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So either (1) no one's going to believe that it's actually a better browser and laugh it out, or (2) they'll think it's part of the whole evil corporate trolling by the evil corporation?
Good Job Bob
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Alien 3 isn't good.
But Alien: Resurrection is just on a whole other level of bad.
Really wretched stuff.
But Alien: Resurrection is just on a whole other level of bad.
Really wretched stuff.
Alien 3 isn't good. Alien 3:AC is leagues better. Alien: Resurrection never happened.
I enjoyed it for what it was. I thought it was better than the AvP movies; that's for sure.....
Maybe in the future, IE finally adopted Webkit for its engine. (Please, please, please!)
AHA-Lambda
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My father and brother did, I did not.
MrCunningham
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Well, I won't doubt his ability to make a good 3D film. But I generally prefer the crystal clearness of 2D over 3D.
So IMAX 3D Experience is the way to go right? Not just regular 3D.
I thought it was pretty good, even though Adrien Brody's character was too knowledgeable about what was going on. It's like they didn't think the audience could figure it out, so they had him spell out every detail of what was happening before he should conceivably figure it out. Otherwise, solid action with some nice kills.
Unless I'm mistaken, it wasn't shot in IMAX so (imo) there's no real reason to see it in IMAX 3D. Save a couple bucks and go for regular 3D instead.
thanks, I'll probably do that instead then.
Good Job Bob
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LieMAX would be the best way to experience this film.
Why did they use rear projection instead of front projection?
Nappuccino
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I'm guessing front projection would have been like standing in front of a projector- so the actors would cast shadows on the screen?
Nappuccino
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Then I don't know. Would front projection have increased the illusion of depth for those shots? That's really my only issue with them.
MrCunningham
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I'm not sure what his reasons were either. He never went into any details why he chose rear projection over front projection in the Aliens making of video. But apparently, James Cameron used rear projection in some of his other movies as well, like Terminator 2.
I enjoyed it. The scene with Danny Trejo's character just kneeling in the middle of this open section of the forest (dead) was one of the stand out parts for me. Really spooky.
I do hope for another Predator film. Didn't Arnie get offered to participate in the next one? Dunno who will make it though. :\
Yes, I thought it was better than Predator 2 at least.
Far better than the AVP movies, which are the low point of both series probably.
Shut up cock nose.
No thank you. I do not want Arnold's corpse dragged back into a Predator film. Same way I never want to hear of Weaver and Aliens again. Dead, over, move on.
Predators was decent, but it lacked a creative spark. It relied too heavily on the original, rather than trying to do its own thing. Not going to say it was a really bad thing to play it safe from the team directing it either. Probably for the better.
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HIGH DEF JEFF
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A 3 minute "Making of" EPK is on Fox Movie Channel right now. Airing between AVP:R and whatever is on next. Tons of footage.
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Nevermind..it was the first one listed below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoatqGfKDWE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbMKkeTTSbc&feature=relmfu
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Nevermind..it was the first one listed below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoatqGfKDWE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbMKkeTTSbc&feature=relmfu
cj_iwakura
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Predators was decent, but it felt unfocused.
I enjoyed Predator 2 way more. Not sure why no one likes that film but me.
Danny Glover was awesome.
I enjoyed Predator 2 way more. Not sure why no one likes that film but me.
Danny Glover was awesome.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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Damn birds.
Ape Gone Insane
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Predators was enjoyable up until that moment where a character decides to randomly turn into a serial killer. Awful 'twist'.
The Predator saying "shit happens" while hanging off the building made the movie. Well that and Gary Busey's ridiculously over-the-top performance. Predator 2 is decent though, but nothing great.
Biggest-Geek-Ever
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The best part of Predators was that one dude saying "You are one ugly motherfucker" in Russian.
I remember predator 2 being cheese as hell, but somehow enjoyable, I could never watch the first one, for me it was Commando remade with a weird creature, I now is probably not like that but Arnold only works as a robotic enemy, because thats the extend of his acting abilities, I avoid any movie where he is not a robot enemy.
