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Reply #150 posted 01/22/08 10:24pm

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Sdldawn said:

I shall see it.. but i must say those previews bored the shit out of me..


I will report back after I see it...but till then, so far it looks like a stupid fucking lizard movie lol
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Reply #151 posted 01/23/08 5:05am

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Lammastide said:

MendesCity said:



Apparently, according to folks who have been following the film's various viral-marketing websites, it's not supposed to be the monster, but some part of a satellite that fell into the ocean. When the company went to look for it, it awoke the monster.

Those theories are intriguing. But if they're onto something, they demand almost too much of the audience: A satellite coincidentally owned by the same company that harvests a secret deep-sea ingredient that makes "a small fish... into an enormous whale" just happens to fall into the sea... at the exact location of a monster, who, in fact, looks not in the least bit marine. rolleyes Abrams might be reaching with this one.

There's also some debate as to the very final audio in the movie. After the credits rolls, some unintelligible words can be heard. Some people have suggested those words -- either as they appear in the film or captured and played backwards -- are "it's still alive!" If we are to assume those words are the end of Rob's recording, that means not only does the monster survive the bomb, but so does Rob... at least for a very short while after he's buried. Interesting.


I think the whole marketing-with-a-backstory was both intriguing and irritating. It seems like for the first time the marketing was as least as important as the actual movie. I just wish both made a little more sense.
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Reply #152 posted 01/23/08 9:08am

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paisleypark4 said:

Sdldawn said:

I shall see it.. but i must say those previews bored the shit out of me..


I will report back after I see it...but till then, so far it looks like a stupid fucking lizard movie lol
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All it is is a home video of a "lizard movie"... so I wouldn't recommend it to you if the genre isn't fun for you.

I, on the other hand, used to love watching Godzilla movies when I was little, so this is the adult answer to that.

It's just a popcorn flick with a hint of very sophisticated impressionistic style created by the "home video" rule of presentation (done with great strength in the pioneering "Blair Witch Project") and the prerelease-marketing (also pioneered by Blair Witch Project) of fake newscasts, fake websites, fake myspace pages. Coloverfield stuff is all impressionistic like abstracted art. That's what also pisses of people looking for pseudo science logic. It is not meant to have solid answers. It is impressionistic just like the show "Lost". It boils down to the mood and logic of a dream.
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Reply #153 posted 01/23/08 12:48pm

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ufoclub said:

paisleypark4 said:



if i wink at u and give u a nudge will u c it?



All it is is a home video of a "lizard movie"... so I wouldn't recommend it to you if the genre isn't fun for you.

I, on the other hand, used to love watching Godzilla movies when I was little, so this is the adult answer to that.

It's just a popcorn flick with a hint of very sophisticated impressionistic style created by the "home video" rule of presentation (done with great strength in the pioneering "Blair Witch Project") and the prerelease-marketing (also pioneered by Blair Witch Project) of fake newscasts, fake websites, fake myspace pages. Coloverfield stuff is all impressionistic like abstracted art. That's what also pisses of people looking for pseudo science logic. It is not meant to have solid answers. It is impressionistic just like the show "Lost". It boils down to the mood and logic of a dream.








I know..them not explaining what is going on made it much more realistsic.


That thing was def not a lizard giggle
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Reply #154 posted 01/23/08 2:06pm

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ufoclub said:

paisleypark4 said:



if i wink at u and give u a nudge will u c it?



All it is is a home video of a "lizard movie"... so I wouldn't recommend it to you if the genre isn't fun for you.

I, on the other hand, used to love watching Godzilla movies when I was little, so this is the adult answer to that.

It's just a popcorn flick with a hint of very sophisticated impressionistic style created by the "home video" rule of presentation (done with great strength in the pioneering "Blair Witch Project") and the prerelease-marketing (also pioneered by Blair Witch Project) of fake newscasts, fake websites, fake myspace pages. Coloverfield stuff is all impressionistic like abstracted art. That's what also pisses of people looking for pseudo science logic. It is not meant to have solid answers. It is impressionistic just like the show "Lost". It boils down to the mood and logic of a dream.


nod Totally agree.

If you're not into these kind of movies then why bother going to see it with a bad attitude?

And I agree again, that thing is NOT a lizard lol
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Reply #155 posted 01/23/08 3:25pm

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ufoclub said:

JustErin said:




I think maybe you're right avoiding it. You best stay home and watch late night reruns of Matlock instead.


