Richard Barrett53 said:White House Down might already be out in theaters by now, if it hasn't finished its run entirely. I suppose it’s better than this one, so maybe give it a look if you ended up liking this 🙂
Over here in the States, it doesn't hit theaters until September 5th. Got it, I'll check it out. Does Foxx play Obama in that one? 😁
Just watched the movie. It was a decent action flick, I guess, but there's no way you can claim this would actually happen in real life lol 🙄. Military jets would have taken it out dozens of miles before it even got anywhere near Washington DC. Especially since everyone’s been on edge since 9/11. Anyway, Roland Emmerich has "White House Down" coming out this September, which is pretty much the same vibe.
rapidskipper13 said:I guess the new version of AVK 2007 didn't really wow me. The Program feels a bit unfinished and seems to be running into quite a few Errors still. 😈
Honestly, the best Antivirus I've ever used—and still think is the king—is GData Antivirenkit 2007. It’s a German company that actually uses two different engines, specifically Norton and Bitdefender. It’s incredibly precise and catches about 99.9% of everything. It goes for about $35 here, which is why I don't have it right now. I tried finding a way to grab it online, but I couldn't find a working key anywhere. I guess it's just better to buy it legally if you want a truly fantastic antivirus. It's my number one recommendation, I guess.
Conspiracy theories are just pure nonsense, and honestly, it’s kind of embarrassing for anyone who actually buys into them. I mean, how do you look the families who lost their sons, daughters, and mothers on flights 11, 77, 175, and United 93 in the eye... and try to tell them it was just one plane hitting the WTC, then flying off to hit the Pentagon before crashing near Pittsburgh?🙄 Or maybe suggest missiles brought down the Twin Towers and took out part of the Pentagon... or even that UFOs were involved. Come on...
It’s honestly heartbreaking what that girl went through. To me, she seems like someone right on the edge of an emotional breakdown. I guess I just had this feeling that it wouldn't take much to make her snap or start screaming... She held herself together and acted really confident, but maybe most of that was just a mask. She's clearly deeply traumatized, which makes total sense after a horror story like that. I think the most important thing now is giving her plenty of love, attention, peace, and FREEDOM. In my opinion, freedom and affection are what she needs most. Obviously, there's so much else she missed out on during those eight years. I really hope things start looking up for her from here on out.
Great, thanks for that deep and meaningful critique explaining why the movie is bad.🙄 btw, I watched this documentary about "Flight 93" last night where they interviewed the families of the victims. Just like the movie shows, those passengers figured out via phone calls that the Twin Towers had been hit. You could tell their fear turned into actual courage. One guy told his wife over the phone that they had to do something—they couldn't just sit there and wait for these terrorists to crash the plane, especially since they knew from what happened with the other two planes that "Let 93" was part of a bigger plan. One scene really got to me, where a woman called her husband from the plane all the way in California. It was super early, maybe 4 AM, so he was still asleep. She left him a message saying she had a little problem but not to worry and that she loved him. He didn't hear it until much later... Honestly, I think the documentary was more interesting than the movie. I guess the movie helps you visually feel the horror of what they went through, though. At the end of the doc, they confirmed the plane crashed because the passengers fought their way into the cockpit; the families had exclusive access to the "black box" recordings, so they actually heard the struggle and the voices from inside. No F-16 brought that plane down. The Falcon jets were like 20 minutes away when it happened. Also, a couple flying a private plane saw "Let 93" wobbling around at 11:00, looking totally unstable. Anyway, Oliver Stone's "WTC" comes out in theaters in 20 days, and it’s supposed to show everything from the perspective of an NY police officer who survived under the ruins of the Twin Towers (Nicolas Cage is playing him).
David Price5 said:You’ve got a good pirate movie there... or did it already hit theaters?
It hits theaters here on June 1st (in the US)
@riot: I guess maybe don't bash a movie you haven't even seen yet. Like I said, it's not really some patriotic flick; it just shows the raw face of how lost and shocked a nation can feel. Except for the end with the passengers, I suppose.
[SPOILER ALERT] Just got back from the theater after catching United 93—or "Flight 93" as it’s titled here. I actually liked it. It doesn't lean too hard into the whole patriotic thing or go overboard with "do it for Uncle Sam" vibes; if anything, it's more the opposite. It really captures that sense of total helplessness and pure shock felt by the people working in the control towers monitoring the radar. Even the military personnel seem pretty rattled, just questioning each other about whether they can scramble F-16s. First it's "no, we don't have clearance yet," then it's "just send them, even without permission." A bit chaotic, I guess, but that’s how it actually went down. It does a great job showing how one totally routine workday can spiral into complete madness, with the tension and panic building among the staff in the Boston and New York City control towers. The movie kicks off with a guy speaking Arabic, then shows a man of Arab descent reading from the Quran in a hotel room while his friend gets ready in the bathroom. He walks out and says, "It's time." It’s shot from a first-person perspective, so I sort of felt like an observer, almost like I was right there. Things get intense when American Airlines Flight 11 stops responding and veers off course, or disappears from the radar entirely. Manhattan is the main focus in the first half, but the spotlight shifts to Flight 93 heading toward San Francisco, which the hijackers divert toward Washington, D.C. "United 93" plays out almost in real-time and starts from the terrorists' point of view. Along with the plane itself, the story jumps between five key locations: the Control Tower Newark International Airport (where United 93 took off at 8:42 AM), the control centers in Boston and New York City (where American Airlines Flight 11 and the other hijacked flights departed), the Federal Aviation Administration’s Operations command center in Virginia, and the military's operations center at the Northeast Air Defense sector (NEADS) in New York. The action jumps all over the place between these spots. Only toward the end does everything narrow down to the airplane (Flight 93) itself, headed for the White House, seen through the eyes of the hijackers. One scene that really got to me was when a worker at the Newark tower looked through binoculars and saw the plane flying low toward the Twin Towers just before the impact. It’s that exact feeling: anyone watching TV that day will understand that specific moment because they lived it too. For those who weren't even on this side of the moon, these images stay with you forever—that split second where everyone realized what was happening. It’s a tragedy that could soften even the toughest hearts, and I think Greengrass uses empathy really well without being over-the-top. I barely even noticed the music, and when it was there, it fit perfectly. Apparently, a lot of US theaters pulled the trailer from their programming because people were walking out of the cinema in tears, and some even said it was too soon for a movie like this. Oh, and one last thing—they found an actor who looks remarkably like the actual terrorist on Flight 93 (the one with the red headband in the plane). I'm thinking of this guy:
-=] Garden State [=- (honestly one of the best soundtracks I've heard all year—really soulful, moody, and just beautiful) -=] Trainspotting [=- (that Leftfield and Underworld stuff is killer)
Dante said:I didn't even realize I stopped going to the movies. I still watch films, just not at the theater anymore. I think the last time was maybe six months ago at an AMC Theatres. I used to go to two or even three screenings in a row sometimes. Now I just stick to DVDs, DivX (God bless them), or whatever is on TV—tonight was Laundry Service, and Blow Up just started, which is a Personal top 10 entry.
