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Riff Magnum · 09-24-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

That's absolutely terrible, her answers were way too frank for her own good, really can't wait for this to get here now so I can watch it.

She did a David Lynch movie. Buy the ticket, take the ride!!! No need to get modest and mousey now.

surfdude12 · 09-24-2010, 09:14 PM

You guys stop picking on me!!!!

I ran out of **/10 room, ok???

I had to show that I preferred BB to TDK, yet preferred all of Nolan's films to BB...the 10 scale just runs out of room...I'm not going to go 9.9, 9.8, 9.7, for the sake of giving TDK a 9.0, so take that!!!

SquidPuppet · 09-24-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

It gets better:

[Show spoiler]

Ohhhhh Myyyyyyyyy

Diesel · 09-24-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

You guys stop picking on me!!!!

I ran out of **/10 room, ok???

I had to show that I preferred BB to TDK, yet preferred all of Nolan's films to BB...the 10 scale just runs out of room...I'm not going to go 9.9, 9.8, 9.7, for the sake of giving TDK a 9.0, so take that!!!

So....does that "max" apply to ANY "superhero" movie?

Especially the ones Squid mentioned.

CZAR · 09-24-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

CZAR - I really like Prince of Persia.
It's no timeless masterpiece, but its a fun and enjoyable movie.

I gave it a 4.5/5, it does exactly what it is meant to do

Indeed

I hear its kinda like the Mummy and I didnt like the Mummy at all so well see. Got Em!!

Diesel · 09-24-2010, 09:19 PM

Besides being desert based and having some humor in it....it's not like the Mummy at all.

But I really liked The Mummy (the second was ok and the third....well I saw it) and Prince of Persia...so

surfdude12 · 09-24-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Ah.....so Hulkies and Senor Titaniums and Arachnaboy can all only generate a so-so score as well?

I seriously don't even know the last 2 on your list...are those movies?

See...I told you...

I'll admit I'm being somewhat close-minded here to a genre, but everything from Batman to Spiderman to Ironman seems to have a lot of common overlap. only difference is the dude has a different colored suit and different powers. the commonalities: villian trying to hurt innocent civilians, with showdown near the end of the movie..just puts me into sleep mode.

this is the retort of all the "2001 and There Will Be Blood put me to sleep." posts

SquidPuppet · 09-24-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

You guys stop picking on me!!!!

I ran out of **/10 room, ok???

I had to show that I preferred BB to TDK, yet preferred all of Nolan's films to BB...the 10 scale just runs out of room...I'm not going to go 9.9, 9.8, 9.7, for the sake of giving TDK a 9.0, so take that!!!

You could have done this...

Memento 10/10
Following 9.5/10
Prestige 9.0/10
Insomnia 8.5/10
Batman Begins 8.0/10
TDK 7.5/10

surfdude12 · 09-24-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

So....does that "max" apply to ANY "superhero" movie?

Especially the ones Squid mentioned.

Yeah, but I'll admit its not a good thing -- I shouldn't have that kind of cap on a film before I watch it

I put some action films on my queue, to try and be a little more open to them and see if i'll like 'em.

SquidPuppet · 09-24-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

I seriously don't even know the last 2 on your list...are those movies?

See...I told you...

I'll admit I'm being somewhat close-minded here to a genre, but everything from Batman to Spiderman to Ironman seems to have a lot of common overlap. only difference is the dude has a different colored suit and different powers. the commonalities: villian trying to hurt innocent civilians, with showdown near the end of the movie..just puts me into sleep mode.

this is the retort of all the "2001 and There Will Be Blood put me to sleep." posts

Senor Titaniums = Ironman

Arachnaboy = Spiderman

But I hear you, about the formula.

surfdude12 · 09-24-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

You could have done this...

Memento 10/10
Following 9.5/10
Prestige 9.0/10
Insomnia 8.5/10
Batman Begins 8.0/10
TDK 7.5/10

I know, but here's my logic:

4 categories of NOlan films:

(1) Memento/Following: cream of the crop (9.5-10)

(2) Prestige: semi-cream of the crop (9)

(3) Insomnia/BB (8)

(4) TDK (7)

I wanted a decent gap between each (1)-(4) above. Your 0.5 drop from Prestige to Insomnia is too small. and 0.5 drop from BB to TDK is also too small. Ok I renumbered them above.

TDK = 7/10. Now can I come back in the house?

