas do together combined.Not just the music, he's lost the ability to make a decent film altogether IMO. I haven't seen Das Boot, but Air Force One was terrific, Perfect Storm had its moments, then it was all downhill from there. He should be forced to direct something where the special effects budget can't exceed $10. About as likely as Zimmer picking up a pencil.
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Haven't seen or heard this one.
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This is one of those Williams scores that I've never given full and righteous attention to but will someday.
And somehow, I feel compelled to say minus 1 star just to contradict Joe
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Only really liked the movie as an 'immature pleasure' back when I was a kid and I'm not an Arnold fan.
3 stars because it does work brilliantly in the film, but doesn't attract me as a listening experience.
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I only tend to listen to it during the Winter, but it has some truly magical material that takes me right back. I find it an easier listen than the original album because it's less fragmented by Christmas songs (which I have nothing against, but it's Johnny T. I've come to hear).
4 stars from me.
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I didn't really notice anything to be honest. I only realised when watching one of the Confidential programs that her real accent is more RP, and that she's making up almost all of the Cockney accent.
I did think she looked a lot more grown up though, much more adult than back in series 1.
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Disturbia by Geoff Zanelli.
Actually pretty good.
Journey to the Center of the Earth by Andrew Lockington.
Great big thematic orchestral score. Looove it!!
Jamesyboy - just put on Prince Caspian
Why the hell is it that smaller movies like that get a good orchestral score by some unknown, and anything bigger gets... Zimmer. I know it's financial reasons, but still.
Haven't listened to many full scores recently, although I believe I got nearly all the way through The Edge in the car last week. A score best appreciated in a quieter environment IMO.
Also tried giving Paycheck another listen, but it's just too modern for me, not really any thematic elements that I could identify. I guess Hancock just got the formula right for me because I can't stop playing it at the moment.
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3.5
It gets repetitive, and IMO has a pretty bad album presentation, but it works great in the movie. Works nice as a background listen for me.
What is the last film you watched?
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No, it was a decent cinema. Apparently the film snapped/broke and they had to start it from the next reel, or something like that (Burnette will know more about this I'm sure). Turned out we only missed about 3 not very important minutes, but still.