DISQUS

RobertFure · 7 months ago

Devin from Chud also called 3D a gimmick, which I think is idiotic. 3D is awesome.

_Christopher_M · 7 months ago

well if it hinders the quality of story because they can't get the 3D camera rigged properly and they can't shoot scenes the way the director wants it could be a disaster...I think after Spider-Man 3 the last thing you want to give the writers, producers, actors and director is a large distraction like making it 3D...if there is a process of turning the already shot footage into 3D go for it...but don't make it the biggest aspect about the movie...focus on "story" and writing I'm not going to a Universal Studios ride I'm going to see a movie... I think that's why people are calling it a gimmick, with examples like My Bloody Valentine and Monsters Vs. Aliens....they feel like theme park attractions rather than films..Avatar may end up changing a lot people's minds including my own but I want a movie not things popping off the screen...I don't want to be distracted from the film itself...

RobertFure · 7 months ago

I thought My Bloody Valentine 3D used the 3D well and wasn't that gimmicky. Sure you have an eyeball or two punched out towards the camera, but if you didn't have that, you'd feel cheated. 3D makes excellent use of depth of image and creates an exciting experience. MBV3D also made great strides in 3D technology. The camera rigs are getting lighter and easier to use. Within a few short years I'm sure you'll have 3D capable imaging systems that are no bigger than todays regular HDCams.

_Christopher_M · 7 months ago

I have no problem with MBV 3D because it knows what it is...it's not already an established franchise like Spider-Man is...I just don't see the upside to spending the extra money on an already bloated budget...I'd rather they spend the money the on the CGI special effects...I can understand where 3D is used with horror and Pixar films...I just think it's a bit of a throw away with large scale action films that are already entertaining on their own without the 3D effects...like I said if Avatar does the method justice I'll be on board..at the moment 3D isn't strong enough to get people in seats or I should say older teens/adults...

Richard C · 7 months ago

OK so are we pose to comment on all them or just pick one ........HMMM well i want to comment on mel gibson. if he is going to return to acting he should have done one last Leathal Weapon movie just to see if he still has it in him to make a good Flick. To me he's to old and has'nt starred in his own movie like in along time so i think that movie will bomb SORRY MEL.

Rob_Hunter · 7 months ago

I really enjoyed Taken, but I expect Edge of Darkness to be better. Gibson gets a lot of shit (see above) even though he's a great actor, and this could be like an R-rated Ransom. I'm in.

Cole_Abaius · 7 months ago

You should check out (somehow) Brian Helgeland's director's cut of Payback. Gibson is dark, violent, sardonic - and the whole film is far better than what was released in theaters. It was ten years ago, but Gibson can definitely pull off something that severe.

Rob_Hunter · 7 months ago

I have and I agree. (Although I think both versions are very good and very different.)

RobertFure · 7 months ago

The director's cut was released on DVD about a year ago, so its not hard to find. I actually saw it in theaters (Arclight) with Helgeland and a few others doing a discussion. I cant remember the original cut so I don't remember which I liked better.

That said, Mel Gibson is, was, and always will be awesome. Just that picture above looks good. If Mel was blonde and had a pair of sugartits, no one would care what he did or said, he'd just be another celebrity. As is, everyone gets drunk and clearly he was having marital difficulties, cut the guy a break.

The powerful outcasts of Hollywood (Cruise, Travolta, Gibson) should do a huge $180million version of The Expendables.

_Christopher_M · 7 months ago

The original British mini-series from the 80's was amazing and dark.....I think it's going to be odd seeing it condensed into one film.. I have total faith in Campbell and Monahan...let's just hope Mel Gibson isn't too rusty from his break from acting...I agree Gibson was great in Payback...although, there isn't going to be any humor in this movie if it's anything like the mini-series....dark, violent and serious Gibson is a rare thing to see on screen...I'm hoping for more of a performance like we saw in Braveheart...it's more of a Departed/Mystic River kind of movie...I really wouldn't compare it to Taken

Bethany P · 7 months ago

my winnipeg rocks.

Rob_Hunter · 7 months ago

What about them?

(I only ask because knowing you I assume it's a Canadian euphemism for balls.)

Bethany P · 7 months ago

My Winnipeg (i think Neil referenced it in this post, ) is a really weirdcool semi-sorta-psuedo-documentary about the filmmaker, Guy Maddin. it's about Winnipeg, his hometown/current place of residence.

_Christopher_M · 7 months ago

I remember seeing something about it on TV it looked like an acid trip in the prairies

Rob_Hunter · 7 months ago

Yeah, I know. I just wanted to say 'balls.'

Although now that I know you were serious about liking it I have no freaking idea what to think of you and your taste.

Bethany P · 7 months ago

You love me. I love me. I love me some mescaline.

leaflinks · 7 months ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn1S9Tcb5GM
For Megan Fox fans :)

GyPirate09 · 7 months ago

Ahhhhh...Megan Fox.

KC Masterpiece · 7 months ago

I was also confused whether you meant:
1. my (town) WINNIPEG rocks
2. (movie) my winnipeg ROCKS
3. MY winnipeg rocks (testicles)