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Lucien21 · 12-15-2009, 08:45 AM

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Finally got round to seeing this film.

It was superb. Maybe not their best movie, but it has flashes of brilliance.

The film never quite hits the heights of the heart breaking first 5 mins (apart from maybe the bit with the photo album near the end), but it is a fun movie.

The villian was a bit crap, the talking dogs were a strange addition (but very funny at times) and the action sequence with the planes was a tad pointless. However as a characters study of an old mans life and a buddy movie with the little boy it was a hell of a ride.

It will have you laughing and it will have you crying (in less than 5 minutes

) what more can you ask for.

5/5

Denaron · 12-15-2009, 05:33 PM

Perfume: The story of a murderer - 2006

Woah, what a stunning and intense movie. I've seen it for the 2nd time and it was even more exciting. Very good story at all! I really want to read the book.

tsa · 12-16-2009, 11:11 AM

Avatar, in 3D
It was brilliant! Well, the story was very cliché, but oh man the graphics were so beautiful. If you like Myst, be sure to see this movie.

*Fantasysci5* · 12-16-2009, 01:29 PM

But what if I liked Myst for its stories and characters?!

geggis · 12-16-2009, 01:40 PM

I'm leaving my brain at the door for Avatar, it's going to be a balls-to-the-wall special effects blow out. Can't wait.

Oh and Fantasy I saw Law Abiding Shitizen the other week and thought it was so absurd it was hilarious!

*Fantasysci5* · 12-16-2009, 01:50 PM

I know!! Some movies are so bad, that they're funny!

EDIT: lolz Was that spelling error on purpose?

Denaron · 12-16-2009, 02:04 PM

Moon - 2009

Totaly agree with geggis. It really is a top film. One of the best sci-fi drama I've ever seen since 2001: A space odyssey. I really recommend it!

tsa · 12-16-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tsa

Avatar, in 3D
It was brilliant! Well, the story was very cliché, but oh man the graphics were so beautiful. If you like Myst, be sure to see this movie.

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Originally Posted by Fantasysci5

But what if I liked Myst for its stories and characters?!

Then you should still go there because you see a bit of how the people (in this case the aliens) live in their world. In Myst you never see that. You will just have to sit through the last part which is pretty ridiculous and uninspired.

DustyShinigami · 12-17-2009, 05:29 AM

Hmmm... Avatar doesn't really grab me to be honest. It looks like a typical CGI-fest with a thin plot. On the other hand, I'm quite curious about District 9. Has anyone here seen it and what did you think of it?

Denaron · 12-17-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazzoid

Hmmm... Avatar doesn't really grab me to be honest. It looks like a typical CGI-fest with a thin plot. On the other hand, I'm quite curious about District 9. Has anyone here seen it and what did you think of it?

I've seen it. I think it's very interesting and original. I do not like action sci-fi movies but district 9 is an exception. You should watch it, if you do, tell me what did you think of it!

DustyShinigami · 12-17-2009, 09:17 AM

I will. Thanks. It certainly looks and sounds interesting/different. I suspect my parents think it's a knock-off of Avatar as they thought the plot sounded the same. But District 9 came out before Avatar and it deals with racism and prejudice issues. Avatar, on the other hand, just seems like a straight-up action movie with mind blowing effects to boot. Not that I have any problems with action movies. I mean, I love Cameron's Terminator 1, 2 and Aliens, but Avatar just doesn't grab me I'm afraid.

TiAgUh · 12-17-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazzoid

Hmmm... Avatar doesn't really grab me to be honest. It looks like a typical CGI-fest with a thin plot.

And thats exactly what it is.
At least you get to see some blue boobs and the dragons from Panzer Dragoon i guess.

*Fantasysci5* · 12-17-2009, 11:38 AM

I saw District 9 Gazzoid, and although I wasn't blown away by it, I did like it a lot. It was very original and definitely worth a view.

DustyShinigami · 12-17-2009, 12:58 PM

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At least you get to see some blue boobs

Hehehe. There is that.

