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Caligula · 01-13-2008, 04:25 PM

I was very disappointed in this movie and i did not like it at all. Its confusing, too bored to watch rest of the movie. I did not like the cartoonish look, i thought it probably would be better if they didnt add cartoonish look. Anyone on same BOAT or you liked it? Explain why?

sucks!

Silent Servant · 01-13-2008, 04:39 PM

I always look at that movie and think about picking it up as a blind buy. It was on the $10 off promotion and I almost got it. Why exactly don't you care for the movie?

Julman · 01-13-2008, 04:43 PM

The movie is not for everyone but it has it's moments. It's slow and complex without a big payoff but it's entertaining.

OokieSpookie · 01-13-2008, 04:52 PM

It may have been a great movie, but I hate the effect they used over the actors.
Seriously was a huge turn off, and made it unwatchable.

gufazi · 01-13-2008, 04:54 PM

This is a 'small' movie. It is an art house film with the acting, directing and writing pedigrees of a major blockbuster. It's a contemplative and methodical journey that is deliberately vague. Not your standard Hollywood fare, but that can be a good thing.

Filmmaker85 · 01-13-2008, 06:04 PM

hey let us not all forget that this was a Phillip K. Dick Novel before it was a film. I can think of another film Blade Runner. I agree the effect used can get annoying but I understand why they did it. Its annoying to me because its the same as the charles scwabb commercials.

PeechCobblerPie · 01-13-2008, 06:07 PM

the movie is really intricate and strange. I can see why a lot of people wouldnt like it. No offenses but usually more intellectual people enjoy it because theres no blind stupid shooting in it. And I loved the way they melded real life and cartoon. And the PQ on my 720p TV was AMAZING, can't imagine a 1080. If you can get it for $20 or less its a good one to have in your collection

Jim L · 01-13-2008, 06:29 PM

Not my taste. I thought it was rubbish.

ThereWillBeBlood · 01-13-2008, 06:34 PM

I wasn't too impressed with this movie either.

ajkj9 · 01-13-2008, 06:34 PM

a friend of mine said he didn't understand it until he watched it high lol

eat_me_cool · 01-13-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filmmaker85

hey let us not all forget that this was a Phillip K. Dick Novel before it was a film. I can think of another film Blade Runner.
.

Phillip K Dick also wrote books that became these films

Blade Runner (1982)
Based on "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"

Screamers (1995)
Based on "Second Variety"

Total Recall (1990)
Based on "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale"

Confessions d'un Barjo (French, 1992)
Based on "Confessions of a Crap Artist"

Impostor (2001)
Based on "Impostor."

Minority Report (2002)
Based on "The Minority Report."

Paycheck (December 25, 2003)
Based on "Paycheck."

A Scanner Darkly (July 7, 2006)
Based on "A Scanner Darkly"

Next (April 27, 2007)
Based on "The Golden Man"

crackinhedz · 01-13-2008, 06:36 PM

It felt like an old acid flashback.

like the first time I watched Pink Floyds "The Wall".

Bizzzaaaare.

havoc752 · 01-13-2008, 07:00 PM

It was an interesting film, and the PQ was pretty incredible...I really liked the cell shading. Unfortunately, the ending was kind of weak/anticlimactic. I still feel it was a decent buy though, not really your typical hollywood film.

JTStarkiller · 01-13-2008, 07:38 PM

I thought it was one of the best films of the year, but I love Linklater and the rotoscoping animation style as well.

mo_jt · 01-13-2008, 09:12 PM

I can definitely say that this is not a film for everyone. The animation is a bit of a turn-off, but I understand why they did it.

I have been a fan of PKD's works and my wife and I enjoyed it. It was very different.

They say that this was a very personal story told by the author. He had a lot of his friends destroyed by drugs and felt that he had to say something about the subject in a medium he understood.

Not to mention, I picked it up at BB for $15.00. That didn't hurt!!

btf1980 · 01-13-2008, 09:15 PM

I recommend this movie for anyone with insomnia. It will definately put you to sleep.

Sky_Captain · 01-13-2008, 11:03 PM

I liked it. I understood it. I liked the very wry sense of humor than runs though it and Robert Downey Jr is always incredible. Not for the PS3 kids, go get The Rock,(not that I've anything against The Rock, which em...rocks), instead.

gand41f · 01-13-2008, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

I liked it. I understood it. I liked the very wry sense of humor than runs though it and Robert Downey Jr is always incredible. Not for the PS3 kids, go get The Rock,(not that I've anything against The Rock, which em...rocks), instead.

