PumpkinPie
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I thought the snow level was copied from James Bond, was there a JB movie where they ski down a snowy mountain or something?
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INCEPTION |OT| Movie of the Forever
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Misterinenja
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Modern Warfare 2 is what came to my mind first if we think video games.
faceless007
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Don't know if this has already been mentioned, but this month's Empire magazine has some pretty decent stuff on Nolan and Inception, essays by Wally Pfister, Hugh Jackman, Gary Oldman and Robin Williams on working with Nolan, and of course Nolan himself.
So has anyone figured out which scenes were shot on 65mm for the IMAX theaters? I tried to pay attention for that but completely forgot about it after a few minutes. I'd try again but I'm not going to see the IMAX version again ($18.50? WTF?)
So has anyone figured out which scenes were shot on 65mm for the IMAX theaters? I tried to pay attention for that but completely forgot about it after a few minutes. I'd try again but I'm not going to see the IMAX version again ($18.50? WTF?)
brandonh83
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ronito said:
:lol
I did think of MGS especially when you see the first shot of the sniper POV I was like goddamn they must be crazy to incept in dis kinda wedder
teacupcopter
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ronito said:
What kind of assy cinemas are you all going to where nerds are audibly referencing videogames during the movie?
Fuck I'd go mental
Also seriously, it was snow and military, people who think MGS are just obsessed, and more than normal too, I love MGS and own like every singe one + special editions and I didn't think of it at all
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
If he's referring to the material being covered, the concepts in the film aren't anything new really if you closely follow dream-related topics involving psychology, philosophy, etc. So I can see how one can argue "nothing original," same thing with the original Matrix when it first came out.LakeEarth said:
Executing the material on film is a different story.
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
Uhh... MGS isn't really that nerdy. A lot of younger folks these days have played the game. Its a really popular series.teacupcopter said:
MGS is immediately where my mind went. Then again, I am pretty nerdy. I'm not MGS obsessed though.
No idea why you'd be so offended. Jesus Christ. Its not like Inception was any less silly than MGS.
WanderingWind
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LakeEarth said:
Yes. Seriously. Entering dreams and the framework of dreaming within dreams is not original to Inception. I don't particularly feel like arguing much further, since it wasn't the type of film that raised that sort of emotion in me.
No, I'm not a hater just hating. Nor am I any other sort of insulting name you might be thinking. This particular film, while obviously well made, was not for me.
I am interested to see what Nolan comes up with in the future, though.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Yes, yes it is. :lolBobsRevenge said:
brandonh83
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BobsRevenge said:
ohhh fuuuuuck I know I came in here hatin' after I saw the movie but now I sorta feel safe.
The design of the building is somewhat similar to that of Shadow Moses.
The sniper, focused on the sentries wearing white uniforms.
The idea that they have to go through the ventilation system in order to infiltrate it.
Let's face it. Clearly this was similar to Metal Gear more than anything.
MGS is a very popular franchise. Most of the non-video game savvy people I know, have knowledge of only 2-3 franchises. Tekken, GTA and Metal Gear Solid. That's it.
Liking and having knowledge of old James Bond films does make you cool and all, but let's not lose sight of what's right in front of us.
The sniper, focused on the sentries wearing white uniforms.
The idea that they have to go through the ventilation system in order to infiltrate it.
Let's face it. Clearly this was similar to Metal Gear more than anything.
MGS is a very popular franchise. Most of the non-video game savvy people I know, have knowledge of only 2-3 franchises. Tekken, GTA and Metal Gear Solid. That's it.
Liking and having knowledge of old James Bond films does make you cool and all, but let's not lose sight of what's right in front of us.
Inferno313
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Veidt said:
I'm pretty sure either Nolan or Pfister explicitly said that the scene is an homage to On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Precisely. OHMSS, the skiing, the snow setting. There's a lot of James Bond films that have that. It is undeniable.Inferno313 said:I'm pretty sure either Nolan or Pfister explicitly said that the scene is an homage to On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
But the rest of the Shadow Moses level, is clearly reminiscent of MGS- Whether this is a mere coincidence or deliberate doesn't really matter.
It gets the talk about an MGS movie going and that's all that matters.
brandonh83
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There's a difference between being reminded of MGS and actually thinking that Nolan was inspired by it. :lol
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
To wash away your insecurity?Lunchbox said:
BobsRevenge said:To wash away your insecurity?
Audiences can be really annoying. I absolutely hate watching hyped films at midnight showings/opening night, the crowds are unbearably annoying. From the looks of the videos that have been released, Comic-Con is probably my worst nightmare distilled to its purest form in terms of audience clamoring.
I don't get it, people are vehemently against talking in theaters but will take place in the screaming, cheering, clapping and circle jerking.
