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8 minutes ago, AndyLL said:
Finally saw it.
I think it's the 2nd best Transformers movie.
Quintessa is the great DECEIVER!
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18 minutes ago, Zakiyyah6 said:
No one is claiming that Transformers will not make any money. It's going to make money but it's the last big money Transformers movie because it's all downhill from here. Especially if its legs are awful in China and it makes much less than what people are thinking. King Kong didn't do amazing but it's sequel could do better, Transformers sequel has no chance of doing better and in fact is guaranteed to do much worse
No, it is not guaranteed to do much worse, if they change the director from Michael Bay to someone else and advertise that change.
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The problem with these films is the writing and the editing. However, the camera direction and actor direction are great.
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Quintessa is the great DECEIVER!
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1 hour ago, Finnick said:
WONDER WOMAN WITH $25.2M, DOWN 39%, STILL A BEAST!!!
Strut with those strong ass legs, Wondy.
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57 minutes ago, vc2002 said:
A man can dream.
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Breaking News!
T5 is made of the stronger stuff after all; based on matinee and evening ticket sales so far, it's projected to earn $42M domestically today, which is a 206% increase from yesterday's earning of $13,690,000.
Source: Me
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15 minutes ago, MikeQ said:
So, this goes to show how much I don't pay attention to the Transformers movies, but today my mind was blown when looking at the films on box office mojo and realizing that the third film of the series is called "Dark of the Moon" and NOT "Dark Side of the Moon". I have always thought it was the latter. I even thought BOM had made a typo with the title until I looked it up elsewhere.
Peace,
Mike"Dark" is both a noun and an adjective.
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I've seen every film in the Transformers franchise in theaters and have had a blast with every one of them except ROTF. I intend to continue and enhance this tradition with The Last Knight, as I have pre-ordered tickets for a showing on Wednesday for my mother, my sister, and myself but in IMAX 3D, a format in which I have not seen any of the previous films.
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2 hours ago, DeeCee said:
That's the saving grace of DOTM. I loved Transformers in the 80's. I watched the cartoons and had the toys. It really could have been a great series with modern CGI. I loved the first but it had some flaws. However, from 2 onwards it's been royally fucked up.
Fuck you Michael Bay & Co.
I believe that it was Steven Spielberg's influence that made the first one respectable to most people and a classic in my personal opinion. You can really sense the influence of Spielberg's E.T. in the first film (i.e. human boy meets alien and embarks on an adventure with said alien), which gives it a heart and a soul, which are missing from the sequels; in the first film, Shia LaBeouf comes across as a genuinely adorable kid who has a good heart and is subsequently empathetic.
As for the sequels, I abhor ROTF (3/10) but really like DOTM (7.5/10) and AoE (7/10).
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Incredible legs on Wonder Woman. Wow.
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1 hour ago, TheDarkKnightOfSteel said:
This just goes on to proove that there is a huge audience out there foe DC films that can make them one of the biggest phenomenoms of our time as long as they keep delivering in terms of quality.
By your logic, both BvS and SS serve as even greater proof because even though they have smaller second-week totals, they have bigger opening weekends and overall larger box office earnings. So, the proof has always existed.
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3 minutes ago, filmlover said:
That opens a week before Apes.
I misinterpreted your post; I thought that you meant the only film besides WW. Doh!
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3 minutes ago, filmlover said:
It's odd that the last guaranteed $50M+ opener of the summer is War for the Planet of the Apes on July 14, especially after Suicide Squad opened to $133M last early August. Hopefully there are a handful of surprises in those remaining few weeks before school goes back in session.
Have you forgotten about Spider-Man: Homecoming?
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6 minutes ago, God Emperor Tele said:
No worries, you're new, you don't know all the ins and outs of how we do things. The Review thread also offers a poll where you can give the movie a grade, if you want.
Thanks.
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2 minutes ago, God Emperor Tele said:
@BluRayHiDef, this isn't the thread for full reviews, especially ones that go into spoilerish details. I'm moving your post to the Review thread.
I'm so sorry. Please don't punish me. Also, thanks for moving it for me.
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Review: Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman's theatrical debut is not without its merits but its wonders are - ironically - quite sparse. Rather than be a fast-paced and exhilerating adventure, Ms. Prince's arrival on the big screen features too few exciting moments that are spread too far apart. Furthermore, it drags along at the speed of a snail, which makes its running time of two and a half hours all too apparent.
So, why is Wondy's first big-screen adventure being touted as the greatest entry in the DCEU thus far and as the greatest thing since sliced bread? Because it follows tradition and doesn't take risks; whereas Zack Snyder's Man of Steel and Batman v Superman define their protagonists primarily via the actions and decisions that their protagonist's make in relation to their plots, thus developing their titular heroes and progressing their stories simultaneously, Wonder Woman takes breaks from its central narrative in order to depict Diana's growth.
