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Man of Steel |OT| It's about action.
- Thread starter MisterHero
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Better than not seeing it til Monday, yep!
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
That sounds like blatant padding.
Lionel Mandrake
Member
The action is amazing. As in some of the best and most interesting I've ever seen. I've always wanted to see two supermen really go at it in live action, and this is the first time it's ever been truly accomplished.
The plot is fairly weak though. And some of the dialogue is odd.
Overall though, it was a very enjoyable movie and a good way to kick off a franchise.
The plot is fairly weak though. And some of the dialogue is odd.
All of Jonathan Kent's dialogue sounds like it could be from a wizard. Strangely, he's the least humanized character in the movie. Maybe it's because Clark's memories make him more grandiose than he truly was, but just some normal father-son dialogue would have went miles.
Overall though, it was a very enjoyable movie and a good way to kick off a franchise.
Yesh! I can see a different kind of Batman taking place on Earth-Snyder.
Great movie overall. Balls to the wall action, great story telling, Amy Adams looking delicious as always, and
those Kyptonian sequences
it is 2013 and they still didn't portray Clark/Superman of being Jewish, or hints of it. I a He should of been in a a synagogue dammit but then again most movie goers only know of the movie Superman and/or Smallville. At least I know that Clark's Kansas upbringing is a metaphor for 'assimilation' into America and a parallel with the story of Moses being raised by Egyptian royalty, but it is no longer 1940. Even though I am not Jewish, at least have some hints of the property coming from the minds of Jewish immigrants. One day, I would love to see a Kirby interpretation of the character, play up Luthor's hatred of Superman as a metaphor for antisemitism, hints involving Darkseid and/or Intergang, Dan Tuprin, and maybe have a Jerry Seinfeld guest appearance.
was pretty damn tough, just like in the comics and DCAU
I would see this film again.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
I'm not "disqualifying" it. I'm explaining why they're adding an asterisk to it. This is the first time I can think of that part of the promotional deal the studio struck with an advertiser included that advertiser buying 12mil in tickets for the opening weekend.
You can't "disqualify" it because it's money spent on tickets to the movie, so it has to be counted.
what am i reading
Metaphoreus
This is semantics, and nothing more
Wait, are they saying that Walmart bought $12m in tickets, or that Walmart sold $12m in tickets? That's a significant distinction.
Still, I think it's a smart strategy. Not everyone can make it to a midnight premiere, and even those who can would still likely prefer to go at 7 than midnight.
That might have been because of the Walmart premiere at 7. At my theater, that showing was packed. I don't know where you live, though, so it's possible that wasn't even available in your area.
I know the creators are, but when has the character even been portrayed as so? I mean, maybe im just not familiar enough...?
Vincent Alexander
Member
Central Illinois. And you might be right. We have two Walmarts close by that were selling for 7pm show. And I don't want to give impression it was ghost town at midnight show, but hardly anyone sat in front 4-5 rows.
CitizenVectron
Member
Change of plans. Now seeing it tomorrow
You will love the action, you will hate everything else (Especially the nolan flavor).
killertofu
Member
Tried to go to an IMAX with my friend and we get rear ended on the way
The fuck is this...
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Not trying to clown, but reading the end of Mark Waid's review, all I could imagine was this.
Vincent Alexander
Member
That sucks quite a bit. Hope no serious damage.Tried to go to an IMAX with my friend and we get rear ended on the way
Napoleonthechimp
Member
Saw it today.
I thought it was an okay movie that had some top quality action. I could have done without the below average attempt at intercutting his origin story with the present day events.
I thought it was an okay movie that had some top quality action. I could have done without the below average attempt at intercutting his origin story with the present day events.
Amazing movie. Loved it. One small issue I had was the amount of destruction that happens. It really does make Avengers look like child's play. I feel like they did it just to show off or something. Don't know what else to cover that hasn't already been said. I thought it was wonderfully done. I teared up a bit watching him take flight for the first time and just enjoying himself. So good.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Not trying to clown, but reading the end of Mark Waid's review, all I could imagine was this.
lol
killertofu
Member
It was a big truck but the cars bumper and tail lights are wrecked.
