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tranquility · 07-06-2024, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

Watched last night. I can't say it lived up to the originals but it had some entertaining moments. I'm glad I didn't pay for it.

That last sentence is KEY haha. Yup, I'm going to watch it too.

bimmer456 · 07-07-2024, 05:37 PM

Alfisti · 07-09-2024, 07:59 AM

Saw the second Dune movie. It's OK, some moments of utter brilliance and wonderful visuals as well. The casting of the bald villan was perfect but he felt late to the party and a bit rushed.

Looking at the two movies together, there was a lot of time wasted sitting around, chanting etc, on the whole spiritual side of the sand people. There was definitely room to trim the fat. Casting and writing for the lead female (romantic interest not the mother) was a real weak spot, it just didn't work.

Th3DarkSide · 07-09-2024, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Saw the second Dune movie. It's OK, some moments of utter brilliance and wonderful visuals as well. The casting of the bald villan was perfect but he felt late to the party and a bit rushed.

Looking at the two movies together, there was a lot of time wasted sitting around, chanting etc, on the whole spiritual side of the sand people. There was definitely room to trim the fat. Casting and writing for the lead female (romantic interest not the mother) was a real weak spot, it just didn't work.

Those movies had the fat trimmed big time from the original “real” story. So much is left out. They are good but in reality Dune should be a mini series of 6-8 episodes.

tranquility · 07-09-2024, 08:47 PM

Really nice, emotional film, Longing starring Richard Gere. It's something different.

M5Rick · 07-13-2024, 02:31 PM

Scary one.

Fishee · 07-15-2024, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Saw the second Dune movie. It's OK, some moments of utter brilliance and wonderful visuals as well. The casting of the bald villan was perfect but he felt late to the party and a bit rushed.

Looking at the two movies together, there was a lot of time wasted sitting around, chanting etc, on the whole spiritual side of the sand people. There was definitely room to trim the fat. Casting and writing for the lead female (romantic interest not the mother) was a real weak spot, it just didn't work.

Yep, couldn't agree more.
What an overrated steaming pile.

A visual spectacle, yes, as are all Villeneuve movies.
He has a tendency to sacrifice any kind of semblance of decent characters, acting, and story for visual razzle dazzle. I also think most of the actors are mis-cast.

To be fair, Herbert's story is simplistic, reductionist, 'space jesus' crap. Revolutionary, maybe, in its day. But there's not much to work with.

I DO however like the Lynch version. It's a campy silly story with an unintentionally campy film. I think, being produced in the early 80s, meant that the visuals couldn't be nearly as 'serious' as the new one. That's why it works for me as a total B movie. I can appreciate it for that.

Bladerunner 2049 is the Villeneuve exception for me.
I thought it was a great story, dovetailed well with the original, awesome visuals and decent acting.

BMWGUYinCO · 07-16-2024, 11:50 AM

I just watched a movie I can't unsee....but then again....maybe I don't want to unsee it. SO over the top, it was amazing.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisu_2022

Ever wonder what John Wick vs the Nazis might look like? Wonder no more:

Fishee · 07-16-2024, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

I just watched a movie I can't unsee....but then again....maybe I don't want to unsee it. SO over the top, it was amazing.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisu_2022

Ever wonder what John Wick vs the Nazis might look like? Wonder no more:

super fun movie

Gemini562 · 07-17-2024, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

I just watched a movie I can't unsee....but then again....maybe I don't want to unsee it. SO over the top, it was amazing.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisu_2022

Ever wonder what John Wick vs the Nazis might look like? Wonder no more:

Man literally too angry to die

Esteban · 07-17-2024, 05:53 PM

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Man literally too angry to die

They pissed him off. lol

Will have to put this in my watch list.

tcphoto · 07-18-2024, 08:43 AM

I watched it a few months ago and loved it, they didn't know who they were messing with.

UncleWede · 07-22-2024, 01:29 PM

What's the deal with this "long legs" or something I keep hearing about? Spiders?

TXSTYLE · 07-22-2024, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

What's the deal with this "long legs" or something I keep hearing about? Spiders?

Waaaaaaay over hyped from the trusted review sources I frequent.

A more solid Horror film is this:

https://youtu.be/TvZgqDzUSGI?si=X-JpIvvYMXed4BGr

tranquility · 07-22-2024, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Waaaaaaay over hyped from the trusted review sources I frequent.

A more solid Horror film is this:

Looks interesting but that dude's fake eyepiece

M5Rick · 07-25-2024, 04:49 AM

Watch this once in a while.

Esteban · 07-25-2024, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Watch this once in a while.

Great movie.

Esteban · 07-25-2024, 02:47 PM

Deadpool & Wolverine - coming tomorrow.

Esteban · 07-25-2024, 03:04 PM

The latest Mission Impossible movie is now free on Prime for those that haven’t seen it, or if you want to see it again.

TXSTYLE · 07-25-2024, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Watch this once in a while.

This is one of those legendary movies that I rewatch whenever it happens to come on again and again.

TXSTYLE · 07-25-2024, 07:38 PM

You want ACTION????

No Studio delivers better than WELL GO USA!

This looks absolutely BONKERS GOOD!

moooza · 07-26-2024, 03:56 AM

Twisters is doing great, with great reviews. Deadpool and Wolverine has gotten fantastic reviews too. Can't wait to watch both

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