OT: Movies You Have Seen Lately

[jeffel]

I just saw X3 last night and I liked it.

It wasn't quite as good as the other two, but those were both exceptionally good.

The FX was top notch.
The basic story arcs were nicely played out. (but not as well integrated as they could have been)
I really liked seeing all the younger mutants growing into their powers.

One piece of advice to those going to see it. Stay through the credits for a last little scene.

[gregebowman]

As far as the overall effect, I thought X3 was pretty good. At least special effects wise. I think this is one of the best films when it came to superhero vs supervillian fights. The only other movie I can compare this one to would be Superman 2, where Kal-El fought 3 Kryptonians. Most other superhero films in the past didn't have this many opponents fighting in one film. In that respect, I thought it was great. Now, as far as the Phoenix saga, I never read those comic books, so I was completely lost when it came to what Jean Grey was supposed to be. A better explanation of who the Phoenix was would have been nice.

Also saw Poseidon. I love the original movie, and so I had to see this one. I was disappointed in the lack of character development, but once the ship turned turtle, I thought it was a great movie. Better special effects, and I thought the ending when the ship sank was great (in truth, the ship sank in the original novel). Can't wait to watch it on dvd when it comes out.

Went and saw Cars this past Sunday. As with all of Pixar films, this was a great display of computerized animation. I liked the fact that not only was the show a tribute to NASCAR, it was a tribute to Route 66 also. I highly recommend this movie to kids of all ages. Unfortunately, my son wanted to leave at the end of the movie, so I didn't get a chance to watch most of the outtake scenes as the credits were rolling.

[Renegade 13]

Realism in TV is overrated. Now, that's not to say that things that are horribly impossible, as related to our everyday life are good to have; I think they can ruin a series. But bending the physical laws, having prodigies that wouldn't normally occur, that's what TV's about: escapism.

Suspension of reality is what you need. Sure, things aren't always realistic and you could watch a show pointing out all the things that are impossible or highly improbable and not enjoy the show at all. Or you could suspend your disbelief and watch it for the entertainment it's supposed to be.

NOTE: This is not related to the whole Firefly/Serenity thingy, but it is applicable since that's how I view TV/Movies in general

[mac5732]

TV shows and Movies should be made for the enjoyment of those watching them. Realism can't always be interred into either a movie or a TV series. If realism was introduced, probably 99% of the shows and movies would be dull and everyone would be outside playing in their backyards. In addition, years and years ago, flying was thought impossible, no one ever thought we'd put a man on the moon, breaking the sound barrier.. what's that. etc. SO in essance, who knows what may or may not take place or happen in the future, who knows what type of weapons, ships etc may be used. Possibly what happens in Firefly could take place as to ships, weapons, etc. The same could be said for all the gadgets and gizmos in Star Trek.. In truth, one never really knows what may happen.. Its nice to dream, and if you can relate to a show and the characters, all the more enjoyment. A TV series or movie should be enjoyable not for the sake of what is or what is not proper, but for the fun, excitment and for a short time, emersing yourself for a short time into something else other then the real world, of wars, terrorist, disease, politics and all the crap that is going on in this world. Something to give one relaxation from the hum drum life as we know it. So what is the proper weaponry, gadgets etc that should be in a space series? Who really knows? It could be any, all or none of what we see on those TV series or Movies, so to say that those weapons shouldn't be there,, well, how do we really know what will be proper and what won't.. In conclusion, If one doesn't like a particular series, thats ok, thats your right and your taste, those who do enjoy it, they have that right as well. To view a series or movies, one must have an open mind to just plain enjoy the show for what it is and hopefully, it'll be one that you look foreward to seeing again and again. If not, then you go on to something else until you find something that you relate to or really enjoy.
The problem as I see it, is politics in Hollywood, the same as everywhere else, along with jealousy. Its a shame as good shows are removed or purposfully trashed just because someone doesn't like it or its a threat to something they are doing and the heck with the viewers and what they want or are enjoying. IF the big shots knew their a.. from a whole in the ground, they would know a good popular show when they see one, but alas, they are to busy bending over for someone else and not for the viewers.

This ascertation is not meant to belittle anyone or to trash their beliefs, it is only my opinion. The moguls in Hollywood need to think for themselves and not be dictated as to what should be shown and what shouldn't, because this person or that person doesn't want it on the air or in the movies because they feel its a threat to something they are doing or because they are afraid it'll take viewers away from their shows.

So enjoy or don't enjoy, that is the question you must ask yourself....

[Atrocities]

What is so sad about Lucas and his appearant view of Joss is that at least Joss can write intelligently. Case in point, Serenity compared to any of the last three Star Wars Movies.

I like the dialog used in Serenity and the series. It gave the show and the movie a unique familarity and appeal that is not often seen in such things. BSG has tried it, in fact BSG has stolen a lot of its ideas from Firefly from the style of the camera motions to the appearant use of recognizable dialog, albeit not as western dated as Firefly, but persado modern to say the least.

Firefly had the ratings to stay on the air, however George Lucas was personally offended by the show because he felt that it stoled from his work, specifically from his concept for a Han Solo series of stories, and just like with BSG and wing commander, Lucas presured Fox into killing the show.

Lucas has publically denounced Joss W. as reportedly a hack and a no talent theif, and that is just inapproprate behavior at the least. Lucas is like the spoiled rotten kid who has all the new toys and likes the attention he gets from the poor kids. Make him mad and he will take his toys and go home and whine to his mommy who then makes a big stink about things and gets people into trouble. Just spoiled rotten behavior being affirmed by a politically correct anti-original hollywood society.

That being said, any one here going to go see the new Pirates of the Carribean movie?