There's nothing wrong with this approach in and of itself, which is obvious based on the fact that a majority of titles in the history of film, including the ones that are considered to be the best, have used it. However, in Wonder Woman these breaks overstay their welcome to such an extent and are so abundant that they hamper the flow of the story and turn it into a borefest.
Admittedly, each of them is pretty good in and of themselves; however, they are too long. Also, because they all share the same purpose, which is to depict Diana's lack familiarity with mankind's world and her subsequent adjustment, they are redundant; and because there are so many of them, they steer the film away from the action adventure that it should be and make it into a romantic drama.
Perhaps if each of these scenes were just a bit shorter or if a couple of them were cut, they wouldn't feel so overbearing. Personally, I think that the film would be better without the scene in which Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) teaches Diana how to dance and think that the scene in which she shops for clothes and the one in which she's taken to a bar by Steve to meet two of his acquaintances should have each been shorter.
On the bright side, Gal Gadot surprisingly acts well - very well - in these scenes (and throughout the entire movie). She convincingly portrays naivete, curiosity, and bemusement, asserting with conviction that killing Ares will free mankind of its own malevolence, excitingly running toward a stranger to interact with their baby, and jokingly stating that mankind's style of dance is dull. In each of these moments, she emotes and deliver's her lines so skillfully that I buy the idea that she's from a cloaked island occupied exclusively by women and that has no contact with the outside world.
Anyhow, let's move on to the action! There is one breakout sequence that defines the movie and Wonder Woman herself, and it is amazing. Dubbed "No Man's Land," the sequence depicts Diana donning her tiara, revealing her armour for the first time, and taking a course of action that no man is willing to take: climbing out of a trench to cross a battlefield that no troop has been able to cross in an entire year due to overwhelming gunfire from the opposing side, and not for the sake of fighting but for the sake of enabling innocent people to get to safety.
The scene is emotional thanks to Gal's calmly but powerfully delivered dialogue; Steve says to her, 'That's not what we came here to do,' and she replies, 'That's what I'm going to do.' The emotional punch of the scene is intensified by the subsequent shots of her staring down the path to the other side with a look of determination, watching herself to her own amazement as she deflects the rifle rounds from the German troops with her bracelets, and grimacing as countless rounds of machine-gun fire strike her shield.
Unfortunately, however, No Man's Land is the only one of the film's few action sequences that is memorable. All of the other ones are unremarkable due to their composition and subsequent lack structure. Whereas No Man's Land and good action sequences in general are arranged in a way that tells a story in and of themselves, that is to say apart from the overall story within which they take place, those in Wonder Woman besides No Man's Land do not; instead, they are nothing more than compilations of disconnected shots of the titular hero taking out mortal baddies and throwing around their war toys with ease.
Even the heroine's final battle - in which she engages Ares, the God of War - lacks the designed progression of danger and intensity of a good cinematic fight. For example, Man of Steel's Battle of Metropolis can be divided into four distinct segments, each of the last three of which is marked by a sign that the antagonist is becoming increasingly powerful and/ or dangerous:
1. Zod delivers his monologue and attacks Supes
2. Zod learns how to use heat vision
3. Zod learns how to fly
4. Zod attempts to kill an innocent familyThese actions on the part of the villain create a distinct and recognizable narrative that elevates the sequence above your run-of-the-mill, generic action sequence. However, in Wondy's battle with Ares, there is no progression in danger or intensity, because Ares does not become more powerful or formidable throughout the battle and does not change his method of attack; from the fight's beginning to its end, he resorts to nothing other than throwing Diana around like a rag doll or striking her with telepathically controlled debris; hence, the fight is a drab. Yes, there is that moment when he simultaneously forms and dons his signature armour, but it doesn't mark any actual change in him or his tactics, so it can't be viewed as the sign of a new segment in the fight. Also, yes, there is that moment when he channels lightening into a bolt with which he strikes Diana, but it too doesn't mark any increase in danger or his power, especially considering that Diana harnesses it from him and fires it back, thus killing him. I get that the battle is more about Diana's increase in power - both physically and as a character; however, a battle that doesn't present the villain as a truly formidable foe does not suffice as a good action sequence.
Overall, Wonder Woman is a good flick but not a good comic-book flick, which it's supposed to be. It's more of a romantic drama with a few moments of underwhelming action sequences (apart from No Man's Land) and a piss poor excuse for a villain, whose motive, by the way, for his campaign of evil is a textbook example of the word "trite": he hates humans because they're bad. Well, whomp, whomp, Mr. God of War, I guess I'll call a whambulance for you.
6.5/10
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26 minutes ago, MovieMan89 said:
Wow, Zack Snyder himself is gracing our board with his presence.
WW has a great color pallette and very good lighting, fantastic acting (notably and surprisingly in regard to Gadot herself), and clever humor. However, it's one dimensional in terms of its trite message, which is that war is bad and humans are flawed.
