Scott Pilgrim hasn't opened in the UK yet, but I'd imagine it'll do well seeing as it's directed by Edgar Wright, who wrote and directed Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. And those two are British classics.
Scott Pilgrim gets dominated.
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From what I have heard, Scott Pilgrim's premise goes like this: Movie based on a (faux)manga about a lazy hipster-douche who just so happens to be "THE CHOSEN ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!". Also, it's a rom-com starring Michael "I can't act" Cera.
The expendables on the other hand, has: Sylvester Stallone, AKA Rocky, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, AKA the awesomest kung fu guy alive save for Jackie Chan, plus plus plus. They all go kick ass without pretensions otherwise.
Gee, I wonder how this came to be.
The expendables on the other hand, has: Sylvester Stallone, AKA Rocky, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, AKA the awesomest kung fu guy alive save for Jackie Chan, plus plus plus. They all go kick ass without pretensions otherwise.
Gee, I wonder how this came to be.
It'll make it back. Other, wiser, countries didn't open it against an action flick that brought mass favourites from the 70s onwards.
You know, that is a fair point. Could also do with a little Shah Rukh Khan, although pretty much no one in the western hemisphere has heard of him.tellmeimaninja said:
Cera's performance is much better than usual in this case. He's still not exactly right for the spastic and naive role, but he does better than I expected him to. Even if you hate the guy on principle, the very well-written secondary characters make up for him.dathwampeer said:
Well, duh!
- Scott Pilgrim is a movie aimed at the geek demographic filled with nerdy references.
- The Expendables is movie aimed at the mainstream action-demographic filled with Stallone, Willis and Schwarzenegger.
Do the math.
- Scott Pilgrim is a movie aimed at the geek demographic filled with nerdy references.
- The Expendables is movie aimed at the mainstream action-demographic filled with Stallone, Willis and Schwarzenegger.
Do the math.
That's so offensive. To monkeys. Even drugged they have better decision-making skills than average film-goers.tellmeimaninja said:
Whoa. That didn't make you sound like an egocentric jackass at all.tellmeimaninja said:
Are you really surprised dude? This isn't news to me. Scott pilgrim is some no name comic being turned into a movie with the main character already being someone most people are tired seeing filled with a cast of second hands to non existents.
Another is the widely anticipated movie featuring all the guys from 80s schlock action movies everyone grew up with coming together for a last hurrah.
It's literally the mainstream game vs. the indie game. And it goes without saying the mainstream game would just make more money it's like inevitable.
I'm going to watch both.
Scott Pilgrim is for nerds/gamers/comic lovers, and despite my growing dislike for Cera (not yet hatred), an actor is never a reason to see/not see a movie in my opinion. Seeing how it was based on a comic that is filled with references to old-school video games, I think this movie is gonna hit home for me, being a comic nerd and gamer.
Expendables is a silly over the top action film. Sometimes a mindless film like that is just what the doctor ordered for stress/boredom. Plus, I like almost all the names involved. This movie goes against one of my pricipals (Never make an actor the selling point of the movie), yet this one has so many, I'm willing to make an exception.
Film of the Year? Neither are quite that, but I still plan on watching (and thoroughly enjoying) both. On the topic of sales: Yeah, I do feel it's a shame that about Pilgrim.
Scott Pilgrim is for nerds/gamers/comic lovers, and despite my growing dislike for Cera (not yet hatred), an actor is never a reason to see/not see a movie in my opinion. Seeing how it was based on a comic that is filled with references to old-school video games, I think this movie is gonna hit home for me, being a comic nerd and gamer.
Expendables is a silly over the top action film. Sometimes a mindless film like that is just what the doctor ordered for stress/boredom. Plus, I like almost all the names involved. This movie goes against one of my pricipals (Never make an actor the selling point of the movie), yet this one has so many, I'm willing to make an exception.
Film of the Year? Neither are quite that, but I still plan on watching (and thoroughly enjoying) both. On the topic of sales: Yeah, I do feel it's a shame that about Pilgrim.
It's hurts me that there's so much hate in the thread for a film from the director of Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead. Shame on you people.
This news saddens me. The Expendables hasn't gained my praise, even from an 80s action movie homage stand point. From what I can gather, your much better off just watching those movies.
This news saddens me. The Expendables hasn't gained my praise, even from an 80s action movie homage stand point. From what I can gather, your much better off just watching those movies.
Unfortunately I took one look at the mail lead and wrote Scott Pilgrim off. Michael Cera is a terrible actor (I mean really bad like Toby McGuire bad) and he has only been in dumb teen movies. The Expendables has a bunch of old and famous action stars. Lots of people know the guys from the Expendables and it has an audience of everyone over about 20. Scott Pilgrim just has a more narrow audience (young guys and some young gals).
Well that's what he said. And looking back, I can now see moments where he's referred to like that.no oneder said:
And it's directed by Edgar Wright, the director of Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead. And is a homage to retro gaming and nerd culture in general.Eggsnham said:
Woopty Doo indeed.
