Like I said, it's a ride not a movie.Saw it in 3D, not IMAX 3D. Sounds like I should have gone for the IMAX.
I don't think I'll be watching it again, though. Movie seemed very similar to Avatar -- super basic, cliched story, giving us the minimum amount of plot to let the special effects shine through. The effects were outstanding, but I don't think (like Avatar) I'll have any desire to watch this movie when it's on TV in a few years.
Really can't think of a worse movie to compare it to. What exactly was cliche?Saw it in 3D, not IMAX 3D. Sounds like I should have gone for the IMAX.
I don't think I'll be watching it again, though. Movie seemed very similar to Avatar -- super basic, cliched story, giving us the minimum amount of plot to let the special effects shine through. The effects were outstanding, but I don't think (like Avatar) I'll have any desire to watch this movie when it's on TV in a few years.
I was squirming in my seat at times...great tension and actionLike I said, it's a ride not a movie.Saw it in 3D, not IMAX 3D. Sounds like I should have gone for the IMAX.
I don't think I'll be watching it again, though. Movie seemed very similar to Avatar -- super basic, cliched story, giving us the minimum amount of plot to let the special effects shine through. The effects were outstanding, but I don't think (like Avatar) I'll have any desire to watch this movie when it's on TV in a few years.
He didn't think there was enough action?Just got back from it with the girlfriend and her Dad who was visiting. We saw it in non 3D/Imax because we both get sick from 3D. Girlfriend enjoyed it especially for the scenery and Clooney, but was hoping things would have been different witht he story. Her Dad thought it was meh but he thinks every movie needs action 24/7. I thought it was great. Loved the experience, scenery, music, and enjoyed the story and thought it didn't hinder anything.
He didn't think there was enough action?Just got back from it with the girlfriend and her Dad who was visiting. We saw it in non 3D/Imax because we both get sick from 3D. Girlfriend enjoyed it especially for the scenery and Clooney, but was hoping things would have been different witht he story. Her Dad thought it was meh but he thinks every movie needs action 24/7. I thought it was great. Loved the experience, scenery, music, and enjoyed the story and thought it didn't hinder anything.
Its tough to see movies with him, basically if its not the Avengers or the Expendables its going to be a yawner for him. Anything storyHe didn't think there was enough action?Just got back from it with the girlfriend and her Dad who was visiting. We saw it in non 3D/Imax because we both get sick from 3D. Girlfriend enjoyed it especially for the scenery and Clooney, but was hoping things would have been different witht he story. Her Dad thought it was meh but he thinks every movie needs action 24/7. I thought it was great. Loved the experience, scenery, music, and enjoyed the story and thought it didn't hinder anything.
It had a happy ending?I think the acting, direction, and cinematography were all excellent in this movie.
I didn't think the story was super cliche, although I honestly was wondering if she was just going to die and that was it. It should have happened that way, but since it's an American movie there has to be a happy ending.
I thought it was exactly like the intro video to BioShock from the Big Daddy pov when they used it. Also it felt like they borrowed a lot from the begining of Mass Effect 2. Also much of the music was similar or worse than that.FreeBaGeL said:I thought it was ok. Effects were good, but didn't stand out to me that much compared to everything else out there. I dunno, as someone who's played a lot of videogames the style wasn't as "OMFG" to me. Those first person shots are apparently a big deal in a movie setting, but they're used all the time in gaming cutscenes. It actually kind of reminded me of the beginning of the first Bioshock game. Granted, that was awesome, but it was like 7 years ago so it's not really some new thing.
Just another movie about astronauts getting caught in space because the Space Shuttle gets wrecked by space debris. If you've seen it once you've seen it a million times.Really can't think of a worse movie to compare it to. What exactly was cliche?Saw it in 3D, not IMAX 3D. Sounds like I should have gone for the IMAX.
I don't think I'll be watching it again, though. Movie seemed very similar to Avatar -- super basic, cliched story, giving us the minimum amount of plot to let the special effects shine through. The effects were outstanding, but I don't think (like Avatar) I'll have any desire to watch this movie when it's on TV in a few years.
That's like saying Titanic was a lot like when I drowned my Weeble Wobbles in their houseboat in the bathtub when I was a kid.I thought it was exactly like the intro video to BioShock from the Big Daddy pov when they used it. Also it felt like they borrowed a lot from the begining of Mass Effect 2. Also much of the music was similar or worse than that.I thought it was ok. Effects were good, but didn't stand out to me that much compared to everything else out there. I dunno, as someone who's played a lot of videogames the style wasn't as "OMFG" to me. Those first person shots are apparently a big deal in a movie setting, but they're used all the time in gaming cutscenes. It actually kind of reminded me of the beginning of the first Bioshock game. Granted, that was awesome, but it was like 7 years ago so it's not really some new thing.
IMHO, a product of stim 24/7/365. Like that thread discussing the downside of too much internet pron- it can become almost impossible to get it up for the good stuff.Another movie that Generation Meh poo-pooh's. Some people are impossible to impress, I guess.
