Richard Hernandez13 said:Demit, I think this is actually the fifth thread someone has started about Resident Evil 2 on this subforum.
Is there seriously a demographic of people who actually sit down and watch these movies?
Hmm... for instance, I found the games to be excellent, so I was genuinely curious to see how that universe would translate to the big screen. If the films hadn't been branded as "Resident Evil," I'm honestly not sure they would have appealed to me nearly as much.
Give The Matrix Trilogy a shot (especially The Matrix Reloaded, which features a bass profile that practically shakes your entire room apart), then move on to The Lord of the Rings and the original Resident Evil—it’s in that one where you actually get a true 5.1 surround sound experience.
One major flaw with this movie is how they forced the connection between the humans and the Predator. I honestly thought the Predator was going to take out the lead heroine right when they started exchanging those intense, lingering glances.
Another downside: that fight between the Alien (the one with the mesh pattern on its face) and the Predator. It was filmed in that typical MTV style—you know, where the cuts are so rapid-fire that you can barely make out what’s actually happening on screen (even though Catwoman is right there). 🤮 He’s the record holder on that particular subject.
One very strong aspect of the movie: the special effects are actually excellent, especially considering this was just a mid-budget production.
I finally sat down to watch Resident Evil 2. To be honest, it left me feeling a bit let down compared to the original film, though I can't say the ninety-odd minutes were a waste of time.
The positives: the action sequences, Milla Jovovich, Jill Valentine and her outfit, Nemesis, the special effects, and once again, that unexpected ending.
The negatives: the direction, the script, L. J., that ridiculous and unfunny pimp character, the journalist Terri, and a complete lack of actual horror elements.
Pruka said:Honestly, it’s great to see such a massive turnout of Resident Evil fans here. By the way, does anyone happen to know the name of that song playing at the end of the Resident Evil: Apocalypse trailer? I couldn't find it on the official soundtrack... Help!
Nathan Barnes5 said:He’s been peddling those same old spikes forever, trashing the pop scene, playing up that whole "poor struggling musicians in America" persona—which, fine, he’s allowed to have his stance. But then he goes and puts on a concert with Madonna.🤣
And don't even get me started on his little girl, Lu.🙂
Then you have Maja Vučić, who conveniently embedded herself into the Dedić family and became close friends with Arsen & Gabi just to jumpstart her own career.🤮
The official website has undergone a complete redesign and is now packed with a massive collection of new images from the Film (you can find about 100 of them, mostly hosted on the poster contest/assets page).
I managed to snag the first 10 minutes a few days ago while it was still available for download—you might even be able to track down a .wmv version online if you look hard enough (it’s currently floating around on Kazaa). From what I caught, it actually looks pretty solid; there is a decent amount of gore, and the zombies aren't half bad either. Now, the real question is: when is this finally hitting theaters here in the States?! 😕
(For those wondering how I saw the first 10 minutes, it was aired on TV here in the US about two weeks ago as part of a promotional stunt, showing the opening sequence in its uncensored form).
Jose Chase2 said:The absolute worst part is that this movie had massive potential. I honestly can't tell if the breakdown was caused by the friction between Connery and Norrington, or if Norrington simply lost his touch as a director. It’s a tragedy, because this could have been just as brilliant as X-Men. A total waste.
In reality, Sean Connery’s ego is the culprit here. He actually meddled with the editing process because he wasn't happy that Norrington cut some of his scenes to give other characters more screen time. As a result, Norrington reportedly walked out of the editing room in protest—which, by the way, violates standard American film industry protocols—while Connery continued to interfere with the rest of the production. When Norrington finally saw the finished product, he was so disillusioned that he effectively left Hollywood and vowed never to direct again.
Even if Norrington had stayed on board, you still have those glaringly obvious errors, like a "100-meter ship navigating through Venice," and so on (though, since it's an alternate universe, I suppose anything goes).
I have to admit, Cell is quite a striking visual experience when you watch it on DVD.
However, if we're talking about pure visual impact, nothing hits quite like "The Fifth Element". From its depiction of a futuristic world to those special effects—which, let's be honest, coming from 1997, look significantly better than the CGI used in several big-budget releases from just last year. Beyond the aesthetics, it’s easily one of the best films out there...
What other movies have left a lasting impression on you? For me, it's things like "What Dreams May Come" or "Sleepy Hollow"...
-Sarah McLachlan: "Angel", "Good Enough", and "Sweet Surrender" are just breathtaking tracks. -3 Doors Down: "Here without you". -Train: "Drops of Jupiter" -Pink: "Dear Diary" -Avril Lavigne: "I'm with you" -Evanescence: "My Immortal" (honestly, considering how many times this song gets played, I’m surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet) -Sheryl Crow: "My Favourite Mistake" -Aerosmith: "Hole in My Soul" -Norah Jones: "Don't know why" -Seal: "Kiss from a Rose" -Audioslave: "Like a Stone" -Michelle Branch: "Goodbye to You" -Coldplay: "Trouble" -Madonna: "Time Stood Still" - from the "Next Best Thing" soundtrack (which was easily the only redeeming quality of that movie)
I believe my list is complete now. I really ought to switch over to something more upbeat, or perhaps grab those suction tools they use at the dentist, stick them under my eyes, and just sit there enjoying my favorite songs... 😁
-Gary Jules: "Mad World" from the movie Donnie Darko -Puddle of Mudd: "Blurry" -Every single song by David Gray -Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Under The Bridge" -All Saints: "Black Coffee" -general danger: "once when night" -Creed: "One Last Breath" -Alanis Morissette: "Joining You" -Melanie C: "Melt"-Jewel: "Foolish Games" - this one hits particularly hard
To me, the movie was a massive letdown compared to my expectations, primarily because it leaned much more into being a comedy than an actual horror movie. The acting was frankly disastrous—with the sole exception of Robert Englund and Kelly Rowland, who were the only ones capable of saving this mess. The special effects were decent enough, and the gratuitous nudity was fine (especially the lead actress, who basically carried the entire performance with her chest), but that’s about where the quality ends. My rating: 4/10 👎
restlessharbor242 said:Folks, I just caught the trailer for Garfield. I have to say, it was a massive letdown.
That teaser is honestly on par with The Mask 2—which was an absolutely abysmal preview. According to some entertainment sites, it might actually be one of the worst trailers released back in 2003!
restlessharbor242 said:Garfield is hands down the greatest comic strip ever. .................................................. ................... Bill Murray, if you mess this up... 🙂
Look, Garfield is legendary. But honestly? Jennifer Love Hewitt doesn't exactly capture the vibe of the vet from the comics. In the strips, she’s this incredibly cynical character, whereas I suspect they cast Jennifer mainly for her assets.