Hey, I have a PS3 and I liked this movie!

enjoy
gandalf

Minimejer05 · 01-14-2008, 12:08 AM

I loved it. Bought it on reg. dvd awhile back for 4.99 at Best Buy. If I see it under 20 anywhere on Blu I will try and get it for sure.

damandan05 · 01-14-2008, 12:35 AM

I loved the movie, the art style, complex story. Only a few of my friends enjoy it, the other thought it was a waste of time. I loved it, especially the art style.

01-13-2008, 04:25 PM	#1
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	A Scanner Darkly I was very disappointed in this movie and i did not like it at all. Its confusing, too bored to watch rest of the movie. I did not like the cartoonish look, i thought it probably would be better if they didnt add cartoonish look. Anyone on same BOAT or you liked it? Explain why? sucks! Last edited by Caligula; 01-13-2008 at 04:43 PM.

01-13-2008, 07:00 PM	#13
havoc752 Member Member since:Dec 2007	It was an interesting film, and the PQ was pretty incredible...I really liked the cell shading. Unfortunately, the ending was kind of weak/anticlimactic. I still feel it was a decent buy though, not really your typical hollywood film. Last edited by havoc752; 01-13-2008 at 08:35 PM.

01-13-2008, 09:12 PM	#15
mo_jt Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Manchester, MO Blu-ray reviews:1	I can definitely say that this is not a film for everyone. The animation is a bit of a turn-off, but I understand why they did it. I have been a fan of PKD's works and my wife and I enjoyed it. It was very different. They say that this was a very personal story told by the author. He had a lot of his friends destroyed by drugs and felt that he had to say something about the subject in a medium he understood. Not to mention, I picked it up at BB for $15.00. That didn't hurt!! Last edited by mo_jt; 01-13-2008 at 09:35 PM.

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01-13-2008, 04:39 PM	#2
Silent Servant Member Member since:Jan 2008	I always look at that movie and think about picking it up as a blind buy. It was on the $10 off promotion and I almost got it. Why exactly don't you care for the movie?

01-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
Julman Member Member since:Apr 2007	The movie is not for everyone but it has it's moments. It's slow and complex without a big payoff but it's entertaining.

01-13-2008, 04:52 PM	#4
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	It may have been a great movie, but I hate the effect they used over the actors. Seriously was a huge turn off, and made it unwatchable.

01-13-2008, 04:54 PM	#5
gufazi Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Springfield, Virginia	This is a 'small' movie. It is an art house film with the acting, directing and writing pedigrees of a major blockbuster. It's a contemplative and methodical journey that is deliberately vague. Not your standard Hollywood fare, but that can be a good thing.

01-13-2008, 06:04 PM	#6
Filmmaker85 Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:307	hey let us not all forget that this was a Phillip K. Dick Novel before it was a film. I can think of another film Blade Runner. I agree the effect used can get annoying but I understand why they did it. Its annoying to me because its the same as the charles scwabb commercials.

01-13-2008, 06:07 PM	#7
PeechCobblerPie Banned Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	the movie is really intricate and strange. I can see why a lot of people wouldnt like it. No offenses but usually more intellectual people enjoy it because theres no blind stupid shooting in it. And I loved the way they melded real life and cartoon. And the PQ on my 720p TV was AMAZING, can't imagine a 1080. If you can get it for $20 or less its a good one to have in your collection

01-13-2008, 06:29 PM	#8
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	Not my taste. I thought it was rubbish.

01-13-2008, 06:34 PM	#9
ThereWillBeBlood Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Plano, TX	I wasn't too impressed with this movie either.

01-13-2008, 06:34 PM	#10
ajkj9 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Nebraska Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	a friend of mine said he didn't understand it until he watched it high lol

01-13-2008, 06:36 PM	#12
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	It felt like an old acid flashback. like the first time I watched Pink Floyds "The Wall". Bizzzaaaare.

01-13-2008, 07:38 PM	#14
JTStarkiller Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Austin, TX DVD collection:69 Trading Score:17	I thought it was one of the best films of the year, but I love Linklater and the rotoscoping animation style as well.

01-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#16
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	I recommend this movie for anyone with insomnia. It will definately put you to sleep.

01-13-2008, 11:03 PM	#17
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I liked it. I understood it. I liked the very wry sense of humor than runs though it and Robert Downey Jr is always incredible. Not for the PS3 kids, go get The Rock,(not that I've anything against The Rock, which em...rocks), instead.

01-14-2008, 12:08 AM	#19
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I loved it. Bought it on reg. dvd awhile back for 4.99 at Best Buy. If I see it under 20 anywhere on Blu I will try and get it for sure.

01-14-2008, 12:35 AM	#20
damandan05 Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	I loved the movie, the art style, complex story. Only a few of my friends enjoy it, the other thought it was a waste of time. I loved it, especially the art style.

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