Halloween (2018) - Page 251 - Blu-ray Forum

Cards_Fan_15 · 10-31-2018, 01:10 PM

I also used to think Halloween II was really good the first few times I saw it, but as I got older the flaws really shown through. It has not aged well for me.

I just saw the 2018 sequel 2 nights ago, and I loved it! It's the sequel that the original 1978 movie deserved. This will easily be in my top 10 list at the end of the year.

Hoke Moseley · 10-31-2018, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BluProofie

No it doesn’t. I don’t get why it’s hard for people to imagine he was captured more than a few hours later.

This reminds me of TLJ. The people who hate it complain about it so much that they’re manufacturing issues that aren’t even in the movie.

Yeah, the people that didn't like the movie are going on two weeks of coming into this thread thinking up new reasons to hate it every day.

Usually when I don't like a movie, I'll stop thinking about it after a few days. Gotta admire their persistence, I guess.

Steedeel · 10-31-2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

Carpenter wrote it so he only has himself to blame for the siblings idea.

I think drinking was involved.

Steedeel · 10-31-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

I disagree, I really enjoy H20. It's nothing amazing but then neither is the new movie. Both enjoyable slasher movies though.

I thought the new one was considerably better but we always disagree so no surprises!

AreaUnderTheCurve · 10-31-2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by elecrofunk

Saw it in IMAX. Had already seen it 3 times but just had to. Haven't seen an IMAX since The Dark Knight over 10 years ago. It was sooo worth it! Can't wait for the BD.

How was it worth it? It wasn't shot in 70mm. It was upscaled.

AreaUnderTheCurve · 10-31-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jonmoz

You overlook the fact that Michael was contained for all those years leading up to his escape in the first movie.

He was a child for most of it...

Ruemorgue10 · 10-31-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

I think drinking was involved.

And the lesson learned there: Don't drink and write sequels.

Steedeel · 10-31-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

And the lesson learned there: Don't drink and write sequels.

It would explain how Batman and Robin happened!

SororityRow · 10-31-2018, 05:29 PM

H20 had the better final act and showdown.

Steedeel · 10-31-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SororityRow

H20 had the better final act and showdown.

Not for me.

SororityRow · 10-31-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Not for me.

I guess if your a fan open-endings I can see why you like this, but for me H20's Decapitation and quick cut to the credits felt like a great way to end the storyline rather than another lame end credits scene.

However, I'm very excited to see what they do in the sequel if the same creative team returns.

Steedeel · 10-31-2018, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SororityRow

I guess if your a fan open-endings I can see why you like this, but for me H20's Decapitation and quick cut to the credits felt like a great way to end the storyline rather than another lame end credits scene.

However, I'm very excited to see what they do in the sequel if the same creative team returns.

I found H20 excruciating and about as far away from the original as possible. The ending wasn’t really earned imo.

SororityRow · 10-31-2018, 05:45 PM

The best thing in this for me was Julien - his lines gave me a good chuckle. I wouldn't be opposed to seeing him as the lead longer down in the line.

Steedeel · 10-31-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SororityRow

The best thing in this for me was Julien - his lines gave me a good chuckle. I wouldn't be opposed to seeing him as the lead longer down in the line.

I loved the shape’s look and the fast brutal kills. The tracking shot with the two kills was a highlight. JLC was great and I particularly enjoyed her meltdown in the restaurant.

Finally the soundtrack was killer and I enjoyed the final confrontation.

Like you say, the kid was great. He got the best laughs in the cinema.

SororityRow · 10-31-2018, 06:10 PM

The cinematography was strong, by the same guy who did 2016's neon-drenched thriller, Nerve.

jess1581 · 10-31-2018, 06:17 PM

You guys giving the sibling aspect so much shit and blame JC and alcohol for it.... yet you seem to forget that H2 was supposed to have ended the Myers story so they could continue with different stories like Tales from the Crypt thus H3. So Laurie being his sister was an attempt to resolve the arc of both characters before putting that story to bed. True John wrote it that way out of creative exhaustion, but in hindsight it woulda worked fine if the fans didn't blindingly clamor for more Myers. The sibling element lived on in the rest of the series, because fans wanted more of the same rejecting H3. So, the fans are just as responsible.

Berek · 10-31-2018, 06:22 PM

I felt they should've kept H2. Proper ending and we would have had a good ending for Loomis.

Steedeel · 10-31-2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jess1581

You guys giving the sibling aspect so much shit and blame JC and alcohol for it.... yet you seem to forget that H2 was supposed to have ended the Myers story so they could continue with different stories like Tales from the Crypt thus H3. So Laurie being his sister was an attempt to resolve the arc of both characters before putting that story to bed. True John wrote it that way out of creative exhaustion, but in hindsight it woulda worked fine if the fans didn't blindingly clamor for more Myers. The sibling element lived on in the rest of the series, because fans wanted more of the same rejecting H3. So, the fans are just as responsible.

It was unnecessary.

Your point about H3? It just wasn’t a very good film. The marketing for H3 was poor. It was just hanging on the coat tail of Halloween. They should have just called it something different and said something like ‘A Creepy story inspired by John Carpenter’s Halloween’ or something like that.

levcore · 10-31-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SororityRow

The cinematography was strong, by the same guy who did 2016's neon-drenched thriller, Nerve.

Thanks for the info, I didn't know that. I love Nerve.

jonmoz · 10-31-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AreaUnderTheCurve

He was a child for most of it...

But would have been over eighteen for quite a few years.

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10-31-2018, 01:10 PM	#5001
Cards_Fan_15 Special Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Parts Unknown 4K collection:219 Blu-ray collection:657 DVD collection:120 Trading Score:2	I also used to think Halloween II was really good the first few times I saw it, but as I got older the flaws really shown through. It has not aged well for me. I just saw the 2018 sequel 2 nights ago, and I loved it! It's the sequel that the original 1978 movie deserved. This will easily be in my top 10 list at the end of the year.

10-31-2018, 05:29 PM	#5009
SororityRow Active Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:10	H20 had the better final act and showdown.

10-31-2018, 05:45 PM	#5013
SororityRow Active Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:10	The best thing in this for me was Julien - his lines gave me a good chuckle. I wouldn't be opposed to seeing him as the lead longer down in the line.

10-31-2018, 06:10 PM	#5015
SororityRow Active Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:10	The cinematography was strong, by the same guy who did 2016's neon-drenched thriller, Nerve.

10-31-2018, 06:17 PM	#5016
jess1581 Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2016 Location:Fairhaven, Massachusetts 4K collection:550 Blu-ray collection:2332 Blu-ray reviews: 73	You guys giving the sibling aspect so much shit and blame JC and alcohol for it.... yet you seem to forget that H2 was supposed to have ended the Myers story so they could continue with different stories like Tales from the Crypt thus H3. So Laurie being his sister was an attempt to resolve the arc of both characters before putting that story to bed. True John wrote it that way out of creative exhaustion, but in hindsight it woulda worked fine if the fans didn't blindingly clamor for more Myers. The sibling element lived on in the rest of the series, because fans wanted more of the same rejecting H3. So, the fans are just as responsible.

10-31-2018, 06:22 PM	#5017
Berek Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Location:NV Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:1378 DVD collection:5 iTunes collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:5	I felt they should've kept H2. Proper ending and we would have had a good ending for Loomis.

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