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[Demoncarnotaur]

The Book of Henry is a fucking weird movie.

The problems all lay within the screenplay though, and its worth noting that Colin had nothing to do with it - it's existed for some 20 odd years. It would have been SO MUCH BETTER if the core conflict wasn't so fucking real, morbid, and heavy - because the tone of the rest of the movie clashes with it, and it just feels off and cheap at times.

Personally though, right as the film began to lose me, it cleaned up its act and acknowledged this oddness head on. I enjoyed it, but I do wish some core ideas in the film were different.

As for his directing effort, I would say this movie is Colin Trevorrow's best - he gets some fantastic performances out of his cast, and provides a sense of authenticity and likability that is hard earned in this movie.

My biggest concern on Episode IX is John Schwartzman.

 

[Shaanyboi]

daaaaaaaaaaamn


If this blows up enough I'm sure they'll take him off the film. Disney does not want a shitty Marvel or Star Wars movie getting crapped on via RT.


But Jurassic World did still make $1.6 bil...

Jurassic World made a billion because of the brand. We'll be 4 Disney Star Wars movies in by the time Ep. 9 comes out. Even if it reviews terribly, its saving grace will be that people are invested in that cast of characters and want to see closure.

 

[jack_package_200]

Watched the trailer.

What the fuck is this fucking movie?

I look forward to the Double Toasted and Midnight Screenings review.

 

[Cow Mengde]

Star Wars: Episode IX Director Wants to Shoot Parts of Film in Space

Wait, he wants authentic now? I thought he wanted consistency?

 

[Einchy]

Acting like Star Wars isn't going to be committee directed.

Acting like Rian Johnson is a liar.

 

[RareFantasy64]

This clearly means Episode IX is going to be bad!

 

[ZeoVGM]

Wasn't his dumbass talking about how he wanted to film in space for SW? Tells you enough about the guy.

This is a bit disingenuous. He wasn't looking to send the cast to space and film it there.

Trevorrow also said he has also asked to shoot the movie "on location" — that is, in outer space. "I asked the question, 'Is it possible for us to shoot IMAX film plates in actual space for Star Wars, and I haven't gotten an answer yet, but they've shot IMAX in space!"

Also, it's funny that you call him a "dumbass" for that...

"Funny enough, we had that conversation with Interstellar," said Nolan with understanding. "There's incredible footage from space now."

The internet's God, Christopher Nolan, tried to do the same thing.

Shooting actual footage in space to use in a film that takes place in space is actually something most people would find interesting if not spoken by Trevorrow, which is why I think the hate for him is quite hyperbolic.

But again, these reviews are definitely troubling.

 

[brandonh83]

The problems all lay within the screenplay though

As for his directing effort, I would say this movie is Colin Trevorrow's best - he gets some fantastic performances out of his cast, and provides a sense of authenticity and likability that is hard earned in this movie.

Stop being so reasonable. This is clearly as bad as The Room. Star Wars is doomed, if not worse.

 

[Shaanyboi]

This clearly means Episode IX is going to be bad!

It's almost like a director's past and current work creates expectations for their future work.

 

[Veelk]

Stop being so reasonable. This is clearly as bad as The Room. Star Wars is doomed, if not worse.

If the next Star Wars is The Room quality...well, it may not be the best Star Wars movie then, but it will be the most amazing one.

 

[Not]

Spectacularly awful Star Wars would be interesting.

Then I've got great news!

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

This is a bit disingenuous. He wasn't looking to send the cast to space and film it there.



Also, it's funny that you call him a "dumbass" for that...



The internet's God, Christopher Nolan, tried to do the same thing.

Shooting actual footage in space to use in a film that takes place in space is actually something most people would find interesting if not spoken by Trevorrow, which is why I think the hate for him is quite hyperbolic.

But again, these reviews are definitely troubling.

Just because Nolan entertained the idea doesn't mean it would work. Also doesn't mean Trevorrow isn't a dumbass for wanting to commit such a radical change to a franchise thats 40 years old.

And I don't care about Nolan lol

 

[serenewarfare]

Acting like Rian Johnson is a liar.

Rian Johnson may not be getting interfered with at all because he's probably making a great movie.

The story would probably be a lot different if he was making a terrible one.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Comparing this film to The Room is absurd.

