redfirebird2008 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Holy Shit. This is like if Jesus returned to earth and told everyone that the Buddhists have gotten it right. But don't ever expect him to say the Muslims (Amazing Spider-Man) or Jews (Citizen Kane) got it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 But don't ever expect him to say the Muslims (Amazing Spider-Man) or Jews (Citizen Kane) got it right. Jesus was an Engineer, remember? So we all got it wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Jesus was an Engineer, remember? So we all got it wrong. I thought he was a carpenter? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I thought he was a carpenter?Not according to Prometheus 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 113 pages is crazy. I guess Star Wars 7 will be the only movie in the near future that might come close to this many pages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Baumer. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omario Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Not according to Prometheus hahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 113 pages is crazy. I guess Star Wars 7 will be the only movie in the near future that might come close to this many pages.Nah, because we'll agree it's awesome whereas TDKR is a battleground for the flamethrowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Nah, because we'll agree it's awesome whereas TDKR is a battleground for the flamethrowers Maybe, but if it is even remotely as divisive as the prequels...watch out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have joined the dark side. Upping my grade to 8.5/10 Here's the thread in case anyone is interested. http://forums.boxoffice.com/index.php?/topic/14434-some-men-just-want-to-watch-tdkr-the-amazing-baumer-transformation-thread/page-5#entry1330108 This is weird, because I gave it an A- in July 2012 and would probably go closer to a C+ now Gopher is the Bizarro Baumer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 This is weird, because I gave it an A- in July 2012 and would probably go closer to a C+ now Gopher is the Bizarro Baumer It's like this commercial is made for the two of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vc2002 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) This is weird, because I gave it an A- in July 2012 and would probably go closer to a C+ now I think if one can have so vastly different reviews on the same movie in just over a year, he should probably consider adjusting the way he reviews movies in the first place. It's not like you loved your girl-friend a year ago but then she did something really bad and thus you dont love her anymore. The movie didn't change. It's still the same as what it was. IMO giving it A- a year ago and a C+ now is basically like calling yourself from a year ago a dummy. And that also includes you from a year later do the same to you because it's also possible that a year later you change your rating back to A-. Edited April 9, 2014 by vc2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think if one can have so vastly different reviews on the same movie in just over a year, he should probably consider adjusting the way he reviews movies in the first place. It's not like you loved your girl-friend a year ago but then she did something really bad and thus you dont love her anymore. The movie didn't change. It's still the same as what it was. IMO giving it A- a year ago and a C+ now is basically like calling yourself from a year ago a dummy. And that also includes you from a year later do the same to you because it's also possible that a year later you change your rating back to A-. No. I disagree. You see things differently over time. Sometimes you can be so excited to see something that you overlook all the not so great things about it. Sometimes time helps you see things for what they truly they are. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vc2002 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) No. I disagree. You see things differently over time. Sometimes you can be so excited to see something that you overlook all the not so great things about it. Sometimes time helps you see things for what they truly they are. I think that only happens when you grow up from a kid to a mature man (or from young adults to a grandpa or something), or something happened that your life changed. For movie reviewing I think if you are a mature man and has been a movie fan for many years, you are not supposed to be changing reviews this vastly in just a year. In this case I think you were let down by TDKR because your anticipation was too high after TDK? I dont think whether meeting anticipation or not should be a factor to make a review. Edited April 9, 2014 by vc2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think that only happens when you grow up from a kid to a mature man (or from young adults to a grandpa or something), or something happened that your life changed. For movie reviewing I think if you are a mature man and has been a movie fan for many years, you are not supposed to be changing reviews this vastly in just a year. In this case I think you were let down by TDKR because your anticipation was too high after TDK? I dont think whether meeting anticipation or not should be a factor to make a review. Nope, like I said, all of the problems in the movie are still there, I still recognize them. I just enjoyed it more this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) nvm Edited April 9, 2014 by Ozymandias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Jedi Master 007 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think that only happens when you grow up from a kid to a mature man (or from young adults to a grandpa or something), or something happened that your life changed. For movie reviewing I think if you are a mature man and has been a movie fan for many years, you are not supposed to be changing reviews this vastly in just a year. In this case I think you were let down by TDKR because your anticipation was too high after TDK? I dont think whether meeting anticipation or not should be a factor to make a review. A) Anticipation shouldn't be a factor, but it happens. At the end of the day, as long as Baumer is honest and gives his reasons for his opinion, it doesn't matter. That's because I can evaluate his reasons and judge for myself whether or not I should watch the movie based on those reasons. If he says "I was so excited for TDKR and I just felt let down by it." I can say to myself "well, I've kept my excitement in check, so this review, while fair, should not change whether or not I want to see the film." I don't think he has to change his ways of reviewing for that reason. The assertion above that your opinion only changes as you grow older/mature is untrue as well. Joe Morgenstern, a Pulitzer Prize winning critic, changed his opinion on Bonnie & Clyde in one month. Sometimes, you miss something while watching a movie, and you don't need to age 15 years to realize it. I do think it's an issue if it happens all the time, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Um, what? I'm not allowed to change my opinion without looking like a dummy? I saw the movie more times and got less out of it and thought less of it each time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I have finally comes to gripes with this film after nearly 3 years rewatching it. Its pretty much like ROTJ . It has the best and worst moments. A- Edited April 11, 2014 by Lordmandeep 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmac Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Wow, I can't believe I hadn't voted. A Not as good as TDK but better than Begins. TDK TDKR Begins Batman Batman Forever Batman Returns Batman and Robin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...