Escape to the Movies: I Am Number Four
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20/02 happens to be MY birthday too! Have a good one, MovieBob.
The movie itself looks terribly generic, and if I have to sit through an hour of rubbish to get to a good final act then in my opinion that's not really a film worth seeing.
On a different note the Stormbreaker film was terribly disappointing for me, being a fan of the books when I was younger. There was a lot of untapped potential in the books, and some darker aspects they didn't even bother to touch since it was a PG.
The movie itself looks terribly generic, and if I have to sit through an hour of rubbish to get to a good final act then in my opinion that's not really a film worth seeing.
On a different note the Stormbreaker film was terribly disappointing for me, being a fan of the books when I was younger. There was a lot of untapped potential in the books, and some darker aspects they didn't even bother to touch since it was a PG.
So crappy first act, kickass second act. I'll probably rent it sometime. And even if the first half really is incredibly awful, I can at least gape at Dianna Agron for awhile. That girl is flat-out beautiful.
Also, happy birthday, Bob!
Also, Sym Bionic Titan is amazing.
Also, happy birthday, Bob!
That sounds like a really good summary.Soviet Heavy said:
Also, Sym Bionic Titan is amazing.
Bob,
Still no mention of the awesome trailers that debuted during the Superbowl? Battle: LA looks sweet, and I want you opinion on the Captain America trailer as well. I have seen it several times and something just doesn't feel quite right about it. I just can't place my finger on it. Good review, though I can't say that I will ever get around to seeing it.
Still no mention of the awesome trailers that debuted during the Superbowl? Battle: LA looks sweet, and I want you opinion on the Captain America trailer as well. I have seen it several times and something just doesn't feel quite right about it. I just can't place my finger on it. Good review, though I can't say that I will ever get around to seeing it.
...So it's like the dragonball evolutions, only directed by Micheal bay during the saiyan saga?
Alien on earth, home planet blown up, memembers of alien race come to kill alien, alien fights back in kickass fight once all the talking BS is over with?
Yep, Bayish saiyan saga live action movie.
I'll go see it still, though.
Alien on earth, home planet blown up, memembers of alien race come to kill alien, alien fights back in kickass fight once all the talking BS is over with?
Yep, Bayish saiyan saga live action movie.
I'll go see it still, though.
Can't say it was good, can't say you didn't like it.MovieBob said:
It's cinematic "junk food," and there is nothing wrong with that. I teach music and have a classical music background, but sometimes ridiculous shit like Kesha or Lady Gaga are just plain catchy, and a little fun to listen to. It's abysmal in terms of artistic value, but that's not what it's trying to do.
I like Twinkies. I would never try to say they're healthy food, or compare them to healthy foods. They're awful, and I suppose they probably rank within the top 50 "things that will likely kill me one day," but sometimes I just want one.
What this movie keeps reminding me of is the fact that this isn't even the first blonde-haired boy named "Number four" in fiction.
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Huh. I may just have to see this film, matinee or otherwise. Superpowered/Alien-powered stories have appealed to me for a long time.
That said, even if it was trying to be a Twilight-esque movie with angst and drama and all that nonsense, I will give it points for at least having an ending you can enjoy; unlike Twilight where the ending was so bland I barely noticed until the credits had come up.
Still, if this does become a series of films like Harry Potter or Twilight, it may be teen drama, but I will stand behind it if the story is good. Now, off to Borders in search of the novels.
Happy Early Birthday, Bob.
The Rangers could've easily beaten Bulk and Skull up sure, but they're some of if not the most memorable characters in Power Rangers canon, so it's perfectly forgivable. (That said, I hope Paul Schrier keeps turning in good performances in PR: Samurai. He's gotten a lot better since Mighty Morphin'.)
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Oh, speaking of Power Rangers, for those interested, there is now a User/Fan Group for them on the Escapist. It has been open for about a month now, and we are always welcoming new members who have been or are fans of Power Rangers.
Please join if this appeals to you, or you are a fan looking for some fun or nostalgia. We're for both Power Rangers and Super Sentai in the group, possibly Kamen Rider in the future if enough people show interest.
That said, even if it was trying to be a Twilight-esque movie with angst and drama and all that nonsense, I will give it points for at least having an ending you can enjoy; unlike Twilight where the ending was so bland I barely noticed until the credits had come up.
Still, if this does become a series of films like Harry Potter or Twilight, it may be teen drama, but I will stand behind it if the story is good. Now, off to Borders in search of the novels.
Happy Early Birthday, Bob.
Onyx Oblivion said:
AvsJoe said:
Yeah, the Power Ranger reference in this review was obvious, but not unwelcome; I was thinking of the original five the second Bob brought up bullies and high school also.canadamus_prime said:
The Rangers could've easily beaten Bulk and Skull up sure, but they're some of if not the most memorable characters in Power Rangers canon, so it's perfectly forgivable. (That said, I hope Paul Schrier keeps turning in good performances in PR: Samurai. He's gotten a lot better since Mighty Morphin'.)
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Oh, speaking of Power Rangers, for those interested, there is now a User/Fan Group for them on the Escapist. It has been open for about a month now, and we are always welcoming new members who have been or are fans of Power Rangers.
[HEADING=2]Mighty Morphin'/Super Sentai - User and Fan Group [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/Mighty-Morphin-Super-Sentai-User-and-Fan-Group?edit=1][/HEADING]
Please join if this appeals to you, or you are a fan looking for some fun or nostalgia. We're for both Power Rangers and Super Sentai in the group, possibly Kamen Rider in the future if enough people show interest.
Happy Birthday BOB and I'm still not sure if I wanna see this movie but thanks for the review. Oh,and loved the anime references haha.
Thank you for that silly blast from my childhood XDOnyx Oblivion said:
Now I'll never stop hearing it.
Soooooo..... somebody turned the Great Sayaman Saga into a move. Thats cool i guess; still won't see it though
and Happy Birthday Bob!
and Happy Birthday Bob!