Thursday, July 1, 2004
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March 2004
March 2004
Bruce Campbell's cameo was once again fun to watch. I guess he wasn't lying when he said "in the first I name him, in the second... I defeat him".
I loved the homage given to the chainsaw by Raimi as well.
I loved the homage given to the chainsaw by Raimi as well.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
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December 2003
December 2003
Depression,
I read the Spiderman Comics as a kid, but only every so often. I was more into the animated series on TV. What is the Chainsaw, and Bruce Campbell thing about?
- Josh
I read the Spiderman Comics as a kid, but only every so often. I was more into the animated series on TV. What is the Chainsaw, and Bruce Campbell thing about?
- Josh
Friday, July 2, 2004
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June 2003
June 2003
Depression,
Watch the Evil Dead movies. ;)
Watch the Evil Dead movies. ;)
Friday, July 2, 2004
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March 2004
March 2004
Wrong guy Justin :) I'm the one pointing out the reference.
Bruce Campbell was the star in the Evil Dead Trilogy which was directed by Raimi. He was given a cameo in each movie. The first in which he was the ring announcer at the wrestling match and in the 2nd he was the doorman at the play.
The chainsaw and the multiple screams throughout the movie was Raimi having fun giving reference to his Evil Dead series. I would go as far as saying that entire operating scene was paying homage to Evil Dead.
Bruce Campbell was the star in the Evil Dead Trilogy which was directed by Raimi. He was given a cameo in each movie. The first in which he was the ring announcer at the wrestling match and in the 2nd he was the doorman at the play.
The chainsaw and the multiple screams throughout the movie was Raimi having fun giving reference to his Evil Dead series. I would go as far as saying that entire operating scene was paying homage to Evil Dead.
Friday, July 2, 2004
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December 2003
December 2003
Depression and Justin,
DOH!! Now I feel stupid. I knew "Bruce Campbell" sounded familiar. I LOVE "Evil Dead" and "Army Of Darkness"!! It just didn't ring a bell for some reaason. Most classic line ever... "...and this is my BOOM STICK!!" Chain saw, Bruce Campbell... got it.
"Hail to the king baby!"
- Josh
DOH!! Now I feel stupid. I knew "Bruce Campbell" sounded familiar. I LOVE "Evil Dead" and "Army Of Darkness"!! It just didn't ring a bell for some reaason. Most classic line ever... "...and this is my BOOM STICK!!" Chain saw, Bruce Campbell... got it.
"Hail to the king baby!"
- Josh
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
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November 2003
November 2003
Hello everyone! Just returned from SoCal and Mexico...
Anyway, I had to catch Spider-man 2 the moment I got back and I was somewhat disappointed... NOT! This movie was everything I hoped it would be and more! All the characters were given new layers and depth... the effects were improved upon and quite amazing... the story was believable and suspenseful... Doc Ock was handled perfectly (when he attacks doctors in hospital it was like a horror movie!)... the relationships and interactions between characters were intriguing... the cameos/flashbacks by Bruce Campbell, CLiff Robertson and Willem Dafoe were great... AHHH! This movie was SO GOOD! It topped the original, a nearly impossible feat, and it may have overcome Batman and Batman Returns as fave comic movies (at least a tie). I reccomend this film to everyone because it has something for everyone. It's a summer action blockbuster with real plot and drama. I will definetly see it multiple times in theater and buy the DVD, and with all the plot possibilities and talent in the crew I can't wait for a third! FABULOUS FLICK, probably will be the best of the summer!
RIP Marlon Brando
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Anyway, I had to catch Spider-man 2 the moment I got back and I was somewhat disappointed... NOT! This movie was everything I hoped it would be and more! All the characters were given new layers and depth... the effects were improved upon and quite amazing... the story was believable and suspenseful... Doc Ock was handled perfectly (when he attacks doctors in hospital it was like a horror movie!)... the relationships and interactions between characters were intriguing... the cameos/flashbacks by Bruce Campbell, CLiff Robertson and Willem Dafoe were great... AHHH! This movie was SO GOOD! It topped the original, a nearly impossible feat, and it may have overcome Batman and Batman Returns as fave comic movies (at least a tie). I reccomend this film to everyone because it has something for everyone. It's a summer action blockbuster with real plot and drama. I will definetly see it multiple times in theater and buy the DVD, and with all the plot possibilities and talent in the crew I can't wait for a third! FABULOUS FLICK, probably will be the best of the summer!
RIP Marlon Brando
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Tuesday, July 6, 2004
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January 2003
January 2003
Well, my wife took me to see this yesterday for my birthday, and all I can say is...
WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!?
Just kidding!
This movie was great. Extremely enjoyable with amazing visual effects and a story that actually plumbs some depth. The fight scenes are visceral and top-notch, the performances were spot-on, and the script was pretty darn intelligent, especially for a "comic book" movie.
Also, this one was shot in 2.35:1 scope whereas the original was shot in 1.85:1 flat, so a bit more eye candy for the viewer. Definitely check this one out on the big screen!
Sean (...price for the eye candy: $6; price for the concession candy: my loan officer's getting back with me on that...)
WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!?
Just kidding!
This movie was great. Extremely enjoyable with amazing visual effects and a story that actually plumbs some depth. The fight scenes are visceral and top-notch, the performances were spot-on, and the script was pretty darn intelligent, especially for a "comic book" movie.
Also, this one was shot in 2.35:1 scope whereas the original was shot in 1.85:1 flat, so a bit more eye candy for the viewer. Definitely check this one out on the big screen!
Sean (...price for the eye candy: $6; price for the concession candy: my loan officer's getting back with me on that...)
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
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March 2002
March 2002
This movie has its share of "subtexts", especially with the dialogue (as TWill mentioned) as well as Spidey "shooting blanks". :D
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
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December 2002
December 2002
Agreed Eddie, but I just cant let it go, I just seem him in the first one as disenchanted high-schooler and two years later he's a business kingpin. Anyway, I guess it's futile to argue realism when the movie is about a teenage boy who's bit by a spider and gains superhuman powers. All things aside, I actually loved the movie. Favorite part = "But she told me to come." "She didn't tell you to come late."
Tony
Tony
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
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March 2002
March 2002
TWill, if you think about it, the whole damn movie is "not realistic", lol. Let's not nitpick on sipping brandy in your 20s. Besides, running a company at a young age isn't entirely unreasonable. Rupert Murdoch is already letting Lachlan Murdoch run many of News Corp.'s subsidiaries.
By the way, the CG was very good, but the final sequence was atrocious. Those helicopters looked like toys or things in a video game!
By the way, the CG was very good, but the final sequence was atrocious. Those helicopters looked like toys or things in a video game!
