Movie Discussion Thread

[dabears10]

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective > When Nature Calls

[princefielder28]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

I really really really hate that movie.

You're lying to yourself

[SuperMcGee]

Originally Posted by fischbowl

Captain Oveur: You ever been in a cockpit before?
Joey: No sir, I've never been up in a plane before.
Captain Oveur: You ever seen a grown man naked?
Captain Oveur: Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?
Joey: Wait a minute. I know you. You're Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Roger Murdock: I'm sorry son, but you must have me confused with someone else. My name is Roger Murdock. I'm the co-pilot.
Joey: You are Kareem. I've seen you play. My dad's got season tickets.
Roger Murdock: I think you should go back to your seat now Joey. Right Clarence?
Captain Oveur: Nahhhhhh, he's not bothering anyone, let him stay here.
Roger Murdock: But just remember, my name is ROGER MURDOCK. I'm an airline pilot.
Joey: I think you're the greatest, but my dad says you don't work hard enough on defense. And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try... except during the playoffs.
Roger Murdock: The hell I don't. LISTEN KID. I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night. Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes.

Roger Murdock: Do you want me to check the weather, Clarence?
Captain Oveur: No, why don't you take care of it. Joey, do you ever hang around the gymnasium?

[Halsey]

So I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey recently. The movie was ok at first, went through a boring period and then got really really interesting from the time you see the Discovery until the Astronaut left the ship and went on the whole weird psychedelic trip thingy. That part was kinda boring too. Overall, worth a watch. Hal 9000 was creepy.

[Halsey]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

I really really really hate that movie.

"What was that? Bumblebee Tuna? Bumblebee Tuna everyone! Excuse me, your balls are showing. Bumblebee Tuna!"

[fischbowl]

Halsey, you just plain suck, don't you?

[Halsey]

Originally Posted by fischbowl

Halsey, you just plain suck, don't you?

Not true at all. I suck with style. No reason to be plain about it.

[Primetime21]

Originally Posted by Halsey

Not true at all. I suck with style. No reason to be plain about it.

[Giantsfan1080]

Originally Posted by fischbowl

Captain Oveur: You ever been in a cockpit before?
Joey: No sir, I've never been up in a plane before.
Captain Oveur: You ever seen a grown man naked?
Captain Oveur: Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?
Joey: Wait a minute. I know you. You're Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Roger Murdock: I'm sorry son, but you must have me confused with someone else. My name is Roger Murdock. I'm the co-pilot.
Joey: You are Kareem. I've seen you play. My dad's got season tickets.
Roger Murdock: I think you should go back to your seat now Joey. Right Clarence?
Captain Oveur: Nahhhhhh, he's not bothering anyone, let him stay here.
Roger Murdock: But just remember, my name is ROGER MURDOCK. I'm an airline pilot.
Joey: I think you're the greatest, but my dad says you don't work hard enough on defense. And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try... except during the playoffs.
Roger Murdock: The hell I don't. LISTEN KID. I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night. Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes.

That is my favorite part of Airplane as well. Coming in 2nd would be the old lady talking jive. Hilarious movie.

[Brent]

I just watched this having not seen it in like 9 years. I forgot how good it was.

[Scott Wright]

Originally Posted by Brent

I just watched this having not seen it in like 9 years. I forgot how good it was.

Never saw this one but I've heard it is good.

I went to see "Taken" the other night and it was solid. I'd say a B+ maybe.

Anyone else getting psyched for "Watchmen"? I saw the previews in the theater and it looks awesome.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Originally Posted by Scott Wright

Anyone else getting psyched for "Watchmen"? I saw the previews in the theater and it looks awesome.

The graphic novel was pretty sweet. Don't know how good the movie can be with Zack Snyder directing though. Dawn of the Dead was ok. 300 could be one of the most overrated movies ever.

[fischbowl]

Originally Posted by Brent

I just watched this having not seen it in like 9 years. I forgot how good it was.

Not my favorite Coens but still a fantastic movie

[hugegmenfan]

Originally Posted by Scott Wright

Never saw this one but I've heard it is good.

I went to see "Taken" the other night and it was solid. I'd say a B+ maybe.