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Originally Posted by Fantasysci5

I saw District 9 Gazzoid, and although I wasn't blown away by it, I did like it a lot. It was very original and definitely worth a view.

That's good to know. I just hope it doesn't disappoint.

RLacey · 12-18-2009, 10:20 AM

The Polar Express

Oh my. What a sickening, cliché-mired, utterly predictable film.

Wow.

geggis · 12-18-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fantasysci5

I know!! Some movies are so bad, that they're funny!

EDIT: lolz Was that spelling error on purpose?

What spelling error!? Haha

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Originally Posted by Denaron

Moon - 2009

Totaly agree with geggis. It really is a top film. One of the best sci-fi drama I've ever seen since 2001: A space odyssey. I really recommend it!

You know, I was almost entirely convinced my girlfriend had no time for Serious Sci-fi after (really) hating Blade Runner, disliking Sunshine, Alien, Aliens and Alien 3 then she pulled a curve ball by loving 2001 and Moon. It was a pleasant surprise!

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Originally Posted by Gazzoid

I'm quite curious about District 9. Has anyone here seen it and what did you think of it?

I thought District 9 was, overall, a great film. It's got some clever juxtapositions with real life discrimination and prejudice (like you said) but is also shot through with black comedy. The film falters on a number of occasions but it's good fun. It's definitely apparent that the director loves Valve too.

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Originally Posted by Fantasysci5

I saw District 9 Gazzoid, and although I wasn't blown away by it, I did like it a lot. It was very original and definitely worth a view.

I'm with you Fantasy, I had high expectations for it and while it didn't blow me away either it was a great bit of sci-fi. One of my friends preferred it to Moon which is pure nonsense if you ask me!

TiAgUh · 12-18-2009, 01:53 PM

All About Lily Chou-Chou

Lucien21 · 12-19-2009, 10:20 AM

Avatar 3D

Ok so the story is not the most original (think Dances with Wolves or The Last Samurai), but it is told well enough.

The real star of this film is the superlative CGI and 3D effects. The planet of Pandora literally leaps off the screen in amazing detail, the plants, Blue people and the various lifeforms all fit together in a living ecology.

See it in 3D and on the biggest screen you can.

Superb, I loved it.

5/5

SoccerDude28 · 12-19-2009, 10:33 AM

I also saw Avatar yesterday (not in 3D though

), and yes the story might be cliche, but man did it captivate me. The whole world of Pandora, the beauty of their world, and the very strong themes you are exposed to just resonated with me till the very end. A truly wonderful movie. Watch it not only for the CG, but for the whole package.

5/5

Luna Sevithiainen · 12-19-2009, 10:56 AM

Stupid question: is Avatar scary ? From the discription I can't really deduce it...it can go both ways. Maybe I'll see it with some friends, but as I am a chicken first class, scary +3D means months of being afraid of the dark

12-15-2009, 08:45 AM	#3661
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Up Finally got round to seeing this film. It was superb. Maybe not their best movie, but it has flashes of brilliance. The film never quite hits the heights of the heart breaking first 5 mins (apart from maybe the bit with the photo album near the end), but it is a fun movie. The villian was a bit crap, the talking dogs were a strange addition (but very funny at times) and the action sequence with the planes was a tad pointless. However as a characters study of an old mans life and a buddy movie with the little boy it was a hell of a ride. It will have you laughing and it will have you crying (in less than 5 minutes ) what more can you ask for. 5/5 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

12-15-2009, 05:33 PM	#3662
Denaron Random Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brasil Posts: 399	Perfume: The story of a murderer - 2006 Woah, what a stunning and intense movie. I've seen it for the 2nd time and it was even more exciting. Very good story at all! I really want to read the book. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Learning english, hope you understand me. Playing: Alan Wake Last Finished: Black Mirror 2 (4/5) Favorite: Grim Fandango, The Lost Crown, Twinsen's Odyssey, Metal Gear Solid series, Outcast, Syberia I & II.

