grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Saw the Hobbit today. I thought it was a great addaption and some awsome characters. A bit too long and not sure of the way it was shot (sit) up the back) Defiitely worth seeing if you are a fan (My 12 and 15 yearold girls thought it was crap) Note to self.... if seemore likes a movie, give it a miss. If he doesn't like it, it's bound to be good. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Saw the Hobbit today. I thought it was a great addaption and some awsome characters. A bit too long and not sure of the way it was shot (sit) up the back) Defiitely worth seeing if you are a fan (My 12 and 15 yearold girls thought it was crap) Note to self.... if seemore likes a movie, give it a miss. If he doesn't like it, it's bound to be good. Didn't see that one coming Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Was The Hobbitt as bloody boring as the Ring films? I have heard it is even worse. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 LOS ANGELES—According to early reviews, the highly anticipated new film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which opens in theaters Friday, features an extended 53-minute-long scene in which the protagonist, Bilbo Baggins, decides on what to pack for his trip to defeat the evil dragon Smaug. The film, one of three upcoming Lord Of The Rings prequels based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, reportedly suspends its main narrative action for almost a third of its screen time while the main character rummages through his house trying to figure out what clothing and personal possessions he will need for his journey. “Yeah, he just sort of fusses around for a while, wondering aloud whether he should pack an umbrella or not, and laying out different coats on his bed,” said Hollywood Reporter critic Todd McCarthy, who attended an early press screening this week. “And then there are long stretches—I’m talking like 10, 12 minutes—where he’s just sitting in a chair silently thinking about what he’s going to need.” “It’s pretty much the entire middle section of the film,” McCarthy added. “And it’s done with very few cuts. Most of the time the camera is just sort of staying on him without moving.” A majority of critics said the 53-minute scene, which does not appear to be based on any particular part of the novel, was not at all expected, especially given the fact that viewers had been led to believe, from the previous scene, that the film would shortly transition into the beginning of the “unexpected journey” promised in its title. Other critics singled out a nine-minute interlude around the 100-minute mark in which Baggins, concerned about the possibility of having to attend a formal occasion during his journey, tries on a variety of outfits in the mirror. “At first it seems as though it’s going to be a short little montage of him packing, with jaunty music playing, but after a minute or two the music sort of fades out and it’s just a long take of Bilbo quietly looking through drawers,” Boston Globe critic Ty Burr told reporters. “Sometimes he says things out loud like, ‘Oh, Bilbo, where did you put that sweater?’ Other times he’s just muttering indecipherably. And then a lot of the time—most of the time, really—he’s dead quiet.” “I mean, I guess it’s pretty well done for what it is, which is essentially just a person putting stuff in a suitcase,” Burr continued. The film’s director, Peter Jackson, expressed excitement about the film’s premiere, and hinted that the second film in the Hobbit trilogy would chronicle Bilbo’s return to the Shire after he realizes he forgot his toiletries bag. Sound bloody ace to me. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 LOS ANGELES—According to early reviews, the highly anticipated new film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which opens in theaters Friday, features an extended 53-minute-long scene in which the protagonist, Bilbo Baggins, decides on what to pack for his trip to defeat the evil dragon Smaug. The film, one of three upcoming Lord Of The Rings prequels based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, reportedly suspends its main narrative action for almost a third of its screen time while the main character rummages through his house trying to figure out what clothing and personal possessions he will need for his journey. “Yeah, he just sort of fusses around for a while, wondering aloud whether he should pack an umbrella or not, and laying out different coats on his bed,” said Hollywood Reporter critic Todd McCarthy, who attended an early press screening this week. “And then there are long stretches—I’m talking like 10, 12 minutes—where he’s just sitting in a chair silently thinking about what he’s going to need.” “It’s pretty much the entire middle section of the film,” McCarthy added. “And it’s done with very few cuts. Most of the time the camera is just sort of staying on him without moving.” A majority of critics said the 53-minute scene, which does not appear to be based on any particular part of the novel, was not at all expected, especially given the fact that viewers had been led to believe, from the previous scene, that the film would shortly transition into the beginning of the “unexpected journey” promised in its title. Other critics singled out a nine-minute interlude around the 100-minute mark in which Baggins, concerned about the possibility of having to attend a formal occasion during his journey, tries on a variety of outfits in the mirror. “At first it seems as though it’s going to be a short little montage of him packing, with jaunty music playing, but after a minute or two the music sort of fades out and it’s just a long take of Bilbo quietly looking through drawers,” Boston Globe critic Ty Burr told reporters. “Sometimes he says things out loud like, ‘Oh, Bilbo, where did you put that sweater?’ Other times he’s just muttering indecipherably. And then a lot of the time—most of the time, really—he’s dead quiet.” “I mean, I guess it’s pretty well done for what it is, which is essentially just a person putting stuff in a suitcase,” Burr continued. The film’s director, Peter Jackson, expressed excitement about the film’s premiere, and hinted that the second film in the Hobbit trilogy would chronicle Bilbo’s return to the Shire after he realizes he forgot his toiletries bag. Sound bloody ace to me. There was no scene with him packing ???????????? It was a bit strange as he went to sleep after the dwarves were at his house then woke up and ran out the door to ctach up with them which is a bit different from the book. Don't believe everything you read. I also liked the Lord of the Rings Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Watched Looper, Taken 2 and Brave recently. Best one was Brave Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I always believe everything I read*, seemore! Don't be so cynical! (* apart from some of the cheesiest N and H bull!) Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I don't believe the H cheese either. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Watched Looper, Taken 2 and Brave recently. Best one was Brave Brave was a bit far fetched how does someone turn into a bear. The scottish clans were quite funny though Looper was ok Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I found Looper really slow as a sci fi genre element. In fact, if I were not on a flight I would not ave wasted my time watching it. Actually, come to think of it, it was actually total bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Looper could've been better.....a bit slow and convoluted. Taken 2 was the same as Taken.......I wasn't very taken with both movies Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I went to see the singing musical movie. Crowe was rubbish, felt strange all the singing, but I must say I enjoyed it. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Huge Jackman supposedly up for a bafta and an oscar for this one. Except that Daniel Day-Lewis will wipe the floor with everyone for best actor award. Link to post Share on other sites
methodmonkey 0 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I was not a fan of the Hobbit. I enjoyed the LOTR's trilogy. First of all, I know the movie was based on a children's book, but c'mon, did Jackson really have to make it so incredibly cheezy? The humor ( the troll scene comes to mind) was awful. And the chase scene with the rabbits and the sled? WTF. I think my biggest pet peave was the fact that they used the horribly done albino orc as the main protaganist. He wasn't even in the book, and the CG was really bad. It was obvious how much work and dedication went into Smegul...why didn't they do the same with Azurog? He looked like he was made out of clay. Last but not least, this flick was just WAY too long. My ass hurt when I left the theater. It's pretty ridiculous that they're turning a 300 page book into a 8-9 hour trilogy. As for the good points, the cinematography was top notch, as usual. The dwarves outfits/hairdo's/makeup was really well done, which helped a little. Overall, I'd give it a MEH. Hopefully Jackson redeems himself with the next one. Link to post Share on other sites
methodmonkey 0 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I agree with SJ'er about Daniel Day-Lewis. That dude is a beast. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 What movie is he in? Les Mis? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Lincoln http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/ Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Let me know if it's any good seemore, so I can decide whether to see it or not. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Lincoln Is it about the biscuits? Perhaps a documentary on the history of the nibbles and how they make them. Not sure why they'd want Mr Day Lewis for that though. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 no, it's abut some American president. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hmmm never heard of him. I think I'd prefer the documentary about the biscuits. I like them. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Let me know if it's any good seemore, so I can decide whether to see it or not. I don't even know when it comes out I want to see Django, Gangster Squad, Jack Reacher, Life of Pi and Hitchcock 1st and I have to fit in some time in Rusutsu Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Great, let us know! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'm going to see it in Feb. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Saw "The Impossible" Some grusomeness but lots of sadness and emotional stuff. I think only people with kids would relate, or people who were actually affected by the 2004 Tsunami Link to post Share on other sites
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