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PhoncipleBone
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I liked him in the first season of 24, and that was about it. Although that movie he made "Lie With Me" featured copious amounts of Lauren Lee Miller nudity, which was a good thing.BertramCooper said:
"Technically ambitious, dramatically basic. Still, itÂ’s a major step up from an AvP sequel and delivers all the Saturday night whizz-bang and Sunday morning brain-ripping you could want."
http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=137027/
need more reviews, i'm still doubtful
http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=137027/
need more reviews, i'm still doubtful
BertramCooper
Banned
I don't necessarily think he's a terrible actor (he's definitely not very good, but not awful), but he's become one of those quintessential B actors that shows up in random shit that hardly ever does well.PhoncipleBone said:
If he's your leading man, you're in trouble.
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
Just back from seeing it for a minute, surprisingly not horrible. I'm shocked the theater was as packed as it was. Liked it better than Cloverfield as there was no one that I wanted to see die in a horrible way.
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
If you hold fond memories for ID4 you may or may not want to see this particular one:lol Depending on how fond those memories are. Of course it does have its own thing, but, there are moments of slight resemblance. Crysis huh, I got a definite Matrix and Resistence 2 vibe before, though I could see that too.
Speedymanic
Banned
KamenSenshi said:
Joking, right?
It was worst than AvP:Requiem for level of shitness.
I hated every single character within a couple of mins of them being introduced, the story was nonsensical, the acting was ridiculous, the set-pieces were a joke and the movie ends in such a way that you're left sat there for a few mins wondering what the hell happened to the rest of the movie.
Not even the impressive CG (and it was certainly impressive) could save this train wreck.
I can honestly say I have never watched a movie as bad as this. Never. Almost everything about it is offensive to all senses.
:/
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
Way better than Clover. You say this movie left you wondering what happened, um, what exactly did Clover do? At least these people are actually realtable and not lead by a moron like in Clover.:lol Actually reading that again I would say your post sums up my feelings for Cloverfield other than the impressive fx part.:lol
demosthenes
Member
I'm curious about the plot, anyone mind spoilering?
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
I will if you are sure. Not the whole thing if you want.demosthenes said:
basic: guy with preg gf goes to visit scrubs guy and during the first night lights drop down. he starts to get pulled but they hold him back long enough that the light just happened to leave. Next day they decide to grab a gun and investigate. FRom there we learn that even after the military nukes a mothership it will just rebuild like Cell. They send out drones like the things from the Matrix which have... Ill come back to that. The main guy it turns out is sick after the first encounter and doesnt want anyone to know. We find out he now has powers basically enhanced strength. At one point he goes aggro cause one tries to take his gf and yep these things are controlled by human brains. Why would they invade us, for brains:lol like zombies. This is kind of a plot hole though.
demosthenes
Member
KamenSenshi said:
How do the aliens 'lose' and what was w/ the guys face in the trailer and his eyes. It was going black or something.
Speedymanic
Banned
KamenSenshi said:
It certainly left me wondering where the hell the rest of the movie was. At least Clover had a somewhat decent ending that provided some closure. This doesn't have that, the movie feels like it's just starting when the credits roll.
I never really rated Clover either, but this certainly wasn't as bad as that. The lead is significantly more annoying than HUD ever was.
And relatable characters, really? They were all generic typecasts, even more so than those in Clover. Lead who acts a dick for most of the movie but suddenly changes because he cares about his family, guy who has a smoking hot wife cheats on her with a skank, porter or hotel manager goes mad/becomes a control freak, etc, etc.
Horrendous movie. I'll cry if they announce a sequel.
Speedymanic
Banned
demosthenes said:
Oh lord, you're in for a real treat. :lol
I'll let KamenSenshi spoil it as anything I type up will just be filled with various insults about how terrible it was.
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
I tried spoiling it in a way that wouldnt give away too much before.
they dont lose we do. the guy with the eyes get super strength. and in the end when they put his brain in a alien host body he takes control of it to save his gf
Speedymanic
Banned
KamenSenshi said:
That's about right, except...
We 'lose' in that the army has been defeated and most humans are now in the ships, having their brains removed so they can be implanted into husks....but humanity has a weapon that will help to turn the tide and fight back against the aliens. And I'm talking about the baby, not the lead douche whose brain is removed and implanted into an alien husk. I think I actually liked him more when that happened.
Hurts my brain just thinking about how stupid the plot was.
:lol
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
Where was Clovers ending? The sound of the bombs going off and someone saying it survived? Wow, more annoying than Hud? No way, Hud is the most annoying person ever. At least this guy didnt ramble on for the entire movie never shutting up making useless comments. These people wanted to survive, not go back to the danger to save some lame bopper. I'll give you the cheating part though, I was like wt:lolSpeedymanic said:
demosthenes
Member
KamenSenshi said:
So...
everyone can control husks or just him? and why is the baby important...shit I'll just wait for the wikipedia:lol
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
But..Speedymanic said:
there's nothing left of humanity that is shown. besides, what good is an infant that probably wont live to see 1 do. Cant grow up:lol I realize you are probably joking though.