It was terrific and a technical marvel.
To me, Dr. Stone's story is clearly one of re-birth (born again, in religious vernacular). I found it to be a spiritual re-birth, but perhaps that is my take-away based on my own background and worldview.Andy Dufresne said:[excerpt from great post above]
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It can be seen as a straight religious awakening, moving from chaos, to logic, to salvation through faith (eeeny, meeny, miney, moe).
Sort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
her agent for getting her a point on the back endSort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
But continuing the religious theme, she was "born again" after being "baptized" in the lake. And I like that she said "Thank you" when she reached the beach. Who do you suppose she was thanking?
Speaking of back ends...dang she looks good for nearly 50. Her face has had a bit too much work but she's fit as a fiddle.her agent for getting her a point on the back end
Speaking of back ends...dang she looks good for nearly 50. Her face has had a bit too much work but she's fit as a fiddle.her agent for getting her a point on the back end
Science for creating the technology that got her back to Earth safely.Sort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
But continuing the religious theme, she was "born again" after being "baptized" in the lake. And I like that she said "Thank you" when she reached the beach. Who do you suppose she was thanking?
you're right about the capsule, but didn't the larger station get destroyed? can't remember all the details.Sort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
But continuing the religious theme, she was "born again" after being "baptized" in the lake. And I like that she said "Thank you" when she reached the beach. Who do you suppose she was thanking?
I thought she was thanking Matt (Clooney's character). That was the most positive-thinking dude I've ever seen in a movie.Science for creating the technology that got her back to Earth safely.Sort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
But continuing the religious theme, she was "born again" after being "baptized" in the lake. And I like that she said "Thank you" when she reached the beach. Who do you suppose she was thanking?
I thought I was being rhetorical. I think she's thanking God.I thought she was thanking Matt (Clooney's character). That was the most positive-thinking dude I've ever seen in a movie.Science for creating the technology that got her back to Earth safely.Sort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
But continuing the religious theme, she was "born again" after being "baptized" in the lake. And I like that she said "Thank you" when she reached the beach. Who do you suppose she was thanking?
Thanking God never occurred to me. Matt kept her calm, gave her instructions, told her she would make it, and even made an appearance in the daydream sequence which snapped her out of her suicide attempt and caused her to discover the solution.I thought I was being rhetorical. I think she's thanking God.I thought she was thanking Matt (Clooney's character). That was the most positive-thinking dude I've ever seen in a movie.Science for creating the technology that got her back to Earth safely.Sort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
But continuing the religious theme, she was "born again" after being "baptized" in the lake. And I like that she said "Thank you" when she reached the beach. Who do you suppose she was thanking?
I did see this and it lived up to expectations. I did see this in 2D due to timing and can see how 3D would have improved it, but absolutely no complaints.This is the first movie I've seen in 3D, and I was pretty skeptical of it going in, but I thought it added quite a bit. Seems like the perfect movie for 3D to me.I will be seeing this in the theater.
Question - Is it worth it to see in 3D? The only movie I've really thought was worth the 3D was Avatar. Does the 3D meet that standard?
I think "in real life" Kowalski would not be towing her around in space but kill her to get get some extra oxygen for himself. It would be more awesome if Sandra Bullock's character does something unethical or controversial to stay alive.I thought she was thanking Matt (Clooney's character). That was the most positive-thinking dude I've ever seen in a movie.Science for creating the technology that got her back to Earth safely.Sort of. She did make it back to earth in the Chinese capsule.But continuing the religious theme, she was "born again" after being "baptized" in the lake. And I like that she said "Thank you" when she reached the beach. Who do you suppose she was thanking?It can be seen as a humanist manifesto of sorts. There is no salvation in the heavens. There is a Christian icon in the Russian ship; a Buddhist one in the Chinese ship. Neither place provides safety, and are both destroyed (more symbolism: by the debris from other "heavenly" objects). Stone only finds salvation when she reaches Earth.
I didn't. Visually/technically, it was awesome. You could show this movie in IMAXXX 7D full-surround hologram and it wouldn't fix its problems.Did you see it in IMAX 3D?
Wife and I thought this too. What a I missing? All this critical acclaim why? The filming of it/effects are cool. No idea how they make it look so real. Beyond that? Eesh.movie sucked.
This times a brzillion.I didn't. Visually/technically, it was awesome. You could show this movie in IMAXXX 7D full-surround hologram and it wouldn't fix its problems.Did you see it in IMAX 3D?
Alfonso was given absolute freedom to spend gazillions and all the time in the world to make this movie. Apparently Hollywood admires him for setting such an excellent example coz the guy has been sweeping all the Best Director awards.Wife and I thought this too. What a I missing? All this critical acclaim why? The filming of it/effects are cool. No idea how they make it look so real. Beyond that? Eesh.movie sucked.
You didn't see the film he made. HTHI didn't. Visually/technically, it was awesome. You could show this movie in IMAXXX 7D full-surround hologram and it wouldn't fix its problems.Did you see it in IMAX 3D?