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07-27-2013, 11:57 PM | #191 |
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The Wolverine WAS actually quite good. In fact, it was better than Iron Man 3 and probably on par with Man of Steel, both of which I did not expect it to happen. One of the strongest advantages the movie has is that it focuses on only a small group of characters rather than trying to throw every mutant possible into the movie just for the sake of doing so. It was a very story driven movie that also skipped out on Bay Explosions for something a lot more grounded and down to Earth. Well, at least as much as a movie about people with special powers can be. There were a few scenes that the movie could have done without, but the character development was quite good and competent. While one might think that is do to how low the bar was set with X3 and Wolverine, I personally don't think it really was, and that they learned from their past mistakes. I guess time will tell with next year's Days of Future Past movie, so we'll see. Lastly, there is a scene in the middle of the credits, but nothing after, so once that scene is done, you are good to go. I'm going to give The Wolverine an 8/10. We'll see if that score holds with repeated viewings.
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07-27-2013, 11:59 PM | #192 |
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The Wolverine WAS actually quite good. In fact, it was better than Iron Man 3 and probably on par with Man of Steel, both of which I did not expect it to happen. One of the strongest advantages the movie has is that it focuses on only a small group of characters rather than trying to throw every mutant possible into the movie just for the sake of doing so. It was a very story driven movie that also skipped out on Bay Explosions for something a lot more grounded and down to Earth. Well, at least as much as a movie about people with special powers can be. There were a few scenes that the movie could have done without, but the character development was quite good and competent. While one might think that is do to how low the bar was set with X3 and Wolverine, I personally don't think it really was, and that they learned from their past mistakes. I guess time will tell with next year's Days of Future Past movie, so we'll see. Lastly, there is a scene in the middle of the credits, but nothing after, so once that scene is done, you are good to go. I'm going to give The Wolverine an 8/10. We'll see if that score holds with repeated viewings.
Paul is great. Not as good as Shaun or Hot Fuzz, but it is hysterical nonetheless.
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07-31-2013, 04:45 PM | #193 |
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Just came back from seeing The Wolverine. It had little bits that bugged me and the pacing was a little off, but all in all I really enjoyed it otherwise. A LOT more than I enjoyed Iron Man 3 that's for sure.
I really hope that's the Jean Grey angst done with though. This film could have really done without it.
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07-31-2013, 04:46 PM | #194 |
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I forgot to mention this a while ago but I got see The Blues Brothers at TIFF last week... Probably the best movie I've seen in my life.
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07-31-2013, 04:53 PM | #195 |
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Just watched The Wolverine.
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08-04-2013, 09:22 PM | #196 |
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I re-watched How to Train Your Dragon. I must say, this movie has to be the most exhilarating animated movie I've ever watched. Even without the 3D I felt myself clinging to my seat during the roller coaster rides that were the flight sequences. I hope the sequel capitalizes on the best thing in the original, and give us more fantastic flying scenes (and judging by the trailer, they seem to know what they're doing).
Also, probably the best soundtrack since the last Star Wars movie. Seriously. Definitely Dreamworks' best job yet, and their standards are very high lately.
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08-04-2013, 09:23 PM | #197 |
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I loved How To Train Your Dragon. It was fun, it was energetic, and it was just a good movie. I'm glad it's getting a sequel (Though it doesn't exactly need one), and I hope it keeps the same spirit as the first.
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08-04-2013, 09:28 PM | #198 |
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Yeah, it's a good standalone movie, but a properly done sequel wouldn't hurt. I personally thought Kung Fu Panda 2 was better than the first one, for example, so I'm hoping this same level of quality would be present in the How to Train Your Dragon sequel.
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08-04-2013, 09:32 PM | #199 |
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I agree that a well done sequel isn't a bad thing (I agree in that Kung Fu Panda 2 was better than 1), but I just think the first one told a pretty solid story alone, whereas Kung Fu Panda spent too much time bumbling around and left tons of loose ends (Such as Po's parents, which was resolved in 2).
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08-04-2013, 09:34 PM | #200 |
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I agree that a well done sequel isn't a bad thing (I agree in that Kung Fu Panda 2 was better than 1), but I just think the first one told a pretty solid story alone, whereas Kung Fu Panda spent too much time bumbling around and left tons of loose ends (Such as Po's parents, which was resolved in 2).
For Kung Fu Panda 2 I liked that they explored Po's past, and gave more character to the rest of the Furious Five. That was largely missing in the first movie. Also, the villain Shen the Peacock was a more complex villain, and while not as overwhelmingly powerful like Tai Lung, was more fun to watch.
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