Film Fanatics - Chat Thread II

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Original post by Plato's Trousers

Oh most definitely it is. I avoid 3D usually and agree with the good Dr that it is generally an unnecessary gimmick. But this film is an exception. The whole thing is about creating the illusion of 3D space. The 3D is essential, as is a big screen. You need to feel enveloped by space.

That's settled then, here's to 90 minutes of uncomfortable glasses on glasses action. :colonhash:

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Plato's Trousers

Original post by aja89

That's settled then, here's to 90 minutes of uncomfortable glasses on glasses action. :colonhash:

you'll not regret it. I saw it in IMAX 3D and am going again already!

(but I am just a big kid) :sadnod:

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Original post by aja89

That's settled then, here's to 90 minutes of uncomfortable glasses on glasses action. :colonhash:

I was also known as "6 eyes" for the duration of the film, but it wasn't too bad. :ahee:

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danny111

Original post by Plato's Trousers

Thanks for the heads up I was just going to see this in normal, but will do 3D now. Too bad I don't live in London anymore, could have gone to the Waterloo IMAX.

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silent ninja

Original post by Plato's Trousers

you'll not regret it. I saw it in IMAX 3D and am going again already!

(but I am just a big kid) :sadnod:

I'm tempted to go again in a couple of weeks too when the crowds die down. I won't be able to recreate the spectacle at home.

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Plato's Trousers

Original post by silent ninja

I'm tempted to go again in a couple of weeks too when the crowds die down. I won't be able to recreate the spectacle at home.

I was thinking...of all the films to see on a plane, this would be the worst possible one!

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silent ninja

Original post by Plato's Trousers

I was thinking...of all the films to see on a plane, this would be the worst possible one!

Flight? Alive?

That's the one where the survivors eat each other to stay alive...then you learn it's based on true events!

But yeah I understand you meant in terms of a tiny screen and awful audio :P

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ProgFeanor

I'm also probably gonna go back to see Gravity again in a couple of weeks. Pretty much just to see the Northern Lights-shot again.

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aja89

Gravity. Last night. Wow.

http://ohthatfilmblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/gravity-a-cinematic-masterpiece-2013/

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Plato's Trousers

Original post by aja89

Gravity. Last night. Wow.

http://ohthatfilmblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/gravity-a-cinematic-masterpiece-2013/

I told you. :-)

:yep:

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Deshi

Looks like it could be good, wasn't sure about it when it was announced.

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ProgFeanor

Original post by Deshi

Looks like it could be good, wasn't sure about it when it was announced.

Meh. I trust Aronofsky, who has made some stunningly jarring movies in his time, to deliver a good job, but the trailer has a "2012 in biblical times" feel to it and also has some classic trailer clichés ("... and you stand alone and defy me?" - dramatic pause - "I'm not alone."). That being said, I look forward to seeing it on the big screen, should be spectacular if nothing else.

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Prandtl

Original post by Deshi

Looks like it could be good, wasn't sure about it when it was announced.

I'm still not at all sure about it but will see on the basis on some of Aronofsky's previous.

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danny111

God I hate these monumental films. Looks dreadfully pretentious.

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Plato's Trousers

I'd say Aronofsky is a hugely unreliable director. Black Swan was absolutely brilliant and easily the best film of 2011. But some of his films are infuriatingly pretentious and almost unwatchable.

I shall probably give it a go, though, as he is never boring!

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ahq

Original post by Deshi

Looks like it could be good, wasn't sure about it when it was announced.

I saw the trailer for this yesterday, and I have to say it looks pretty bad to me. :erm:

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aja89

Seeing The Butler on Wednesday, really looking forward to it. Historical schmaltz fests are my absolute guilty pleasure.

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hockeyjoe

Has anyone else seen the Counselor? Watching that was an experience...

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Plato's Trousers

Original post by hockeyjoe

Has anyone else seen the Counselor? Watching that was an experience...

No. And I'm not planning to. It sounds terrible. Here is Dr K's review http://goo.gl/T4XtyH

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User1014865

Gravity today :excited:

I will read your blog post aja properly once I've seen it (I was afraid if I read it beforehand I'd come across a few spoilers).

Original post by hockeyjoe

Has anyone else seen the Counselor? Watching that was an experience...

I've seen the trailer and it looks boring (and I'm not a fan of Fassbender as a person but that doesn't stop him from getting good roles so meh); although trailers aren't always enough to base judgements on so it might be good, somehow. I think it's just one of those non-hit movies Hollywood churn out to get some pocket money.