What's the latest movie you've seen? - Page 302

*MrTMNT2012* · 07-06-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

That movie legit blew my mind when it came out.

Now...it's just silly! Sephiroth still a complete badass mofo tho.

~~Leo656~~ · 07-06-2015, 09:58 PM

Oh, gods, if you haven't played the game 80 times the movie doesn't even make sense.

I offer it as proof that I can occasionally enjoy something that's pure Style Over Substance if A: It's done well, and B: There's actually a reason for it beyond "Why Not?" It's a fun little romp for people who loved the game, and it looks great. I wanted to pop it in again since I've been playing Kingdom Hearts.

*MrTMNT2012* · 07-07-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Oh, gods, if you haven't played the game 80 times the movie doesn't even make sense.

I offer it as proof that I can occasionally enjoy something that's pure Style Over Substance if A: It's done well, and B: There's actually a reason for it beyond "Why Not?" It's a fun little romp for people who loved the game, and it looks great. I wanted to pop it in again since I've been playing Kingdom Hearts.

Exactly. I watched the movie on Blu-ray and it still holds up stylistically! The plot isn't even bad in concept (fan-service to the max) but the execution is so damn convoluted that it makes the game's story look like a Care Bears special in comparison.

Also they decided to give Cloud a grand total of 2 emotions which was a nice subtraction...

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-07-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTMNT2012

That movie legit blew my mind when it came out.

Now...it's just silly! Sephiroth still a complete badass mofo tho.

Yes. Yes, he is....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo656

Oh, gods, if you haven't played the game 80 times the movie doesn't even make sense.

I offer it as proof that I can occasionally enjoy something that's pure Style Over Substance if A: It's done well, and B: There's actually a reason for it beyond "Why Not?" It's a fun little romp for people who loved the game, and it looks great. I wanted to pop it in again since I've been playing Kingdom Hearts.

I agree with 85% of this. However, I actually loved the plot, and it was FAR better than Spirits Within as a FF movie. Also, Barret was da shizz-nit!

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Originally Posted by MrTMNT2012

Exactly. I watched the movie on Blu-ray and it still holds up stylistically! The plot isn't even bad in concept (fan-service to the max) but the execution is so damn convoluted that it makes the game's story look like a Care Bears special in comparison.

Also they decided to give Cloud a grand total of 2 emotions which was a nice subtraction...

Meh, he never really had many emotions to begin with even in the game. I like to think of Cloud as the FF poster-boy for emo brooding.

~~Leo656~~ · 07-07-2015, 10:25 PM

Well, again, any movie plot that makes Zero sense without a wiki has ultimately failed to do its job. It's not even a question: Without extensive knowledge of the game, the story makes no sense, and it's just a bunch of flashy fights. So on that level, it's bad.

BUT, to those who ARE intimately familiar with the game, it's bliss.

So it still has merit. Plus it's gorgeous.

Spirits Within was okay. Ain't nothin' Final Fantasy about it, though, which was annoying. Should'a just called it "Spirits Within: Let's Show Off Our CGI Animation Budget" and called it a day. Little truth in advertising.

*shuriken* · 07-09-2015, 05:03 AM

The Warriors. It's better than I remember it being.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-09-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Well, again, any movie plot that makes Zero sense without a wiki has ultimately failed to do its job. It's not even a question: Without extensive knowledge of the game, the story makes no sense, and it's just a bunch of flashy fights. So on that level, it's bad.

BUT, to those who ARE intimately familiar with the game, it's bliss.

So it still has merit. Plus it's gorgeous.

Spirits Within was okay. Ain't nothin' Final Fantasy about it, though, which was annoying. Should'a just called it "Spirits Within: Let's Show Off Our CGI Animation Budget" and called it a day. Little truth in advertising.

I'll give you some credit on the story being heavily tied to the game's backstory, but it did make sense, at least to me. It was mostly its own thing, and honestly had less to do with the game's "main" story itself, as opposed to the backlash from what Shinra had been doing to the planet. The disease was the direct consequence of all that, as well as Sephiroth's own plot. It was pretty complex, but then, most FF stories usually are. But I loved the fights, and yes, they DID make the movie!

~~Leo656~~ · 07-09-2015, 09:52 PM

My wife saw the movie before she saw the game, and she was like, "I don't even care that I don't know what the f***'s going on."

I imagine that's most people's reaction.

Like, with no background you have no idea who any of these people are or why they're popping up, or who the dead girl is, and why Cloud's so darn Emo, or ANY of it.

