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will fuck homely black hookers in the name of progress and tolerance
(05-22-2012, 05:24 PM)
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#101
Originally Posted by Expendable.:
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Delusion: not just for breakfast anymore!
(05-22-2012, 05:26 PM)
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#102
Originally Posted by freshair:
..and yeah, theirs the Twilight thing; for example, Robert Pattison looks great in Cosmopolis but people are saying that they hate that he's in the movie because they dislike him forever and ever for doing Twilight. It's silly, really. |
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Currently boycotting the Wolfenstein franchise
(05-22-2012, 05:29 PM)
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#103
Originally Posted by Good Job Bob:
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(05-22-2012, 05:33 PM)
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#104
Originally Posted by bengraven:
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(05-22-2012, 10:39 PM)
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#105
First five minutes of the movie (in German): http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Cjm5sDtvyZU
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(05-22-2012, 10:45 PM)
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#106
Originally Posted by fuenf:
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(05-22-2012, 11:37 PM)
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#107
Originally Posted by Good Job Bob:
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There's a duck in the room
There's a duck i-OWWWW (05-23-2012, 12:57 AM)
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#108
Originally Posted by fuenf:
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(05-23-2012, 01:50 AM)
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#109
Originally Posted by fuenf:
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Delusion: not just for breakfast anymore!
(05-23-2012, 01:54 AM)
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#110
Originally Posted by jett:
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(05-23-2012, 02:02 AM)
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#111
Originally Posted by freshair:
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(05-23-2012, 02:04 AM)
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#112
It seems anecodtally, people liked Kristen Stewart and saw her as a great up-and-coming actress, and a rather cute one at that, until she starred in the Twilight series. Whether that has to do with her acting in those movies or merely her association with them is up for debate.
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will fuck homely black hookers in the name of progress and tolerance
(05-23-2012, 02:09 AM)
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#113
Basically anyone who touched the Twilight books will have that curse on them. Pattinson, Stewart, that kid with the dumb look on his face and abs who really really can't act, Ashley Greene...and whomever else is in the series, I haven't seen them.
Even the soundtrack. People have turned on Muse hard for being on several of the soundtracks. Even more when they find out that Meyer wrote the books with Muse music in the background (as if Muse can help that one). I've found that 25% of the good songs I find on Pandora happen to be on the Twilight soundtrack, by accident, so despite no interest in the series, I'm considering buying the soundtracks. |
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(05-23-2012, 07:42 AM)
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#114
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(05-23-2012, 07:42 AM)
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#115
Originally Posted by bengraven:
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Banned
(05-23-2012, 08:22 AM)
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#117
Originally Posted by Scullibundo:
This sounded great. :( |
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(05-23-2012, 09:34 AM)
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#122
Originally Posted by bengraven:
I'm interested in seeing Stewart in the film adaptation of On the Road. |
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(05-23-2012, 09:40 AM)
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#123
Originally Posted by Feature:
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Delusion: not just for breakfast anymore!
(05-23-2012, 09:41 AM)
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#124
We all know Hemsworth is the fairest of them all, anyways.
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(05-24-2012, 04:21 PM)
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#126
and the next negative review: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news...41_111619.html
Originally Posted by Korean Times:
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(05-25-2012, 01:35 AM)
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#127
Originally Posted by fuenf:
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(05-26-2012, 01:50 PM)
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#131
Aww, the first 5 minutes video has been taken down.
Originally Posted by Scullibundo:
So why shouldn't I be worried? Are you expecting me to simply ignore the two reviews and pretend everything is looking really positive? |
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(05-26-2012, 03:07 PM)
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#132
I dont know why it happens but movies often come out ahead of schedule here in Korea and this was one of them. My wife and I went and saw this. The movie is a mixed bag.