Even worse is the guy who hit us doesn't have insurance or a plate -____-
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
I honestly have no clue. Most likely banned.
Sometimes people deserve to have their faith rewarded!
Sir Alemeth
Member
Seeing this tonight at 9:55pm PT. Hope it's good!
TrumanBurbank
Member
Yup.
evil solrac v3.0
Member
that's not what happened.
also:
CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS!!!
will write my review later. all I can is that all my (girl) friends want to see it as well. I honestly thought that the Cavill effect was meaningless, the ladies love him here at my office and this really cute girl at the office loves Superman and my friend's wife does as well (her name is Lara so there you go) oh man oh man oh man! hey Matrix, there was an empty seat next to me, you were there buddy!
Well that's a good thing, right?
Napoleonthechimp
Member
If it didn't have copious amounts of action then there would be a serious problem.
Nolan had it easy with Batman because a billionaire vigilante is easier to present in a semi-serious way. But an alien god that can fly and shoot lasers from his eyes? Considering the challenges with such a character I think Snyder did a good job with it.
that's not what happened.
also:
CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS!!!
will write my review later. all I can is that all my (girl) friends want to see it as well. I honestly thought that the Cavill effect was meaningless, the ladies love him here at my office and this really cute girl at the office loves Superman and my friend's wife does as well (her name is Lara so there you go) oh man oh man oh man! hey Matrix, there was an empty seat next to me, you were there buddy!
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!
SOLRAC!!!1
Messypandas
Member
I agree with TDKR's violence lacking, but I always thought Nolan had a good grip on it in TDK. The interrogation beatdown is brutal, and I'm glad they didn't go with the original idea with blood on Jokers face. It just touched the line between gritty and gratuitous.
^^^ Agreed. I don't know what happened in that last movie.
Total symphony of carnage
There was a certain point where me and a buddy of mine turned and looked at each other, nodding "awww yisssss motherfucker!"
Total symphony of carnage
It was so incredible man, constantly telling my nephew "fucking yess!!!" and with a smile on my face all the time.
So vicious even when taking off flying.
BadAss2961
Member
That scene is already perfect, but a little blood might have made it even better.
Perfection.
Holy fuckballs this was bloody awesome. I thought the pacing was a tad frenetic at the start but everything really came together well.
God damn action comics in-fucking-deed! Snyder really brought his A game with the action scenes. No intrusive slo mo bullshit just straight up pound for pound action, i loved it. I can't echo what Jett said about a certain scene enough, so damn good.
This is the Superman movie i've always wanted.
God damn action comics in-fucking-deed! Snyder really brought his A game with the action scenes. No intrusive slo mo bullshit just straight up pound for pound action, i loved it. I can't echo what Jett said about a certain scene enough, so damn good.
This is the Superman movie i've always wanted.
These women don't know who Cavill's gf is do they?that's not what happened.
also:
CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS!!!
will write my review later. all I can is that all my (girl) friends want to see it as well. I honestly thought that the Cavill effect was meaningless, the ladies love him here at my office and this really cute girl at the office loves Superman and my friend's wife does as well (her name is Lara so there you go) oh man oh man oh man! hey Matrix, there was an empty seat next to me, you were there buddy!
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
that's not what happened.
also:
CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS!!!
will write my review later. all I can is that all my (girl) friends want to see it as well. I honestly thought that the Cavill effect was meaningless, the ladies love him here at my office and this really cute girl at the office loves Superman and my friend's wife does as well (her name is Lara so there you go) oh man oh man oh man! hey Matrix, there was an empty seat next to me, you were there buddy!
Welp, I can't see how I won't love it if you did and lol thanks man!
It will do it. I have faith.
evil solrac v3.0
Member
the theater was fucking packed and there were four showings at midnight and they were full. the crowds was also really into, was whooping and hollering during the action. I even took down notes afterwards, i'm just busy at work right and can't sit down to do a proper review. I may write up on Saturday after I see it in 3D. oh man oh man oh man.