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
demosthenes said:
just him, he has a red brain:lol no one else does that they show. seems that the first encounter changed him somehow. like Neo. They would fight back if everyone could control them. He is a lone wolf. I gotta admit it was kinda nice seeing the fake out when it looks like the nuke worked and that humans would win, then nope just made the non existant ailens more mad.:lol
Speedymanic
Banned
demosthenes said:
Only him, the others are automatons, doing whatever the 'leaders' what them to do.
As for the
baby, it's obviously going to be a hybrid which will be able to defeat the aliens or control their weapons and use them to defeat them or some other generic shit.
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
Speedymanic said:
How would it be a hybrid though, was made before his papa got "super":lol .
Speedymanic
Banned
KamenSenshi said:
Come on dude, it's obvious the
baby is going to be some kind of super hybrid capable of controlling the alien machines but also in touch with his/her humanity. I expect that's why the aliens took the pregnant women and tried to kill(?) or rape them or some other nonsense. That part wasn't exactly clear and it's just another example of how poorly the story is told.
Boombloxer
Member
I had a faint glimmer of hope.
Speedymanic
Banned
KamenSenshi said:
In the same way the man was changed by looking at the light. She didn't suffer the same side effects as him because whatever changes happen when looking at the light were passed on to her baby.
It's generic sci-fi storytelling.
Also, your avatar is amaze. That's Victoria Justice, right?
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
That would be horrible. :lol At least there wont be a second one if that were the case. Justice for all invaders. She can be a mascot or something and act like a kitten, that'll show'em.:lolSpeedymanic said:
Speedymanic
Banned
:lol :lol
We can only hope it doesn't do well enough to warrant a sequel. I can already see it now.
The end.
:lol
We can only hope it doesn't do well enough to warrant a sequel. I can already see it now.
The husk escapes from the ship, carrying his pregnant wife on his back. Some time passes and we cut back to her suddenly 9months pregnant, the baby wants out now...it's born and almost instantly starts to exhibit powers. The first confirmation of its true power we get is that it downs a super husk by just gurgling at it.
Some more time passes, the baby is now a young X, its powers have grown and it is now capable of controlling the smaller aliens as well as shutting down most husks. Some more time passes, the young X is now a teenager whose powers are beyond comprehension. X is able to control nearly all alien husks as well as some ships.
Some more time passes, teen X is now an adult. Adult X can now control all alien ships, husks, everything. X is also capable of bringing back humans who have had their brains removed and placed into husks. (same tech the ship uses to regenerate).
The fight back begins, husks against husks, ships against ships, X against 'leader X'. X prevails, humanity is restored, the surviving leaders leave, mummy takes daddy husk home and shows him a good time, X procreates endlessly so humanity is protected if the aliens ever dare to return.
Some more time passes, the baby is now a young X, its powers have grown and it is now capable of controlling the smaller aliens as well as shutting down most husks. Some more time passes, the young X is now a teenager whose powers are beyond comprehension. X is able to control nearly all alien husks as well as some ships.
Some more time passes, teen X is now an adult. Adult X can now control all alien ships, husks, everything. X is also capable of bringing back humans who have had their brains removed and placed into husks. (same tech the ship uses to regenerate).
The fight back begins, husks against husks, ships against ships, X against 'leader X'. X prevails, humanity is restored, the surviving leaders leave, mummy takes daddy husk home and shows him a good time, X procreates endlessly so humanity is protected if the aliens ever dare to return.
The end.
:lol
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
:lol :lol I could see something like that. But not as a sequel, more like how the Transmorphers are to the Transformers. Wait a minute...have you seen
? If not nevermind, if so
district 9
ha, sounds like a story point crossover.
Neuromancer
Member
Haha I liked Hud.KamenSenshi said:
Joel Was Right
If you smell burning, it's probably the generators acting up. Report it anyway.
I just came back from seeing it and I enjoyed it a lot. I saw it in a crowd environment, and I would recommend seeing this in theatre as opposed to watching it at home. The positives of the movie far outweigh any of the negatives. I'm hesitant to write a spoiler but I will do two things.
1. There are some beautifully directed scenes in this film and moments of real excitement - it is pure fun, and whilst it is open to criticisms, it doesn't let itself down by producing those moments of enjoyment through it's own expense (e.g. embarrassingly hilarious moments that some films are remembered for).
