NorthSideSox72 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (mumbles3k @ Feb 9, 2012 -> 05:56 PM) But if you take out Knight and Day, we're left with Walk the Line and 3:10 to Yuma, both of which were crap. So I don't know... Really? I thought 3:10 was one of the better westerns in the past decade, and Walk the Line was pretty good too. Knight and Day was pretty awful, the dialogue was just painful in places, and I thought the acting was as well. Action scenes were nicely done though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (mumbles3k @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 03:08 AM) X2 First Class X-Men Last Stand Wolverine I watched STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE in 3D. They did a pretty good job with it. The action sequences and landscapes look nice. Closeups are a bit of a problem. These converters need to tone it down when it comes to people faces. There's just not that much dimensionality if you're not in an extreme closeup. But on the whole, I'd recommend it. Just seeing a Star Wars movie on the big screen is worth it. I also saw SAFE HOUSE. That movie is a mess. It wants so badly to be a Bourne movie. Unfortunately, it lacks things like intelligence, a cohesive visual style, and an interesting narrative structure. So that leaves impossible to follow action sequences, and lots of people pointing guns at each other. Sorry, not enough to sustain 2 hours. Episode I was such a train wreck of a movie in 2D, I just can't see spending money to see it in 3D. That movie was so very disappointing - awful CGI, some terrible acting, painful dialogue, and outright racism. That film did only two things well: the light saber fight seen with Sidius, Obi Wan and Jin... and the racing scenes. Everything else was the most expensive piece of garbage film ever made to that date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 9, 2012 -> 06:10 PM) He also directed Girl Interrupted, which was good. Speaking of movies that were mis-advertised. They made that one look like some kind of comedy/girl-buddy show. It was anything but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 08:42 AM) Episode I was such a train wreck of a movie in 2D, I just can't see spending money to see it in 3D. That movie was so very disappointing - awful CGI, some terrible acting, painful dialogue, and outright racism. That film did only two things well: the light saber fight seen with Sidius, Obi Wan and Jin... and the racing scenes. Everything else was the most expensive piece of garbage film ever made to that date. it's Maul who's in the fight scene, not Sidious, who is "The Phantom Menace". Yes the movie wasn't that great but I still enjoy seeing a SW film in the theater so I will go see this, in part to support the rest of the films being released in 3-D for the next 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (MEANS @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 01:00 PM) it's Maul who's in the fight scene, not Sidious, who is "The Phantom Menace". Yes the movie wasn't that great but I still enjoy seeing a SW film in the theater so I will go see this, in part to support the rest of the films being released in 3-D for the next 5 years. Don't even want to see the good 3, because I'm scared of what else will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 09:43 AM) Speaking of movies that were mis-advertised. They made that one look like some kind of comedy/girl-buddy show. It was anything but. "Hey buddy!" *slits wrists for comic effect* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (MEANS @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 12:00 PM) it's Maul who's in the fight scene, not Sidious, who is "The Phantom Menace". Yes the movie wasn't that great but I still enjoy seeing a SW film in the theater so I will go see this, in part to support the rest of the films being released in 3-D for the next 5 years. Which one are you saying is the phantom menace? You phrased it awkwardly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 03:00 PM) Which one are you saying is the phantom menace? You phrased it awkwardly. Darth Maul fights Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Darth Sidious/Palpatine is the Phantom Menace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (MEANS @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 09:25 PM) Darth Maul fights Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Darth Sidious/Palpatine is the Phantom Menace Wrong. The Phantom Menace is George Lucas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (MEANS @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 02:25 PM) Darth Maul fights Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Darth Sidious/Palpatine is the Phantom Menace That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure what you were trying to say at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yea im contemplating seeing it in 3d. 1 was weak, but its Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 How would people rank the prequels? I honestly can't definitively make a list, as they were all sub-par at the very best, but I'd say: Revenge Of The Sith The Phantom Menace Attack Of The Clones I haven't seen any of them all the way through in years, though, so I might need to update that if I see them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Revenge of the Sith Attack of the Clones The Phantom Menace I personally think 2 and 3 receive a lot of unnecessary heat because of the Jar Jar issue in 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 05:06 PM) Revenge of the Sith Attack of the Clones The Phantom Menace I personally think 2 and 3 receive a lot of unnecessary heat because of the Jar Jar issue in 1. I can't remember almost anything from Attack Of The Clones, which might be why I view it so low. Now I think I'm going to rent these movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 05:06 PM) Revenge of the Sith Attack of the Clones The Phantom Menace I personally think 2 and 3 receive a lot of unnecessary heat because of the Jar Jar issue in 1. Yeah 2 and 3 were very good action movies. They didn't have the charm of the originals, but visually they were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Kind of funny that the best movie in each trilogy is the one where the bad guys come out on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 11, 2012 -> 12:06 AM) I personally think 2 and 3 receive a lot of unnecessary heat because of the Jar Jar issue in 1. I don't think it has anything to do with Jar Jar. They've got awful dialogue (PLEAAAASE fast-forward any scene with Padme and Anakin) and lack memorable moments. The most memorable is Vader's "NOOOOOOOOOOOO", and only because it's so laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 05:03 PM) How would people rank the prequels? I honestly can't definitively make a list, as they were all sub-par at the very best, but I'd say: Revenge Of The Sith The Phantom Menace Attack Of The Clones I haven't seen any of them all the way through in years, though, so I might need to update that if I see them again. It's like some kind of reverse sophie's choice. The whole premise behind Phantom Menace's plot (trade tariffs!!!) puts it out in front as the worst, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 07:51 PM) I don't think it has anything to do with Jar Jar. They've got awful dialogue (PLEAAAASE fast-forward any scene with Padme and Anakin) and lack memorable moments. The most memorable is Vader's "NOOOOOOOOOOOO", and only because it's so laughable. Yeah, the romantic dialog is just the most awkward, poorly written, painful bit of the whole series. Jarjar is more coherent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Well the whole romance was awkward because Ani was like 9 when he meets Padame? I mean thats a seriously messed up relationship. Imagine ending up married to your babysitter. And Star Wars is all about awkward romance, you know the whole Luke/Leah thing. In terms of dialogue, I dont really remember any of them being amazing literary works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 06:50 PM) Kind of funny that the best movie in each trilogy is the one where the bad guys come out on top. I liked Jedi myself, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 08:44 PM) Well the whole romance was awkward because Ani was like 9 when he meets Padame? I mean thats a seriously messed up relationship. Imagine ending up married to your babysitter. And Star Wars is all about awkward romance, you know the whole Luke/Leah thing. In terms of dialogue, I dont really remember any of them being amazing literary works. The part where he's 18 ish and they flirt on Naboo? My God, awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 05:14 PM) Now I think I'm going to rent these movies. Why would you do that to yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (danman31 @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 09:08 PM) I liked Jedi myself, but whatever. Odd choice. Isn't that considered pretty unanimously to be the worst of the originals? QUOTE (Felix @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 09:11 PM) Why would you do that to yourself? Eh, I like Star Wars. That's all I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 09:23 PM) Eh, I like Star Wars. That's all I got. I do too, but sitting through those "first" three once was bad enough. Never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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