Ryan Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Paranormal Activity 5 confirmed I'm trying so hard not to swear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Wreck-It Ralph Making the best of a bad situation being stuck here, I saw Wreck-It Ralph in 3D Not going to ruin anything but all I can say is that it was amazing and Pixar standard, (it probably helps that John Lasseter was the executive producer). The adverts have put me off slightly because it made it look dumbed down and for kids but that might be because they're on constantly over here like every advert you see it over and over and over again. Really it's for all ages with jokes, clever animation differences in games, and 'real life' problems that game characters would face as well as a powerful message everyone can relate to. It also came with a pixar short which was so cute! 'The Toy Story of the gaming world' pretty much sums it up. 10/10 Mark9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Paranormal Activity 4 Like Ryan, I'm a fan of this franchise, and despite Ryan's poor review, I bit the bullet and decided to watch it yesterday. So, the beginning starts off ridiculously slowly, and - I think - adds in a scene which adds nothing to the plot of the film. There are so little scares in the film it can't be called a horror film. There are a couple of jumpy moments, but they're faux scares which make you feel hard-done-by. And, of course, it always leaves you thinking how people can be so idiotic that when they have clear cut paranormal activity on camera, they don't think 'Hey, rather than sounding crazy, I'll show someone some evidence', especially when people are slightly scared. The plot itself makes little sense if you ask me, leaving many things in the film unexplained, and answers few - if any - questions about the previous ones. I'll spoiler a list of questions from the films that I can think of: How did Hunter get separated from Katie / the demon? How was Hunter tracked down? Who the flip was Robbie, and what's happened to him now? How did all the ambulances get called to Katie's house and yet not arouse suspicion when a wanted, unknown-whereabout women was found? Just what on earth happened there in general? The coven seems rather wooly in general, as to why exactly everyone's there and such. Needs MUCH more explaining. There was a fire at Katie's house when she was younger, yet despite it being a key thing, it has no explanations / reasons. What happened to Katie's niece in PA2? We know she found her parents' bodies, but then what? The first born male in the family was needed as a sacrifice, I believe? So why hasn't Hunter been sacrificed yet? Seems like a lot of effort for a demon and coven to raise a child for several years / send him off to a new family / whatever, when they quite easily could've waited whilst he was with his proper family and just taken him later... I'm in general confused about the demon. We have 'Toby', he talked to the young girls in PA3, and to the boys in PA4. Does 'Toby' possess Katie (is he the demon)? Is he someone who is with the coven, helping the demon? Just what is he? Why in this film was Katie able to be nice whilst possessed? Is the demon able to do such a thing, considering how evil he is? It seems very convenient that the past three films, the demon has been nothing but evil and controlling, and never resorted to being nice to get what he wanted. This film he does, just because it makes everything flow easier? Whilst I've got spoilers, I may as well say a couple of spoilery things. I liked the use of the Kinect, worked well I thought. I also liked the knife flying up, though where it stayed and the moment when it flew down makes no sense.. However, the film ends pretty much in the same way as the second. Katie is possessed, she kills loads of people, she has Hunter, we don't know what she needs to do to him. I found it interesting how, unlike the first two, it didn't say about Katie's whereabouts being unknown or anything...it just ended. One thing I want to end with though. Despite the flaws this franchise now has, in that the past two films have been poor, with the third being pointless, and the fourth just being there and not doing much, the film is successful at building tension. People have begun to fear what could happen, as opposed to what is happening, and when you do that well in a horror film, it just works. It's just a shame that what does happen doesn't compliment what you fear will happen very well.. 5/10 Ryan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I fell for the hype and went to see Skyfall. It is better than the hype, a stunning film. 9/10 Cornflakes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Total Recall (2012) Saw this last night (Student Cinema for the win) and really didn't know what to expect. Haven't seen the original, and didn't really have much of an idea about what the film was about. All in all, it's a good film. The plot is good (though I seemed to enjoy it more than most, perhaps because I found it related to part of my uni course...), though apparently not as good as the original. Certainly some interesting twists and a lot of bits which make you think 'What!?', but also some bits which just seem ridiculous and a little bit silly. Some great CGI as well. Will definitely try and watch the original now. 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 The Hobbit WALKING IS BACK! As is New Zealand, wahey, a different look and take on this, with some extra bits not in the original (and extremely short in comparison to the juggernaught trilogy of LOTR) book thrown in to extend/pad out/make 3 films for money printing purposes... But you know what, the pace of this is really damn good, and the references to the original text (including direct quotes, actual songs and things) make this a really good film... The Hype Train was certainly worth the ride, next stop, Benedict Cumberbatch overload as TWO () characters... I suggest people see it, especially for the Riddles in the Dark scene, great cinema and acting... Serkis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmpVP7TSMYc <3 Sidders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I WANT TO SEE WRECK IT RALPH! Damn UK release date being so late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Wreck-It Ralph was amazing. Probably one of the most complete films I've seen for years. Tom and Benin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm glad people are saying it's amazing, I'm making Ian come and see it with me on Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Wreck-It Ralph was amazing. Probably one of the most complete films I've seen for years. This There was also a trailer for Despicable Me 2... ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I remember someone saying that the Paperman short might not be playing in the UK. No idea why it wouldn't but just in case that's true: http://youtu.be/aTLySbGoMX0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 It was playing... It was good... If URGH ROMANCE </3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I want to find Dory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Paranormal Activity 5 confirmed I'm trying so hard not to swear Abit late saying this but atleast it isnt SAW 8 and you could find dory's daughter, Dora. Finding Dora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Abit late saying this but atleast it isnt SAW 8 and you could find dory's daughter, Dora. Finding Dora At least Saw actually had a decent enough plot line! And sorry mate, you won't find Dora, she's gone Exploring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 And sorry mate, you won't find Dora, she's gone Exploring. OOOH MY F'in GODDD!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 **** Dora. I want Dory back. November 2015. Let's go find her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Pixar really do have an obsession over sequels/prequels atm... And STILL no Incredibles one? FFS... Smidget 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Yes so 10 years after Finding nemo, they have announced the sequel for it Finding Dory Source: Msn Movies Fans of the first movie will remember that Dory is Marlin's ditsy yet delightful chum who suffers from short-term memory loss.The title of the sequel suggests that this time, instead of tracking his son Nemo down, Marlin and Nemo must help out Dory... Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed that she will be returning as the voice of Dory in the upcoming sequel. All together now - 'Just keep swimming, just keep swimming'. Ellen is thrilled to be returning to the fishy sequel and said in an interview: 'I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time.' She added: 'I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating 'Toy Story 16'. But the time they took was worth it.' Ellen also revealed her thoughts on the script of the movie - she said: 'The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is - it's got a lot more Dory.' The new film picks up about a year after the action of Finding Nemo, with Ellen's forgetful fish Dory on her own adventure to reunite with loved ones. We wonder who she's trying to find? With her memory-loss, we wonder if she even knows? Pixar genius Andrew Stanton, who made finding Nemo, will be directing the sequel.When we interviewed Pixar's chief creative officer John Lasseter in 2011, he revealed that Finding Nemo was a movie very close to Andrew's heart - he told us: 'Finding Nemo was derived from the personal experiences that Andrew Stanton was having with his son. It's about a father and son and the father is being so protective and thinking that he was being a good father when he actually wasn't. So, if you go through each of the Pixar films, you'll find emotional meaning through the director's personal experience.' According to Disney, the film will feature new characters along with familiar ones, including Nemo and his dad, Marlin, who was voiced by Albert Brooks in the first movie. Although Marlin will be swimming onto our screens again, there is no word yet from Disney on whether Albert Brooks will reprise his voice role. We hope that he does! It looks unlikely that Alexander Gould, who played Nemo in the first movie, will be returning for the sequel as his voice is now too deep. He said in an interview: 'For a couple of years after the film I would voice the toys for Nemo and there was a point where we figured out that my voice had gotten too deep.' The actor (who's now 19) added: 'I was unable to do the same voice anymore and it was a devastating moment I have to say.'When quizzed about the sequel, Alexander said: 'I have heard the rumours and who knows if I would be a part of it with my voice now?' The first Finding Nemo film made cinema history, as it was the first Pixar production to win the Academy Award for best animated feature after the category was added in 2001. Since then, Pixar films have gone on to dominate, winning the Oscar seven years out of 12 - we're predicting that Finding Dory will be a huge success. Nemo fans better not hold their breath for the sequel though (unless they are fish, of course) as the movie isn't set to hit our screens until 25 November 2015. So we will have to wait 966 days for this movie of awesomeness and sorry for the post being long I just wanted to paste everything in the story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Would rather Pixar worked on more original stories rather than just constant sequels. As much as I loved Toy Story do we really need a 4th? Smidget 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 This sequel really doesn't sound like it's going to be very good... In my opinion anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 This sequel really doesn't sound like it's going to be very good... In my opinion anyway. It's okay, you have over 900 days to get to grips with that. I have faith in Pixar Mer and Sidders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Weren't Pixar meant to be doing a Dinosaur film? (Answer, yes, as well as 3 other original stories over the next 3 years) To be fair to them though, at least their sequels for the most part (Cars 2 is the one exception, but that was Disney going IT PRINTS MONEY!) are actually pretty decent... In fact Toy Story aside they've not done many sequels/prequels (Research tells me that this would only be their 3 non Toy Story related sequel)... I'm not sure if Nemo was worth a sequel though... Smidget 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 No need to wait for Dorey, Nemo 3D is in cinemas now and for only one more week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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