2. Speedymanic's perspective on the ending (in his spoiler tag) is undeserved. The film revolves around predominantly one man and his development and ironically it starts to get interesting (whereas before you're awaiting the ensuing explosions set pieces), and the ending was fucking great. It made the movie, and in some a sequel negates the potential of how the first ended. The protagonist's relationship with his girlfriend, who we find out pretty early on
It's nothing that justifies the ":lol " smileys IMHO. I think quite a few people here will come away feeling that whilst it may not be a great film and story, there are redeeming elements to it.
1. There are some beautifully directed scenes in this film and moments of real excitement - it is pure fun, and whilst it is open to criticisms, it doesn't let itself down by producing those moments of enjoyment through it's own expense (e.g. embarrassingly hilarious moments that some films are remembered for).
2. Speedymanic's perspective on the ending (in his spoiler tag) is undeserved. The film revolves around predominantly one man and his development and ironically it starts to get interesting (whereas before you're awaiting the ensuing explosions set pieces), and the ending was fucking great. It made the movie, and in some a sequel negates the potential of how the first ended. The protagonist's relationship with his girlfriend, who we find out pretty early on
is pregnant, is probably the best characteristic about him. You get the impression that it is a young relationship; they have their misunderstandings and genuinely frustrate each other leaving you to wonder whether that relationship will last throughout the film. But, in a strange way, his "development" sees him change dramatically emotively and psychologically. From being the confused young man reminiscent of his past youthful triumphs, he becomes a man obsessed in protecting his "family" in the shape of his girlfriend and unborn child. At last, they lay helpless on the roof top of the building and accept that they will die. She cradles him on her lap, and they are sucked up by the light in the sky - catching a kiss and the flares of light around encompassing them partly as a silhouette. That scene was stunning and emotive. He essentially dies then after being decapitated on board the ship, but there is a twist and "he" comes back to save her, although she wasn't in any imminent danger as the creatures seem stumped at the heart beat they could hear inside her stomach. And that's the first touch "he" has with her, on her stomach. They are then surrounded and he gets up claws clenched and the rock music kicks; defiance.
After the credits start, after each name, there is a shot of "him" fighting. I say 'shot' because the director is presenting what's happening similar to abstract photographic stills; a nod to that that the character is a keen photographer himself (in fact a camera is the first thing he picks up at the start of the film where his friend picks up a gun. That was a nice touch
After the credits start, after each name, there is a shot of "him" fighting. I say 'shot' because the director is presenting what's happening similar to abstract photographic stills; a nod to that that the character is a keen photographer himself (in fact a camera is the first thing he picks up at the start of the film where his friend picks up a gun. That was a nice touch
It's nothing that justifies the ":lol " smileys IMHO. I think quite a few people here will come away feeling that whilst it may not be a great film and story, there are redeeming elements to it.
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
So you would say there is not really a way there could be a real follow up? I couldnt imagine one.
Joel Was Right
If you smell burning, it's probably the generators acting up. Report it anyway.
Updated my post
A follow up would be the inevitable and predictable thing, and if they did that it, it would relegate it back to conventionality. The last 20 minutes show it to be something memorable and unique, when compared to things like District 9 and Cloverfield. Leave the film like that, finish on a high after that twist of events.
KamenSenshi said:
A follow up would be the inevitable and predictable thing, and if they did that it, it would relegate it back to conventionality. The last 20 minutes show it to be something memorable and unique, when compared to things like District 9 and Cloverfield. Leave the film like that, finish on a high after that twist of events.
LocoMrPollock
Banned
Yeah, my friend went and saw this and said it was super shitty. Should've known, what with Eric Balfour starring in it.
ryutaro's mama
Member
Boombloxer said:
My face exactly after reading those horrible spoilers.
It's worse than the trailers make it appear.
How is that even possible?
Ajemsuhgao
Member
cruets said:
Unstoppable wasn't complete shit? You're kidding. The trailers make it seem just..horrible. They were shooting at the train to stop it!
Expendable.
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Ajemsuhgao said:
I've seen it, enjoyed it, and I'm still kind of flabbergasted its one of the best reviewed films of the year - http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/unstoppable-2010/
AnimatorZombie
Neo Member
This movie was awful. Laughable acting, horrible creature design, paper-thin characters, contrived predictable plot. The whole movie is nothing but the filmmakers desperately trying to make it look bigger and more 'legit' than it actually is.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
This movie is offensive to the senses and probably the worst movie I've ever seen. There was probably about 5 seconds of entertainment to be had. Save your money and go stand in line at the DMV for 2 hours. You'll enjoy it more.
Apologies to anyone who might've enjoyed this but even sci-fi nerds deserve better writing than this.
Uwe Boll probably thinks this movie sucks.
Apologies to anyone who might've enjoyed this but even sci-fi nerds deserve better writing than this.
Uwe Boll probably thinks this movie sucks.
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