But it's super fun anyway.

I always pop huge for "There's nothing I DON'T cherish!" and then he slices Sephiroth to ribbons with a billion giant swords.

It's just so balls-out nuts. And when the whole team take turns tossing him in the air one-by-one like something outta Sonic the Hedgehog.

Holy sh*t, I wanna watch it again right now.

Damn it.

*AT-Man* · 07-11-2015, 03:08 PM

Watched Jurassic World today, it was alright and the ending was the best part by far.

Purse Grabbin Puke · 07-11-2015, 04:09 PM

Saw Jurassic World last night, wasn't as bad as I though it'd be, still can't get over how the dino's in Jurassic Park looked better than these.

*Bauer536* · 07-13-2015, 08:51 AM

In theaters:

Jurassic World - Not as bad as I thought it would be, but still not Jurassic Park.

Inside Out - Fantastic! Best Pixar film since Toy Story 3.

Minions - Not so good. Stupid, but with a few funny moments.

On DVD or Blu-Ray:

Inglorious Bastards (2009) - Great film! Watched it for the first time.

Catch Me If You Can - This a must see if none of you have seen it. Absolutely well-done.

*shuriken* · 07-14-2015, 05:44 PM

Saw Spy with Melissa McCarthy- It was awesome, really fun and at times intense movie. Statham was also fantastic in it.

~~Leo656~~ · 07-19-2015, 06:53 PM

Not a movie per se, but I watched "Legends of the Superheroes" on DVD, the Hannah Barbera live-action variety show that aired on NBC in 1979.

It MIGHT be the biggest piece of sh*t I've ever seen. It's up there. It's 100% exactly what you'd expect live action Super-Friends in 1979 to be - complete with a laugh track, Adam West, and giant paper-mache helmet for Hawkman (and giant shag carpet wings, naturally).

Highest possible recommendation to Avoid.

*ProactiveMan* · 07-20-2015, 01:09 AM

I saw Ant-Man, it's pretty good. The set pieces are quite creative, and it was entertaining overall; I had a good time.

There is something forgettable about these Marvel movies for me however. I've enjoyed nearly all of them, but I never have the urge to watch them again for some reason.

BlueKatana · 07-20-2015, 09:03 AM

Saw Ant-Man twice over the weekend, surprised by how enjoyable it turned out to be!

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-20-2015, 01:31 PM

Speaking of Marvel- I watched X-Men DoFP for the first time the other night. The Rogue Cut version. Loved it! FAR better than First Class, IMHO! Tied up some loose ends and "fixed" some stuff, and WOW was the cast great! I actually liked THEIR Quicksilver better than the one in Age of Ultron! This is easily my second favorite X-Men film now. I'd almost say first, but I loved the original one so much, before everything got bogged down with needless changes to Jean, second and third-gen characters being touted as "earlier" than they should be, and some of the other annoying crap from 2, 3, and FC. I was fine with the two Wolvie movies- they are 3 and 4 on my list.

There's also a "round table cast discussion" extra that was really cool. Loved that!

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 07-20-2015, 07:11 PM

Ant man was fun. Loved Anttony, I haven't felt so "Awwwww" for an Ant since Honey I Shrunk the Kids

*Cure* · 07-20-2015, 07:20 PM

Holy Hell. Is Spitfire gonna start posting again, too?

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 07-20-2015, 07:26 PM

Haha! Surprise!
I like to check in every 2 years or so

*turtlefanforever* · 07-20-2015, 10:32 PM

i saw the new terminator movie and Minions. Both entertaining flicks. Wouldn't go out of my way to recommend them but if you find yourself with the opprotunity to watch you wont be upset you did.

07-09-2015, 05:03 AM	#6026
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	The Warriors. It's better than I remember it being. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

07-11-2015, 03:08 PM	#6029
AT-Man I SEEN IT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FIN Posts: 2,206	Watched Jurassic World today, it was alright and the ending was the best part by far. __________________ Through the Golden Door

07-11-2015, 04:09 PM	#6030
Purse Grabbin Puke Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 'merica Posts: 731	Saw Jurassic World last night, wasn't as bad as I though it'd be, still can't get over how the dino's in Jurassic Park looked better than these. __________________ Oh you don't like my opinion? ---->

07-14-2015, 05:44 PM	#6032
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Saw Spy with Melissa McCarthy- It was awesome, really fun and at times intense movie. Statham was also fantastic in it. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

07-20-2015, 01:09 AM	#6034
ProactiveMan Spooky ghost Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,266	I saw Ant-Man, it's pretty good. The set pieces are quite creative, and it was entertaining overall; I had a good time. There is something forgettable about these Marvel movies for me however. I've enjoyed nearly all of them, but I never have the urge to watch them again for some reason. __________________ ProactiveMan!

