Posts by casualotter21

Carol Jackson45 said:What do you people actually think would rattle a kid during those scenes? Kids raised on constant violence and over-the-top spectacles aren't going to be shaken by some mediocre electric chair. I highly doubt it...

Exactly. Granted, the fact remains that the violence in The Green Mile is far more grounded in reality, making it inherently more disturbing, but I suspect that’s just a level of nuance kids simply aren't equipped to grasp.

Laura Fox3 said:Do you think this is actually something kids could watch?

When I was twelve, my usual rotation consisted of Freddy Krueger, Total Recall, Robocop's, and Petkov's Friday the 13th. Honestly, every single one of those films is significantly more violent than The Green Mile. The only reason I can think of why a twelve-year-old might struggle with this movie is if they happen to die of sheer boredom halfway through.

Jessica Taylor3 said:I thought the movie was pretty mediocre... way too many unnecessary details and the acting was just pathetic.👎 If someone else had directed it, and if some actually talented actors had been cast alongside Eminem, maybe people would have overlooked his immature performance.🙄

Fair enough, but I personally found it entertaining enough just seeing Eminem in a Stephen King adaptation. The whole time, I was secretly hoping that little girl they covered in pig blood would end up tossing him to a demonic clown.

nimblecanyon61 said:Exactly.
One should probably spit on it before deciding whether to watch it.
way to go

Marlon Wayans and his brothers did Scary Movie, right? I’ve seen Scary Movie. It wasn't even remotely funny.

Setting that aside, if I actually end up watching this film and find it enjoyable, I will be the first to admit I was wrong.

A delicious satire about two guys disguising themselves as women, leading to an endless string of comedic misunderstandings? Truly a groundbreaking comedic concept in cinema history!

Jeremy Hayes59 said:Before Trey Parker and Matt Damon settled on the final plot for this film, one of their original ideas was to do an all-puppet version of Day After Tomorrow. They had been handed a copy of the script and felt it was inherently hilarious, but they figured that turning it into an all-puppet production would elevate the comedy significantly. The main reason why this idea never came to fruition was because of a Movie studio legal dispute.

🙏 🙏 🙏

Too perfect.

cro Fag said:I just finished watching this movie.

Nah,
it didn't do it for me.
👎

Claustrophobic and bleak... honestly, a bit tedious at times.
It’s hardly even a horror film; it feels more like the journal of a madman.

DAMN, then it must be *incredible*!

Carol Long95 said:Honestly, the movie annoyed me enough that I decided to go pick up some comics just to experience the real deal. I thought the character was fantastic—cynical, weird, and unique—but the film just "softened" him until he was completely bland.
I’m sure the die-hard Mignola fans will have a field day laughing at me, but discovering Hellboy was a massive revelation for me.

Where did you find them? Any idea what they're going for?

I actually stumbled upon the GURPS Hellboy: a quick guide for playing Hellboy using GURPS rules at a Disney store in Washington, D.C. I haven't sat down for a deep dive yet, but it sounded pretty awesome. For those who aren't in the loop: GURPS is one of the most popular tabletop RPG systems out there, where players build their characters and the Game Master facilitates the story they all inhabit.

frozeneagle49 said:Honestly, the Nazi villain Kroenen completely steals the show here; his whole aesthetic and that mask are just next level...

It might be the single best concept in the entire movie. I am definitely stealing that bit for my D&D sessions, especially the way he builds up hype right before a fight. 😁

Elizabeth Moore48 said:Ahem... highly recommended for anyone who hasn't seen it yet!
😁

YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS!!!!11111

...

Not that it matters much, though I saw the poster and *know* it's about monsters, it sounds like a bad adult film—"Deadly Boa vs. Golem Python: Who will prevail?".

Anthony Bailey said:It's tedious.

🙂

Preach on, brother! 👍

casualotter21 said:Exactly. What kind of god can be taken out by a few grenades? Unless they were some kind of holy hand grenades, I suppose.😁

Would that actually surprise you? 😬

granitecobra10 said:I actually enjoyed it. It is what it is... If you are looking for something profound, look elsewhere. But if you liked Van Helsing, you will probably dig Hellboy.

That is... a very astute observation. "Hellboy" falls into the exact same category as "Van Helsing": a loud, visually aggressive spectacle. "Content? We don't need no stinkin' content!"

Personally, I found the movie great, not because of the plot or the character development, but simply because the concept is such a blast. I mean, where else are you going to find an ugly demon smoking a cigar, blasting soundtracks from Tarantino movies, filing down his horns, and fighting Nazis straight out of Wolfenstein who summon monsters from the tales of H.P. Lovecraft? They even threw in "De Vermis Mysteriis" and gave a nod to Arthur Machen. 👍

I have no idea what the comic book is like, but I will say the premise alone was enough to make me want to see how it translates to the page. It is highly probable that the comic, much like the case with "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," is significantly smarter than the adaptation—which isn't even a bad thing, considering the movie was purely meant for entertainment.

The film provided me with a few good ideas, some cool monsters, and a certain steampunkish vibe with those mechanical Nazi toys. I am satisfied.

cro Fag said:oh
"First mainstream film to have the music performed entirely by electronic instruments."
😎

To our great disappointment. The score sounds... well, it sounds exactly like the kind of music you'd expect in some 1950s Sci-Fi trash. That, combined with the tacky retro design, are massive drawbacks for me. If they hadn't been so radically silly, the movie would probably have drawn a much larger audience. The average viewer sees that opening sequence and the flying saucer and runs for the hills before even getting to ABC.

Setting aside those awful details, I was actually surprised by how good I found the film. Aside from Dr. Herr, who speaks as if he just stepped off a theater stage (which is forgivable, given he's a mad scientist and they all are), the dialogue and the characters' behavior were surprisingly grounded. Even the moment of comic relief wasn't half bad.

The funniest part for me was when Dr. Herr plays that recording of Krell's half-million-year-old music. And there it is—in a shocking moment of cultural irony—sounding exactly like every other piece of music in the film. Does that imply the composer was actually a Krellac? I like to think it does.

My initial instinct was to type out, "HAW HAW! Stupid Ukrainians! Instead of putting up actual posters in front of the movie theater, they just slapped some ugly, hand-drawn sign in their ridiculous language on the wall." Then I remembered those signs outside the SC mall and realized that, despite the common delusion that we Americans are such a historically significant and globally influential people, absolutely nobody knows our language, so I decided to shut up instead.

Even if the drawings are terrible, they certainly get the point across.

silentharbor88 said:This: the sheer possibility of securing a female companion whenever the mood strikes.

A victory for you. 👍

Eric Jackson43 said:But that isn't even really comic relief; they were just trying to show how advanced that robot is and the sheer level of technology it possesses. (it can replicate 50 bottles in a single second)

I honestly don't understand what people are complaining about: if churning out 50 bottles of whiskey in a second isn't an impressive technological feat, I truly don't know what is.

Anthony Bailey said:What kind of details?
🤔
Which ones specifically?

I’d probably say Leslie Nielsen, though he plays the role with such complete seriousness in this one. Honestly, he's almost indistinguishable from his usual comedic persona.

Forbidden Planet! It’s the ultimate paradox: there isn't a single movie that looks quite this ridiculous—between Robby the robot, those half-naked 1950s pin-up vibes, and Leslie Nielsen—yet manages to deliver such a brilliant concept and story. Must watch!

Finally, here is my review of the movie! I had already started receiving threatening texts from silentharbor88 on my phone, so I figured I should probably hurry up!