It's more of 'what happens if you marry a Lifetime movie with a solid indie comedy/drama, and give it the structure of a generic thriller'.

Colin gets some fucking great performances out of his actors - don't expect the in your face cheap absurdity that The Room implies. I'm not saying this movie would be reviewed any more fondly, but I do think that reactionary of a comparison exists only because STAR WARS.

 

[kevin1025]

There's rumors that Episode IX may start filming next month. These reviews and impressions should boost morale going into the next big saga film!

 

[takriel]

Episode 9 is doomed.

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Well, I didnt like the new Jurassic Park so this is not surprising

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Jurassic World was trash, I couldn't believe that they gave him E9.

It was indeed trash. But, it made lots of money. That's all that matters. Maybe he'll surprise us. Or, maybe we will never get a trilogy where every entry is good.

 

[Discotheque]

Nothing you couldn't tell from Jurassic World. Dude is a void of talent.

seriously. him and his wack writing partner need to go away.

smh at Kathleen Kennedy and her husband for being so enamored with the guy.

i'm not with jumping on him for one poorly reviewed movie though, that's not fair...but his whole filmography sucks.

 

[Jeffolation]

Episode 9 is doomed.

I'm already bracing myself for the "re-shoots have been announced" thread.

 

[robotrock]

Can Justin Lin direct episode 9 please

 

[kevin1025]

Maybe Lucasfilm will pull a "creative differences" move if they aren't feeling a few of the drafts being handed in. Push it out of May 2019 and move it to December 2019, find someone good or bring back Abrams, and they will be good to go again. There's still time!

Or maybe this guy can make a fantastic film. I liked Jurassic World okay for all of its insane cheesiness, and really liked Safety Not Guaranteed. But I don't have massive faith like I do for Rian Johnson.

 

[HyperZone<3]

Not like this Naomi Watts.

she's an actress, in Hollywood, in her 40's. She can't afford to be choosy anymore.

I mean, hell Shut In was utter shite, but since it was so low profile not too people noticed how terribly she was wasting her time and talent in it.

 

[Ezalc]

Fuck it, get the guy that made La La Land and make IX a jazz journey through space and the force. The cantina band are the whills and they watch the galaxy from seedy bars while playing catchy tunes.

 

[HarryKS]

The English used in those reviews does not disappoint. True to form and as tepid as it comes.

 

[Vectorman]

Even though Duncan Jones did a meh movie with Warcraft, I know he can at least do sci-fi decently. Source Code and Moon showed that he can do character driven action fims. Don't know why they didn't go with him in the first place.

 

[UberTag]

Directors need to have vision. Colin lacks vision and brings nothing compelling to the table.
Props to him for being able to politic his way into two major Hollywood franchises after leeching off a smart Derek Connolly script for a quirky indie film but he's nothing more than a flash in the pan.

 

[Einchy]

Rian Johnson may not be getting interfered with at all because he's probably making a great movie.

The story would probably be a lot different if he was making a terrible one.

There's a difference between saying that Episode 9 WILL be done by committee because he will do a job show if not and saying that Star Wars so far has been done by committee. Both TFA and Rogue One were very much those director's movies, they didn't hire them to just direct the movie themselves, and Rian has spoken about all the freedom he has while writing and directing The Last Jedi.

 

[BrassDragon]

 

[Orbis Tabula]

Jesus. I gotta see this Henry movie, that sounds terrible.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Twitter is too over the top from time to time. The Book of Henry is more than those few people are able to see.
I never doubted Colin. And he never disappointed me.

The Book of Henry combines art with a vision.

See it for yourself in the cinema.

No offense, but can you be more pretentious?

 

[RareFantasy64]

It's almost like a director's past and current work creates expectations for their future work.

Lol, okay, okay. Fair enough

 

[Grizzlyjin]

I will never understand how this guy got the writing AND directing keys to two mega franchises. I just don't get it.

 

[Discotheque]

I will never understand how this guy got the writing AND directing keys to two mega franchises. I just don't get it.

he became tight with Spielberg/Frank Marshall and then delivered them a 1.6 billion dollar movie.

 

[Machina]

he became tight with Spielberg/Frank Marshall and then Jurassic Park delivered them a 1.6 billion dollar movie.

FTFY

 

[MooseKnuckles]

The Book of Henry is a fucking weird movie.

