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Post by drhickman1983 on Aug 5, 2022 9:34:41 GMT
I actually like Dark Fate. I mean it's not a classic, but it had some actually very good set pieces, and I like the keep-it-simple story.
In still think 3 is the nadir of the series. Genesys wasn't exactly good, but there wasn't a point where I thought "the fuck is this shit?" like there I did with 3. My biggest issue with is that the casting wasn't great and the action felt a bit lightweight.
Salvation is fine. I don't think an all-future film is really that interesting though, as it's a bit limited in scope. It would need to have some good character conflict otherwise it would just be a bit predictable.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 9:36:56 GMT
I really loved the T-600s (I think that was what they were) in Salvation and was hoping for a lot more of them. Thought they were awesomely stompy and creepy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 9:39:27 GMT
Dark Fate is just a great film though. Although it is quite surprising how much is borrows from other post-T2 Terminator films considering it's meant to disregard them.
I recall reading the plot leak before it was released and thought one particular aspect of it was ridiculous. As it stands, it's just as silly on screen but it works, because Arnie.
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Aug 5, 2022 9:53:09 GMT
Dark Fate is fine. Its an ok, 6/10 romp and probably the third best one. The problem is, after the second one, none of the sequels ever justified their existence and felt like anything more than a cash grab.
Its harsh for Dark Fate to be the one that killed the franchise but the groundwork was laid like 20 years ago.
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Aug 5, 2022 11:06:12 GMT
His redemption arc is starting soon Its true. He’s pretty good in that new Mormon murder drama on Disney+ |
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Post by clemfandango on Aug 5, 2022 11:11:08 GMT
I remember watching Salvation at the cinema when it came out and thinking it was really good. I never watched it again until I put it on about 6 months ago. It's not.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 5, 2022 11:37:36 GMT
Genesys wasn't exactly good, but there wasn't a point where I thought "the fuck is this shit?" There were many many points like that. the fucking awful cgi helicopter chase for one. Its harsh for Dark Fate to be the one that killed the franchise but the groundwork was laid like 20 years ago. Yeah, i think Genisys (i never even know how the hell to spell it!) killed Dark Fate, although the franchise had lost a lot of shine by that point already. |
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Post by Nemesis on Aug 5, 2022 11:39:29 GMT
Watched the first two episodes of Light and Magic and I can't recommend it enough; great interviews coupled with the ILM early days footage. Sounds right up my boulevard, thanks for the heads up. I really should explore the depths of D+ a bit more. I've one episode to go and I've really enjoyed each episode. Lucas almost swears when he describes coming back from London, seeing ILM have spaffed half the effects budget, and he's got fuck all to show for it. It's great! |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 5, 2022 11:43:39 GMT
"hate" is a strong word. He's not offensively bad or anything, he's just kind of... there. He really is. Or was. |
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Post by drhickman1983 on Aug 5, 2022 11:50:21 GMT
Genesys wasn't exactly good, but there wasn't a point where I thought "the fuck is this shit?" There were many many points like that. the fucking awful cgi helicopter chase for one. It wasn't realised but I can see why they thought it was a good idea, before fucking up the execution. This is in contrast to some of the "humour" in 3, which I can't believe anyone ever thought was a good idea. Specifically the Elton John glasses or the T-X making her boobs perkier. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 5, 2022 11:54:57 GMT
IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 11:55:11 GMT
Ha, I actually loved T3 in the cinema. I lol'd at all the funny bits and everything.
I saw it again a year or so later and didn't lol so much. Or at all. I must have been off my tits when I first saw it.
That said, as mentioned previously, it does have some things going for it.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 5, 2022 11:56:08 GMT
Yeah.
Though I watched a fan edit where they took out all those humorous bits, and it was very dry.
I think a few bits like the boobs bit would have been fine, they just overdid it.
But the main problem was that John was (a) horribly miscast, and (b) basically useless. He's supposed to be this great hero and inspirational leader and he's just kinda rubbish and Clare Danes is the only one who even vaguely has any competence.
I still think T3's basic plot is fine, it just needed a recast and rewritten John. The ending is still great.
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Post by drhickman1983 on Aug 5, 2022 12:00:22 GMT
I honestly hate it.
The ending is okay, but not worth suffering through the preceding few hours.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 12:01:57 GMT
Just seen an advert for a Sky Original called Black site. Has Jai Courtney and Jason Clarke in it.
I was genuinely surprised not to see Sam Worthington and Taylor Kitsch in it to complete the blandest cast ever.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 5, 2022 12:03:35 GMT
Jai Courtney was good in Spartacus, albeit not in a major major role.
But he's just seemed out of place in everything else I've seen him in.
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Post by Nemesis on Aug 5, 2022 12:11:47 GMT
Ha, I actually loved T3 in the cinema. I lol'd at all the funny bits and everything. I saw it again a year or so later and didn't lol so much. Or at all. I must have been off my tits when I first saw it. That said, as mentioned previously, it does have some things going for it. That'll be Kristanna Loken you're thinking of there... |
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Post by rawshark on Aug 5, 2022 13:10:41 GMT
I just found out the character in Attack of the Clones who tries to sell Obi Wan Death Sticks is called Elan Sleazebaggano. Really.
Why do people watch Star Wars again?
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Aug 5, 2022 13:18:14 GMT
Jai Courtney was good in Spartacus, albeit not in a major major role. But he's just seemed out of place in everything else I've seen him in. He was OK as the sniper in Jack Reacher, mainly because the character is just a lump of wood who shoot things. |
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Post by nexus6 on Aug 5, 2022 13:21:12 GMT
There’s really no reason to watch anything beyond the The Terminator in my (correct) opinion
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Post by cristar on Aug 5, 2022 13:27:31 GMT
I thought Jai Courtney was great in the otherwise terrible Suicide Squad. Was surprised he didn't get more screen time in the second one.
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Post by anephric on Aug 5, 2022 17:02:15 GMT
I don't think Jason Clarke is a bland actor. He has the blandest name, sure, but he's pretty good in most things.
Maybe not Genishit.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 5, 2022 18:01:55 GMT
Jai Courtney was good in Spartacus, albeit not in a major major role. But he's just seemed out of place in everything else I've seen him in. That's because he's terrible. |
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Post by crashV👀d👀 on Aug 5, 2022 20:51:36 GMT
Jai Courtney played a decent shit head in Terminal List. I definately wanted to see him get fucked up so, he obviously did well.
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Post by cubby on Aug 5, 2022 21:25:56 GMT
Jai Courtney would make a good Mr Potato Head in a live action Toy Story.
Well, I say good, he'd at least look the part.
Because he looks like a potato.
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Post by LegendaryApe on Aug 5, 2022 21:34:20 GMT
He was quite a good villain in Divergent. I think he's alright.
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Post by baihu1983 on Aug 13, 2022 16:13:52 GMT
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Post by LegendaryApe on Aug 13, 2022 17:26:02 GMT
Looks like power walking for the inbred Louisiana Olympics.
Which I would totally watch.
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Post by simple on Aug 18, 2022 13:16:04 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2022 13:53:59 GMT
Was telling the wife and sister-in-law about this yesterday. It's fucking bonkers. I don't recall it happening back in the day but I would have been roughly the same age as the pupils who he shared a class with. I'm very interested in seeing it and hearing more of the story.
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