Man,people who like videogames must have an enormous stigma attached to them in the US.Lunchbox said:
99% of everyone our age has played videogames and at least half of them play regularly. There's nothing wrong with discussing video games. Heck, it's kind of sad to not discuss entertainment within a group of people who're supposed to be friends.
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
Yeah, I hate it too. I got some weird laughs at showing of Inception I went to.harSon said:
I think the worst was Paranormal Activity. That movie seemed genuinely scary to me. Or at least, it would've been if all the 15 year olds weren't constantly saying some bullshit like: "This movie sucks" "This is so bad!" "THATS DUMB".
Oh my god.
And then of course walking out of the theater. "That was one of the worst movies I've ever seen."
Motherfuckers. Shut up.
I should've done this during a showing of Avatar at that retarded theater for revenge.
Snowman Prophet of Doom
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harSon said:
That's the whole POINT of a midnight show, in my opinion; if I wanted to critically judge a movie, I would watch a regular showing or catch it on DVD, but at a midnight show, I'm there to share in the experience, whatever it might be.
The point of a midnight showing is to watch the absolute earliest showtime of a film that you're hyped to see and cannot possibly wait another moment for. I can understand being a bit rowdy for a film that doesn't take itself too seriously, Snakes on a Plane for example, but clamoring within films like Inception is just too much. And unfortunately for extremely hyped films, it takes a while for audiences to go back to normal. I saw The Dark Knight on opening night and the following weekend, and it was every bit as rowdy on the second viewing.
People seem to treat films like sporting events now :/
People seem to treat films like sporting events now :/
SpeedingUptoStop
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Yea, it can be pretty awesome.
I go to midnight screenings at the ArcLight and have respectfully psyched audiences. None of that heckling, whether it's positive or negative. Los Angeles film lovers for the win!
Also, I'm laughing my ass off at the idea that MGS invented soldiers wearing snow camo in wintry areas and ventilation shafts being used for infiltrations :lol
Also, I'm laughing my ass off at the idea that MGS invented soldiers wearing snow camo in wintry areas and ventilation shafts being used for infiltrations :lol
Inferno313
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BobsRevenge said:
Your posts in this and the spoiler thread aren't revenge enough?
Well, I just got back from seeing it and the house was full (probably 80-85% of the seats were filled). I enjoyed it overall, but DiCaprio just is not leading man material for me. I'm always acutely aware that he's acting; he just can't seem to inhabit the characters he plays as well as other actors of his pay rank in Hollywood. I think someone like Clive Owen would have done a better job.
The supporting actors were all great, except someone needs to fatten up Cillian Murphy (just a few pounds - he looks more skeletal every time I see him) and Ellen Page needs a hairstyle that will downplay how infantly gigantic her forehead is. It's so huge it steals every scene she's in.
Other nitpicks were that it felt like the actors were tripping over themselves, trying to get all the expository material in. I don't think this could have been avoided probably, given the relatively cerebral nature of the film's concepts. And for a group heist film, I never got the sense that these characters really gave much of a damn about each other.
I'll have to read up on the hotel scenes, since those were the most impressive in terms of effects work.
The supporting actors were all great, except someone needs to fatten up Cillian Murphy (just a few pounds - he looks more skeletal every time I see him) and Ellen Page needs a hairstyle that will downplay how infantly gigantic her forehead is. It's so huge it steals every scene she's in.
Other nitpicks were that it felt like the actors were tripping over themselves, trying to get all the expository material in. I don't think this could have been avoided probably, given the relatively cerebral nature of the film's concepts. And for a group heist film, I never got the sense that these characters really gave much of a damn about each other.
I'll have to read up on the hotel scenes, since those were the most impressive in terms of effects work.
Really DiCaprio? I thought he put in an incredible performance. I mean in the first seen where he tells Mal "Please, take a seat." His voice and mannerisms tell you everything thing you need to know about the situation. He's uneasy, inpatient and scared. And all he said was "Please, take a seat." I think it was brilliant performance.luxarific said:
ronito said:
His entire conversation with Mal at the end of the movie felt incredibly empty to me. For a final farewell with the love of his life, it felt like he was reciting the lines. I'm glad you enjoyed his performance, but I was pretty disappointed by that scene in particular.
Foliorum Viridum
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DiCaprio has become one of the actors I respect the most over the last few years. He's put in some stunning performances.
This film and Shutter Island has made 2010 his year, imo.
This film and Shutter Island has made 2010 his year, imo.
Lumpy Onion
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Truant said:
Actually MGS was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw it. It did look similar to Shadow Moses from MGS. Not saying, "OMG Nolan was inspired by MGS.", but there was a resemblance that I saw. Not sure what's wrong about that.
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