Australia/Slumdog Millionaire coming February 24th, 2009 - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

JJJ225 · 01-07-2009, 06:27 AM

Australia was bad and Slumdog is without question the most overrated movie of the year.

masoud90 · 01-07-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

Australia was bad and Slumdog is without question the most overrated movie of the year.

I would love to see what you call 'good' when you watch movies lmao.

Crim122 · 01-07-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

Australia was bad and Slumdog is without question the most overrated movie of the year.

havent seen Australia, but Slumdog deserves every bit of praise it gets.

But I would have to say TDK is the most overrated movie of the year.

Siri · 01-07-2009, 11:26 AM

Ive been looking forward to Australia. Didn't see in in theatres since I hardly go anymore

TheForce8686 · 01-07-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

No movie is just released in theatres for critics...Critics always see films at advanced screenings or by the DVD screeners they are mailed to. All films are released in theatres...you just have to search for them. Many Oscar-y films are released in art house cinemas...

Slumdog Millionaire, however, does have a wide release. It came out on the 21st of December although it was playing at art house cinemas before then. I am also sure since the movie is so hyped and is doing quite well for not a mainstream film...and the many oscar nominations it will get (and might win), the sales will be way up.

I was being a little sarcastic. Even in its "wide" release its only playing in 600 theatres. That is an average of 12 per state. A movie shouldnt be considered for the oscars unless it is released in enough theatres for most Americans to actually see it.

Crim122 · 01-07-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheForce8686

I was being a little sarcastic. Even in its "wide" release its only playing in 600 theatres. That is an average of 12 per state. A movie shouldnt be considered for the oscars unless it is released in enough theatres for most Americans to actually see it.

Once it gets nominated it will be released wide, so then everyone who wants to see it can see it.

And even if the whole nation doesnt see it, the film will always be known for how great it is...the way I see it is there are plenty of BIG films that make a good amount that will be totally forgotten about in 10 years.

TheForce8686 · 01-07-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

Once it gets nominated it will be released wide, so then everyone who wants to see it can see it.

And even if the whole nation doesnt see it, the film will always be known for how great it is...the way I see it is there are plenty of BIG films that make a good amount that will be totally forgotten about in 10 years.

I get a feeling our opinions are going to differ no matter what. It seems you are one of those people that only like things arent popular or trendy.

Crim122 · 01-07-2009, 01:37 PM

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I get a feeling our opinions are going to differ no matter what. It seems you are one of those people that only like things arent popular or trendy.

Not really I just go more for the "artsy fartsy" films and people view me as a "movie snob" but whatever its all about quality to me. But I like a lot of summer blockbusters because they are good fun, but other than that there is hardly any big wide releases that appeal to me.

robb01 · 01-07-2009, 02:18 PM

Slumdog was pretty gritty, and utterly fantastic, I cant wait for this

benzgrl · 01-07-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I'm really excited for Australia. It is a great film, and Australia is by far one of the most underrated films of last year.

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Originally Posted by masoud90

I am there with you 100 percent. I absolutely LOVED Australia. I will 100 percent pick up Australia day one.
Australia is the definite day one of that day...hehe trying to ration February lol.

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If Australia is that good, I might just get it day one instead of seeing it in theaters because I still have yet to see it but it's still playing at my theaters. The price would be about half the blu-ray anyway

You really should experience Australia in the movie theater, it was made for the big screen. I agree with the above folks, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED AUSTRALIA. I saw it 3 times! I know, all my friends think I'm crazy.

They just don't make movies like this anymore - it had everything - romance, drama, comedy, special effects, and a message - a complete cinematic experience. It's just heartwarming, uplifting, and so refreshing in view of how there seems to be so much darkness and creepiness in films today. I guess it's old-fashioned.

Just be warned though - it seems people either really love it or really don't care for it (my friends were split). It's too bad it got mostly horrible reviews from critics and really bombed at the box office. Definitely a day one purchase on blu for me though!

RiseDarthVader · 01-07-2009, 02:42 PM

Special effects? Come on the footage of the bombing of Darwin mostly was 90% recycled from an old movie made in the 70s about Pearl Harbor called Tora! Tora! Tora! even the footage of the japanese zeros taking off is from Tora! Tora! Tora!.

benzgrl · 01-07-2009, 02:50 PM

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Special effects? Come on the footage of the bombing of Darwin mostly was 90% recycled from an old movie made in the 70s about Pearl Harbor called Tora! Tora! Tora! even the footage of the japanese zeros taking off is from Tora! Tora! Tora!.

What are you saying? That they incorprated footage from Tora! Tora! Tora! into the film?? Look, I'm just saying it had special effects, I'm not saying it is THE special effects movie. I was thinking more in terms of the bulls and that chase scene on the cliff.

