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thePhoenix · 02-26-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Packerfan75

The Fountain.

Everytime I thought I was starting to get it, I was soon reminded that I didn't. Couldn't finish it and won't ever try.

+1

Me and my brother saw this at the discount theater and I had no idea what the heck was going on! What a crapfest!

SquidPuppet · 02-26-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thePhoenix

+1

Me and my brother saw this at the discount theater and I had no idea what the heck was going on! What a crapfest!

Just because you had trouble following it, doesnt make it crap. If you understand how the three stories connect, it is a beautiful film.

It's a very simple story actually, and there are tons on members here who rate it very highly.

thePhoenix · 02-26-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Just because you had trouble following it, doesnt make it crap. If you understand how the three stories connect, it is a beautiful film.

It's a very simple story actually, and there are tons on members here who rate it very highly.

Crapfest!

KubrickFan · 02-26-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thePhoenix

Crapfest!

Not really. More like a great love story, on which you have to pay a little bit of attention to get it.

Freekman · 02-26-2010, 05:09 PM

I watched the Final Cut of Blade Runner, maybe the other versions, such as the Theatrical, will give me a better understanding. I'll check out that monologue.

SquidPuppet · 02-26-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thePhoenix

Crapfest!

You just didnt "get it". Thats OK.

Lacit170 · 02-26-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

You just didnt "get it". Thats OK.

Its definately different and i can see people not liking it... i thought it was pretty good though...

SquidPuppet · 02-26-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

Its definately different and i can see people not liking it... i thought it was pretty good though...

Yeah, I'm just teasing him.

It's a love it or hate it film.

Lacit170 · 02-26-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Yeah, I'm just teasing him.

It's a love it or hate it film.

ha i know! but same reason i couldnt get into Dark City.. it was just so weird! i wasnt in the mood for that type of movie at the time... I'll revisit eventually

seeweda · 02-26-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Just because you had trouble following it, doesnt make it crap. If you understand how the three stories connect, it is a beautiful film.

It's a very simple story actually, and there are tons on members here who rate it very highly.

I didn't like the Fountain either but I have only watched it once not because I didn't get it I just didn't think it was good. The acting seemed poor and the film was fairly slow paced. I will probably give it another try at some point though.

I think with a lot of the movies mentioned you just have to be in the right state of mind to watch them. It's very hard to appreciate a movie that's trying to be overly meaningful when all you wanted was to sit down, be entertained and escape for a couple hours. There are a few movies I hated on initial viewings but have learned to at least gain some appreciation for on repeat viewings. Examples would be Dark City, 2001 & 300.

SquidPuppet · 02-26-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by seeweda

I didn't like the Fountain either but I have only watched it once not because I didn't get it I just didn't think it was good. The acting seemed poor and the film was fairly slow paced. I will probably give it another try at some point though.

I think with a lot of the movies mentioned you just have to be in the right state of mind to watch them. It's very hard to appreciate a movie that's trying to be overly meaningful when all you wanted was to sit down, be entertained and escape for a couple hours. There are a few movies I hated on initial viewings but have learned to at least gain some appreciation for on repeat viewings. Examples would be Dark City, 2001 & 300.

Very true, and the reverse as well. I cant watch a silly action movie if I am in serious mode because I find myself being overly critical about the films lack of realism. And thats not fair to the film.

42041 · 02-26-2010, 07:32 PM

I tried to expand my cinematic horizons to Japanese animation by watching Akira... and, uh....

can someone explain what the hell happened at the end?

jhiggy23 · 02-26-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by seeweda

I didn't like the Fountain either but I have only watched it once not because I didn't get it I just didn't think it was good. The acting seemed poor and the film was fairly slow paced. I will probably give it another try at some point though.

I think with a lot of the movies mentioned you just have to be in the right state of mind to watch them. It's very hard to appreciate a movie that's trying to be overly meaningful when all you wanted was to sit down, be entertained and escape for a couple hours. There are a few movies I hated on initial viewings but have learned to at least gain some appreciation for on repeat viewings. Examples would be Dark City, 2001 & 300.

The acting was poor in the Fountain??

surfdude12 · 02-26-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by seeweda

I didn't like the Fountain either but I have only watched it once not because I didn't get it I just didn't think it was good. The acting seemed poor and the film was fairly slow paced. I will probably give it another try at some point though.

I think with a lot of the movies mentioned you just have to be in the right state of mind to watch them. It's very hard to appreciate a movie that's trying to be overly meaningful when all you wanted was to sit down, be entertained and escape for a couple hours. There are a few movies I hated on initial viewings but have learned to at least gain some appreciation for on repeat viewings. Examples would be Dark City, 2001 & 300.

if you "get" the Fountain, you can only think its good. its like pizza. no way of not liking it, once you've truly digested it.

jhiggy23 · 02-26-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

if you "get" the Fountain, you can only think its good. its like pizza. no way of not liking it, once you've truly digested it.

hmmm nice analogy haha

SquidPuppet · 02-26-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

if you "get" the Fountain, you can only think its good. its like pizza. no way of not liking it, once you've truly digested it.

What a CHEESEY line. Pun intended.

surfdude12 · 02-26-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

What a CHEESEY line. Pun intended.

ouch. truly. i'm dying right now. holy moly. squid. ouch. that was like getting kicked in the nads.

SquidPuppet · 02-26-2010, 09:36 PM

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ouch. truly. i'm dying right now. holy moly. squid. ouch. that was like getting kicked in the nads.

Use a smilie or I'll think you are serious.

makaveli21 · 02-28-2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

if you "get" the Fountain, you can only think its good. its like pizza. no way of not liking it, once you've truly digested it.

I "get" The Fountain, what it's about, etc., I think it is okay--above average, but not great...

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02-26-2010, 05:09 PM	#5
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	I watched the Final Cut of Blade Runner, maybe the other versions, such as the Theatrical, will give me a better understanding. I'll check out that monologue.

02-26-2010, 07:32 PM	#12
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	I tried to expand my cinematic horizons to Japanese animation by watching Akira... and, uh.... can someone explain what the hell happened at the end?

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