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[motsm]

+1

didn't notice the story cuz I was too busy wondering "htf did he do this shot?"

I find that a bit odd honestly; when I see a movie like Gravity that is almost entirely CGI, I never once have any sense of wonder, since I know they are just doing everything with a green screen and computer farm. So if anything, it makes me rely even more on the plot, characters, and exactly what I'm seeing on screen, since I'm not intrigued by the technical aspects of filming.

Not being argumentative, just interesting how different people perceive the same thing.

 

[Ns1]

I find that a bit odd honestly; when I see a movie like Gravity that is almost entirely CGI, I never once have any sense of wonder, since I know they are just doing everything with a green screen and computer farm.

well, it IS a little more complicated than that....

First off, that ridiculous 12 minute or w/e shot w/o a break at the beginning. HTF?

secondly...

da fuck is this thing?

more deets:
http://www.space.com/23073-gravity-movie-weightlessness-alfonso-cuaron.html


I fully admit it is a weird way of watching a movie, but that's how I watch movies made by technical filmmakers. I'm sure as hell going to be watching "Interstellar" the same way.

I don't watch Pulp Fiction or Fight Club like this though =P

 

[StarTech15]

I find that a bit odd honestly; when I see a movie like Gravity that is almost entirely CGI, I never once have any sense of wonder, since I know they are just doing everything with a green screen and computer farm. So if anything, it makes me rely even more on the plot, characters, and exactly what I'm seeing on screen, since I'm not intrigued by the technical aspects of filming.

Not being argumentative, just interesting how different people perceive the same thing.

That is interesting. I only felt that way during the part where the space station explodes. The other parts didn't distract me that much.

 

[motsm]

well, it IS a little more complicated than that....

First off, that ridiculous 12 minute or w/e shot w/o a break at the beginning. HTF?

I love long shots with a steady cam, but when it's all CGI it doesn't really do anything for me, since it's all controlled and manipulated in post (there are still various wire rigs to control, I realize that). Those shots can still create a certain mood for me of course, which is really the directors intent anyway.

I fully admit it is a weird way of watching a movie, but that's how I watch movies made by technical filmmakers. I'm sure as hell going to be watching "Interstellar" the same way.

I don't watch Pulp Fiction or Fight Club like this though =P

That's where we differ, as I'd be far more interested in the technical choices and techniques behind Fight Club (love David Fincher) than a movie like Interstellar or Gravity. Either way, just goes to show how different our perspectives are.

That is interesting. I only felt that way during the part where the space station explodes. The other parts didn't distract me that much.

I think you misunderstood me, I wasn't saying the CGI was distracting or anything, I don't mind it when it's done well. I just meant that it doesn't intrigue me on a technical level in the way that practically shot movies do.

 

[StarTech15]

I'd be far more interested in the technical choices and techniques behind Fight Club (love David Fincher) than a movie like Interstellar or Gravity.

Both Gravity and Interstellar are technical innovations. Why not be interested in them too?

I think you misunderstood me, I wasn't saying the CGI was distracting or anything, I don't mind it when it's done well. I just meant that it doesn't intrigue me on a technical level in the way that practically shot movies do.

That makes sense. I thought you meant it detracts from your viewing experience.

 

[Ns1]

That's where we differ, as I'd be far more interested in the technical choices and techniques behind Fight Club (love David Fincher) than a movie like Interstellar or Gravity. Either way, just goes to show how different our perspectives are.

Fair - they are very different technical choices though

 

[motsm]

Both Gravity and Interstellar are technical innovations. Why not be interested in them too?

Yeah, I probably didn't need to lump Interstellar into the same category as Gravity. Nolan normally uses practical effects where possible that I find very interesting, not that I know anything about Interstellar outside of the trailer. As for Gravity, it essentially gave me the same feeling I got when I downloaded "The Human Head Demo" from nvidia, which is why it didn't hold my interest.

 

[MongGrel]

Finally watched Captain America/Winter Soldier last nite, just hadn't for some reason.

Better than I expected actually, I'll put it in the 8.3 range I'd say.

Started to watch Guardians of the Galaxy, looks good but I conked out before too far in.

Yeah Gravity just seemed overrated to me personally, if I wanted CGI I'd just stick Sucker Punch on myself

I still get a kick out of watching it now and again.

 

[Ns1]

dear god I hope Guardians of the Galaxy is on my flight this weekend.

 

[doubledeluxe]

dear god I hope Guardians of the Galaxy is on my flight this weekend.

I just flew across the Atlantic and I'm almost positive it was on the inseat entertaiment.