The problems all lay within the screenplay though, and its worth noting that Colin had nothing to do with it - it's existed for some 20 odd years. It would have been SO MUCH BETTER if the core conflict wasn't so fucking real, morbid, and heavy - because the tone of the rest of the movie clashes with it, and it just feels off and cheap at times.

Personally though, right as the film began to lose me, it cleaned up its act and acknowledged this oddness head on. I enjoyed it, but I do wish some core ideas in the film were different.

As for his directing effort, I would say this movie is Colin Trevorrow's best - he gets some fantastic performances out of his cast, and provides a sense of authenticity and likability that is hard earned in this movie.

My biggest concern on Episode IX is John Schwartzman.

I haven't seen the film, but if the core of the story clashes with the rest of how the film has been constructed, that sounds like pretty shitty direction to me. Jurassic World also had a very limp hold on it's tone, and at times just felt poorly considered.

 

[Cow Mengde]

I haven't seen the film, but if the core of the story clashes with the rest of how the film has been constructed, that sounds like pretty shitty direction to me. Jurassic World also had a very limp hold on it's tone, and at times just felt poorly considered.

Kid suddenly cries about his parents' divorce.

Never gets mentioned again.

 

[Jeffolation]

FTFY

If the brand was so powerful on it's own, why did both sequels (of one which directed by Spielberg) come in with diminishing box office returns and was then put on ice for a decade?

 

[CaviarMeths]

Well this is going to be some serious vindication for anyone still salty that Jurassic World made so much money.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Yo, that Emily Yoshida quote is insanity, loool

 

[MutFox]

I said as soon as he was announced to direct ep9, that it would be the worst of the new trilogy.
I stand by my claim.

Also said ep8 would be by far the best.

 

[Machina]

If the brand was so powerful on it's own, why did both sequels (of one which directed by Spielberg) come in with diminishing box office returns and was then put on ice for a decade?

That's precisely why it made so much money. People were thirsty as fuck

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

If Guy Ritchie is still directing Aladdin after the critical and financial failure of King Arthur this guy isn't gonna go anywhere.

These are the perks of being a white dude in Hollywood.

 

[ZeoVGM]

That's precisely why it made so much money. People were thirsty as fuck

It didn't make that kind of money because of that.

People liked the movie. It had very good word of mouth.

 

[Cow Mengde]

If Guy Ritchie is still directing Aladdin after the critical and financial failure of King Arthur this guy isn't gonna go anywhere.

These are the perks of being a white dude in Hollywood.

The 2 Sherlock Holmes movies were quite good though, and made a lot of money.

 

[SkyMasterson]

I said as soon as he was announced to direct ep9, that it would be the worst of the new trilogy.
I stand by my claim.

Also said ep8 would be by far the best.

I mean, that wasn't a very bold claim. JJ is a solid director and Rian Johnson has proven to be a gem of a talent. I'm still impressed that he was picked to write and direct Episode VIII.

I haven't seen Book of Henry and have no interest, but regardless, like others have said I really don't want Colin directing IX.

Edit: Not to mention that I'm already down(like we all are) about Episode IX because of the lack of Carrie Fisher. I still can't believe they didn't have Luke, Leia and Han in at least one scene together.

 

[broncobuster]

I will never understand how this guy got the writing AND directing keys to two mega franchises. I just don't get it.

I think the story goes: Brad Bird introduced him to Spielberg by saying Colin reminds him of himself.

 

[iFirez]

I actually like this guys first film - Safety Not Guaranteed. It's fun and the characters are actually well written and likeable, but he only directed this film.

Jurassic World wasn't the worst film ever, it was probably passable at best. I mean I enjoyed my time watching it in the cinema but it didn't capture anything from previous films in the franchise at all, in terms of feeling. Chris Pratt was the best thing about this film and its probably one of his worst recently, I think I liked him in Passangers more.

Book of Henry seems to be one of those films with a good (if slightly odd) trailer but what seems to be an awful final cut -- this seems to be a regular issue with films these days.

 

[8bit]

Fuck it, get the guy that made La La Land and make IX a jazz journey through space and the force. The cantina band are the whills and they watch the galaxy from seedy bars while playing catchy tunes.

The style of Jazz played by the Cantina band has a particular name : http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jizz-wailer

 

[Chumley]

Ep 9 is fucked fam