They don't hold a candle to Alien though, and I really, really like Alien 3, and I can't understand any of its criticisms except from the aliens fans that wanted a direct sequel to that. Most critics boil down to "they kill Hicks and newt!". I've never heard or read someone with a decent argument about how the movie as a movie itself is bad. The acting was fine, the special effects were fine too with maybe some small exceptions (and you could say the same for Aliens anyway, sometimes the creature looked goofy), it was really bleak, dark picture, but that was kind of the point, it gave a nice closure to the series, this creature was relentless, and the only way to make it go down was that way.
They don't hold a candle to Alien though, and I really, really like Alien 3, and I can't understand any of its criticisms except from the aliens fans that wanted a direct sequel to that. Most critics boil down to "they kill Hicks and newt!". I've never heard or read someone with a decent argument about how the movie as a movie itself is bad. The acting was fine, the special effects were fine too with maybe some small exceptions (and you could say the same for Aliens anyway, sometimes the creature looked goofy), it was really bleak, dark picture, but that was kind of the point, it gave a nice closure to the series, this creature was relentless, and the only way to make it go down was that way.
ThanksVision
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I'm an idiot, what the hell is LieMax? I've been wondering for the past 2 years and never asked.
I just found Alien 3 to be pretty boring without any of the tension from the first. Doesn't help that they had to do the alien-view stuff and use an alien puppet that looked way crappier than anything in the first two movies.
I do appreciate that it pulls no punches when it comes to killing characters though.
IMAX refers to the premium cinemas that feature far higher resolution projectors and far larger screens than normal cinemas. Going to IMAX cinemas is the prime way to see films. However, IMAX is also a brand. They're the company that make IMAX cinemas. They also make regular cinemas that are not of the same quality as IMAX cinemas, but they slap the IMAX brand over the top of them anyway. It's a really shady thing to do and the result is many people going to see films at these "IMAX" cinemas only to discover they aren't anywhere near the quality of real IMAX cinemas. These IMAX-branded, but not IMAX-quality cinemas are colloquially referred to as 'Lie-Max' cinemas.
The LieMax cinemas do, however, as far as I'm aware, feature better projectors than normal cinemas. So in terms of picture quality, resolution, you could rank them from worst to best as follows:
- Regular cinema
- LieMax cinema
- Real IMAX cinema
As is written here, Prometheus wasn't shot on IMAX, so there'd be little reason to go see it at a real IMAX cinema. That's why the argument has been made that the best way to see it would be at the next level down - the LieMax screens.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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How do you know which is a LieMax and which is a real IMAX? I've never seen a feature film in IMAX, I dunno. Maybe I'll just go to a regular theater.
Good Job Bob
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Don't forget sound --- sound in LieMAX is far above that of your regular theater and pretty much on par with IMAX.
LieMAX's are usually attached to theater chains; if the IMAX you're going to is a standalone theater than it's most likely a real one.
Just to be sure you can cross reference your local IMAX's via Wikipedia; if it's noted as 15/70 mm than it's an IMAX if not than its LieMAX.
the guy was chosen because he was a serial killer. he didn't turn into one during the movie.
Good Job Bob
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Is that the case with both LieMAX and IMAX?
Not sure since both IMAX screens closest to me are real IMAX. There is UltraAVX screens around here which are bigger than the average theater screen and also has better sound. It uses RealD 3D.
Good Job Bob
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Hmm, I also have the option of seeing this in a sort of LieMAX knockoff that uses RealD 3D..
Maybe I should check that out if RealD is better than IMAX 3D.
If you're going to do two viewings I would try both. Great way to see which one you like better in terms of 3D.
the whedon dialogue and jeunet direction makes it fucking frustrating to watch.
Biggest-Geek-Ever
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Is IMAX more expensive than lieMAX typically? The IMAX here charges the same ($16.75).
Wasn't a huge fan of Aliens, but that was an awesome shot.
Glorious.
Someone said Aliens didn't elicit any dread, or discomfort? LOL
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