the visuals are pretty amazing and they definitely play up the disturbing as much as they can. The world they created is realized fairly well, but I still felt the pacing is off and there isnt enough character development. For those worried about its heavy-handedness, there is some comedic relief sprinkled throughout. We enjoyed the movie enough, but it's nothing to rave about. It just felt a little too ambitious. An extra 15 minutes would have really given this movie the depth it attempted to create. And Kristin Stewart could have been worse. i agree she isnt the fairest of them all. Edit: if you have any questions feel free to ask. |
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(05-27-2012, 02:20 AM)
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#133
Originally Posted by DGRE:
How was the acting? Specifically.......how good was the evil queen? How was the final confrontation and overall ending? Good or lame? |
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(05-28-2012, 01:55 AM)
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#137
For what ever it’s worth, here are some user reviews from imdb.com:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What a breathtakingly raw adaptation!, 14 May 2012 Author: arfa129 from United Kingdom When my friend called me up on the morning of 14th May telling me that she won tickets to the premiere of this movie and wanted me to come along, I couldn't believe it. I was half asleep when she called me and in my sleep state I was tempted to say no and hit the hay but THANK GOD I DIDN'T. This movie was absolutely breath taking from the very first scene and it's tremendous considering Rupert Sanders is a first time director. Not even the most experienced directors could have taken this where Rupert took it. The visual imagery was so raw and edgy, I could actually feel Queen Ravenna's lust for beauty and her hatred for Snow White and it's safe to say that Charlize Theron was the perfect actress for this role. Only she could make an evil queen seem vulnerable at the same time. Kristen Stewart was a pleasant surprise! After the Twilight movies, I had somewhat doubted her abilities as an actress but I'm glad and relieved to say that she proved me wrong. She brought such heart, passion and bravery to this role and yes, Snow White did kick some ass! K-Stew was all suited up in armour with her sword in hand ready to fight for her Kingdom unlike the airy fairy Lily Collins in "Mirror, Mirror". It's refreshing to see young blood bringing something new to cinema and not what has been done a thousand times before so thanks K-Stew, you're definitely one to watch! Chris Hemsworth was fantastic as the Huntsman! A "brute with a heart" he most certainly is! Chris Hemsworth brought such strength and vulnerability to the Huntsman. He may appear very rugged and unkempt in the movie but don't let that fool you...his character is soft at heart and is willing to do anything to be a good human being but he doesn't show it as most of us do. He chooses to prove his loyalty by giving his word to Snow White...I won't say anymore but prepare for an interesting twist there! The dwarfs were amazing and had such attitude, Toby Jones, Ian McShane, Ray Winstone gave delightful performances and were definitely one of the highlights of the movies. Overall, the movie is a solid 10/10 and I will definitely watch it again...YOU SHOULD TOO! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excellent Take On A Classic Tale, 14 May 2012 Author: dan_quirke from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** When I heard they were making this film, I was slightly anxious how this would turn out. After the disappointing re-imagining of Alice In Wonderland, I feared this would go the same way. I was wrong. Everything about this film was excellent. The level of design, the cinematography, the acting and the special effects all absolutely shone and brought this world to life, stepping effortlessly from serene and beautiful, to tough and gritty in a heart beat. So lets talk about the cast. Yes, I had my reservations when I heard the main three characters were all played by non-Brits (Stewart, Theron and Hemsworth) having said that, they all played their characters excellently. Stewart's portrayal of Snow White was a subtle and intelligent performance. Her accent (and this is coming from a Brit) was pretty good, in fact all three did very well in that department. Stewart has really progressed as an actress and found her feet in this film. She looked absolutely stunning with the help of incredible cinematography, but what impressed me most of all was her characters arc throughout the film. She has really provided young girls with an excellent role model. Turning from a damsel in distress to a woman who can really stand her ground and fight for what she believes in. Chris Hemsworth surprised me in this film. His accent did suffer slightly, however it did not detract from what I thought was a great performance. In particular the scene in which he talks about his dead wife to a lifeless Snow White was extremely heartfelt and showed a side to him that I've have not seen in his previous movies. Theron, Queen Ravenna, played the part expertly. Her character could have easily have become two dimensional, but Charlize added a quality which almost gained sympathy from the audience. Her struggle for undying beauty and immortally, may be a shallow one, however the way she played it with such commitment, energy and sometimes poignancy made us completely believe how deeply craved for it, therefore earning her right to be so deliciously wicked. I would liked to have seen more of the seven dwarfs and I feel they were slightly under used. Ray Winstone, Nick Frost