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07-05-2008, 05:03 AM
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Yeah, I spend WAY too much time here!
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Originally Posted by Sledge Hammer!
From what I hear the film's main problem is that it feels like two different movies smashed uncomfortably together, like the first 45 minutes is one type of movie, and then it switches and the rest has a completely different feel to it altogether, and the two pieces don't really meld together very well. Also the lead performances are supposed to be better than the film that contains them, according to reports, and Peter Berg does a pretty average job of directing as well, again, just based on what I've heard from local critics and a few people who have seen it already.
Still, I'm curious enough to go check it out, though I'm not in any huge hurry to do so. It's more one of those "when I get around to it" kinda movies for me. Still, hopefully it'll still be entertaining enough, even if it isn't anything extra special. We'll see...
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Doesn't sound too promising.
I'd still like to check it out though.
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07-05-2008, 06:04 AM
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Doom Patrol
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: U.K.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sledge Hammer!
From what I hear the film's main problem is that it feels like two different movies smashed uncomfortably together, like the first 45 minutes is one type of movie, and then it switches and the rest has a completely different feel to it altogether, and the two pieces don't really meld together very well. Also the lead performances are supposed to be better than the film that contains them, according to reports, and Peter Berg does a pretty average job of directing as well, again, just based on what I've heard from local critics and a few people who have seen it already.
Still, I'm curious enough to go check it out, though I'm not in any huge hurry to do so. It's more one of those "when I get around to it" kinda movies for me. Still, hopefully it'll still be entertaining enough, even if it isn't anything extra special. We'll see...
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reminds me of from dusk till dawn
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07-05-2008, 08:13 AM
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The Flash
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Montreal, Canada
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I thought it was alright. Not a great movie, a little overly simple and short on plot and length, but underserving of terrible reviews it has been getting.
6 out of 10 for me.
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07-05-2008, 02:01 PM
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Frackin!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Memphis
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Saw it yesterday. I thought it was pretty good. Definitely not deserving of all the criticism. I do agree that the first half is comedic while the second half isn't, it did work well and the story of how he has powers was well done. I think that what everyone's problem with it is that it is not a "formula" movie. Typically when someone goes against the formulaic fray of American movie making it gets critics going crazy. I, for one, will be buying it on DVD when it comes out.
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07-05-2008, 02:04 PM
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Angry Green Rage Monster Mod. SMASH!
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I enjoyed the movie - saw it yesterday
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07-05-2008, 02:18 PM
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Phoenix
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Originally Posted by CelestialDragon
Saw it yesterday. I thought it was pretty good. Definitely not deserving of all the criticism. I do agree that the first half is comedic while the second half isn't, it did work well and the story of how he has powers was well done. I think that what everyone's problem with it is that it is not a "formula" movie. Typically when someone goes against the formulaic fray of American movie making it gets critics going crazy. I, for one, will be buying it on DVD when it comes out.
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This is good news. I had a feeling that this might be the case. 
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07-05-2008, 02:29 PM
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ROT Minister of Scientific Emergency Management
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I heard the story is a bit lame, he's been xxxxx for xxxx xxxxx and the villan is xxx xxxx....
well I'd still go a watch it.
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07-05-2008, 03:20 PM
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Yeah, I spend WAY too much time here!
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Alabama
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I really enjoyed it, and the movie is in no way deserving of the criticism it's getting on this thread (especially since many folks haven't even seen the movie). This thread is making it out to sound like the movie is getting panned across the board, and it certainly is not. "Hanc0ck" is a ton of fun. Anyone who enjoys the superhero concept will probably enjoy it. 
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07-05-2008, 05:56 PM
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Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Los Angeles Area
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I thought this movie was good. Sure it wasnt a masterpiece, but it was worth seeing. I didnt even think about the fact that it was humorous at the beginning and more serious towards the end until I read this post. I was actually watching the movie (and immersed in it). I think Celestial is right, its not a formula, but I say thank god to that. I'd rather see someone actually try something new instead of the same thing over and over again.
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07-05-2008, 06:05 PM
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Imperial Guardsman
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ink
from the previews it looks like a rip off of the luke cage character
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Not powers wise, more like Superman.
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