Cloverfield, over hyped much? |
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 Jan 19 2008, 03:19 PM
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I haven't seen it. My cousin said it sucked. Has anyone else seen it?
[ 700th post  oh yeahhh ]
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Jan 19 2008, 03:40 PM
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 cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow Group: Member Posts: 3,316 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 37,142 |
i heard half and half. i wanted to go see it tonight but plans got cancelled.
hmm. it was either really good or sucked from what people told me. |
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Jan 19 2008, 03:55 PM
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I heard it sucked and the taping of it is like the Blair Witch Project. I'm confused on if I want to see it or not.
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Jan 19 2008, 04:10 PM
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 sugar and spice Group: Member Posts: 769 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 596,477 |
I read the plot, and it doesn't sound exciting at all. A monster attacking a city? Come on.
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Jan 19 2008, 04:12 PM
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 R U A Q T ? [; Group: Official Member Posts: 7,276 Joined: Jun 2006 Member No: 421,631 |
QUOTE(technics @ Jan 19 2008, 01:10 PM)  I read the plot, and it doesn't sound exciting at all. A monster attacking a city? Come on. godzilla. >.<i heard it was good from some people, some people said it was bad. i think i should just go see for myself |
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Jan 19 2008, 05:29 PM
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 <3<3<3<3 Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,177 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,779 |
I liked it kind of.
It was kind of funny at parts. and it's like the taping of the blair witch. some parts were just so unreal but hey what movie isn't like that. i've seen some reviews say it's a reflection of 9/11. Also i liked the secrecy of the movie, they don't explain somethings but if you look online, theres like so much crap that follows the movie. |
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Jan 19 2008, 05:31 PM
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 <joke> inside </joke> Group: Official Member Posts: 2,283 Joined: Oct 2006 Member No: 470,590 |
i havent seen it
in fact, i havent heard much about it. but then again, i havent been in tune with media lately |
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Jan 19 2008, 06:45 PM
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 define our lives for us. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 11,656 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 43,293 |
i heard half and half too but i personally want to see it. haha, blair witch project + godzilla movie, must be some good in it. :p
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Jan 19 2008, 07:55 PM
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 in the reverb chamber. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,022 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 300,308 |
Cloverfield was much better than I ever expected. The effects are amazing, the acting is on-point (although never dark or desperate enough), and the action is captivating. The detractors, I suspect, merely have a deficient imagination or patience. I mean, it's no Blair Witch Project (succulent succulent mastery), but it's still an immensely entertaining theater experience filled to the monster-loving-brim with perfect subtleties hiding in utter terror and chaos. Best movie I've seen this year, har har.
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Jan 19 2008, 07:58 PM
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^ HI NATE.
 And I've yet to see Cloverfield. Maybe later this weekend. I haven't see The Blair Witch Project either. |
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Jan 19 2008, 08:03 PM
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So I've seen the commercials, no help there, so what is it about? just a monster attacking the city?
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Jan 19 2008, 08:17 PM
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QUOTE(mlothepimp @ Jan 19 2008, 07:03 PM) So I've seen the commercials, no help there, so what is it about? just a monster attacking the city? A guy named Rob is going to japan for a new job and his friends and brother set up a surprise party. A videocamera is being held by his bff Hud to get testimonials from people as a going away present. An earthquake shake suddenly happens and news reports that some kind of monster (from the waters) is now invading the city. The movie is basically about Hud and how he records his group of people deal with this chaos and flashbacks from previously recorded events dealing with Rob and a girl. |
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Jan 19 2008, 09:41 PM
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QUOTE(Spencer @ Jan 19 2008, 12:55 PM) I heard it sucked and the taping of it is like the Blair Witch Project. I'm confused on if I want to see it or not. Thats what the directors aimed for. I want to see it, despite reviews. |
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Jan 19 2008, 10:16 PM
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reviews are all mixed.
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Jan 19 2008, 10:21 PM
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 That's what she said. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,559 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,200 |
Haven't seen it either, but I don't really get the point or the storyline of the movie. I heard it sucked as well, but eh, each to their own, right?
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Jan 19 2008, 11:01 PM
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^The directors did that purposely.
They leaked only a few scenes from the movie as time went on. Part of their master plan. |
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Jan 19 2008, 11:26 PM
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I'll probably never see it. It'll probably be disappointing. It's probably just a drunk Britney Spears running around New York.
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Jan 19 2008, 11:28 PM
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^hahahahha.
wow. if that were true, i totally wouldn`t see it then. 
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Jan 19 2008, 11:32 PM
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 Miss DIY Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,251 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,294 |
Yeah, I see way too many commercials for it... :C I wouldn't watch it.
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Jan 19 2008, 11:40 PM
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Some say it was good some say it sucked.
Today, I was suppose to watch it, but it got cancelled, so it's tomorrow. |
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Jan 19 2008, 11:45 PM
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 tell me more. Group: Official Member Posts: 2,798 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 35,640 |
my fam went to see and and they HATED it.
the way it was filmed wasn't practical (according to them) and the ending was just a let down. |
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Jan 20 2008, 12:24 AM
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in the reverb chamber. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,022 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 300,308 |
QUOTE(Joss-eh-lime @ Jan 19 2008, 10:45 PM) the way it twas filmed wasn't practical (according to them) and the ending was just a let down. The way it was filmed was the only vehicle at which it could move closer towards a raw and realistic experience - an experience at all, for that matter. Given the entirely unbelievable premise of the film - a monster attack - putting us into the hands of the characters, both metaphorically and literally, allows us to more easily devote ourselves to the action on the screen. It's an impressive glimpse into a moment in time and an atmosphere and tone that could never be reached with conventional photography. Complaining about the camera is akin to complaining that a book you like doesn't have an omniscient narrative - you're missing the point. This is how we know the characters, how we see the tragedy through their eyes. f**k practicality when you have visceral awe. As goes the ending, I could do with or without it - it isn't spectacular, but it is appropriate. |
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Jan 20 2008, 02:32 AM
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My friend just told me it's a really good movie except that the camera is shaking so much, haha. I doubt I'm going to see it though.. maybe at a party when its on DVD or something.
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Jan 20 2008, 07:28 AM
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I didn't like it too much.. the ending was eh
It was alriiiiiight. |
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Jan 20 2008, 07:39 AM
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 (′ ･ω･｀) Group: Official Designer Posts: 6,179 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 72,477 |
^the ending made my heart sink a little.
i almost wanted to puke though, it was really really really shaky. was anyone aware of the last bit where beth and rob were on the ferris wheel and some 'thing' dropped into the ocean? |
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