Anyone else getting psyched for "Watchmen"? I saw the previews in the theater and it looks awesome.

im looking forward to watchmen so much...it looks fabulous

i loved 300 personally, i know its a love it or hate it type of movie so i think snyder can do a great job with this

[Paranoidmoonduck]

My worry is that Watchmen is a thousand times more complicated than 300 in just about every way. It's much more information to try and squeeze into a movie (people who haven't read the book may not quite get this, but a direct translation to film would likely be three films long), it's got a much more complex feel that needs to be communicated, it has very deep rooted philosophical ideas being perpetuated through the plot, and it is very much not a normal hero story.

If Snyder pulls it off, great. I just hope the thing is watchable.

[RAVENS/WIZARDS/ORIOLES]

Millers Crossing was an awesome movie. I watched it for the first time recently. 300 was a cool movie but I do not think it was incredible(just the fight scenes were). The Watchmen looks OK. I really do not know anything about it just that is a comic book movie. I hope it is good

[Halsey]

Ok, so I don't know anything about Watchmen other than what I've seen in previews and a little I summary I read about it. What caught my attention was the character 'Night Owl'. I thought it was Batman at first. I can't help but think he looks like a total ripoff of Batman. What's up with that?

[bantx]

go away now

[iowatreat54]

Seriously, before it was kinda funny. Now it's just annoying.

I haven't read the Watchmen, but the movie looks sick. Plus, having not read, I cannot be disappointed :).

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by Halsey

Ok, so I don't know anything about Watchmen other than what I've seen in previews and a little I summary I read about it. What caught my attention was the character 'Night Owl'. I thought it was Batman at first. I can't help but think he looks like a total ripoff of Batman. What's up with that?

I'm the biggest Batman geek on this board and I know Nite Owl is not a rip off of Batman. He has some characteristics in common with him, but that does not make him a carbon copy.

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by Halsey

Ok, so I don't know anything about Watchmen other than what I've seen in previews and a little I summary I read about it. What caught my attention was the character 'Night Owl'. I thought it was Batman at first. I can't help but think he looks like a total ripoff of Batman. What's up with that?

you are an idiot. Alan Moore is quite possibly the greatest comic book author of all time...why the hell would he need to rip off batman? Hell, half of modern day batman mythology was created by Moore. Not to mention Watchmen as a complete novel is infinitely better then any Batman comic ever created. Watchmen the novel has transcended graphics completely and is viewed as one of the most influential pieces of literature ever. Thats right, literature. Not just graphic novel. Trust me, Alan Moore isnt ripping anyone off. And for the record, in the original material, Night Owl looks alot less like Batman. His costume was modified for the movie.

And my only concern with the Watchmen movie is the changed ending. I dont know how Im going to take that. Everything Ive seen so far suggests that Snyder isnt straying very far from the source material visually or story wise, so that was me pretty excited. I know Dave Gibbons, who illustrated Watchmen, worked closely with him on this film to make sure what comes up on screen is what was on the page. Snyder isnt an idiot: He knows that hes dealing with some very good source material and he shouldnt alter too much. The cast is talented, and the trailers have been spectacular. Should be a good film. Ive no doubt that Watchmen has the ability to transcend the genre and be a better film then TDK was.

[Halsey]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

you are an idiot.

You wrote all that and I;m not reading any further than your first sentence. I'm just asking a honest question. Didn't mean to draw the ire of angry comic nerd guy.

[Brodeur]

Only thing I'm worried about is Goode as Veidt for the Watchmen movie at this point.

[P-L]

Lol, Nite Owl looks nothing like Batman, especially in the novel.

[Turtlepower]

I'm happy we are talking about Watchmen cause I finally finished it on Sunday. Anyway...

WOW, what a depressing ending. I understand that the entire idea around it and it had to be a depressing ending, but I just felt like nothing was even resolved. I was also very upset that Veidt was not in the comic for like 5 chapters, but then came back all of a sudden at the end as a villain. I would've liked a lot more of him earlier on to make him being a villain much more surprising. Personally, I loved the concept behind it and so much was done so well. The drawings were outstanding and the writing (specifically in Under the Hood) are possibly the best of any comic/graphic novel that I've ever read. Like I said, the ending kind of annoyed me and I was there wanting a little bit more from the characters. If anyone feels the same, please let me know.