Batman1980 · 09-24-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

I know, but here's my logic:

4 categories of NOlan films:

(1) Memento/Following: cream of the crop (9.5-10)

(2) Prestige: semi-cream of the crop (9)

(3) Insomnia/BB (8)

(4) TDK (7)

I wanted a decent gap between each (1)-(4) above. Your 0.5 drop from Prestige to Insomnia is too small. and 0.5 drop from BB to TDK is also too small. Ok I renumbered them above.

TDK = 7/10. Now can I come back in the house?

You are going to stay out there until you give a proper in depth analysis of Inception, young man.

Still can't believe most people don't see Shooter as a great film.

Diesel · 09-24-2010, 09:28 PM

With a 7/10, I suppose I can forgive you

TDK is my second favorite movie though....so you're still on thin ice!

Surf has rating OCD

CZAR · 09-24-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Besides being desert based and having some humor in it....it's not like the Mummy at all.

But I really liked The Mummy (the second was ok and the third....well I saw it) and Prince of Persia...so

Yea my friend was just trying to give me a gauge to go on before I watch it cause I was having doubts haha. Got Em!!

Batman1980 · 09-24-2010, 09:29 PM

At least he doesn't think it's the most over-rated movie ever like I do, the more people call it the best movie ever, the further down my lists it falls. Right now at 7.7/10, way down from the 9+/10 in 2008.

surfdude12 · 09-24-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Surf has rating OCD

Dude, I've got major issues, not just rating movies

Diesel · 09-24-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

Yeah, but I'll admit its not a good thing -- I shouldn't have that kind of cap on a film before I watch it

I put some action films on my queue, to try and be a little more open to them and see if i'll like 'em.

Since, like you said, they tend to have a traditional formula...maybe you should go in gauging them mostly on the basis of how well they executed that formula and how good the performances were.

Kind of how Squid will say, something like "On a comedy scale - x/x"

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

At least he doesn't think it's the most over-rated movie ever like I do, the more people call it the best movie ever, the further down my lists it falls. Right now at 7.7/10, way down from the 9+/10 in 2008.

Why do other peoples' opinions affect your rating

I couldn't care less what anyone thinks about movies I like. As I just said, TDK is my second favorite film. Will a lot of people probably think, "Wow..." at that statement? Maybe.

Do I care? No

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Yea my friend was just trying to give me a gauge to go on before I watch it cause I was having doubts haha. Got Em!!

I'd say Scorpion King is a better comparison than Mummy (not necessarily quality wise...though again, I like that one too...but more like partial story points wise).

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

Dude, I've got major issues, not just rating movies

SquidPuppet · 09-24-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

I know, but here's my logic:

4 categories of NOlan films:

(1) Memento/Following: cream of the crop (9.5-10)

(2) Prestige: semi-cream of the crop (9)

(3) Insomnia/BB (8)

(4) TDK (7)

I wanted a decent gap between each (1)-(4) above. Your 0.5 drop from Prestige to Insomnia is too small. and 0.5 drop from BB to TDK is also too small. Ok I renumbered them above.

TDK = 7/10. Now can I come back in the house?

Only if you wipe your feet.

I am very curious to read what you have to say about Inception when it comes out.

CZAR · 09-24-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

I couldn't care less what anyone thinks about movies I like. As I just said, TDK is my second favorite film. Will a lot of people probably think, "Wow..." at that statement? Maybe.

Do I care? No

Whats your favorite? Got Em!!

Diesel · 09-24-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Whats your favorite? Got Em!!

Return of the King

I used to list Empire Strikes Back as #3 but I removed it....what took its place? No idea.
I haven't put any more thought into an official list past #2 since then

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09-24-2010, 09:14 PM	#9402
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	You guys stop picking on me!!!! I ran out of **/10 room, ok??? I had to show that I preferred BB to TDK, yet preferred all of Nolan's films to BB...the 10 scale just runs out of room...I'm not going to go 9.9, 9.8, 9.7, for the sake of giving TDK a 9.0, so take that!!!

09-24-2010, 09:19 PM	#9406
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Besides being desert based and having some humor in it....it's not like the Mummy at all. But I really liked The Mummy (the second was ok and the third....well I saw it) and Prince of Persia...so

09-24-2010, 09:28 PM	#9413
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	With a 7/10, I suppose I can forgive you TDK is my second favorite movie though....so you're still on thin ice! Surf has rating OCD

09-24-2010, 09:29 PM	#9415
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	At least he doesn't think it's the most over-rated movie ever like I do, the more people call it the best movie ever, the further down my lists it falls. Right now at 7.7/10, way down from the 9+/10 in 2008.

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