and Toby Jones provided the comic relief the film needed in such darkness however also provided one of the most touching scenes which was acted brilliantly by all and shot stunningly. Adding to the beautiful camera work was the stirring, operatic score. Composed by James Newton Howard, it really lifted the film and stood out over the chaos of the battle scenes, created tension in all the right places, and moved me to the point where my hair on my arms and neck stood on end. Finally, I would whole heartedly recommend this film. This is the best blockbuster this year and has really given the kiss of life to the fairy tale genre, breathing new air into a this classic form of story telling. The director Rupert Sanders said in his speech before the film, that he wanted to create a film with heart, that he felt has been missing from some movies recently, and he really has delivered. It would have been easy for a new director to be overwhelmed by such a large budget, scale and special effects, but not once did he let it overshadow the story and the characters. Snow White says in the film :"You will not take me heart" which is exactly was Sanders seems to have said to Hollywood Blockbusters, as he has created a film with so much heart, that not even a poison apple could put it to sleep. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Makes Mirror Mirror look like a B-Movie, 15 May 2012 Author: Takato Unami (dan_the_man200@hotmail.co.uk) from United Kingdom *** This review may contain spoilers *** I went to the World Premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman last night which was made possible by my friends…so before anything THANK YOU. OK so the film! This version of Snow White appears and feels much more traditional and Brother's Grimm than the Disney adaptation. It's dark, 'Grim', beautifully shot and some wonderful sets and cgi to match. The world in which this Snow White is living in is both deadly and beautiful, which is all thanks to the director Rupert Sanders. This is Sanders first film, period! and it's unbelievable that this is the case. The dark forest and the magical forest were my favourite locations to look at, very imaginative and completely contrast one another. The cast was solid, best of the bunch was Charlize Theron as the evil queen. She wasn't just the bitch, but someone who's not only dripping in rage and vanity but also fear. I think the best villains are the ones the audience can slightly identify with (seeing as we all have things we hate about ourselves…well most of us)… fear of ageing being one of those in identifiers. This queen went from 2D to 3D. Kristen Stewart puts her middle finger up at Bella Swan, ditches the vampire (finally) and embraces the new roles quite naturally. Although over shadowed by The Queen she does a swell job of being what Snow White is 'the fairest of them all'. Chris Hemsworth strips away the arrogance of Thor, becoming a complicated widower who comes to protect Snow White, and his action scenes pay off, he's much more interesting and watchable than the prince. I could have done without the prince coming into play if i'm honest. The Seven Dwarfs (i will not name the cast as there are seven of them) play up the comedy whilst contradicting one another. A great choice of cast to play the little guys. The scene with a certain God-Like deer really reminds me of Princess Mononoke's God of the Forest. I'm not sure if this is the directors nod to the ghibli animation or just something he wanted to recreate. I think it's worth seeing, the action and Theron alone are worth seeing it for. The only negative things is that t needed to explain the use of the milk moisturiser that the evil queen uses and a few other things which you may also agree on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A mixed bag, 21 May 2012 Author: Mary French from Washington, DC *** This review may contain spoilers *** Loved Kristen in this! She's exciting, moving and tough. When the armor comes on, she reminded me of Milla Jovovitch as Joan of Arc from "The Messenger." You really sense the loss she feels in the village of scarred women and the dwarfs' home when she sees people suffering because of her. Chris Hemsworth is great, too. It took him what felt like a long time to show up, but once he is in, he rocked. The sequel is clearly going to be a love story with him and Snow White. Theron is great at the beginning and end, strangely missing in the middle. The movie has some kinda awkward cuts back to her as if realizing they forgot about her being in the story. The weirdest is after not seeing the Queen for like an hour, they cut to her remembering her childhood and then she just says "Find her." Middle part is kinda slow, dwarfs really sucked, could've used some jokes or something to lighten things up sometimes. But it wakes up again once Kristen picks up her sword. Battle between her and the Queen is badass. Loved it for Stewart and Hemsworth, wish the script was better. (7 outta 10). