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Grand Bob · 06-17-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by uziel5000

Ok, I will be the sacrificial lamb. This one will get me a lot of trouble but I need to get this off my chest.

You what movie I REALLY don't get what all the fuzz is about?
2001: A Space Odyssey

When I saw this movie for the first time when it was released in 1968 (I was 12), I had no idea what it was about or what to expect. I thought it was just going to be another space movie with cool monsters and explosions. When I walked out of the theater, I knew my life had changed - it was much, much more than "just a movie". 2001 addressed big topics - the history and future of man, technological issues, and the meaning of life, among others. And it did it in an intelligent way - it raised more questions than answers, thus requiring the viewer to think. Amazingly enough, it did it without explosions, foul language, sex, or one-scene-per-second MTV "action" editing. I can't think of another film that has tackled an issue or subject of larger scope. The overriding emotion I was had upon leaving the theater was one of wonder.

bongzilla · 06-17-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by uziel5000

Ok, I will be the sacrificial lamb. This one will get me a lot of trouble but I need to get this off my chest.

You what movie I REALLY don't get what all the fuzz is about?
2001: A Space Odyssey

I know it's this huge classic. I know Kubrick is a genius. I have no intention of descrediting such legend but no matter how many times I watch this film, I just don't get what is so wonderful. Apart from the special effects which still hold up VERY well to this day and an absolutely incredible transfer to Blu-Ray. I simply don't get what makes this film so wonderful.

If anything, I see three films in there: The Dawn of Man at the beggining, the whole HAL going haywire in the middle and alien contact at the end. The classic cut scene from the bone to the satellite? I don't see what is so great about it. The whole psychodelic "Journey" (with the one set of effects on the film that does look outdated)? Boring.

This is really frustrating for me because many, if not all of the directors, actors and technical people I admire really love and almost worship this film so I battle to understand it's significance but so far I've been drawing blanks.

Let the massacre begin.

I rented it on BD not long ago, and can never do more than the first 5
minutes before I have to move onto something else.

Barbie-Shrimp · 06-17-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bongzilla

I rented it on BD not long ago, and can never do more than the first 5
minutes before I have to move onto something else.

And you didn't think King Kong was boring?

P@t_Mtl · 06-17-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbie-Shrimp

And you didn't think King Kong was boring?

Since he as it in his collection I will say he did not

Barbie-Shrimp · 06-17-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Since he as it in his collection I will say he did not

Yeah, that's why I asked him, Pot Metal.

P@t_Mtl · 06-17-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbie-Shrimp

Yeah, that's why I asked him, Pot Metal.

I think it's pretty easy to see why he would like King Kong and not like 2001, very different style of movies. I am with him on this, not stopping 2001 after 5 mins, I've seen it all but it's really not a movie I enjoy. I have a hard time seeing what people find so great about it

Blu-Raider · 06-17-2009, 11:08 PM

The only King Kong worth a damn was when the ape pulled Jessica Lange's top down. I'd bet the big fella had wood.

P@t_Mtl · 06-17-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

The only King Kong worth a damn was when the ape pulled Jessica Lange's top down. I'd bet the big fella had wood.

Well at least it's better then King Kong vs Godzilla

Pondosinatra · 06-17-2009, 11:46 PM

I wish someone would put a bullet in Eva Longoria's head!

Blu-Ron · 06-17-2009, 11:49 PM

Just watched Beetlejuice for the first time since it's theatrical release (1988). Good GAWD was that horrible.

Blu-Raider · 06-17-2009, 11:51 PM

Sacha Baron Cohen never has been and never will be funny or clever. This new gay schtick is worse than the Borat crap.

shuah · 06-18-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Sacha Baron Cohen never has been and never will be funny or clever. This new gay schtick is worse than the Borat crap.

I've never watched Ali G. Is Bruno really supposed to be a 90 minute gay joke?

drobswim13 · 06-18-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Dead Space sucks and feels like it's on rails.

There...I said it.

you're right, it does.

Elvis · 06-18-2009, 12:44 AM

George Lucas raped my childhood.

Blu-Ron · 06-18-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

George Lucas raped my childhood.

You too?

ScarredLungs · 06-18-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Sacha Baron Cohen never has been and never will be funny or clever. This new gay schtick is worse than the Borat crap.

That is not controversial! I agree with you completely.

ScarredLungs · 06-18-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shuah

Is Bruno really supposed to be a 90 minute gay joke?

Yes

Blu-Ron · 06-18-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Sacha Baron Cohen never has been and never will be funny or clever. This new gay schtick is worse than the Borat crap.

This is not for the easily offended. I personally thought Borat was friggin funny and look forward to Bruno.

Blu-Raider · 06-18-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

This is not for the easily offended.

Not offended by the humor. He just isn't funniy.

Blu-Ron · 06-18-2009, 01:23 AM

I couldn't get past the first episode of Band of Brothers.

*runs before he gets a rock thrown at him*

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06-17-2009, 11:08 PM	#567
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	The only King Kong worth a damn was when the ape pulled Jessica Lange's top down. I'd bet the big fella had wood.

06-17-2009, 11:46 PM	#569
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	I wish someone would put a bullet in Eva Longoria's head!

06-17-2009, 11:49 PM	#570
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Just watched Beetlejuice for the first time since it's theatrical release (1988). Good GAWD was that horrible.

06-17-2009, 11:51 PM	#571
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Sacha Baron Cohen never has been and never will be funny or clever. This new gay schtick is worse than the Borat crap.

06-18-2009, 12:44 AM	#574
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	George Lucas raped my childhood.

06-18-2009, 01:23 AM	#580
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I couldn't get past the first episode of Band of Brothers. runs before he gets a rock thrown at him

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