The Batman Begins fight scenes (except for the one among the rows of warriors) were by far the weakest point of the movie for me. Weaker than TomKat, even. Like you, MM, I wanted more detail. But I couldn't stitch stuff together and my first suspicion when that happens is crap stuntwork, undeserved or no.
A year and a half ago, I could have eviscerated him with my thoughts. Now I can barely hurt his feelings. Things used to be so much simpler.
Anya ,'Dirty Girls'
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§ ita § - Jul 09, 2007 12:18:17 pm PDT #36 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Polter-Cow - Jul 09, 2007 12:19:31 pm PDT #37 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Is there any other info about the movie out there? The trailer looks interesting.
It's shrouded in secrecy, but viral marketing has begun:
1-18-08.com
ethanhaaswasright.com
ethanhaaswaswrong.com
It's basically The Blair Godzilla Project. A giant-monster movie done in the home-video style (but with added CGI, obviously). Though there are rumors that Cthulhu is involved, based on that last site.
It's produced by J.J. Abrams and written by Drew Goddard. Directed by Matt Reeves, who did a lot of work on Felicity.
Sean K - Jul 09, 2007 12:19:54 pm PDT #38 of 10000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
t tacklehugpunches Miracleman
Hi Joe!
megan walker - Jul 09, 2007 12:20:39 pm PDT #39 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
um ... isn't that the kind of date that calls for something black and white, depressing, with subtitles?
I'd say most of our dates called for something black and white, depressing, with subtitles. Perhaps this is why we are no longer together.
Cashmere - Jul 09, 2007 12:20:48 pm PDT #40 of 10000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I loved the Bourne chase outside Guard du Nord because I could fantasize about him running down the bag lady that accosted us on our trip to Paris.
But honestly, I loved both films and am looking forward to the next one.
megan walker - Jul 09, 2007 12:22:04 pm PDT #41 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I loved the Bourne chase outside Gare du Nord because I could fantasize about him running down the bag lady that accosted us on our trip to Paris.
I love that scene because it reminded me of Diva.
§ ita § - Jul 09, 2007 12:32:03 pm PDT #42 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
We had the Cloverfield trailer before Transformers. Completely blanked it from my mind, though. I think the city destruction scenes from the latter overlaid it.
Now, if we're talking irritating filming styles then unsteadicam is right up there on the list for me.
Miracleman - Jul 09, 2007 12:34:30 pm PDT #43 of 10000
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Hi Joe!
t elbowinthroatkneeingroinhugthrottles Sean
Hey, Sean!
bon bon - Jul 09, 2007 12:35:09 pm PDT #44 of 10000
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I may have mentioned before but my favorite part of the first Bourne movie was when he removes the fire escape map of the building from the embassy wall. *That* was clever and got my attention.
Amy - Jul 09, 2007 12:36:03 pm PDT #45 of 10000
Because books.
I loved both of the Bourne movies, and I can't wait for the third one. The camerawork didn't bother me at all, and I didn't read the books, so I have no idea how much stuff got cut for the scripts.