07-06-2015, 09:58 PM	#6022
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Oh, gods, if you haven't played the game 80 times the movie doesn't even make sense. I offer it as proof that I can occasionally enjoy something that's pure Style Over Substance if A: It's done well, and B: There's actually a reason for it beyond "Why Not?" It's a fun little romp for people who loved the game, and it looks great. I wanted to pop it in again since I've been playing Kingdom Hearts.

07-07-2015, 10:25 PM	#6025
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Well, again, any movie plot that makes Zero sense without a wiki has ultimately failed to do its job. It's not even a question: Without extensive knowledge of the game, the story makes no sense, and it's just a bunch of flashy fights. So on that level, it's bad. BUT, to those who ARE intimately familiar with the game, it's bliss. So it still has merit. Plus it's gorgeous. Spirits Within was okay. Ain't nothin' Final Fantasy about it, though, which was annoying. Should'a just called it "Spirits Within: Let's Show Off Our CGI Animation Budget" and called it a day. Little truth in advertising.

07-09-2015, 09:52 PM	#6028
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	My wife saw the movie before she saw the game, and she was like, "I don't even care that I don't know what the f**'s going on." I imagine that's most people's reaction. Like, with no background you have no idea who any of these people are or why they're popping up, or who the dead girl is, and why Cloud's so darn Emo, or ANY of it. But it's super fun anyway. I always pop huge for "There's nothing I DON'T cherish!" and then he slices Sephiroth to ribbons with a billion giant swords. It's just so balls-out nuts. And when the whole team take turns tossing him in the air one-by-one like something outta Sonic the Hedgehog. Holy sht, I wanna watch it again right now. Damn it.

07-13-2015, 08:51 AM	#6031
Bauer536 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,550	In theaters: Jurassic World - Not as bad as I thought it would be, but still not Jurassic Park. Inside Out - Fantastic! Best Pixar film since Toy Story 3. Minions - Not so good. Stupid, but with a few funny moments. On DVD or Blu-Ray: Inglorious Bastards (2009) - Great film! Watched it for the first time. Catch Me If You Can - This a must see if none of you have seen it. Absolutely well-done.

07-19-2015, 06:53 PM	#6033
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Not a movie per se, but I watched "Legends of the Superheroes" on DVD, the Hannah Barbera live-action variety show that aired on NBC in 1979. It MIGHT be the biggest piece of sh*t I've ever seen. It's up there. It's 100% exactly what you'd expect live action Super-Friends in 1979 to be - complete with a laugh track, Adam West, and giant paper-mache helmet for Hawkman (and giant shag carpet wings, naturally). Highest possible recommendation to Avoid.

07-20-2015, 09:03 AM	#6035
BlueKatana Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 654	Saw Ant-Man twice over the weekend, surprised by how enjoyable it turned out to be! __________________ You know I got your back...just like a Turtle Shell!

07-20-2015, 01:31 PM	#6036
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Speaking of Marvel- I watched X-Men DoFP for the first time the other night. The Rogue Cut version. Loved it! FAR better than First Class, IMHO! Tied up some loose ends and "fixed" some stuff, and WOW was the cast great! I actually liked THEIR Quicksilver better than the one in Age of Ultron! This is easily my second favorite X-Men film now. I'd almost say first, but I loved the original one so much, before everything got bogged down with needless changes to Jean, second and third-gen characters being touted as "earlier" than they should be, and some of the other annoying crap from 2, 3, and FC. I was fine with the two Wolvie movies- they are 3 and 4 on my list. There's also a "round table cast discussion" extra that was really cool. Loved that! __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

07-20-2015, 07:11 PM	#6037
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	Ant man was fun. Loved Anttony, I haven't felt so "Awwwww" for an Ant since Honey I Shrunk the Kids

07-20-2015, 07:20 PM	#6038
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Holy Hell. Is Spitfire gonna start posting again, too? __________________

07-20-2015, 07:26 PM	#6039
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	Haha! Surprise! I like to check in every 2 years or so

07-20-2015, 10:32 PM	#6040
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	double feature i saw the new terminator movie and Minions. Both entertaining flicks. Wouldn't go out of my way to recommend them but if you find yourself with the opprotunity to watch you wont be upset you did.