TalismanRing Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 http://www.lacma.org/event/first-look-snowpiercer LACMA in L.A. is having an early Academy screening Friday the 20th with Bong Joon-ho $3 Academy members, LACMA Film Club members, and students with valid ID; $5 general admissionTickets: 323 857-6010 or purchase online. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasmmi Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Really can't wait for this to finally come out in the USA as it means Korea will finally be allowed to have it come out on DVD. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRing Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 RT has put up a consensus already: Smart, thrilling, and led by an outstanding performance from Chris Evans, Snowpiercer offers an audaciously ambitious action spectacular for filmgoers numb to effects-driven blockbusters. 89% Average Rating: 7.7/10Reviews Counted: 28Fresh: 25 | Rotten: 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incarnadine Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I hope this comes out here this weekend. Weekend listings don't come out until Wednesday, so I guess I'll know tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRing Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I hope this comes out here this weekend. Weekend listings don't come out until Wednesday, so I guess I'll know tomorrow. Official site & scheduled screenings: http://snowpiercer-film.com/screenings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstasy Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I quite enjoyed it, Chris evans aside lol LOL You don't like Chris Evans? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJackSparrow Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Can't decide whether I am more excited for this or Boyhood. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incarnadine Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) oops Edited June 24, 2014 by Incarnadine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Well this just shot to number one of the year of my list. Tops TWS, though I can rematch the latter more (more fun/optimistic). But Jesus, this was sublime. Great filmmaking, great fucking action, and great acting. I can't see what the hell Weinstein wanted to edit, other than maybe stuff in the final act that really, oh… I don't know, developed characters and stuff. What the shit, Harvey? So, a confident 10/10 for me. I'll be buying this on BR if they ever release it. When I looked up the budget, I think it was around $30+ million, and it's already grossed $80mil int'l, so I guess it might, MAYBE make at least 3x its budget back once the US gets in play. Which is pretty good for this, right? I have no idea what to hope for this? Would $15 dom. be good? The release is so limited and crappy; there's only the Metreon playing it around me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) At least in the battle between Vanilla White Dudes Who Play All the Comic Book Characters, Chris Evans >>>>>>>>>>> Ryan Reynolds. Though my dog's turds >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ryan Reynolds. So. Edited June 25, 2014 by WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowhite Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) This will make far less than it deserves, fantastic movie. Probably my second favorite of the year so far (loved me some Budapest Hotel).At least South Korea knows what's up. Edited June 25, 2014 by kowhite 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I really would absolutely love it if it blew past $50mil. It deserve to be in the triple digits, especially if stuff like Transformers gets play. But it'll be lucky to break $10mil I think (( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 This will make far less than it deserves, fantastic movie. Probably my second favorite of the year so far (loved me some Budapest Hotel).At least South Korea knows what's up.Couldn't help patting yourself on the back there, huh? The movie is only playing at 10 theaters or so this weekend. That's frustrating 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I think it's expanding next week. My local art house is getting it on Wednesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 GO SEE IT PEOPLE! Let's try to have it open slightly better than Raid 2… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGossamer Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Damn. This flick's getting some phenomenal reviews early. Top Critic's Average rating at 8.7 currently at RT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Bong Joon Ho is the man! He needs to make more movies. Preferably with my man Song Kang Ho.Park Chan Wook as well. Guy is a serious talent. Not counting his Korean filmography (all of which are good to great) Stoker was a wonderful debut for him in English-speaking movie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRing Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Articles: Rolling Stone: Train in Vain: How 'Snowpiercer' Became the Summer's Coolest Movie "This is our tentpole for the Summer," Quinn says. "We see this as a movie that could play on a thousand-plus screens." One wants to believe him: As a Senior VP with Magnolia Pictures, Quinn oversaw the releases of three earlier Bong films, including The Host. It would be great to see Snowpiercer became as big an international hit as that earlier film, which also blended cutting social commentary, blockbuster set pieces and the sort of thrills you rarely get out of contemporary marketed-to-death multiplex fare. Regardless, its creators can take pride in the fact that they've beaten Hollywood at its own sci-fi epic/action-flick blockbuster game — and come up with a piece of counter programming that's hands down the coolest movie of the summer. EW: Everything you need to know about 'Snowpiercer,' this summer's best post-apocalyptic comedy-horror fairy tale Bong was undaunted by the logistics of the shoot. After mapping out the visuals with hand-drawn storyboards, he shot in a non-Hollywood way that left little room for error. “Instead of doing typical coverage where you run the entire scene from every angle and edit your choices later, Bong shoots his edit,” says Evans. “You could take all his footage, give it to 30 different editors, and it would be exactly the same movie.” Cinema Blend: Why Snowpiercer Is The Must-See Event Movie Of The Summer This is unique, brawny, thrilling filmmaking on a large scale, a risk-taking picture so unique it should form its own cult. We're not going to get another Snowpiercer again. For the love of all films that dare to be unpredictable, dare to be silly, dare to be gloriously, wildly imperfect, Snowpiercer is the event film of the summer. Skip it at your own peril. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK007 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I don't get the hype. It's no better or worse than any B-grade sci-fi movie. Must be because it's an acclaimed Korean director because there is really nothing special about this movie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRing Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) RT: 90% Average Rating: 8.1/10Reviews Counted: 49Fresh: 44 | Rotten: 5 Top Critics: 92% Average Rating: 8.510Critic Reviews: 13Fresh: 12 | Rotten: 1 Metacritic: 85 (18 critics) Edited June 26, 2014 by TalismanRing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
