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[MERIT] 01-08-2018 09:35 PM

I watched "Daddy's Home" with my son. Funny for what it is, but movies about broken homes / step parents, etc. hit close to home.

Akai 01-08-2018 11:50 PM

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I have some time off this month so I've decided to watch all of the primary Star Wars movies so far (expect Last Jedi because I cant get a HD copy atm) in chronological order for the first time ever.

This is the order I'm watching them in;

1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
2. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Spoiler for Prequel Trilogy (quick summary):
So, all in all I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would, the pacing was a bit off at times in EP 1&2 and the acting was a bit underacted at times but the character development between Anakin and Obi-Wan was great, nice and in depth showing a clear mutual respect and teamwork.

The rest of the primary characters I felt had the appropriate amount of screen time to become a quintessential part of the plot leading up to their ends or continuations and the way they portrayed Anakins decent into the darkside was done well and streamlined well enough for new audiences and in depth enough for existing audiences.

My favourite of the three would be episode III.
The pacing was a lot better, the characters all had their arks tied up adequately (maybe could of had an extra 20 minutes on the run time) and the last two fight scenes were not only badass, well orchestrated and well acted but (partnered with John Williams' score) musically pleasing and grand.

If felt like a solid and complete prequel trilogy I reckon.


5. Star Wars: Rogue One

Spoiler for Rogue One (quick summary):
This one was alot better than I expected.

I liked the way it felt a bit grittier and more serious portrayed with guerrilla warfare, while it took a way from the 'fun' aspect of what seems to make Star Wars Star Wars it was still a nice change of pace.

I felt the plot was written well with justifiable reason throughout. I also went into it thinking there was gonna be a **** load of supporting roles which all had no development, thankfully I was wrong.

The action itself looked great, beautiful even.
The special effects were also great coupled with the music and the climax of the film as an opener to the original trilogy felt complete.

My only real gripe with it is that Myn and Cassian didn't feel very memorable and didn't really have any unique traits or distinguishable features about them.
They seemed a bit Vanilla but were acted great none the less.

Oh, yeah... and Donnie Yen rules.


6. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
7. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
8. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Spoiler for Original Trilogy (quick summary):
Really enjoyed these three from start to finish so much so that I watched all three of them in one sitting.

Thought it aged surprisingly well considering the time of release and magnitude of special effects needed to create the universe.

The practical effects were also really well done, there were alot more than I thought there would be which is good.

The pace seemed abit slower in VI but for some reason I was completely fine with it as the time it took was getting to know a new species (which i loved instantly).

The way it humanised Anakin by the end after he'd turned to the dark side was great, redeeming himself at the end attributing to Luke skills and senses.

I thought Vader killing Palpatine and then dying from the shock damage was the best was they could've done it.

The banter between characters like C3P0, Han and Chewie etc was also great.
Added a nice contrast of personality and charm to them all.

Again, a nice and complete trilogy, a lot of fun.


9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Spoiler for The Force Awakens (quick summary):
While I would've liked to see more about Rens backstory, how Han and Leia came to conceive him and how Lukes Jedi restoration ended prematurely it was still a very fun and enjoyable time.

Hans death was a right bastard but I already knew it was coming because 4chan spoilt it.

Loved all the new characters, the plot, the visual effects, the acting etc

The pacing was a little off at times but all together wasn't a problem.

Also loved the little cameos here and there eg. Yayan Ruhian, Iko Uwais, Cecep Arif Rahman etc

A nice continuation.


Can't remember if I've seen any Star Wars movie all the way through and this is way overdue tbh, should be interesting.

MicShazam 01-09-2018 03:53 AM

You're going to hate Star Wars after that :laughing:

Akai 01-09-2018 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1912404)
You're going to hate Star Wars after that :laughing:

After what?

MicShazam 01-09-2018 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1912406)
After what?

After seeing every single one of them in a month. Especially when several aren't that good.

In any case, I'd be curious to see your reactions.

Akai 01-09-2018 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1912408)
After seeing every single one of them in a month. Especially when several aren't that good.

In any case, I'd be curious to see your reactions.

We'll see I guess, I'll update if I can be arsed once I've watched them all.