Furthermore, its action is sparse and merely okay (especially in comparison to the battles of Smallville and Metropolis, the famous warehouse sequence, and the Trinity's fight against Doomsday). None of it is as grand as what we see in the aforementioned sequences of the film's first two franchisal predecessors or as well directed; most of it feels generic in terms of camera movement and framing and choreography and are montages as opposed to battles that have actual structures that tell a narrative in and of themselves.
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just got out from my IMAX-3D viewing of the movie at Lincoln Square 13 and recognize it as a well-made movie but found it to be boring overall (there are a few good moments). On my way out of the theatre I actually heard a woman say to her boyfriend/ husband that she found it to be boring too.
I'll write a detailed review later.
By the way, this doesn't hold a candle to Man of Steel or BvS (UE), both of which are much more entertaining.-
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18 minutes ago, Last Man Standing said:
I think he's just not a good character, period. He is purely reactive, and has little motivation beyond not letting Zod destroy everything, he barely emotes, and he gets none of the good dialogue in the movie. I still like MoS, because while it may not be a good Superman movie, it's a great Zod movie.
I think that he's a realistic character considering his circumstances and therefore I like him. It makes sense that someone who's been unable to relate to people and reveal the truth about themselves for their entire life until a calamitous series of events unfold would be reserved and mostly reactionary. Besides, I think that his solely reactionary statements and actions are enough to covey the core aspect of his character, which is that he prioritizes human safety above all else.
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1 hour ago, Blaze Heatnix said:
MOS= Great movie, the second best of the DCEU in my view. The fights were incredible, intense. I also loved the destruction.
BVS= It tried to be so many things. It's a MOS sequel, then it tries to set a ton of things up, like Justice League. Too many dark scenes. It's basically the The Amazing Spider Man 2 of the DCEU universe. Too many things going on, too many plots going on, zero focus, all over the place.
SS= It's actually cool and fine for the first 30-45 minutes. Then, something happens and the movie stops making sense. It seems the movie was "Tranked". Viola Davis hires the bad guys for what? The movie still has to answer that. The villain only appears after the bad guys get hired by Viola Davis. The editing is a mess, the tone is a mess, movie doesn't know what it wants to be. Soundtrack is hit or miss. Joker can't be alive in a universe where Batman kills as many people as the Punisher.
WW= This is the best DCEU movie. The plot makes sense, the movie has a focus, the acting is great, action is great, villain is great. Everything is good.
I believe that most people who dislike Man of Steel do so because its portrayal of Superman differs from that of its Silver-Age, boy-scout counterpart, which is the version portrayed by Christopher Reeve. However, this merely makes the film a poor adaptation (according to only a particular standard) but not necessarily a bad movie. Furthermore, people should realize that MoS' version of the character is more in line with that from the New 52, who is younger, inexperienced, and more aggressive and whose costume has been modernized.
Anyhow, I personally love the film due to its tight screenplay, riveting and innovative depiction of superhero action, unique and well-integrated science fiction that emphasizes Clark's alien origins, and its effective dramatic/ emotional moments.
In regard to the screenplay, the use of flashbacks that are triggered by actions that Clark makes in the present to gradually reveal his upbringing as the story unfolds is brilliant, as it frees the film of some of the major burdens of origin stories.
In regard to the action, no other film has - even to this day - depicted superpowered characters move with such speed and ferocity; the action is very much what I'd imagine that of a live-action DBZ movie to be like.
The designs of the Kryptonian ships and armour, as well as the Kryptonian holographic technology and concept of the codex/ registry of citizens are all amazing and create a well-defined dividing line between Clark's species and humanity.
Finally, the film has some genuinely moving emotional moments thanks to its stellar cast, which includes Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, and Michael Shannon (who gives one of the best portrays of a villain in all comic-book movies).
Let's not forget the incredible score by Hans Zimmer.
Man of Steel is a great movie, especially among those in the comic-book genre.
9/10
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15 minutes ago, Brainiac5 said:
I'll gonna include that as well.
Call it kind of a cheat but hey it is a
I'm a black man and trust me we are not that close as far as community.
Sure they will be some groups going out in droves to see the film but to a guy like me February is just another month I got to pay my bills in.
I'm Black myself.
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10 minutes ago, Brainiac5 said:
It's Awareness.
These films are not making 100o.w simply because they are good movies they are doing it mostly due to the awareness of them as well.
There are 40,000,000 Black Americans and a huge bulk of them will support this movie just because it's about a Black superhero, features a predominantly Black cast, and is being directed by a Black man. This alone assures that Black Panther will make at least $100,000,000 during its opening weekend.
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June 23-25 Weekend Thread | TF5 45M, Cars 3 24.0, Wonder Woman 24.9 (10th highest 4th weekend of all time and biggest 4th weekend of 2017)
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It is critic proof, because its poor performance is not the result of critics' opinions but - as you've said - the result of audiences' own fatigue with the series.
Anyhow, I've got tickets for a showing tonight and a showing tomorrow in true IMAX 3D, because I don't know whether or not I'll have to work a double shift tonight or tomorrow night; I'll cancel whichever one I can't attend.