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johnny_ultimate wrote: »There's a good retro gaming joke in the Avengers.
Film's only OK though.
By your standards that means it's fecking brilliant for the rest of us!
Thinking about going to see it and Lockout in a couple of weeks so don't go spoiling them! Presume Prometheus won't be out by then. 
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atavan-halen wrote: »I was like omg I totally get that!
I thought the film was great!
Is Scarlett Johansson in it much? Preferrably jumping about in that leather outfit!
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atavan-halen wrote: »I was like omg I totally get that!
I thought the film was great!
Is Scarlett Johansson in it much? Preferrably jumping about in that leather outfit!
She is indeed, doing various acrobatic things although she does have support, if you know what I mean.0 -
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By your standards that means it's fecking brilliant for the rest of us! Thinking about going to see it and Lockout in a couple of weeks so don't go spoiling them! Presume Prometheus won't be out by then.
Go to see Cabin in the Woods instead. Funnier, cleverer, more entertaining. If you only have to see one Joss Whedon affiliated film this year, let it be that!
Not that Avengers is bad, it's certainly entertaining, but it just kind of hits the same old boxes. As for Johannson? She gets some action, but was disappointed with the lack of Natalie Portman Obviously the choice was more explosions or an attractive Oscar winner. They chose the former. 0 -
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johnny_ultimate wrote: »Go to see Cabin in the Woods instead. Funnier, cleverer, more entertaining. If you only have to see one Joss Whedon affiliated film this year, let it be that!
Not that Avengers is bad, it's certainly entertaining, but it just kind of hits the same old boxes. As for Johannson? She gets some action, but was disappointed with the lack of Natalie Portman Obviously the choice was more explosions or an attractive Oscar winner. They chose the former.
Actually thanks for reminding me about Cabin, forgot about that one - not a full on horror flick though is it? Mainly want to see Prometheus tbh, Sigourney better make an appearance in that (don't care how they work it in).
I'd have no problem with Portman getting that gig either, but it wouldn't be for her acting skills. Well, not in an Avengers film anyway.
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Actually thanks for reminding me about Cabin, forgot about that one - not a full on horror flick though is it? Mainly want to see Prometheus tbh, Sigourney better make an appearance in that (don't care how they work it in).
I can't say anything about Cabin in the Woods apart from that it is indeed not just a traditional horror: just watch it
Prometheus and Dark Knight Returns are my blockbuster hopes for the summer. The merciful lack of a further Transformers film is a bi-annual tradition we should all cherish.I'd have no problem with Portman getting that gig either, but it wouldn't be for her acting skills. Well, not in an Avengers film anyway.
They tease you with a reference to her character at one point. A shame, because her character in Thor was quite interesting despite her troublesome status as mandatory love interest. Guess they're waiting for the sequel to elaborate on that.0 -
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johnny_ultimate wrote: »I can't say anything about Cabin in the Woods apart from that it is indeed not just a traditional horror: just watch it
Prometheus and Dark Knight Returns are my blockbuster hopes for the summer. The merciful lack of a further Transformers film is a bi-annual tradition we should all cherish.
I'm a terrible gluton for punishment when it comes to films with any sci-fi related action/special affects in them. Only watched Transformers 3 again the other night (yes, again!). God it's bad, that blonde girl in it is a stunner but jeebus her character is so damn annoying.johnny_ultimate wrote: »They tease you with a reference to her character at one point. A shame, because her character in Thor was quite interesting despite her troublesome status as mandatory love interest. Guess they're waiting for the sequel to elaborate on that.
Really liked Thor althoughI almost would have preferred the usual predictable happy ending rather than the one we got. Is there defo a sequel in the works?0 -
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I have learned to avoid 3D for every film that isn't Avatar, and yeah the 3D for Avengers is just post-production nonsense. Nice and bright in 2D (there's a few night scenes that I'm sure would look awful with glasses on). Just am not fond of the tech at all. It's a shame when it's the only way to see a film in the cinema: IFI is only showing Takeshi Miike's Hara-Kiri in 3D, which is disappointing
Frankly, gaming has shown itself a much more suitable fit for 3D than film. Have been more impressed with some effects on my 3DS than anything I've seen: even anything by James 'Moneybags' Cameron!0 -
johnny_ultimate wrote: »I have learned to avoid 3D for every film that isn't Avatar, and yeah the 3D for Avengers is just post-production nonsense. Nice and bright in 2D (there's a few night scenes that I'm sure would look awful with glasses on). Just am not fond of the tech at all. It's a shame when it's the only way to see a film in the cinema: IFI is only showing Takeshi Miike's Hara-Kiri in 3D, which is disappointing
Frankly, gaming has shown itself a much more suitable fit for 3D than film. Have been more impressed with some effects on my 3DS than anything I've seen: even anything by James 'Moneybags' Cameron!
Yeah, any dark scenes and you're screwed with this sort of 3D.
I agree on the gaming front, I love having a quick blast of Dirt 3 on my 3D monitor and glasses on the PC. Pick a track from Finland, turn on the rain and happy 3D days.
I'm big on embracing the latest and greatest(I'm aware 3D is as old as the hills, but you know what I mean) but I just have to draw the line with 99 percent of the 3D movies that have come out recently. I've been disappointed by nearly them all(except Avatar in the cinema and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D Bluray at home and a few others). If anyone has a 3D screen at home do check out Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D, whatever about the movie itself it's a damn good technical exercise in 3D.
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johnny_ultimate wrote: »I have learned to avoid 3D for every film that isn't Avatar, and yeah the 3D for Avengers is just post-production nonsense. Nice and bright in 2D (there's a few night scenes that I'm sure would look awful with glasses on). Just am not fond of the tech at all. It's a shame when it's the only way to see a film in the cinema: IFI is only showing Takeshi Miike's Hara-Kiri in 3D, which is disappointing
Frankly, gaming has shown itself a much more suitable fit for 3D than film. Have been more impressed with some effects on my 3DS than anything I've seen: even anything by James 'Moneybags' Cameron!
Best 3D in a movie was definitely A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, took the mickey out of the process and also did some great things with it, plus it was funny!0 -
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I assume its best to avoid the 3D version of the movie??
Thor 3D was a huge mistake and I wish I'd seen it in 2D. I'll book a ticket for the new Odeon for Saturday I think.
I found it very hard to find a 2D screening of the Avengers. Of the 3(!) cinemas close to me only 1 has 2D showings and they're only on in the afternoons. I have tickets booked for tonight, can't wait.
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I thought Cabin in the Woods was awful.
But the Avengers was way more enjoyable than I was expecting. It actually has action sequences where you can follow what the hell is going on. Modern Hollywood films would lead you to believe that such a feat was impossible.
And if Portman had been in it then they wouldn't have needed the hypercube. It would just be an hour and half of them trying to convince her to open her portal:
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Again I maintain I wear hats because I'm old fashioned, not hip.
I'm going to a Burlesque club tomorrow. I'll be accepted for the way I dress there! Although, they all wear their hats indoors which I consider to be rude... but there you go.
You calling over to o1s1n's house as well? Gold wallpaper etc
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