So, how does the movie experience compare for you guys between the theater and watching at home? Is a movie really only a "movie" if you see it in a theater? Or is watching on TV just a way to get the gist of it? What were the last movies you remember that actually made the trip to the cinema worth it?
THEATER [+] 1. The vibe is great, and the space is huge. You've got the seats, the colors of the theater, the AC, the music before the show starts... you're part of a crowd, sharing the experience live. It’s cool being there with everyone else. 2. That massive widescreen format, especially once they pull those curtains back after the trailers start. It hits harder because everything feels bigger—the actors, the scenery, the visuals. Everything. 3. The sound is incredible. In some movies, you feel like you're actually inside the scene. Between THX, Dolby Digital, and all that, it's intense. 4. Every theater is styled differently too, like one might be all blue or all red. Same goes for the layout and size. Plus, some places even have a Lasershow before things kick off. ^^
THEATER [-] 1. Ticket prices are insane. Around here, a weekend ticket can run me like $15. And don't even get me started on drinks and Snacks. 2. Those previews before the actual movie can drag on for like 30 minutes. 3. During the ads, you'll have people walking through the aisles asking if anyone wants ice cream. 🙄 4. Dubbed movies. Watching something in anything other than the original language just isn't the same.
Bottom line: The theater wins for me, mostly because it's a whole event compared to just chilling at home in front of a tiny screen with basic stereo sound.
Hey, just got back from the theater, so I figured I'd dig this Thread back up. The movie finally hit theaters here last Thursday. Before seeing it, I honestly thought it would be way more depressing or tragic, especially after reading all the hype on different forums. I was actually wondering why everyone kept calling it this "hidden indie gem of 2005" that stands apart from typical Hollywood stuff. I totally get it now, though. The movie is full of those simple, everyday elements we all deal with, but at its heart, it's really about searching for true love, rediscovering your feelings, and just being human. It’s an easy watch—funny at times, but a little sad too (without being overkill). Basically, it's a "melancholy comedy." 😉 Or maybe just a bittersweet movie. Sadly, movies like this don't always grab the masses, so they tend to fade away pretty fast. Sometimes people miss out entirely because they disappear from theaters after just two weeks. I have to correct Scott Campbell4 in this Thread, though, because a few things he mentioned aren't quite right: Sam doesn't cry because of her snack; she breaks down when she hears from Largeman that his mom passed away. And what he said about Sam being "young, insecure, and emotionally unstable" just like him in the waiting room? That’s just not true at all! I don't know where your head was at while watching, Scott Campbell4, but she’s the exact opposite. She's full of life, joy, and adventure. He's more the type who acts like nothing matters, like you saw on the plane (everyone's panicking and he's just indifferent). Plus, he's pretty shy and quiet. But in the end, the movie has a happy ending and shows how love can heal both mental and physical wounds. By the end, Largeman becomes much more open, and you can see his emotions stirring—he even sheds a tiny tear. The soundtrack is fantastic. It fits perfectly, like salt in soup. It really touched me. You've got The Shines, Nick Drake, Coldplay, and stuff like that. I'm not usually a huge Nick Drake fan, so if I'm saying I liked him, you can imagine how much I loved the whole soundtrack. For some, this movie is the flop of the year; for others, it's the discovery of the year. I guess everyone has a different soul. Unlike Star Wars, this movie actually gives you something deep to think about, if you know what I mean. I personally liked it—won't give it a 10/10, but definitely a solid 9/10. On www.imdb.com (click here), the movie has an 8.1 rating from about 25,000 votes, which says a lot.
Some people here seem pretty narrow-minded when it comes to movies. I guess you should probably broaden your horizons a bit. What were you even expecting? Something like Star Wars: Episode IV? Or some other massive blockbuster? You gotta realize this one was low-budget; they didn't pour a ton of cash into it, but the cast is honestly incredible. I don't want to get into the plot yet since I haven't actually seen it myself. It's hitting theaters here in the States around March, so once I catch a screening, I'll definitely jump back in here and add my two cents to this thread. ahoi
William Morris2 said:The source... It was this movie show that aired on Thursdays or Fridays from 6:30 to 7:00 on the second network. I think the title was "Perfect World."
It's just a bummer that I can't catch any local US shows from here (except for the main ones via web stream). Maybe everything they said about Alien 5 and Predator 3 was just fake news anyway.😉