 

[StarTech15]

Nolan normally uses practical effects where possible that I find very interesting

Yeah like the scene in Inception where the world is rolling across multiple levels of consciousness, because the van the "inceptioned" person is in is rolling in the upper layer of consciousness. Holy god.

 

[Printer Bandit]

Nolan is all style, no substance.

 

[StarTech15]

Nolan is all style, no substance.

True. He's been making big blockbusters where the drama kind of takes a back seat to the effects and cinematography.

Check out "Insomnia" though!

 

[Kev]

Interstellar is getting a 73% on RT and a 9.3 on IMDB

75 critic score on metacritic; 8.8 user score

All signs point to critics trying too hard to find flaws. Still looking forward to seeing it.

 

[StarTech15]

Interstellar is getting a 73% on RT and a 9.3 on IMDB

75 critic score on metacritic; 8.8 user score

All signs point to critics trying too hard to find flaws. Still looking forward to seeing it.

I have a feeling its amazing, but too long and detailed, and you probably lose the human story in all the skipping through time via blackholes.

2001 had mixed reviews when it first came out though. And now it's considered one of the greatest films ever.

"Time is a great thickener of things."

 

[slayer202]

73% on RT sounds kinda low, imo

usually a big film like this gets pumped up super high before dropping a little bit, and it's barely even released yet.

 

[Ns1]

73% on RT sounds kinda low, imo

usually a big film like this gets pumped up super high before dropping a little bit, and it's barely even released yet.

interstellar has a whopping 167 reviews for an RT rating of 72
big hero 6 in comparison only has 52 reviews for an RT rating of 86


Seems like everyone and their mom has already reviewed Interstellar - the movie definitely got pumped, but that didn't lead to an RT ratings uptick. I've seen it move 70% - 73% all week.

 

[purbeast0]

Just watched Jurassic Park on a flight. Probably the 50th time I've seen it and it still never gets old 10/10

 

[slayer202]

interstellar has a whopping 167 reviews for an RT rating of 72
big hero 6 in comparison only has 52 reviews for an RT rating of 86


Seems like everyone and their mom has already reviewed Interstellar - the movie definitely got pumped, but that didn't lead to an RT ratings uptick. I've seen it move 70% - 73% all week.

jeez that is a lot. I guess it will hover around there, then.

 

[n7]

Horns - 6/10
Weirdness.

Wish I Was Here - 7/10
Some pretty strong feels.

Did a back-to-back theatre viewing Saturday, starting with...

John Wick - 6/10
I actually don't mind Keanu, BUT:
This movie was relatively okay at the beginning, but as it became progressively preposterous, it got worse and worse.
Happy bonus: Bridget Regan is in this for a tiny bit; so loved her in LOTS (Legend of the Seeker)

Nightcrawler - 9.5/10
Wow. Gyllenhaal takes home actor of the year for my viewing in 2014 thus far.
Disturbing sociopath takes us for a ride all the way through. Just incredible.
This locks up #2 on my best of 2014 list thus far.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - 7/10
Meh. Done with stupid Apes movies. Didn't want to see this, but it was so well reviewed i figured i should watch. Nope. Not a fan, and when the Apes do better acting than the humans...
Technically it's a good movie, so i cannot fault it too badly from a critical standpoint, just absolutely zero rewatchability for me. Barely made it through it.

 

[MongGrel]

Interstellar is getting a 73% on RT and a 9.3 on IMDB

75 critic score on metacritic; 8.8 user score

All signs point to critics trying too hard to find flaws. Still looking forward to seeing it.

169 minutes is long, but I loved Inception myself and might actually go to this one on opening night in IMAX, as I read they filmed a lot of the scenes just for that.

Nolan is all style, no substance.

Had read this one a bit different in that aspect also, will have to see.

I'm betting the critics are just beating on it just because they are critics and like to beat on things myself.

 

[Anubis]

Horns - 6/10
Weirdness.

ill prob go see this at some point, I read the book last year and enjoyed it
Written by Steven Kings Son if you didn't know

 

[KeithTalent]

ill prob go see this at some point, I read the book last year and enjoyed it
Written by Steven Kings Son if you didn't know

It's decent and definitely has some fun moments. Also I freaking love Juno Temple, so it was worth it just for her. :wub:

KT

 

[Anubis]

It's decent and definitely has some fun moments. Also I freaking love Juno Temple, so it was worth it just for her. :wub:

KT

boobs?

 

[KeithTalent]

boobs?

Well she is naked in pretty much everything she does, so maybe. I think they are somewhat hidden though.

I saw this over a year ago, so it's hard for me to remember exactly.

KT