A24 4,345 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Sure, you like a radio hit here and there, but only if it's from your childhood. How many Pop/Rock CDs do you have in your collection, Steef? Classical music? Other genres? You said it several times that you only care for film music. I never understood that. Good music is good music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I think I only have Amy Winehouse's Back To Black and some Michael Jackson compilay CD. But Alex, if that is reason enough for you to look down upon me, even in the wake of the atrocities that happened today in your country then that is your prerogative (as Dr. Dre once said). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Have you forgotten my life motto, Steef? "We're all equal." - Alexcremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 So Koray is equal to you? Do you really believe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 All people, Steef! Spanish review says it's better than MOS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 That's good, but not hard since MOS was an enjoyable but average film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I expect more fun this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Me too! We are equal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 3 hours ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: I think I have the most eclectic musical taste of anyone here! Including you Alex. I alone can pass judgement on this! Is that a challenge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 A jokingly arrogant comment meant to irk Alex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 No backing out now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 This quote from a review is quite spot on, I think: "Superhero movies are now like websites with too many pop-up ads, clogging the running time with teases for future films that won't be fun either." Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I don't know how Alex defines "positive first reactions", but its RT score is currently at 37%, and all the reviews that have popped up on my FB feed are either negative or mixed. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/batman_v_superman_dawn_of_justice/ I think this film has potential for being fun Snyder, but the trailers just indicate something very messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I'd still rather see this than Captain America 3: Civil War 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 50 minutes ago, KK. said: I don't know how Alex defines "positive first reactions", but its RT score is currently at 37%, and all the reviews that have popped up on my FB feed are either negative or mixed. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/batman_v_superman_dawn_of_justice/ These days critics love movies such as The Martian so 37% may be actually good news. MOS started out very positive on RT. When I finally saw the film, I couldn't quite figure out why. Quote Somebody stop Zack Snyder. Somebody save the world. Seize the Nolanite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 57 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: These days critics love movies such as The Martian so 37% may be actually good news. MOS started out very positive on RT. When I finally saw the film, I couldn't quite figure out why. I don't know Alex, it's usually with movies in the 50s-60s that fall into that "misunderstood greatness" category. With anything below 50% on RT, its usually safe to say its not any good. And anything in the high 90s is something you should take with a grain of salt, usually indicating a competent film, but held too high on a pedestal. MOS never had a high rating from what I remember. It started out in the low 70s. Now it's at 56%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Empire gave it 3 out of 5 http://www.empireonline.com/movies/batman-v-superman-dawn-justice/review/ Empire normally get caught up in hype and over award. So 3 from them should be alarming to you fans who were really excited for this movie. And the Telegraph gave it 2 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice/review/ I stick to the summaries and snippets these days and it does sound exactly like I was expecting it to be (crammed, gravely serious and bloated). I noticed one critic somewhere said it was "insanely long", which means I'll probably get around to watching this about the time I finally watch The Dark Knight Rises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I thought it started out with 82%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 More reactions: Acting wise, Cavill is no match against Affleck, and the movie is one CGI fight scene after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Oh dear. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Did we actually have hopes for this film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 No. Ah, well. I just want it over with (got a midnight ticket for tomorrow night). 15 hours ago, publicist said: I still bitterly regret watching MOS. It was one of the most miserable cinema experiences of my life. And I'm not exaggerating. I felt tired, depressed and got an actual headache from watching it, and couldn't bring myself to even revisit shorter segments of this. And I can do that with most bad films. