The "Holy Crap, I Just Now Watched..." Thread - Page 106

MagGnome · 08-10-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffool

Though, it is the closest film series to avoid the "sequels are always inferior" rule.

Are you sure about that? The Two Towers is (IMHO of course) more entertaining than The Fellowship of the Ring, and I would say that X-Men 2 was significantly better than the first one. We won't speak of X-Men 3.

Also, The Dark Knight was better than Batman Begins.

Bone · 08-10-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffool

I think the better question is "Who doesn't?!"

Though, it is the closest film series to avoid the "sequels are always inferior" rule.

Empire Strikes Back.

Spectre-7 · 08-10-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by evilgoodwin

I knew the letters, just forgot what they stood for, and what Guanine, Cytosine, etc., were categorized as. I knew the letters. They're also highlighted in the opening credits.

Ahh, thought I might've misread your post. It's been a long time since I've watched Gattaca, but I don't recall them being coy about it.

Jeffool · 08-10-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

Are you sure about that? The Two Towers is (IMHO of course) more entertaining than The Fellowship of the Ring

But that insinuates that any of those was worth anything, so that they could even be compared.

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

and I would say that X-Men 2 was significantly better than the first one. We won't speak of X-Men 3.

I would disagree, though apparently I'm in the minority.

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

Also, The Dark Knight was better than Batman Begins.

I would've agreed with that after first seeing Dark Knight, but after subsequent viewings, I'm not even sure about that.

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Originally Posted by Bone

Empire

Exception that proves the rule!

Though, realistically, I agree, there are some. For instance, Evil Dead II, Dawn of the Dead, Mad Max 2, and Aliens. (And maybe the LotR films. I wouldn't know. I loved the idea, and the world, but just couldn't get into them.)

MagGnome · 08-10-2010, 01:02 PM

It saddens me when I meet someone who doesn't like the LOTR movies.

Jeffool · 08-10-2010, 01:05 PM

Hah. I fell asleep the first three times I tried to watch the first film. And I WANTED to like them, so bad!

muddi900 · 08-10-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Serapth

Does anyone actually prefer T1 to T2?

The people who saw T1 first. Terminator was a low-budget sci-fi movie, with action in it. T2 was an action movie, with sci-fi elements. I prefer the latter, but some people love the former and treat the sequel as an abomination.

Its the same with Alien and Aliens. I haven't seen both, so no preference there!

EDIT: And no Dark Knight is better than Batman Begins at all levels.

muddi900 · 08-10-2010, 01:38 PM

Also, I just finished JSA. "What's important in battle isn't speed. It's carrying yourself with composure and bravery."

Brilliant movie that. Also, is Kang-ho Song in EVERY Korean movie worth watching or what?

roboninja · 08-10-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffool

Though, realistically, I agree, there are some. For instance, Evil Dead II, Dawn of the Dead, Mad Max 2, and Aliens. (And maybe the LotR films. I wouldn't know. I loved the idea, and the world, but just couldn't get into them.)

Alien is the superior movie. Ridley Scott > James Cameron. Not really crapping on Cameron, as he is very good. He definitely knows how to make an action flick.

Xerxes · 08-10-2010, 01:53 PM

I want act like a Linklater fan but I've only watched Scanner Darkly and Waking Life. Enjoyed them both though.

SilentScreams · 08-10-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

It saddens me when I meet someone who doesn't like the LOTR movies.

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Originally Posted by Jeffool

Hah. I fell asleep the first three times I tried to watch the first film. And I WANTED to like them, so bad!

The action sequences are some of the best I've ever seen, but there isn't enough of them and the stuff in between just isn't interesting enough to keep me watching.
I'm glad I'm not alone in not loving the LotR movies.

Bone · 08-10-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by muddi900

Its the same with Alien and Aliens. I haven't seen both, so no preference there!

WHAT?

(removes and inserts tape again)

WHAT?

roboninja · 08-10-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerxes

I want act like a Linklater fan but I've only watched Scanner Darkly and Waking Life. Enjoyed them both though.

Watch Dazed & Confused. Best high school movie ever, IMO.

MagGnome · 08-10-2010, 01:57 PM

I've seen Alien and Aliens, but I haven't seen Terminator 1 or 2.

Spectre-7 · 08-10-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by roboninja

Alien is the superior movie. Ridley Scott > James Cameron. Not really crapping on Cameron, as he is very good. He definitely knows how to make an action flick.

Good to hear. Glad to know I'm not alone on that one.

Bone · 08-10-2010, 02:00 PM

That's the thing, Alien and Aliens are two different kinds of movies, hence the wide difference on which one is better.

Same with 2001 and 2010.

muddi900 · 08-10-2010, 02:01 PM

"And with that the gnome lost all respect of his peers..."

Vandabo · 08-10-2010, 02:02 PM

Alien and Aliens are both great at what they do. Alien is a horror flick and Aliens is an Action Sci-Fi flick. And they are both great examples of their genres. I usually enjoy watching Aliens more, just because I don't enjoy the horror genre as much. Plus, I just love the sound of pulse rifles.

roboninja · 08-10-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vandabo

Alien and Aliens are both great at what they do. Alien is a horror flick and Aliens is an Action Sci-Fi flick. And they are both great examples of their genres. I usually enjoy watching Aliens more, just because I don't enjoy the horror genre as much. Plus, I just love the sound of pulse rifles.

I can see that. I love good horror movies, so that is probably why.

muddi900 · 08-10-2010, 02:04 PM

I am sorry, but there is no way any movie ever can be better than 2001.

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