I am considering seeing this film tonight
mostly due the massive amount of discussion I've seen here.
For the people who hated it, would you say it's more likely for an audience member to A: be absolutely pissed that they paid to watch the film or B: to be pleased to have seen it rather than missed it, despite some underlying hatred for the writers?
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the prick of misery pierced my foot on a spiiiike on, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 20:56,
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Depends, if you're a fan of the whole alien franchise and want to follow this continuing story it's a must see
If you're looking for an action movie that resembles what the trailer promises, I'd try n get a cheaper ticket.
*edit* just remember the two most important points, this is set BEFORE anything is known about the Aiens, and it is NOT self contained, so don't expect everything to tie up neatly at the end.
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..wil, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 20:59,
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B
It has numerous problems but it's visually engaging with some nice ideas, so as much as I dislike several parts of it, I would still recommend it.
The 'operation' scene is quite something.
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:00,
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Having seen it twice now, that scene stopped the fucking cinema DEAD both times
Worth it just for that I reckon, it was the only feckin peace I got from the stupid chav bitch next to me rustling her friggin Haribo thru out anyhoo, she couldn't face 'em for at least 20 minutes after that.
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..wil, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:25,
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Not as bad as when I went to see the Avengers
There was a kid sat next to me who kept 'announcing' which superhero would appear on screen before it happened, at one point he got confused and said Tony Stark was the Hulk.
I can laugh now though as I raped his mother.
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:33,
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Yeah sorry about the haribo I was hungry and it was £3 a pack at the cinema :D
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:38,
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i have a mate that always has nachos, the dirty cunt
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:42,
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Stinky and noisy I bet people love him at the cinema
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:50,
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he's also quite fat and likes telling you stuff when you're watching a film
that said, some of the stuff he says is hilarious
though I usually try not to sit next to him
Japes!
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:52,
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I remember when we saw Lord of the Rings 3
There's a guy on fire running down a hallway, he turns to me and says
'Fuck this, I'm off for some Kentucky'
This amused me greatly, plus it's a quote from 24 Hour Party People, which is goode.
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 22:19,
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It's epic in IMAX 3D the film is good regardless of what you walk away feeling like at the end of it.
It's an enigmatic film that is challenging and will make you want to learn more about it.
I fully recommend people watch it. Very few people have said it was a waste of their money.
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:05,
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very well
Thanks for the opinions, folks. I'm going to give it a go (and then I'll actually be able to read these discussions).
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the prick of misery pierced my foot on a spiiiike on, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:15,
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B
Don't expect to feel engaged to any of the characters, or care about them, try and ignore the overblown and sometimes cheesy patriotic soundtrack, same with much of the script..and Idris Elbas accent :D
Enjoy it for how visually stunning it is.
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Herb Alpert's Taxi Driver I have very beautiful lips, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:13,
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I like how two of the three guys who do 'that thing'
never actually had any lines, so I was really concerned for their welfare
by 'like' I mean it was not good, also it really had too many characters
'David' was very good, Fassbender excellent again, he could have carried the whole film, he reminded me Asimov's Foundation novels.
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:17,
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I thought he was great too
but then he didn't have much competition in the 'great character' stakes.
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Herb Alpert's Taxi Driver I have very beautiful lips, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:22,
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Vickers was a waste of time.
Plus Laurel and Hardy who got 'lost'.
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:24,
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Those two so called scientists who got lost was probably the lowest part of the film
you'd have thought that people picked for a such a mission would have been strictly vetted for personality flaws and and intelligence. Seems any dumb twat could have a trip into Space under the guise of being a "scientist" haha
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:53,
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Also, doesn't the guy with the mohawk tell Noomi that he's in this for the 'money'?
Erm..isn't this a scientific mission/whatever, a minor point, but it bugged me.
I never got the impression that Laurel and Hardy were scientists, douchebags, yes.
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:58,
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Most stupidest scientist ever
even the lowliest of scientists could think more rationally than that pair.
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 22:10,
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The suits looked nice though.
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(|D[ekionplexis B3ta.com: fictional child porn is OK, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 22:26,
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Yeh I had issues with them, I know it's a crucial plot point in these sorta movies that you have some idiots that do all the shit they aren't supposed to
You know, go into the woods alone, run UP stairs, stand by the window, shout BEFORE they fire, etc, but they were meant to be experts in their field, not bloody stoned teenagers.
Ah well...
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..wil, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 22:30,
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Probably best if, like I did, he went to see it not having any expectations
just go to enjoy a movie.
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:19,
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Probably best to go to the cinema to see this movie,
but then at the last minute change your mind and watch another one instead.
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JamTallons, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:23,
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when I went to see Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
some dude was sat in front of me, watched the whole film, then got up and walked out 10 minutes from the end.
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:-(
I've not seen that one. But I gather its not.... great....
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JamTallons, Mon 25 Jun 2012, 8:58,
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They did ask.
I may have expanded on my answer but hey ho.
I went not expecting much, and as much as I found the plot full of holes it was the lack of basics of narrative and character development that got me the most, considering this is from one of our great artisans.
I enjoyed it for it's visual splendour, and the discussions it has created, nothing I like more than talking about filums. :D
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Herb Alpert's Taxi Driver I have very beautiful lips, Sun 24 Jun 2012, 21:26,
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