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Saw some movies in my little long absence from the forum:
Star Wars Episode I-VI: Hmmmmmmm......
I did not understand what the hype was all about. First observation: Episodes 1,2 & 3 were far inferior to the rest. Second: The first three are supposed to be watched after 4,5 & 6, even though they happen before 4,5 & 6. This is because a lot of spoilers are present in the first three.
I think that making the first three episodes was a retarded idea, the movies had bad visual appeal (looked like a friggin' Command and Conquer game of the old), however, Padme Amidala is much too cute as compared to Princess Leia.
The first three episodes lacked in substance what the latter three had. Lame plot, Lame aliens, especially Jar Jar Bing (Stupidest alien in a sci-fi movie award).
Episodes 4,5 & 6 are pretty good, much above what I was expecting them to be as they look much more realistic than 1,2 & 3, have a deeper plot and have a few nice surprises in the plot (which the first three episodes spoil). However, the lightsabre still gets the worst weapon in a sci-fi movie award from me.
Overall, I'd say avoid Episode 1,2 & 3, unless you are a fan of the series and go for Episodes 4, 5 & 6.
Stalker: 10/10. Sci-fi art cinema at its best. Must watch, although this three hour film is very slow, but that is Tarkovsky's style. Only 142 shots in a 180 minute movie.
Mary and Max: I disagree with Sam9s on this movie. So what if an animated movie is serious/depressing? It is a very simple story told in a very heartfelt manner. It represents a world where people feel much more for each other than we do today. 9/10 from me. Must watch.
City of Ember: Good film for sci-fi lovers, but I have a strong suspicion that the book must be 10 times better. 6.5/10.
Star Wars Episode I-VI: Hmmmmmmm......
I did not understand what the hype was all about. First observation: Episodes 1,2 & 3 were far inferior to the rest. Second: The first three are supposed to be watched after 4,5 & 6, even though they happen before 4,5 & 6. This is because a lot of spoilers are present in the first three.
I think that making the first three episodes was a retarded idea, the movies had bad visual appeal (looked like a friggin' Command and Conquer game of the old), however, Padme Amidala is much too cute as compared to Princess Leia.
The first three episodes lacked in substance what the latter three had. Lame plot, Lame aliens, especially Jar Jar Bing (Stupidest alien in a sci-fi movie award).Episodes 4,5 & 6 are pretty good, much above what I was expecting them to be as they look much more realistic than 1,2 & 3, have a deeper plot and have a few nice surprises in the plot (which the first three episodes spoil). However, the lightsabre still gets the worst weapon in a sci-fi movie award from me.
Overall, I'd say avoid Episode 1,2 & 3, unless you are a fan of the series and go for Episodes 4, 5 & 6.
Stalker: 10/10. Sci-fi art cinema at its best. Must watch, although this three hour film is very slow, but that is Tarkovsky's style. Only 142 shots in a 180 minute movie.
Mary and Max: I disagree with Sam9s on this movie. So what if an animated movie is serious/depressing? It is a very simple story told in a very heartfelt manner. It represents a world where people feel much more for each other than we do today. 9/10 from me. Must watch.
City of Ember: Good film for sci-fi lovers, but I have a strong suspicion that the book must be 10 times better. 6.5/10.
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