Movies! The movie thread

[sygazelle]

I'm up skiing this week and the mountain was closed today due to wind. We had the afternoon so my son and I had a nice lunch and when to see the latest offering by Ethan Coen. It's called Drive-Away Dolls.

This movie gets horrible reviews by most everybody, critics and general public alike.

My son love some Coen movies (Big Lebowski) and hates others (Fargo). I'm exactly the opposite. Fargo is one of my favorites. So, we were both interested to see how we would like this low-rated movie.

We both loved Drive-Away Dolls. The two main characters were great together.

If you like the Coen Brothers, this movie may entertain you. Be warned: It's not for everybody.

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by nosbocaj

Tickets secured for Dune Part 2 in IMAX next Friday! I can't freaking wait.

Going on Sunday with a buddy and his kid (who's sort of my honorary nephew).

I wasn't all that into the first part, so hopefully the second part will be better.

I've always preferred books to movies and Dune has always been one of my all-time favorites (although the next two in the trilogy get a little weird)-- I've literally worn out a few copies of Dune and still re-read it every year or two. I've always found that my imagination and the additional depth and detail provided by a book made for a better experience than that on the screen. I've felt that way about The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings (both the rotoscoped version and the Jackson Version), The Lathe of Heaven, A Wrinkle in Time, The Right Stuff, Master & Commander, etc.)

That being said, I'm looking forward to seeing it. It'll be interesting if nothing else.

R.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

I've always found that my imagination and the additional depth and detail provided by a book made for a better experience than that on the screen.

But the previews, even if I had never read Dune as many times as I have, just seems astounding to me. This is definitely a big-screen movie! I don't imagine I'm going to need subtitles in the XD theatre!!!! I'll re-watch at home if I want to critique the dialogue in comparison to the book.

[Donatello.]

No good torrents for Godzilla Minus One yet?

[UncleWede]

Gladiator 2?

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Gladiator 2?

You bet your Sword and Shield!

[TXSTYLE]

If you never watched the original, do so now!

I've been waiting for a sequel. NETFLIX has delivered!

[TXSTYLE]

In preparation of Smile's release, Paramount hired "smilers" to show up at random public places, like the Today Show and a Yankees v. Red Sox game, and deliver their most haunting smirk....

Genius marketing!

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by nosbocaj

Tickets secured for Dune Part 2 in IMAX next Friday! I can't freaking wait.

My Boy and I are off to see it in the morning, can’t wait!

[UncleWede]

Reporting in first?

Immense cinematography! XD sound was amazing. First half of movie was pretty true to book, second they deviated a bit. Probably as much time management as anything else.

Definitely will see again!

Part 3 in 2025?

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Reporting in first?

Immense cinematography! XD sound was amazing. First half of movie was pretty true to book, second they deviated a bit. Probably as much time management as anything else.

Definitely will see again!

Part 3 in 2025?

They're milking another movie outta this, thought it was just supposed to be 2 parts?

[murderspice]

Originally Posted by tranquility

They're milking another movie outta this, thought it was just supposed to be 2 parts?

This is dune, not star wars.

[Th3DarkSide]

Originally Posted by tranquility

They're milking another movie outta this, thought it was just supposed to be 2 parts?

The 2nd Book In the series is most likely being made. Dune Messiah

[Murf the Surf]

So Crusty Costner left Yellowstone to make this Western Saga, apparently will be 4 instalments. This looks pretty good.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by tranquility

They're milking another movie outta this, thought it was just supposed to be 2 parts?

Speculation on my part, at the end of the movie

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Speculation on my part, at the end of the movie

There's children of dune as well... if the first 2 are successful enough, more will be made. It's only predicated on the philosophy of $$$, not art

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by murderspice

This is dune, not star wars.

What does that even mean?

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Speculation on my part, at the end of the movie

Ok, cool. I was under the impression that Dune would just be a 2-parter.

Originally Posted by Fishee

There's children of dune as well... if the first 2 are successful enough, more will be made. It's only predicated on the philosophy of $$$, not art

That explains John Wick and a buncha other stuff.

[flybigjet]

So.