Shouldn't take more that 2 weeks, seen EP 1&2 already.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard 01-09-2018 04:27 AM

even the best star wars movies feel incredibly overrated. the story is alright and the acting is standard, but just because something goes on to inspire so much doesn’t inherently make that thing good. star wars is alright, definitely wouldn’t recommend spending that much time on it.

btw empire is like a 7-8 and anyone who thinks it’s a 10 is on my **** list for life

MicShazam 01-09-2018 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy (Post 1912418)
even the best star wars movies feel incredibly overrated. the story is alright and the acting is standard, but just because something goes on to inspire so much doesn’t inherently make that thing good. star wars is alright, definitely wouldn’t recommend spending that much time on it.

btw empire is like a 7-8 and anyone who thinks it’s a 10 is on my **** list for life

The whole Star-Wars-as-a-lifestyle thing confuses me. Some geeks take it very, very far. It's just a bunch of adventure movies, ffs

We all know The Golden Child is better anyway :p:

Akai 01-09-2018 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy (Post 1912418)
wouldn’t recommend spending that much time on it.

Nah, it's cool.

I'm the ''lets do the hobbit trilogy followed by all three 4 hour extended cuts of the LOTR trilogy as a two day marathon'' kinda guy.

This'll be gravy.

Dude111 01-09-2018 10:27 AM

I last watched LICENCE TO KILL (1989) on VHS :)

Key 01-09-2018 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1912393)
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I have some time off this month so I've decided to watch all of the primary Star Wars movies in chronological order for the first time ever.

This is the order I'm watching them in;

1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
2. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
5. Star Wars: Rogue One
6. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
7. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
8. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
10. Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Can't remember if I've seen any Star Wars movie all the way through and this is way overdue tbh, should be interesting.

Enjoy! They're all great in their own special way.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard 01-09-2018 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1912431)
Nah, it's cool.

I'm the ''lets do the hobbit trilogy followed by all three 4 hour extended cuts of the LOTR trilogy as a two day marathon'' kinda guy.

This'll be gravy.

yeah but i think you’re missing the point here

LOTR is great

star wars isn’t worth the time as a whole series

dont say i didnt warn ya

Akai 01-09-2018 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy (Post 1912692)
yeah but i think you’re missing the point here

LOTR is great

star wars isn’t worth the time as a whole series

dont say i didnt warn ya

True but don't worry Q. I'm a big boy, I'll be fine. ;)

Key 01-09-2018 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1912695)
True but don't worry Q. I'm a big boy, I'll be fine. ;)

Once you've fully enjoyed them, I'd love to discuss it.

Akai 01-09-2018 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiiii (Post 1912713)
Once you've fully enjoyed them, I'd love to discuss it.

Aight dude, I'll probs update my post once I have done em.

Chula Vista 01-10-2018 12:09 AM

War for the Planet of the Apes.

**** Star Wars. This is such an epic flick. Rise was good. Dawn was much better. This one is easily the best. Tugs on the heartstrings a bit much every now and then but being fully engrossed in the story, it wasn't a distraction at all. Hell, any time a CGI character can get you to drool tears is pretty damn cool. Woody Harrelson was PERFECT as the bad guy.

grindy 01-10-2018 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy (Post 1912692)
yeah but i think you’re missing the point here

LOTR is great

star wars isn’t worth the time as a whole series

dont say i didnt warn ya

Nah, LOTR also kinda sucks.

Justthefacts 01-10-2018 02:00 PM

Seeing Blade Runner 2049 again right now. It's not at anymore theatres except this one considering it's been months since it released and my ticket cost fucking $1.41. Believe it, people.

Frownland 01-10-2018 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Justthefacts (Post 1912915)
Seeing Blade Runner 2049 again right now. It's not at anymore theatres except this one considering it's been months since it released and my ticket cost fucking $1.41. Believe it, people.

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Akai 01-10-2018 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy (Post 1912884)
Nah, LOTR also kinda sucks.

No.

MicShazam 01-10-2018 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy (Post 1912884)
Nah, LOTR also kinda sucks.

Last time I watched the entire trilogy, I came to the same conclusion. I used to like them but... last time I just couldn't do it anymore. So bloated, so corny... and the Hobbit movies are even worse.
The whole fantasy film genre is cursed. So few actually good moives.

Oriphiel 01-10-2018 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1913027)
The whole fantasy film genre is cursed. So few actually good moives.

Now, now. We'll always have Deathstalker 2.

Akai 01-10-2018 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1913027)
The whole fantasy film genre is cursed.

Not in the slightest, you're just a normie.

MicShazam 01-10-2018 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel (Post 1913032)
Now, now. We'll always have Deathstalker 2.

I've seen some terrible, obscure 80's fantasy, but never that one. I think the one's I did see convinced me to stear clear.