JJJ225 · 01-07-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

I would love to see what you call 'good' when you watch movies lmao.

From 2008?

Milk, The Wrestler, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Happy-Go-Lucky, WALL-E, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Synecdoche New York, In Bruges, Frost/Nixon, Funny Games, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Shine A Light, The Duchess, Iron Man, Pineapple Express, The Visitor, Burn After Reading, My Blueberry Nights, Caramel, Rachel Getting Married, Man on Wire.

All better than Slumdog Millionaire as far as I'm concerned.

Volume11 · 01-07-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

From 2008?

Milk, The Wrestler, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Happy-Go-Lucky, WALL-E, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Synecdoche New York, In Bruges, Frost/Nixon, Funny Games, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Shine A Light, The Duchess, Iron Man, Pineapple Express, The Visitor, Burn After Reading, My Blueberry Nights, Caramel, Rachel Getting Married, Man on Wire.

All better than Slumdog Millionaire as far as I'm concerned.

You have a fairly mixed list of films, most of which I would say are very good. I'm not sure why you are singling out SM as some art-house film that is over rated when half of the films you listed ARE art-house films that most average Americans wouldn't have the chance to see even if they wanted until they hit the home market...

Crim122 · 01-07-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

From 2008?

Milk, The Wrestler, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Happy-Go-Lucky, WALL-E, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Synecdoche New York, In Bruges, Frost/Nixon, Funny Games, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Shine A Light, The Duchess, Iron Man, Pineapple Express, The Visitor, Burn After Reading, My Blueberry Nights, Caramel, Rachel Getting Married, Man on Wire.

All better than Slumdog Millionaire as far as I'm concerned.

Damn I agree with you more so than anyone on this site! lol but I dont see why you think SM is so overrated, I mean it was a very original story with beautiful visuals and camera work...but w/e to each their own.

JJJ225 · 01-07-2009, 03:19 PM

I don't think Slumdog Millionaire is a bad film. I think it's a good film, but the critical reaction was this outpouring of total, unmitigated hyperbole. I just can't fathom why it has received such massive praise.

Crim122 · 01-07-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

I don't think Slumdog Millionaire is a bad film. I think it's a good film, but the critical reaction was this outpouring of total, unmitigated hyperbole. I just can't fathom why it has received such massive praise.

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Damn I agree with you more so than anyone on this site! lol but I dont see why you think SM is so overrated, I mean it was a very original story with beautiful visuals and camera work...but w/e to each their own.

But there are always films that people wonder HOW they got such great critical reviews...Twilight for me.

JJJ225 · 01-07-2009, 03:23 PM

I'm not really sure the critical reception for Slumdog Milionaire and Twilight are comparable.

Anyways, in addition to the massive critical praise, it's probably going to win Best Pic at the Oscars. Like I said, not bad...just overrated.

Crim122 · 01-07-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

I'm not really sure the critical reception for Slumdog Milionaire and Twilight are comparable.

Anyways, in addition to the massive critical praise, it's probably going to win Best Pic at the Oscars. Like I said, not bad...just overrated.

I think they are comparable if you think it was given to much praise

but w/e! lol

JJJ225 · 01-07-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

I think they are comparable if you think it was given to much praise

Metacritic
Slumdog: 86 ("Universal acclaim")
Twilight: 56 ("Mixed or average reviews")

Rotten Tomatoes
Slumdog: 94% ("Fresh")
Twilight: 50% ("Rotten")

I don't see how their critical reception is comparable at all.

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01-07-2009, 06:27 AM	#41
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	Australia was bad and Slumdog is without question the most overrated movie of the year.

01-07-2009, 11:26 AM	#44
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	Ive been looking forward to Australia. Didn't see in in theatres since I hardly go anymore

01-07-2009, 02:18 PM	#49
robb01 Banned Member since:Oct 2008	Slumdog was pretty gritty, and utterly fantastic, I cant wait for this

01-07-2009, 02:42 PM	#51
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Special effects? Come on the footage of the bombing of Darwin mostly was 90% recycled from an old movie made in the 70s about Pearl Harbor called Tora! Tora! Tora! even the footage of the japanese zeros taking off is from Tora! Tora! Tora!.

01-07-2009, 03:19 PM	#56
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	I don't think Slumdog Millionaire is a bad film. I think it's a good film, but the critical reaction was this outpouring of total, unmitigated hyperbole. I just can't fathom why it has received such massive praise.

01-07-2009, 03:23 PM	#58
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	I'm not really sure the critical reception for Slumdog Milionaire and Twilight are comparable. Anyways, in addition to the massive critical praise, it's probably going to win Best Pic at the Oscars. Like I said, not bad...just overrated.

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