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 31 minutes ago, crocodile said: No. Ah, well. I just want it over with (got a midnight ticket for tomorrow night). It was one of the most miserable cinema experiences of my life. And I'm not exaggerating. I felt tired, depressed and got an actual headache from watching it, and couldn't bring myself to even revisit shorter segments of this. And I can do that with most bad films. Karol Oh don't be such a drama queen. It wasn't that bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I rewatched it yesterday to prepare for Batman v Superman. Yes, it is. And I'm not particularly looking forward to BvS either. Oh, well. Here's hoping I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I'll be doing that today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 You poor bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 It was better than that Superman Returds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,018 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 It made Superman Returns look like a sublime milestone in art history. I'm not trashing Man of Steel because it's not a Richard Donner film, or because it is more "Nolan-esque" (whatever that means). I'm trashing it because I was bored and not entertained by it. And because it had nothing to do with what makes Superman... Superman. Pity, because many good ingredients were in place. I'm seeing the new one cause I'm intrigued by Batfleck. Snyder might not be my kind of director, but he did justice to both Nite-Owl and Rorschach. And Batman is sort of both at once. I don't particularly care about the Frank Miller references (always thought he was a bit overrated), but the Arkham games vibe is a good thing. Karol Taikomochi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 "I'm seeing the new one because I'm intrigued by blah blah blah" Bollocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I want to see Batman kick some arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,518 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, Drax said: I want to see Batman kick some arse! Well, he does -- to an extent, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 My ex is going to see it with her new fella this weekend so she's gonna tell me if she thinks I'll enjoy it, she has a good idea about what I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I am gutted. Gutted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Why though? If I really fancied the movie prior to its release I absolutely wouldn't let the reviews deter me from going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Oh I'm just pissing about. It's funny, I think it may have been my first or second post that was yelling at people for deciding not to see MOS because of the bad reviews. What a cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Then you have post modern hobbyists likes Croc who expect it to be shit but go anyway - just so they can moan about it online. Mob deconstruction as a pastime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 35 minutes ago, Thor said: Well, he does -- to an extent, anyway. I always wondered what makes the battle between Supes and Batman last more than three seconds anyway. Superman can obviously obliterate Batsy in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 36 minutes ago, Thor said: Well, he does -- to an extent, anyway. You've seen it already? Apparently it's Wonder Woman who steals the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 42 minutes ago, Quintus said: Then you have post modern hobbyists likes Croc who expect it to be shit but go anyway - just so they can moan about it online. Mob deconstruction as a pastime. What you call a "post modern hobbyist" I just call a movie fan? Have you never been surprised by a movie you expected to be shit? I know I have. Anyway, this is the kind of reasoning that juvenile morons use to abuse critics who give bad reviews to movies they haven't even seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Sure, but if you expect it to be shit, why go on day one? Don't movie fans want to see a good film instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: What you call a "post modern hobbyist" I just call a movie fan? Have you never been surprised by a movie you expected to be shit? I know I have. You're not getting it. That's not the reason in a million years why user Crocodile is going to see Batman Versus Superman, I assure you of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Lee is right. I frankly don't get that mentality. Who would you see a film in the cinema if you fully expect to hate it? The only time I've done that is for Revenge Of The Sith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I'm not as psyched for this as much as I will be for Godzilla v Kong: Dawn of Monsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Incanus said: I always wondered what makes the battle between Supes and Batman last more than three seconds anyway. Superman can obviously obliterate Batsy in a heartbeat. Kryptonite, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 It's always the bloody Kryptonite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: You've seen it already? On 22/03/2016 at 2:12 PM, Thor said: Came back from the film now. The first 2/3rds are quite good, the last third is rather poor -- interchangeable with any given Marvel extravaganza of the last decade. Throughout the film, there are weaknesses and strenghts. The strenghts are where Snyder is allowed room to really do his stuff -- like the gorgeous dream sequences. The weaknesses are in predictable plotting, over-acting by Jesse Eisenberg and some of the run-of-mill, grating 'noise' (both visually and aurally). Unlike most others, I like several elements in the score -- especially the references to MAN OF STEEL, the guitar stuff for Wonder Woman and the SHERLOCK HOLMES-like theme for Lex Luthor, which pans out as the chord progressions underlying a slow 90s power anthem. Also some of the Wagnerian choral music is fine. But the intense drumming was done much better in MAD MAX and the onslaught of action music is also "standard" and nothing to write home about. Overall, a very uneven experience. 3 out of 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 But Batman kills people, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Cerebral Cortex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I don't think it's fair to say that he kills Superman. He BEHEADS Superman, but Superman's head is still seen winking at the camera at the end of the movie. Clearly alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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