My list of good fantasy films is quite short:

- Labyrinth
- Legend
- Fire & Ice (animated movie, if that counts)
- The Golden Compass (I liked it, so of course they cancelled the trilogy)
- plus a bit of anime and maybe a thing or two that I forgot

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Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1913033)
Not in the slightest, you're just a normie.

Everything is relative. I probably have the least normal bookshelves in town.

Frownland 01-10-2018 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1913027)
The whole fantasy genre is cursed.

Ftfy

I think it's because they rely on fantastical characters and worlds as opposed to making their material interesting.

MicShazam 01-10-2018 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1913047)
Ftfy

I think it's because they rely on fantastical characters and worlds as opposed to making their material interesting.

The same old "heroes journey"/genre trope stuff does get old pretty quickly. Both in movies and games; when they starting rammbling on about about ancient evils and chosen one's, my eyes glaze over and my brain feels tired.

It's odd that I like Fire & Ice so much. The narrative is the least inventive, most trite fantasy plot ever conceived. I think it works more as an audiovisual experience than on a story level. It would probably be about as enjoyable to me with Hebrew language and subtitles.

grindy 01-10-2018 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1913027)
Last time I watched the entire trilogy, I came to the same conclusion. I used to like them but... last time I just couldn't do it anymore. So bloated, so corny... and the Hobbit movies are even worse.
The whole fantasy film genre is cursed. So few actually good moives.

:beer:

Maajo 01-10-2018 09:34 PM

Thinkin' I'm gonna see The Post sometime this weekend, maybe on a Saturday matinee for the sake of money. Anybody else gonna see it?

Chula Vista 01-10-2018 11:12 PM

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Paedantic Basterd 01-10-2018 11:22 PM

I am a really big fan of Inception.

In the interests of accuracy though, there is no difference between what the artist has identified as levels 4 and limbo. They're the same place, just, Ariadne left it before she had the opportunity to lose herself there. I'm glad she paid off her student loans though.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard 01-11-2018 04:29 AM

what christopher nolan movie is most painfully overrated

toss up between inception and the dark night imo

MicShazam 01-11-2018 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy (Post 1913169)
what christopher nolan movie is most painfully overrated

toss up between inception and the dark night imo

He's just overrated in general. I do like Interstellar.

Akai 01-11-2018 05:05 AM

Lol, you lot are mad.

Whether you think he's 'overrated' or not, Nolan has never made a bad movie.

Trollheart 01-11-2018 05:30 AM

MicShaz, if you're looking for a fantasy movie with a bit of a difference, and that takes off the usual tropes, try Pratchett's "The Colour of Magic". I defy you not to laugh and be nodding constantly.

Frownland 01-11-2018 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1913177)
Lol, you lot are mad.

Whether you think he's 'overrated' or not, Nolan has never made a bad movie.

Quality and rating are pretty different mate. Inception is his most overrated because it gets praise for being a lot more complex and deep than it really is.

Maajo 01-11-2018 07:45 AM

Am I the only person who thought that Dunkirk was excruciatingly boring? I like Nolan's work typically, but that was just torture and I felt like there was absolutely nothing memorable about it. I do quite like Memento and the Dark Knight Trilogy, and I would agree that he hasn't released anything that was really bad. I prefer Tarantino, but I respect Nolan for what he's done.

MicShazam 01-11-2018 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1913184)
MicShaz, if you're looking for a fantasy movie with a bit of a difference, and that takes off the usual tropes, try Pratchett's "The Colour of Magic". I defy you not to laugh and be nodding constantly.

I wasn't actually aware they had made a movie out of this. I knew that some Discworld cartoons exist, but not a full movie. Could be my cup of tea, although the books never quite caught on for me.

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Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1913177)
Lol, you lot are mad.

Whether you think he's 'overrated' or not, Nolan has never made a bad movie.

The Prestige comes close to being bad. I'm not sure I was supposed to have uncontrollable laughing fits when they finally revealed how his wild magic tricks were possible.

Frownland 01-11-2018 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 1913219)
The Prestige comes close to being bad. I'm not sure I was supposed to have uncontrollable laughing fits when they finally revealed how his wild magic tricks were possible.

Nah now you're being ridiculous.

Akai 01-11-2018 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1913202)
Inception is his most overrated because it gets praise for being a lot more complex and deep than it really is.

I agree but I still think it's a pretty good movie.

Key 01-11-2018 09:14 AM

So wait, LOTR is now a bad trilogy? You guys literally know nothing about movies.


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