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good, not great, 17 May 2012 Author: phoenix38353 from United States *** This review may contain spoilers *** This is a tough one. I was dying to see this film based on the trailer. But after finally catching it at a screening, I gotta say... it is a perfectly watchable film, but wildly uneven. The good: Kirsten Stewart. She's actually really really good and gets better as the film goes along. Stewart has been catching a lot of undeserved hate because of the "Twilight" films and I think most people don't realize how good she can be given half a chance. Hopefully this role will make audiences see her potential. Sam Spruell. As Queen Ravenna's brother he is creepy and tragic at the same time. Costumes, sets, photography. All as good as you would expect from a big budget film. The fairies. They appear in one extended scene and are very-nature based; reminded me of Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke." The so-so: Charlize Theron. Can't believe I'm saying this but she missed the mark. She rules the first twenty minutes... and then the film gives her a scene of screaming hysteria that just goes so far over the top as to damage all the good work that came before. Then the story completely drops her for an hour. By the time she shows up again for a strong closing, it's too little, too late. Chris Hemsworth. His character takes too long to appear (30 minutes), then is perfectly fine for an hour, then is given nothing to do in the last 30 minutes. And yes, his accent is a bit all over the place. Sam Claflin. He's... fine. Really. Not much to say. The bad: The dwarfs. Oh, lord, the dwarfs. Stunning that they are played by a gaggle of great actors - - yet I defy anyone to tell them apart. There are no real defining character traits for any of them, they all sound alike and their dialogue is spoken in a nearly indecipherable brogue. Had absolutely no clue what they were saying half of the time. Which might be a good thing given the film's dialogue. Which brings us to... The script. Screenplays are more than dialogue but the lines are usually what people remember. There are one or two decent lines: "I will give the world the Queen it deserves" and "You have eyes, huntsman, but do not see" stand out. The rest ranges from bland to howling. Unfortunately things just sorta happen in this film; no set up, no character motivation -- they just happen because if they didn't, there would be no story. The scene where the huntsman agrees to help Snow White is the worst. Could have been dramatic. Instead, it feels convenient. The script's biggest flaw though is its tone. Grim, grave, sooooo serious. Great epic storytelling is a balance of drama and humor -- look at the function Merry and Pippin serve in Lord of the Rings. SWATH has no humor. None. Nada. You might think I'm exaggerating. No. The film takes itself extremely seriously. This weakens the impact of the truly dramatic moments because they no longer stand out. Still, good moments are scattered around. A battle in a village and another in the fairy realm are exciting. Spruell's demise is almost moving if he wasn't a baddie. The first 20 minutes are hugely promising. Like I said at the beginning: totally watchable, but coulda been more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Made for girls by men with computers, 22 May 2012 Author: rhetoricalreply from Japan This film could have been so much more and I think an opportunity was missed to open this up to a broader audience. Instead we get something between 'Twilight' and 'Lord of the Rings' with a measure of 'Princess Mononoke' thrown into the mix. Not exciting or frightening for the boys, a confused love triangle for the girls, and certainly not enough Dwarf action. They liven up the film when they finally arrive, but they have precious few lines to divide between them. Overall a fair attempt at a fairy-tale, and certainly bolder than 'Mirror, Mirror'. But I fear the studio may have hampered Rupert Sanders in trying more interesting and daring flourishes. Strictly one for teenage girls. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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(05-28-2012, 03:51 AM)
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#139
Originally Posted by Tricky I Shadow:
Originally Posted by JdFoX187:
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(05-28-2012, 04:05 AM)
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#140
Originally Posted by DGRE:
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(05-28-2012, 04:25 AM)
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#144
Originally Posted by Replicant:
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risks bannings on days ending in "y"
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I got to see this.
Let me say this from the start. I'm of two minds with stewart , sometimes I think she can act... and other times i think the movies she can act in are just movies in which she plays her self. Okay so its just one movie and its adventure land.... and i can see her being very simlar to that type of person. Anyway , I got to go see this with my gf and a few friends. The movie looks great , theron looks amazing and basicly carrys the whole movie . Hemsworth does a decent job with the little he is given. Here is the problem , Kristen Stewart doesn't fit the part of who she is playing. I don't mind the way she looks (reminds me of some girls i liked in highschool) the problem is she never really seems like a nice person in this film. I don't know if its the script or just her acting ability but there is nothing endering (right word ?) about her character and you walk out of the movie wishing theron won. I would def just rent this movie |
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(05-28-2012, 09:30 AM)
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#150
I am kinda hyped for this.
I knew Tarsem Singh was working on a Snow White movie and didn't realize it had come out already (Mirror Mirror, which I need to see soon, due to my love of Singh's films). So when I saw the first commercials for this I got hyped up for it because I thought it looked like something he could have done, visually. I don't mind Kristen Stewart all that much either, I suppose. I've only seenu we in the first Twilight (recently, and I found myself actually liking it) and The Runaways (which I loved). And I like Chris and Charlize a lot. I want to see it. |
