slywolf45 said:It’s all just the same old rotation: martial arts flicks (including those slapstick action-comedies in the vein of Jackie Chan), various "one-man army" commandos, standard westerns, or those mindless comedies where high school and college idiots essentially compete to see who can be the most moronic... and so on.
I haven't read a book, but I get the impression the movie feels a bit silly, almost "goofy" 🙂. Are the books like that too—fun and lighthearted—or is the plot actually more serious? This feels like it could be a comedy.
Richard Wilson4 said:Ever sat through an awesome movie—one you’re actually vibing with—only to have the ending totally kill the mood? Like, those last ten minutes just fall flat against everything else?
For me, the ending of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King was a real letdown...
It dragged on way too long, felt super melodramatic, and they completely skipped over all that stuff happening in the Midwest after the hobbits get back. That part was easily my favorite bit of the book, even if it was quick...
The movie itself is a masterpiece, though. It sucks they messed up the finish like that.
Regarding that ending, Jackson has already made his peace with it. They extended filming by several months because he wanted to include those scenes. I recall him mentioning how frustrated he was that he couldn't make them work within the flow of the movie, so after all that effort, they gave up. I'll try to dig up some footage in the archives at theonering.net, but I can't promise anything.🙂
It’s tough to track down. Even Google is struggling to pull up a decent photo. I checked some torrent sites, but they’re a wasteland—most of what I found has zero seeders or just a handful of bad ratios. Your only real shot is if you want a link to a Japanese site that sells the color DVD 🙂
Watched it yesterday after a long, long time. I remember seeing it in color for the first time back in the day. I think I still have the old VHS tape somewhere. 😂
I have to admit, I’ve noticed the same thing, but it seems like distributors are tipping off news sites about movie releases hitting the US market well before video rental stores even get the chance to license them, and honestly, some titles probably don't get picked up at all. Specifically, I checked with my local Blockbuster regarding A Nightmare on Elm Street and they couldn't give me a straight answer.
1. The Godfather trilogy 2. Lord of the Rings trilogy 3. The Shawshank Redemption 4. Sergio Leone – pretty much his entire filmography 5. Sodom http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073650/ 🤣
The movie trailer looks interesting, but that whole "dead mom makes me want to kill like Friday" bit feels pretty lame. The main thing is that Rob Zombie found a way to bring Sherri back for the sequel. 😂
gentlebadger88 said:I heard someone say they released the first five movies on DVD over here. Does anyone actually know where I can find those? Vertex has always been pretty solid when it comes to their movie selection, but lately, it feels like they haven’t put out anything decent in ages... just a bunch of absolute trash cartoons instead.
True, they did release them here, but even I can't track them down. Not even at the local video stores... I think Blitz is the distributor, but their website is a total mess right now. So 🤷
I love this band. They’re the reason I actually got into rock. Great lyrics, even better energy—everything about them just works. 😁 It’s a shame Michael is gone, but I have to say, this new JD is solid. Obviously, they can't replicate the original lineup, but they've stepped up to the plate quite well. Their 2005 album "Switch" is surprisingly high quality, and that concert in Chicago was absolutely incredible. 😛 I read somewhere recently that U2's "Stuck in a moment you Can't get out of" was dedicated to Michael because Bono and him were supposedly close friends. *sigh* Anyway, let's pivot: what’s your favorite album? Favorite track? Let's hear it. 👋
Anthony Smith3 said:I don't get why the British version is considered trash... personally, it looks way better than the American one... nicer packaging... a buddy of mine owns it and he's stoked with it...👍
The collection is decent enough, but if you grab the US version, you get everything. We're talking interactive menus, behind-the-scenes footage for every single movie, interviews with basically the entire crew, comics, individual scratchboards, trailers, and a massive amount of other extras. It’s better than nothing, I suppose, but I'd much rather have the US release available here in our region. 😁 Tell me, did he pick up that collection locally or just order it online?
Speaking of great horror, they unfortunately never released the "Ultimate DVD Collection: A Nightmare on Elm Street" here or anywhere else in Europe. In the States, you can actually grab this gorgeous set link, though it’s strictly limited to their region 😢😠👎 Over here, we just get this mediocre version link 2. It's better than nothing, I suppose, but the American version is miles ahead 👍👍
Three prime examples of the Hollywood circus. Movies that say absolutely nothing, movies that lack direction, and movies desperately trying to outdo their predecessors—and each other. They attempt to cram every visual stimulus into every single frame, pushing the camera until it captures everything at the expense of the viewer's ability to process it. These are movies without an audience; they are merely sponges designed to soak up cash. In other words, they are the true cinematic killers we grew up with and what we have come to expect.
Utterly insignificant, these films play a blunt game: break records at any cost, grab 90% of their revenue on day one through cheap emotional tricks and sheer momentum, and become all-time blockbusters just to birth a franchise. That is how they feed. That is how they are born. They trade their "soul"—everything a film once meant to culture—for box office returns.
Everyone will go see them, even if we already know exactly what happens. We know the plot from start to finish. In a month, they’ll be forgotten; Transformers and the rest are already on the way.
While you watch the new Pirates, enjoy the unbearable fireworks and the barrage of effects and scenes you won't be able to follow. All you'll be able to say is "wow!"
The point of those movies is pure entertainment, not philosophy. If you want something high-quality, go watch Fellini, Luna, Almodóvar, Kieslowski, etc. I’ve seen over 3,000 films in my career, and I still enjoy movies like Pirates because they are FUN, nothing more, nothing less...
I watched Letters from Iwo Jima the other day. I have to admit, I expected much more from Spielberg, who is my personal favorite, but it felt like it was just about those three guys. I'll be sitting down to watch Flags of Our Fathers sometime this week...