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Britnasty · 10-05-2018, 05:50 PM

First 30 minutes of the film currently being shown at the panel at NYCC.

MifuneFan · 10-05-2018, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

I just can’t get past the ridiculous concept, and I’m a fan of all sorts of ridiculous things.

Same. It looks so dumb to me. Hugo Weaving is like the only thing appealing about it that I've seen.

joshsquash729 · 10-05-2018, 08:32 PM

The book was actually really good, I thought, and in Jackson's hands, I'm optimistic he can bring out the best parts of it. The world building was great, it was filled with rich, colorful characters, and it wasn't afraid to take risks. I'm hoping they don't lean too heavily on the teen romance in order to attract an audience. It was a fairly small (albeit somewhat important) part of the novel, but nothing major. I'd put the book somewhere between young adult and adult fiction. It's clear they're trying to keep Hester (the main girl) somewhat attractive, while in the book, she's described many times as quite ugly and horrifically scarred. That's part of what I really liked about her- she's not the typical damsel- she's actually quite cold, capable, vindictive to the point of being suicidal, and far from any semblance of beauty. I haven't gotten around to the other books yet, but at least in part 1, she's a great character.

I get that the premise is a little strange, but I hope people give it a chance. We complain that there's no new ideas in Hollywood, and while this is technically based off a book and not wholly "original", it's at least something not many can say they've seen portrayed on screen before. We need more original ideas like this. I'm not saying it won't end up sucking, I just hope it doesn't.

Foggy · 10-05-2018, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

I just can’t get past the ridiculous concept, and I’m a fan of all sorts of ridiculous things.

The ridiculous concept is the only thing this film has going for it, everything else is kinda letting it down.

Rodney-2187 · 10-05-2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

The ridiculous concept is the only thing this film has going for it, everything else is kinda letting it down.

What a ridiculous thing to say.

esteban² · 10-06-2018, 04:59 AM

The newest trailer gave me a very bad feeling about this. And I want to like it. But it's full of red flags. Well, we'll see ...

CrazyBlu-RayFan · 10-24-2018, 03:06 AM

Official MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of futuristic violence and action.

Creed · 10-24-2018, 03:09 AM

Futuristic violence, lol.

CrazyBlu-RayFan · 10-24-2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Creed

Futuristic violence, lol.

I know right, what's wrong with the 'sci-fi violence' description?

pikeman1 · 11-08-2018, 01:58 AM

blu blood · 11-18-2018, 03:24 PM

Worst science fiction in recent memory for me was Valerian, this looks like a contender.

sanriel · 11-18-2018, 04:30 PM

I am more excited to watch this than to watch Aquaman. I don't know why.

blu blood · 11-18-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sanriel

I am more excited to watch this than to watch Aquaman. I don't know why.

Because only one DCU movie has been any good?

aiman04 · 11-18-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blu blood

Because only one DCU movie has been any good?

Which one?

imsounoriginal · 11-18-2018, 11:07 PM

Saw a TV spot earlier today. This... does not look good.

MifuneFan · 11-18-2018, 11:56 PM

It's interesting to see so many people interested in what's essentially a YA adaptation with a bigger budget, simply because it's coming from Peter Jackson.

It's also pretty sad, and sadly predictable that the lead character is nowhere near as disfigured, and scarred as the book. It plays a role in the story and character, but of course Hollywood has to pretty up their actresses for fear that an ugly lead will lead to an ugly box office.

Rodney-2187 · 11-19-2018, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by blu blood

Worst science fiction in recent memory for me was Valerian, this looks like a contender.

I love Valerian!

What about The Dark Tower?

This does look bad though. I’ll still probably check it out with A-List though.

blu blood · 11-19-2018, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

Which one?

Wonder Woman? I thought that was pretty universally accepted. Man of Steel was okay, but BvS and SS are two of the worst movies I've ever seen.

blu blood · 11-19-2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

I love Valerian!

What about The Dark Tower?

This does look bad though. I’ll still probably check it out with A-List though.

Even if the movie wasn't highly flawed on it's own, the only thing that made Cara Delevigne's performance even tolerable was comparing it to Dane DeHaan's lifeless efforts. Woof he was awful, I felt like I was being punished watching the two of them together.

aiman04 · 11-19-2018, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blu blood

Wonder Woman? I thought that was pretty universally accepted. Man of Steel was okay, but BvS and SS are two of the worst movies I've ever seen.

Thanks, I have to check that out again. It was good when I first saw it but I’ll give it another go.

11-18-2018, 11:56 PM	#76
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	It's interesting to see so many people interested in what's essentially a YA adaptation with a bigger budget, simply because it's coming from Peter Jackson. It's also pretty sad, and sadly predictable that the lead character is nowhere near as disfigured, and scarred as the book. It plays a role in the story and character, but of course Hollywood has to pretty up their actresses for fear that an ugly lead will lead to an ugly box office. Last edited by MifuneFan; 11-19-2018 at 12:43 AM.

10-05-2018, 05:50 PM	#61
Britnasty Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:722 Blu-ray collection:1921 Trading Score:574	First 30 minutes of the film currently being shown at the panel at NYCC.

10-05-2018, 08:32 PM	#63
joshsquash729 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Forest Hills, NY 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:728 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:7	The book was actually really good, I thought, and in Jackson's hands, I'm optimistic he can bring out the best parts of it. The world building was great, it was filled with rich, colorful characters, and it wasn't afraid to take risks. I'm hoping they don't lean too heavily on the teen romance in order to attract an audience. It was a fairly small (albeit somewhat important) part of the novel, but nothing major. I'd put the book somewhere between young adult and adult fiction. It's clear they're trying to keep Hester (the main girl) somewhat attractive, while in the book, she's described many times as quite ugly and horrifically scarred. That's part of what I really liked about her- she's not the typical damsel- she's actually quite cold, capable, vindictive to the point of being suicidal, and far from any semblance of beauty. I haven't gotten around to the other books yet, but at least in part 1, she's a great character. I get that the premise is a little strange, but I hope people give it a chance. We complain that there's no new ideas in Hollywood, and while this is technically based off a book and not wholly "original", it's at least something not many can say they've seen portrayed on screen before. We need more original ideas like this. I'm not saying it won't end up sucking, I just hope it doesn't.

10-06-2018, 04:59 AM	#66
esteban² Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:3	The newest trailer gave me a very bad feeling about this. And I want to like it. But it's full of red flags. Well, we'll see ...

10-24-2018, 03:06 AM	#67
CrazyBlu-RayFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Colorado 4K collection:308 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:84	Official MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of futuristic violence and action.

10-24-2018, 03:09 AM	#68
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:136 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Futuristic violence, lol.

11-18-2018, 03:24 PM	#71
blu blood Senior Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:ATL 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:500 DVD collection:9	Worst science fiction in recent memory for me was Valerian, this looks like a contender.

11-18-2018, 04:30 PM	#72
sanriel Expert Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Bulgaria 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:42	I am more excited to watch this than to watch Aquaman. I don't know why.

11-18-2018, 11:07 PM	#75
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:947 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Saw a TV spot earlier today. This... does not look good.

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