My parents used to watch simon and simon

lol
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Reply #156 posted 01/23/08 5:59pm

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ufoclub said:

paisleypark4 said:



if i wink at u and give u a nudge will u c it?



All it is is a home video of a "lizard movie"... so I wouldn't recommend it to you if the genre isn't fun for you.

I, on the other hand, used to love watching Godzilla movies when I was little, so this is the adult answer to that.

It's just a popcorn flick with a hint of very sophisticated impressionistic style created by the "home video" rule of presentation (done with great strength in the pioneering "Blair Witch Project") and the prerelease-marketing (also pioneered by Blair Witch Project) of fake newscasts, fake websites, fake myspace pages. Coloverfield stuff is all impressionistic like abstracted art. That's what also pisses of people looking for pseudo science logic. It is not meant to have solid answers. It is impressionistic just like the show "Lost". It boils down to the mood and logic of a dream.



uh i liked it that one part when the dude goes inside the monster's mouth lulz
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Reply #157 posted 01/23/08 7:50pm

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PEJ said:

ufoclub said:



My parents used to watch simon and simon

lol


Ok, I'll admit to this. There was a time when my insomnia was really, really bad and outta boredom I started watching Matlock. I got hooked for a while.
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Reply #158 posted 01/23/08 7:52pm

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PEJ said:


lol


Ok, I'll admit to this. There was a time when my insomnia was really, really bad and outta boredom I started watching Matlock. I got hooked for a while.


i had a brief obsession with 'seventh heaven' for a while. i loved the stilted condescending dialogue and the mother's face reminded me of the grinch and she made me giggle when she got upset, which was every episode.

yeah, that didn't last...
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Reply #159 posted 01/23/08 9:14pm

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what about Cagney and Lacy?
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Reply #160 posted 01/23/08 9:24pm

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ufoclub said:

what about Cagney and Lacy?


that show was badass for real. i once wore a skullcap knitted by tyne daly, fyi.
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Reply #161 posted 01/24/08 1:28pm

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Anxiety said:

ufoclub said:




All it is is a home video of a "lizard movie"... so I wouldn't recommend it to you if the genre isn't fun for you.

I, on the other hand, used to love watching Godzilla movies when I was little, so this is the adult answer to that.

It's just a popcorn flick with a hint of very sophisticated impressionistic style created by the "home video" rule of presentation (done with great strength in the pioneering "Blair Witch Project") and the prerelease-marketing (also pioneered by Blair Witch Project) of fake newscasts, fake websites, fake myspace pages. Coloverfield stuff is all impressionistic like abstracted art. That's what also pisses of people looking for pseudo science logic. It is not meant to have solid answers. It is impressionistic just like the show "Lost". It boils down to the mood and logic of a dream.



uh i liked it that one part when the dude goes inside the monster's mouth lulz



Oh yeah..chewed him up!
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Reply #162 posted 01/25/08 11:06pm

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i liked it

u win
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Reply #163 posted 01/25/08 11:14pm

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I'm a horror/sci fi movie nut, but I was disappointed. I expected more after all the hype. Sorry.... shrug








Matlock? ill At least one of the Simon bros played in Prince of Darkness..so he has a little cool factor.
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Reply #164 posted 01/26/08 6:19am

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Sdldawn said:

i liked it

u win


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Reply #165 posted 01/26/08 11:23pm

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LOVED. IT. My mouth was agape for quite a good fraction of the movie. It was as thrilling and entertaining as I hoped it would be. I'm going to see it again tomorrow!
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Reply #166 posted 01/26/08 11:26pm

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i loved it nod

i was literally like eek most of the movie
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Reply #167 posted 01/26/08 11:39pm

Sdldawn

it was pretty unique.. I think that they should be very wise with the next one.. i hope they don't blow it like most sequels.. they have an opportunity to make an equally good sequel
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Reply #168 posted 01/27/08 10:05am

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"jamieandteddy.com(password: jllovesth)**.

