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Started by Beef, July 16, 2005, 08:20:43 PM

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Beefy

July 16, 2005, 08:20:43 PM
If you had told me this morning that the film I'd end up liking more today was FF, I would laughed at you.

Joke's on me.  I had a good time.

It's not high art, by any means.  It's not even particularly inventive.  But it does get the tone right.  FF has always been more lighthearted and about the difficulties of family interaction.  The film centers on that.

They get Reed and the Human Torch dead on.  Surprisingly, while I was completely unable to buy off on Jessica Alba as a scientist, she didn't hoover to the level I was expecting.  And I even bought off on the Thing costume until the scene where he meets Alicia in the bar.  When she "reads" his face you can see the 'stone' costume give under her touch.

They completely altered Dr. Doom, but I really don't think that's that big of an issue.

All in all, it's a fairly harmless family superhero entertainment flick.  The audience I was with applauded at the end.  I can see why it is popular, and I can see why they already greenlit the sequel.

Once again, completely diminished expectations have caused me to enjoy a film I thought I'd loathe.

Gamplayerx

#1
July 16, 2005, 08:28:30 PM
I've never heard the phrase "buy off" before.

VikingJuice

#2
July 17, 2005, 09:17:22 PM
Quote from: Beefy on July 16, 2005, 08:20:43 PM
If you had told me this morning that the film I'd end up liking more today was FF, I would laughed at you.

Joke's on me.  I had a good time.

It's not high art, by any means.  It's not even particularly inventive.  But it does get the tone right.  FF has always been more lighthearted and about the difficulties of family interaction.  The film centers on that.

They get Reed and the Human Torch dead on.  Surprisingly, while I was completely unable to buy off on Jessica Alba as a scientist, she didn't hoover to the level I was expecting.  And I even bought off on the Thing costume until the scene where he meets Alicia in the bar.  When she "reads" his face you can see the 'stone' costume give under her touch.

They completely altered Dr. Doom, but I really don't think that's that big of an issue.

All in all, it's a fairly harmless family superhero entertainment flick.  The audience I was with applauded at the end.  I can see why it is popular, and I can see why they already greenlit the sequel.

Once again, completely diminished expectations have caused me to enjoy a film I thought I'd loathe.

After I saw the preview, I was wishing she'd "hoover" me!!

dc

#3
July 17, 2005, 09:20:48 PM
Quote from: vikingjuice on July 17, 2005, 09:17:22 PM
After I saw the preview, I was wishing she'd "hoover" me!!

Dress you up in woman's clothing and put you in charge of the FBI?

VikingJuice

#4
July 17, 2005, 09:25:21 PM
Quote from: dc on July 17, 2005, 09:20:48 PM
Quote from: vikingjuice on July 17, 2005, 09:17:22 PM
After I saw the preview, I was wishing she'd "hoover" me!!

Dress you up in woman's clothing and put you in charge of the FBI?

Sure, I guess that wouldn't be bad.....**cough** **cough** watergate **cough**

Beefy

#5
October 28, 2005, 09:32:06 AM
Inevitability, thy name is Hollywood.

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=4883

ReBurn

#6
October 28, 2005, 12:08:47 PM
Don't worry.  I'll go see that one, too.
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!

Beefy

#7
February 04, 2006, 05:09:53 PM
Silver Surfer!  Galactus!  Beefy's ass in the theater!

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=5844

ReBurn

#8
February 04, 2006, 11:59:33 PM
Quote from: Beefy on February 04, 2006, 05:09:53 PM
Silver Surfer!  Galactus!  Beefy's ass in the theater!

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=5844
Save me a seat!
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!

sapphirehart

#9
February 17, 2006, 09:50:21 PM
I just watched this tonight with the boys and their friends.  It was pretty cool and I was disappointed that it was over at the end.  I can't wait for the next movie.  I liked it

I especially liked Michael Chiklis and Julian McMahon.   Two of my favorite actors from FX (The Shield and Nip/Tuck).

pumpkineye

#10
February 18, 2006, 12:47:01 AM
dammit Steve get out of my head!  I was supposed to watch this last night, but was not all excited about it, so we watched adult swim stuff instead... but now I will not be so hesitant to watch it.

Beefy

#11
February 21, 2006, 07:35:41 PM
Quote from: pumpkineye on February 18, 2006, 12:47:01 AM
dammit Steve get out of my head!  I was supposed to watch this last night, but was not all excited about it, so we watched adult swim stuff instead... but now I will not be so hesitant to watch it.

If your expectations are completely diminished, then yeah, it's no brainer fun.

Also, I stumbled across this.  Rumor has it that it is concept art for part 2, though I am doubtful.  Also, they're saying Keanu will be offered the role of the Silver Surfer, which would be perfect casting.

[attachment deleted by admin]

ReBurn

#12
February 21, 2006, 11:51:35 PM
I want to be Galactus when I grow up.

Yet, some thick silver skin might be appealing.  I guess the downside is the total lack of a penis.
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!

Alice

#13
February 22, 2006, 12:19:20 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on February 21, 2006, 11:51:35 PM
I guess the downside is the total lack of a penis.
Like you even use that anymore.  ::)

ReBurn

#14
February 23, 2006, 10:46:12 AM
Quote from: Alice on February 22, 2006, 12:19:20 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on February 21, 2006, 11:51:35 PM
I guess the downside is the total lack of a penis.
Like you even use that anymore.  ::)
:'(
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!

Alice

#15
February 23, 2006, 04:22:40 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on February 23, 2006, 10:46:12 AM
Quote from: Alice on February 22, 2006, 12:19:20 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on February 21, 2006, 11:51:35 PM
I guess the downside is the total lack of a penis.
Like you even use that anymore.  ::)
:'(
I'm sorry.  It's not easy being a eunuch.  (I said euchre at first.  :))

Beefy

#16
June 04, 2006, 12:46:48 PM
Silver Surfer: confirmed.

ReBurn

#17
June 04, 2006, 03:35:41 PM
Quote from: Beefy on June 04, 2006, 12:46:48 PM
Silver Surfer: confirmed.
Nice!  Maybe Galactus will eat teh warld!
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!

Beefy

#18
December 22, 2006, 07:58:23 AM

ReBurn

#19
December 22, 2006, 08:59:22 AM
Awesome!  I'm going to make that my desktop when I get home.
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!

eo000

#20
December 22, 2006, 12:02:46 PM
his current desktop

VikingJuice

#21
December 23, 2006, 01:26:22 AM
Quote from: eo000 on December 22, 2006, 12:02:46 PM
his current desktop



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ReBurn

#22
December 23, 2006, 02:56:20 AM
Quote from: eo000 on December 22, 2006, 12:02:46 PM
his current desktop


It wasn't but it is now.
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!

ReBurn

#24
February 28, 2007, 07:01:16 AM
Silver Surfer is one of my favorite characters ever! I hope Galactus eats us all!
11:42:24 [Gamplayerx] I keep getting knocked up.
11:42:28 [Gamplayerx] Er. OUT!
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