I went to see Dune 2 today.

I'm probably the contrarian here, but I'm going to go with "Meh".

People are raging about it (good for them), but I was underwhelmed for a whole bunch of different reasons-- not the least of which was that the costume designers were probably dropping acid throughout the entire film production.

Let's just say that the screen blurb that said the movie was only "Based on" the book was very, very accurate.

I've read the book at least a dozen times since high school, and I had trouble following what was going on. Two (or more depending on how you count them and at least one miniseries) movies made about the book and I'm standing by my original thought that Dune is simply a story that can *not* be made into a movie. There are just too many moving parts that intertwine-- I just don't think that a movie will ever do it justice-- at least not with any coherence.

If you enjoyed it, great.... but I found myself looking at my watch repeatedly during the movie-- never a good sign.

Ymmv.

R.

[Th3DarkSide]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

So.

I went to see Dune 2 today.

I'm probably the contrarian here, but I'm going to go with "Meh".

People are raging about it (good for them), but I was underwhelmed for a whole bunch of different reasons— not the least of which was that the costume designers were probably dropping acid throughout the entire film production.

Let's just say that the screen blurb that said the movie was only "Based on" the book was very, very accurate.

I've read the book at least a dozen times since high school, and I had trouble following what was going on. Two (or more depending on how you count them and at least one miniseries) movies made about the book and I'm standing my my original thought that Dune is simply a story that can *not* be made into a movie. There are just too many moving parts that intertwine— I just don't think that a movie will ever do it justice— at least not with any coherence.

If you enjoyed it, great.... but I found myself looking at my watch repeatedly during the movie— never a good sign.

Ymmv.

R.

I’m a fan of the source material and even lynches film. We saw part 2 in iMax last night. I enjoyed it but I agree there is too much going on to really tell the story correctly. I should really be a 6-8 episode miniseries.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

So.

I went to see Dune 2 today.

I'm probably the contrarian here, but I'm going to go with "Meh".

People are raging about it (good for them), but I was underwhelmed for a whole bunch of different reasons-- not the least of which was that the costume designers were probably dropping acid throughout the entire film production.

Let's just say that the screen blurb that said the movie was only "Based on" the book was very, very accurate.

I've read the book at least a dozen times since high school, and I had trouble following what was going on. Two (or more depending on how you count them and at least one miniseries) movies made about the book and I'm standing by my original thought that Dune is simply a story that can *not* be made into a movie. There are just too many moving parts that intertwine-- I just don't think that a movie will ever do it justice-- at least not with any coherence.

If you enjoyed it, great.... but I found myself looking at my watch repeatedly during the movie-- never a good sign.

Ymmv.

R.

I'd argue that Villeneuve's movies are primarily style over substance. So, they're only watchable once, if you're able to suspend enough disbelief to enjoy the visual spectacle (like, I could barely get through the stupidity of Arrival).
Bladerunner 2049 was the exception for me, great story, and follow up to the original.

[TXSTYLE]

Watched DUNE 2.
Hmmmmm... I was expecting much more. I found it too much of a "Drama Love Story" with a sprinkle of Action here and there and too long. 2.5/5 for me.

[nosbocaj]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Reporting in first?

Immense cinematography! XD sound was amazing. First half of movie was pretty true to book, second they deviated a bit. Probably as much time management as anything else.

Definitely will see again!

Part 3 in 2025?

I saw it last Friday in IMAX and Saturday in a normal theater. I absolutely loved it from start to finish. As a book reader I accept the deviations. None really irked me too much and some even made a lot of sense. Villeneuve was probably the best director to take such an ambitious project and pull it off. Not only is he a brilliant director, but you can tell that he cared a lot about the source material. I hope he gets to do Messiah.

Originally Posted by flybigjet

People are raging about it (good for them), but I was underwhelmed for a whole bunch of different reasons-- not the least of which was that the costume designers were probably dropping acid throughout the entire film production.

That's interesting. I thought the costume design was great. It was certainly less ridiculous than Lynch's and not cheesy/cheap like the miniseries. Irulan's outfits were a bit much, but that's about it. To each their own though!