Hmmm...It was...disapointing and I don't think he is going to get another chance to explain things in another movie. I saw the film "maxed" out in 3d Imax and that was the only real redeeming feature. He attempted some interesting things but they didn't work. In my opinion.
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Randy Strausbaugh
Master Black Belt
The Avengers was great, no doubt about it. Absolutely a "buy" when the DVD comes out.
Dark Shadows was good too. I was glad to see that most of the comedy involved Barnabas being a man out of time, rather than a spoof of the series. As someone who remembers the 70's (through a blur), it was fun to see the little touches put in. Eva Green was HOT (IMHO) and even Michelle Pffeifer (sp?) looked good in those big eyelashes and powder-blue eyeshadow. The ending looks like they want to make a sequel, but given the events at Collinwood and with the people of Collinsport, that might be a problem.
By the way, did everyone see the SECOND little bit after the credits in the Avengers? Not the part with Thanos, but the short scene after all the credits had run? If not, it's a good excuse to see it again! Nothing special, just a nice scene.
Dark Shadows was good too. I was glad to see that most of the comedy involved Barnabas being a man out of time, rather than a spoof of the series. As someone who remembers the 70's (through a blur), it was fun to see the little touches put in. Eva Green was HOT (IMHO) and even Michelle Pffeifer (sp?) looked good in those big eyelashes and powder-blue eyeshadow. The ending looks like they want to make a sequel, but given the events at Collinwood and with the people of Collinsport, that might be a problem.
By the way, did everyone see the SECOND little bit after the credits in the Avengers? Not the part with Thanos, but the short scene after all the credits had run? If not, it's a good excuse to see it again! Nothing special, just a nice scene.
Randy Strausbaugh
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Oh, and looking forward to The Dark Knight Rises. The return of Ra's al-Gul!
For Sukerkin, a review of Prometheus, from the leader of Monster Hunter Nation...
http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/prometheus-captains-log/
Character spoilers below this point...
http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/prometheus-captains-log/
Character spoilers below this point...
I saw Snow White. It was long, and boring, despite the fight sequences. Charlise theron is once again playing the cold, aloof, villain, but it is somewhat of an empty performance. I don't know if I would recommend seeing it from red box. Wait for Netflix or cable...
Steve
Mostly Harmless
Agreed. The main character was lifeless. She's just a terrible actress. Some of the effects were good, but the script was pretty bad and the story plodded along at a snail's pace.
Steve
Mostly Harmless
The Amazing Spiderman was awesome. I can't really say whether a casual moviegoer will appreciate the differences between this movie and the Toby Mcguire/Sam Raimi spiderman of a few years ago, but for anyone who actually digs superheroes, read the comics and Spiderman in particular, this was a FANTASTIC, AWESOME movie.
The Peter Parker/Spiderman character was much more faithful to the comics. The story itself, while yet another origin story, does a much better job of making it interesting, exploring the characters and moving the plot forward than any of the previous Spiderman movies, with the possible exception of Spiderman 2, with Doc Oc.
At 2 hours and 20 minutes (or so), it's long, but didn't feel that way at all. This is... man, I can't decide whether I enjoyed The Avengers or this movie more... they were both great.
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The Peter Parker/Spiderman character was much more faithful to the comics. The story itself, while yet another origin story, does a much better job of making it interesting, exploring the characters and moving the plot forward than any of the previous Spiderman movies, with the possible exception of Spiderman 2, with Doc Oc.
At 2 hours and 20 minutes (or so), it's long, but didn't feel that way at all. This is... man, I can't decide whether I enjoyed The Avengers or this movie more... they were both great.
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Randy Strausbaugh
Master Black Belt
Went to see Spiderman and Ted this weekend (getting out of the heat). I didn't see the other Spiderman movies, so I can't compare this to those, but I thought the new one was OK. I'm not really a Spiderman fan, but I do see him in the pages of the New Avengers. Emma Stone was good as Gwen Stacy, but I really couldn't buy her as a high school student. A friend of mine (who is a fan) didn't like the previous movies because Spiderman wasn't "gangly" enough. I suspect he'll be pleased with the present movie, as Parker's moves seemed to have a "Ditko-esque" flavor. All in all, not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.
As for Ted, if you like Family Guy, you'll probably like it. Mila Kunis is certainly no Meg
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As for Ted, if you like Family Guy, you'll probably like it. Mila Kunis is certainly no Meg
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Hmmm...apparently, it wasn't just me who noticed the Letterman movie comment...
http://dailycaller.com/2012/07/13/d...spoiled-dark-knight-rises-for-everyone-video/
http://dailycaller.com/2012/07/13/d...spoiled-dark-knight-rises-for-everyone-video/
Steve
Mostly Harmless
If it follows the comics, he ends up paralyzed in a wheelchair. But of course, I don't know for sure.
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Steve
Mostly Harmless
I won't say whether I was right or wrong, but it was a great movie. Not as dark as dark knight.
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I saw Ted, wish I hadn't.
Type of comedies I have enjoyed in the past:
Wedding Crashers
Big Bang Theory (television show)
Frasier
Fawlty Towers
Monty Python skits: The Cheese shop, The Tribute to Sam Peckinpah, The Pet shop
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Comedies I didn't think were funny, at all...
Horrible Bosses
Hang Over
Two and a Half men (television show)
American Pie (didn't finish it)
So, that at least gives you my range of what is actually funny. Ted wasn't funny at all, the only funny bits really, you saw in the trailer. I wouldn't recommend it for a movie theater, redbox or netflix.
The audience did seem to think it was funny though, so there you have it for Ted.
Type of comedies I have enjoyed in the past:
Wedding Crashers
Big Bang Theory (television show)
Frasier
Fawlty Towers
Monty Python skits: The Cheese shop, The Tribute to Sam Peckinpah, The Pet shop
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Comedies I didn't think were funny, at all...
Horrible Bosses
Hang Over
Two and a Half men (television show)
American Pie (didn't finish it)
So, that at least gives you my range of what is actually funny. Ted wasn't funny at all, the only funny bits really, you saw in the trailer. I wouldn't recommend it for a movie theater, redbox or netflix.
The audience did seem to think it was funny though, so there you have it for Ted.
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