12-16-2009, 11:11 AM	#3663
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	Avatar, in 3D It was brilliant! Well, the story was very cliché, but oh man the graphics were so beautiful. If you like Myst, be sure to see this movie. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-16-2009, 01:29 PM	#3664
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	But what if I liked Myst for its stories and characters?! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

12-16-2009, 01:40 PM	#3665
geggis the midnight rambler Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 218	I'm leaving my brain at the door for Avatar, it's going to be a balls-to-the-wall special effects blow out. Can't wait. Oh and Fantasy I saw Law Abiding Shitizen the other week and thought it was so absurd it was hilarious! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now playing: Demon's Souls & UFO: Enemy Unknown Next game: AI Wars: Fleet Command, Sanitarium or Broken Sword. Favourite games: Planescape: Torment, Day of the Tentacle, Portal, World of Goo, Thief: The Dark Project

12-16-2009, 01:50 PM	#3666
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	I know!! Some movies are so bad, that they're funny! EDIT: lolz Was that spelling error on purpose? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

12-16-2009, 02:04 PM	#3667
Denaron Random Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brasil Posts: 399	Moon - 2009 Totaly agree with geggis. It really is a top film. One of the best sci-fi drama I've ever seen since 2001: A space odyssey. I really recommend it! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Learning english, hope you understand me. Playing: Alan Wake Last Finished: Black Mirror 2 (4/5) Favorite: Grim Fandango, The Lost Crown, Twinsen's Odyssey, Metal Gear Solid series, Outcast, Syberia I & II.

12-17-2009, 05:29 AM	#3669
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Hmmm... Avatar doesn't really grab me to be honest. It looks like a typical CGI-fest with a thin plot. On the other hand, I'm quite curious about District 9. Has anyone here seen it and what did you think of it? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

12-17-2009, 09:17 AM	#3671
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	I will. Thanks. It certainly looks and sounds interesting/different. I suspect my parents think it's a knock-off of Avatar as they thought the plot sounded the same. But District 9 came out before Avatar and it deals with racism and prejudice issues. Avatar, on the other hand, just seems like a straight-up action movie with mind blowing effects to boot. Not that I have any problems with action movies. I mean, I love Cameron's Terminator 1, 2 and Aliens, but Avatar just doesn't grab me I'm afraid. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

12-17-2009, 11:38 AM	#3673
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	I saw District 9 Gazzoid, and although I wasn't blown away by it, I did like it a lot. It was very original and definitely worth a view. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

12-18-2009, 10:20 AM	#3675
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	*The Polar Express* Oh my. What a sickening, cliché-mired, utterly predictable film. Wow. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

12-18-2009, 01:53 PM	#3677
TiAgUh handsome Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 1,135	All About Lily Chou-Chou Share Share this post on Twitter

12-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#3678
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Avatar 3D Ok so the story is not the most original (think Dances with Wolves or The Last Samurai), but it is told well enough. The real star of this film is the superlative CGI and 3D effects. The planet of Pandora literally leaps off the screen in amazing detail, the plants, Blue people and the various lifeforms all fit together in a living ecology. See it in 3D and on the biggest screen you can. Superb, I loved it. 5/5 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

12-19-2009, 10:33 AM	#3679
SoccerDude28 Homer of Kittens Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 4,374	I also saw Avatar yesterday (not in 3D though ), and yes the story might be cliche, but man did it captivate me. The whole world of Pandora, the beauty of their world, and the very strong themes you are exposed to just resonated with me till the very end. A truly wonderful movie. Watch it not only for the CG, but for the whole package. 5/5 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Games I am playing: Jeanne D'Ark (PSP) Firefox rules

12-19-2009, 10:56 AM	#3680
Luna Sevithiainen Pixiehunter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 760	Stupid question: is Avatar scary ? From the discription I can't really deduce it...it can go both ways. Maybe I'll see it with some friends, but as I am a chicken first class, scary +3D means months of being afraid of the dark Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ A prince is it? I see. And I am Lord of this dusty path!

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