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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #160 on: May 22, 2006, 11:46:55 pm »
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 22, 2006, 11:45:24 pm
Hey Chris is this you?   ROFLOL   :laugh:



ROFLMFAO!  Hell yes!
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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #161 on: May 22, 2006, 11:48:22 pm »

Heh.. we ALL should be so plucky!

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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #162 on: May 23, 2006, 10:53:35 am »
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 21, 2006, 04:55:59 pm

From BoxOfficeMojo

Lots of people saw this film....even surpassed my expectations...I thought Juan might be interested in this...
Hey Chris, yeah I was surprised by the size of the BO, given the mediocre reviews.  I did see it on Saturday, and I liked it more than I expected.  There were enough moments throughout where I was caught up in wondering what was going to happen next, even though I read the book a while back.  Some of the criticisms are valid, but not to the point of being terrible.  Occasionally Audrey Tatou's a little difficult to understand.  There is a lot of exposition, and some of it is livened up with flashbacks.  But to me the best thing about the movie is Ian McKellen.  He pumps a lot of much needed energy and fun as soon as he appears, and his passionate performance heightened the sense of "what if it were true?" amazement that I felt reading the book.

I haven't been on since Saturday, so I missed a lot of the "art vs. entertainment" debate, but I'll throw my 25 cents in later.

Juan
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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #163 on: May 23, 2006, 01:51:27 pm »
Quote from: JCinNYC2006 on May 23, 2006, 10:53:35 am
Hey Chris, yeah I was surprised by the size of the BO, given the mediocre reviews.  I did see it on Saturday, and I liked it more than I expected.  There were enough moments throughout where I was caught up in wondering what was going to happen next, even though I read the book a while back.  Some of the criticisms are valid, but not to the point of being terrible.  Occasionally Audrey Tatou's a little difficult to understand.  There is a lot of exposition, and some of it is livened up with flashbacks.  But to me the best thing about the movie is Ian McKellen.  He pumps a lot of much needed energy and fun as soon as he appears, and his passionate performance heightened the sense of "what if it were true?" amazement that I felt reading the book.

I haven't been on since Saturday, so I missed a lot of the "art vs. entertainment" debate, but I'll throw my 25 cents in later.

Juan


Good I'm glad you semi-liked it!  Its not as bad as it sounds at least IMO!  I didn't LOVE it either but I liked it....and at least you gave it a try...

I agree about the Ian McKellen thing for sure...he stole the movie!
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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #164 on: May 23, 2006, 03:19:46 pm »
That's so funny...does it sound like only semi?  I enjoyed it, I would recommend it.  My expectations were lowered by the reviews and cuz of Ron Howard, but it surpassed them.  In the same vein, Brett Ratner directing X-3 has me a little concerned, but no way would I miss that.  If it's good enough, I'll probably see it several times over the weekend.

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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #165 on: May 23, 2006, 03:27:26 pm »
Quote from: JCinNYC2006 on May 23, 2006, 03:19:46 pm
That's so funny...does it sound like only semi?  I enjoyed it, I would recommend it. 

Well, that’s some encouraging news.  I think the book is interesting, so naturally am interested in the movie. Sometime the bad review does have its advantage (at least to me), so that I can set my expectation low and may enjoy the movie more.

The company is going to release everyone early this Friday .  I ambitiously want to fit two movies in the 5 hour window I have.  Definitely want to see United 93 but still can not find a showtime that fits in my schedule.  I am also debating between Mission Impossible III vs The Da Vinci Code. 
Oh, decisions, decisions... :)
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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #166 on: May 23, 2006, 03:27:38 pm »
Quote from: JCinNYC2006 on May 23, 2006, 03:19:46 pm
That's so funny...does it sound like only semi?  I enjoyed it, I would recommend it.  My expectations were lowered by the reviews and cuz of Ron Howard, but it surpassed them.  In the same vein, Brett Ratner directing X-3 has me a little concerned, but no way would I miss that.  If it's good enough, I'll probably see it several times over the weekend.

Juan

Oh really?  Good glad I ain't the only one that enjoyed it.  I also recommend it!  Its still makin a killer at the box office - had the highest weekday gross with year yesterday with $9 million...it will surpass MI:3's gross by Friday...

X-3 is something that i've been waiting to see very impatiently....ever since the 2nd came out....I see it Thursday morning!  I'll tell you what I think...
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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #167 on: May 23, 2006, 03:29:23 pm »
Quote from: JennyC on May 23, 2006, 03:27:26 pm
Well, that’s some encouraging news.  I think the book is interesting, so naturally am interested in the movie. Sometime the bad review does have its advantage (at least to me), so that I can set my expectation low and may enjoy the movie more.

The company is going to release everyone early this Friday .  I ambitiously want to fit two movies in the 5 hour window I have.  Definitely want to see United 93 but still can not find a showtime that fits in my schedule.  I am also debating between Mission Impossible III vs The Da Vinci Code. 
Oh, decisions, decisions... :)

My personal recommendation is Da Vinci but MI:3 was good too...they're very different films so it depends on your likings...but you really can't go wrong with either IMO!

And United 93 is awesome!
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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #168 on: May 23, 2006, 03:46:38 pm »
Quote from: JennyC on May 23, 2006, 03:27:26 pm
Well, that’s some encouraging news.  I think the book is interesting, so naturally am interested in the movie. Sometime the bad review does have its advantage (at least to me), so that I can set my expectation low and may enjoy the movie more.

The company is going to release everyone early this Friday .  I ambitiously want to fit two movies in the 5 hour window I have.  Definitely want to see United 93 but still can not find a showtime that fits in my schedule.  I am also debating between Mission Impossible III vs The Da Vinci Code. 
Oh, decisions, decisions... :)

Oh my God, Jenny.  If you are in the mood for a expensive 2.5 hour nap, then choose laughable Da Vinci and start your holiday weekend off on the wrong foot indeed. 

But if you want to be entertained, then you better head to MI3 for the best stunts this year, the best action and a movie that delivers the goods, including a good performance from Cruise.  This movie got exactly what it was going for -- if you don't like it, I'll send you a check for your ticket price plus popcorn, and I ain't jokin.  Plus I'll escort you to the Chen Kaige film we discussed. 

Oh, and consult your friendly Rotten Tomatoes meter, will you?   ;D

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Re: OT: It's a BUST guys: DA VINCI
« Reply #169 on: May 23, 2006, 03:59:45 pm »
Quote from: rtprod on May 23, 2006, 03:46:38 pm
Oh, and consult your friendly Rotten Tomatoes meter, will you?   ;D

Isn't that what rt stands for, I always thought rt = rotten tomatoes. ;)
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