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dave · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: General Movie Thread

I was thinking of making a sci-fi/fantasy movie thread, but I thought, why be exclusive? There's any number of films I'm really looking forward to coming out this year, and some even next year I think, and I was wondering what other people are looking forward to.

My list:

A Scanner Darkly
V for Vendetta -->these two are the most highly anticipated.

Ultraviolet
X-Men 3
Spider-Man 3 (2007?)
Transformers (if it ever gets made)

I can't think of any others right now. Oh yeah, the reason why I originally was going to post was for a link to a new trailer for X3 which looks very cool...but I am a comic book fan.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/tls/trailer/

And here's a link for the second Scanner Darkly trail (needs Quicktime):

http://www.apple.com/trailers/warner_independent_pictures/ascannerdarkly/trailer2/

So, anyone else? What movies are people looking forward to, or what have you seen recently that was good?

Theta Sigma · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 4067

Well I am keen to see the Get Smart movie starring Steve Carrell that is scheduled to be filmed later this year. Will he be just as good as Don Adams.

dunmall · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 117

i am really only looking forward to Casino Royale at the moment and that's about it really.

as for Transformers that begins shooting in May for a release next year. It got the green light last weekend.

dave · Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:05 am Post subject:

Yeah, I was just reading last night that Transformers was going ahead. Looking ofrward to that one!

I'm also curious to see what the new Superman film will be like. Hopefully they'll be going for some really awe-inspiring visuals; it's Superman, after all.

meglos · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 660 Location: Perth

Clerks 2. I am looking forward to this to see if Kevin Smith can return to form after the dissapointing Jersey Girl.

Greg · Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:21 pm Post subject:

Ah yes, that Buster Keaton...

Lara Croft · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 99 Location: Canberra

I am actually looking forward to the last installment of Indiana Jones - should be interesting

charlie · Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:07 pm Post subject:

I want to see The Da-Vinci Code, although I have no faith in Tom Hanks' ability to portray Robert Langdon.

Lara Croft · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 99 Location: Canberra

I wholey agree with you, Charlie. Hugh Jackman was a second choice, apparently - he would have been the better choice, I think (even though he is an Aussie)

SharazJek · Joined: 12 Aug 2005 Posts: 892 Location: Hobart, Tasmania

I don't really keep up with what's coming up, but I would be very keen to see A Scanner Darkly.

My dream movie would be a version of the novels Dr Futurity or Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said.

I was looking through the paper yesterday and saw that The Pink Panther is currently screening. I'm finding that although I am a huge fan of the originals and of Peter Sellars, I have no desire whatsoever to see this remake. I don't feel it's possible to successfully remake this one. Not with Steve Martin at any rate. Pahlease!

I did go and see Memoirs of a Geisha last night. That was quite good, but typical Spielberg in many parts. I was a little disappointed when I saw 'Amblin' across the screen in the opening credits.

I also saw Crash the day before (Oscars curiosity has grabbed me), and while it was a great movie, it wasn't what I would class as a 'Best Picture'. The other offerings must have been pretty ordinary.

Lara Croft · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 99 Location: Canberra

Well, I saw Brokeback Mountain, which didn't jump out at me and state "Hell, yeah, I deserved 5 Oscars" I quote Eric Cartman here and say "It was about nothing but gay cowboys sitting around eating pudding"

dave · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:49 pm Post subject:

Not that I've seen it myself, but V for Vendetta has been released in the U.S. and it's been getting some good reviews (although not universally so, of course).

A variety of reviews can be found here at Rotten Tomatoes:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/v_for_vendetta/

Although I'm not sure if they'll be spoiler-free. V for Vendetta also topped the box office for its opening week:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4824112.stm

MikeYates · Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 98

One i'm looking forward, and hasn't been mentioned already, is Final Destination 3. http://www.fd3movie.com/

SharazJek · Joined: 12 Aug 2005 Posts: 892 Location: Hobart, Tasmania

I saw Proof tonight, with Gwneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins and to quote my wife, "some other spunky guy". Smile

I'd just seen Hopkins yesterday in an episode of Department S.

Proof was nothing to rave about, but enjoyable nonetheless.

dave · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 12:02 am Post subject:

Mike, should that trailer make sense if I have no familiarity with the first two Final Destination films? On one viewing it doesn't....at least, not to me.

I've not seen many films recently. The last I saw was Brokeback Mountain...my sister's turn to choose the film, and she drools over Jake Gyllenhaal. I was surprised by the suddenness of the first physical encounter between the two central characters, but as Arturo recently said to me,

"Have you never said, 'Bugger me, it's cold tonight!'?"

Astral Omega · Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 84

Wow... Some of those movies sound cool, but I didnt know about
FINAL DESTINATION THREE!!! Shocked

OMG!!!
I loved the fist two, everybody dies HOORAYY!!!! anywho, there are some of those movies mentioned I want to see too.
I Recently Saw "Cry Wolf" it was pretty goo, kind of a weak story, but I didnt guess the plot! thtas new for me! I always guess the plot!
oh well, i guess its okay to fall for the red herring sometimes...

Theta Sigma · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 4067

Saw Tristan and Isolde yesterday featuring the lovely Sophia Myles who will soon be seen in Doctor Who in The Girl In the Fireplace. Overall I thought it was ok and a very sad story.

dave · Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

I saw V for Vendetta today. I found it to be very powerful, and, at times, emotionally compelling.

I'm not sure why Alan Moore demanded they not credit him with having written the story this film was based on. I think the film remained as true to the source material as could be reasonably expected, and it certainly seemed, to me, to carry the themes from the Graphic Novel/comics very well.

The comics contained a greater diversity in characterisation, and also focused on a greater number of characters, IIRC. I simply don't think this could have been carried off successfully in film, where there are certain time constraints within which the producers must work. There have been changes made to the overall plot, especially towards the end, but once again, I think these were necessary and, for the most part, did not compromise the themes found in the original work.

I was most impressed with Natalie Portman's acting. Having only seen her previously in those awful prequels, I wasn't sure how well she could actually act. This film has put any such doubts to rest.

I'm not doing a very good job at reviewing this film, am I? It had plenty of action, quite a bit of fairly black humour, and some great dialogue. The anti-establishment, pro-think-for-yourself themes were nicely developed and well illustrated, with the background of totalitarian-ruled England providing a perfect stage for the exploration of these ideas. The conclusion is both a logical development of the story, and a satisfying one, I found. I'm extremely happy that they never revealed V's face...and apologies to anyone who considers that a spoiler.

To anyone who sees this film and finds it a powerful tale I would heartily recommend the comics, which go into much greater depth and detail, and which offer what I found to be a more satisfying explanation for the (possible/probable) identity of V. V for Vendetta fully lived up to the very high expectations I had going into the cinema, and I plan to see it again next week. I've seen it said elsewhere that anyone who dislikes George W. Bush is likely to enjoy this flick, and I agree with that sentiment. If this describes you, then go see this film!

Greg · Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject:

meglos · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 660 Location: Perth

I saw A History Of Violence the other day. Excellent film. I am also curious to see the re-make of The Hills Have Eyes. Although generally these sort of re-makes are pretty bad.