John 2,032 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Chen G. said: ...compared to The Hobbit trilogy which has fifteen (!) protagonists... I’m sure there must be at least 7 other people in the world who think that as well. Bilbo and Chen G. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,950 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Yeah, it was a bit of a hyperbole in order to make a point. But its still a very big ensemble. I hold that its, first and foremost, the story of the Dwarves and not Bilbo - and that its better off that way - although, granted, its not the story of every individual Dwarf out of the thirteen; and thankfully so. But you do have main cast of about six Dwarves, plus Gandalf and Bilbo. That's a lot. That's another important difference between this and most films of this type: its not another Hero's Journey. Its about reclaiming one's place in the world, settling old grievences and taking vengenance. Those aren't your usual character motivations in contemporary blockbuster cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Lol revenge is one of the most common character motivations in the movies actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,550 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 It is a dish best served cold. It is very cold, in space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,950 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 44 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Lol revenge is one of the most common character motivations in the movies actually. Yeah, but often its only a jumping point into commenting on the wrongfullness of vengenance. But the morals of the Dwarves wanting to kill Smaug or Thorin wanting to kill Azog are never questioned, which is refreshing. In fact, the narrative gives him every opportunity and every justification to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 9 hours ago, Stefancos said: Lol revenge is one of the most common character motivations in the movies actually. It's what makes most Westerns tick. Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 The Avengers: Infinity War It's no Winter Soldier, but thankfully it's no Captain America: Civil War either. That the plot and characters are paired down to the most basic level can be excused by the fact that there are (apparently) 76 characters in this film. There is only one Thanos though, and he's really the only character who resonates here. They should have named the film after him. Brolin brings surprising depth so such a single-minded character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 How's RDJ in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 The same as ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 He is the star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 No, Thanos is the star in this. The rest are all supporting characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,718 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, Stefancos said: The Avengers: Infinity War It's no Winter Soldier, but thankfully it's no Captain America: Civil War either. That the plot and characters are paired down to the most basic level can be excused by the fact that there are (apparently) 76 characters in this film. There is only one Thanos though, and he's really the only character who resonates here. They should have named the film after him. Brolin brings surprising depth so such a single-minded character. So is it worth the hype, or should I wait to watch this one at home like I have every other Marvel movie since Iron Man 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 It will look bigger in the cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,718 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 That much is certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: It will look bigger in the cinema. But with a softer image, less colorful and poor contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: But with a softer image, less colorful and poor contrast. Picture looked great in my local cinema. Very sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, Stefancos said: No, Thanos is the star in this. The rest are all supporting characters. NO Iron Man is the star. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I assume he might be the star of the next one. Thor had more to do this time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,950 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Robert Downey Junior as Iron Man really is the central pillar of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Thanos looked fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 He's fake news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, JoeinAR said: Thanos looked fake He's a purple giant with a square jaw, of course he looks fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 And he was! Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Take that back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 He looked like a giant, purple Homer Simpson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 He moved awkwardly. He did not intergrate with the screen. But no matter he was a magnificent prescence. He was .....almost.... a nice guy. A benevolent nazi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, JoeinAR said: He did not intergrate with the screen. This sentence has no meaning. 7 minutes ago, JoeinAR said: He was .....almost.... a nice guy. A benevolent nazi. Like Oskar Schindler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 38 minutes ago, JoeinAR said: He did not intergrate with the screen. 31 minutes ago, Stefancos said: This sentence has no meaning. Not necessarily. A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 39 minutes ago, John said: He looked like a giant, purple Homer Simpson. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,950 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 A nice article on the film: http://observer.com/2018/04/avengers-infinity-war-movie-and-marvels-endless-endgame/ Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Oh God, not Film Cret(in) Hulk. Give that man an editor and a FilmStruck subscription. Unlucky Bastard and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Sharky said: Oh God, not Film Cret(in) Hulk. Give that man an editor and a FilmStruck subscription. I take it your not a fan? His writings can occasionally be a bit overly earnest and treacly but I always enjoy hearing his take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Deadpool 2. Better than the first. Best end credits sequence ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Deadpool 2 I find Deadpool a one-note joke -- he's a wisecracking regenerating pansexual mercenary. The sequel is more of the same, with David Leitch bringing some John Wick pizazz to the action sequences (like an opening montage hilariously set to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5"). Zazie Beetz is wasted as Domino, she's mainly there to look hot and kick ass. One highly touted cameo pops up as a throwaway joke. Overall, it's disposable summer fun. I will say that the mid-credits sequence had me in stitches. Absolutely genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Hows Thanos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Before I clicked, I tried to guess what new movie Matt C went to see, and I was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Haven't you seen it? I thought you loved Reynolds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Normally I hate Reynolds, but he makes for a perfect Deadpool. Of course, I haven't seen it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 27 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Hows Thanos? Brolin's alright. He's better in Infinity War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Deadpool 2 - like the first only more so, with kick-ass blood-splattering action and fourth-wall-shattering snarky meta-lols to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Wow it's been a long long time since I've watched a good movie. With beautiful images, with music, emotions... ok, you will say, that's it's a little bit of my story that it's been telled here. But wow, I've been moved by this movie. They made an english version too (anyway all the characters speaks their own language in this movie, yes there's true english too) A great blink of an eye on 750 years of History. From the director of The Red Violin. Hochelaga, Land of Souls (François Girard, 2017) The Mount-Royal today (as you will see it in the movie, but differently, of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 No superpowers, no deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Is it Marvel or DC? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 It's Montréal câlice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Fake CGI landscape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Fake CGI landscape! Funny. I was just about to post this when you commented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Fake CGI landscape! People love that HDR look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Saw Deadpool 2 this weekend, really enjoyed it. My review https://dailyuv.com/feed/958093?location=norwich-vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Isle of Dogs It's good, like most modern Anderson movies I have a good time but at the same time I never feel like I'm watching a really good movie. It's technically excellently made, but the script and the characters don't end up connecting with me as much as I feel they should or it was intended. The middle section is really good but both the first and last acts had me with little interest. Loved the score and the cast. Bryan Cranston as the main dog is both outstanding and an inspired choice. With all this elements on its favour it should be a great movie but as it is, it's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 RBG - Great documentary about an interesting indiviual who fought for women's rights, and then humans right. Learned a lot about Ginsburg, more then I expected to. - 8 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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