"**UPDATE: I knew about the videos at jamieandteddy.com, but wasn't sure how they were involved. Now that I've watched them all, I can tell you that the site is run by Jamie Lascano — she was the drunken, passed out girl on the couch at the party. A few months ago, she fell in love with Teddy and started posting video messages online to him. As of today (1/24/08), there are 11 videos posted. We see that after the first few videos that Teddy has stopped calling Jamie or and hasn't been answering her messages. We find out that Teddy has been investigating the Tagruato corporation and their drilling operations. He was able to get some of Slusho's secret ingredient and send it to Jamie, marked "Primary Evidence — Jamie, don't eat this" (Video #5). In a recording, Teddy tells Jamie that if she receives his message, that means that he's been abducted by Tagruato. Unfortunately, Jamie, thinking it's Teddy's way of dumping her, does not heed the warning and proceeds to eat some the evidence (Video #8). The remaining videos shows Jamie, who still doesn't believe Teddy's story, acting strangely, seemingly affected by what she ate. The last video (#11) has Jamie getting ready to go to "this thing that Lily put together" — obviously referring to Rob's going away party, the same night of the attack."
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Reply #169 posted 01/27/08 10:31am

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Pretty insense movie . Saw it Saturday evening in a dead theater, director's hall with an awesome sound system. Very ionteresting and unique cinematography.

Thumbs up.
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Reply #170 posted 01/28/08 7:25am

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Sdldawn said:

i liked it

u win



see? i think if you go in just expecting to have dumb fun, you'll be vastly impressed.
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Reply #171 posted 01/28/08 1:47pm

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Anxiety said:

Sdldawn said:

i liked it

u win



see? i think if you go in just expecting to have dumb fun, you'll be vastly impressed.


That's my problem. I'm too jaded. sad
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Reply #172 posted 01/28/08 2:52pm

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Anxiety said:




see? i think if you go in just expecting to have dumb fun, you'll be vastly impressed.


That's my problem. I'm too jaded. sad


with blockbusters, i've learned either to go into it with a blockbuster mentality (neeto monster, lots of things go boom, moron characters who say and do dumb things) or else don't go at all. every once in a while, having the blockbuster mentality pays off because occasionally a big dumb popcorn movie will actually be a lot of fun, like this one.
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Reply #173 posted 01/28/08 3:15pm

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Anxiety said:

noimageatall said:



That's my problem. I'm too jaded. sad


with blockbusters, i've learned either to go into it with a blockbuster mentality (neeto monster, lots of things go boom, moron characters who say and do dumb things) or else don't go at all. every once in a while, having the blockbuster mentality pays off because occasionally a big dumb popcorn movie will actually be a lot of fun, like this one.


I know, I know. You're right. pout Dammit....But, the last original monster/monsters I saw was in Alien (1979) and The Thing (1982). I want to see something that's not cliched. pout (more pouting)
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Reply #174 posted 01/28/08 3:20pm

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Anxiety said:



with blockbusters, i've learned either to go into it with a blockbuster mentality (neeto monster, lots of things go boom, moron characters who say and do dumb things) or else don't go at all. every once in a while, having the blockbuster mentality pays off because occasionally a big dumb popcorn movie will actually be a lot of fun, like this one.


I know, I know. You're right. pout Dammit....But, the last original monster/monsters I saw was in Alien (1979) and The Thing (1982). I want to see something that's not cliched. pout (more pouting)


well, it is pretty original in that the main characters don't have any idea what's happening to them and they never really figure it out. most movies would have them all suddenly packing heat and waving nunchucks halfway through and they'd magically be experts in monster slaying.
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Reply #175 posted 01/29/08 9:33pm

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amazing ride.

It had my sold out theatre half in shock, but in awe.
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Reply #176 posted 01/29/08 10:58pm

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Anxiety said:

Sdldawn said:

i liked it

u win



see? i think if you go in just expecting to have dumb fun, you'll be vastly impressed.

but why does it have to be dumb fun?

cant ppl admit to liking anything without worrying about losing credit from whatever scene/culture they align themselfs with?
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Reply #177 posted 01/30/08 6:33am

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I could argue pages on how it's not dumb, just like a Pollack painting is not dumb in comparison to a Michaelangelo.
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Reply #178 posted 01/30/08 3:00pm

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Christopher said:

Anxiety said:




see? i think if you go in just expecting to have dumb fun, you'll be vastly impressed.

but why does it have to be dumb fun?

cant ppl admit to liking anything without worrying about losing credit from whatever scene/culture they align themselfs with?


why can't i have dumb fun if i want???
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Reply #179 posted 01/30/08 5:49pm

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In the real world, outside the internet, I'm technically considered dumb.
That's dumb defined as I don't "have the ability to speak".
Here on the org, I'm dumb as defined that I don't have the abilty to post.
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