I think the entire scene [spoiler deleted] could have been cut out. It told us *nothing* and did nothing to advance the plot or character development.
God, yes. There were a few moments worth saving in there, but still.
Jinx? If you and Dreg have been using my moisturizer again I'm going to have to rip off your scaly- hey, what's the deal with your face?
Glory ,'Potential'
Buffista Movies 5: Development Hell
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Polter-Cow - Jul 16, 2006 10:00:28 pm PDT #2928 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
SailAweigh - Jul 17, 2006 6:08:31 am PDT #2929 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
It told us *nothing* and did nothing to advance the plot or character development.
Well, it was interesting to me that Elizabeth was as willing to sacrifice Jack as the cannibals were. There are some slight parallels. And that Jack was able to free himself both times from the "well meaning" intentions of others. Whereas, his supposedly selfish manipulation of the others ultimately ended up putting them more or less where they needed to be (even if not where they wanted to be): Will with his father and reconciliation, Norrington with Davy Jones's heart and his reputation restored, and Elizabeth, well, I haven't figured her out yet. She obviously did what she did to manipulate Jack, yet earlier the compass kept pointing to him when she held it. Did it mean he was her heart's desire or that he was the means to an end for her to get to Will unencumbered?
Definitely, this movie was quite a bit darker, but I think it should be. Life isn't always shiny, happy and that should be reflected in the story. Good old hero's journey: travel with friends, descent into Hell (alone), return with the magic potion to share with others. PotC1 got the group of travelers together, PotC2 split them up and sent Jack into the gates of Hell, and so PotC3 should see Jack return from Hell with a "magic potion." Similar to the way Buffy returned with the scythe in season 7 and then used it to release all the Slayer power out to the potentials. I, for one, can barely wait for May 2007!
Hayden - Jul 17, 2006 6:27:24 am PDT #2930 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
We got a sitter and went to see A Scanner Darkly yesterday, which was freakin' fantastic: chock full of suffocating paranoia, self-alienation, and bongloads of great stoner humor.
The Alamo Drafthouse also had a promo with a guy in a lion suit getting onto a bus. Cut to some dude sitting in the back who suddenly sits up and screams, "There's motherfucking lions on the motherfucking bus!" They're having a SOAP parody contest.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 17, 2006 6:34:59 am PDT #2931 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
The Alamo Drafthouse also had a promo with a guy in a lion suit getting onto a bus. Cut to some dude sitting in the back who suddenly sits up and screams, "There's motherfucking lions on the motherfucking bus!" They're having a SOAP parody contest.
My favorite so far has been a poster for "Ants in My Pants" - to be directed by the Wachowski Bros.
Hayden - Jul 17, 2006 6:38:38 am PDT #2932 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Awesome.
Strega - Jul 17, 2006 7:17:05 am PDT #2933 of 10001
The compass points to Jack after he's taken the letters of marque from Elizabeth.
SailAweigh - Jul 17, 2006 7:31:48 am PDT #2934 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Thanks, Strega. I hadn't twigged to that! Interesting.
Lee - Jul 17, 2006 8:09:43 am PDT #2935 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I also think that part of what Elizabeth wants is the life/freedom/adventure Jack represents.
Will somone remind me when we can stop whitefonting this?
juliana - Jul 17, 2006 8:33:39 am PDT #2936 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
I swear, I have not laughed so hard at a trailer than when the Transformers trailer came on on Saturday. Luckily, I wasn't the only one.
Kalshane - Jul 17, 2006 8:39:49 am PDT #2937 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Are there two trailers for Transformers. Because the one I saw had a Mars Rover get smashed by something unseen and then the logo. I guess I'm missing the humor.