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New trailer for Kong : Skull Island. Monkey happy. Lots of Kong in this one and I like this version of the big ape very much. I hope this is indicative of where the movie is going. The 2014 Godzilla, which was the kick-off movie for this new American monster-verse, had less Godzilla than many fans were hoping for (didn't bother me as much as some) so maybe they won't make that mistake here. Not sure who did the mo cap for him this time other than I'm pretty sure it's not Serkis. The human cast looks fantastic, too: John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson.

 
Mendalla said:
New trailer for Kong : Skull Island. Monkey happy. Lots of Kong in this one and I like this version of the big ape very much. I hope this is indicative of where the movie is going. The 2014 Godzilla, which was the kick-off movie for this new American monster-verse, had less Godzilla than many fans were hoping for (didn't bother me as much as some) so maybe they won't make that mistake here. Not sure who did the mo cap for him this time other than I'm pretty sure it's not Serkis. The human cast looks fantastic, too: John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson.

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Loved Godzilla. Mom and I saw it in D-BOX seats.
 
Mendalla said:
New trailer for Kong : Skull Island. Monkey happy. Lots of Kong in this one and I like this version of the big ape very much. I hope this is indicative of where the movie is going. The 2014 Godzilla, which was the kick-off movie for this new American monster-verse, had less Godzilla than many fans were hoping for (didn't bother me as much as some) so maybe they won't make that mistake here. Not sure who did the mo cap for him this time other than I'm pretty sure it's not Serkis. The human cast looks fantastic, too: John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson.

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Godzilla???????

That looks like a Cape Buffalo ...

Are you familiar with the usually strange fact (to westerners) of how dangerous the that critter is?

Professional hunters state they are more feared than lions in the bush lands and savannah of Africa ... especially when the hunter is buried in 2 Meter+ grass ... know bull!
 
The best movies I've seen in the past 2 years are both Tom Hanks movies. The best was "Bridge of Spies" and the 2nd best was "Sully." The New "Magnificent Seven" educated me on true manhood, but was not up to the standards of the aforementioned 2 movies. Tonight I got creeped out by the highly touted "Doctor Strange," but the movie I'm most looking forward to seeing in "The Arrival."
 
Mystic said:
The best movies I've seen in the past 2 years are both Tom Hanks movies. The best was "Bridge of Spies" and the 2nd best was "Sully." The New "Magnificent Seven" educated me on true manhood, but was not up to the standards of the aforementioned 2 movies. Tonight I got creeped out by the highly touted "Doctor Strange," but the movie I'm most looking forward to seeing in "The Arrival."
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Remaking The Magnificent Seven is almost redundant, given how many movies have nicked the basic plot (and that the original was a remake to start with).

The Arrival caught my eye a while ago when it on the festival circuit. Very promising given that good serious sf is fairly rare in Hollywood. Passengers looks somewhat promising, too, but could also turn out to be just a high concept romance in space. Still, putting Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt together seems like potential box office gold so I imagine it will do well regardless of content.

 
In my last post, I failed to mention a potential blockbuster movie that inspired theatre goers to stand and applaud for 10 minutes when it premiered at the Vienna Film Festival . I saw the intriguing preview for "Hacksaw Ridge" last night when I saw "Doctor Strange." "Hacksaw Ridge" is the true story of Desmnd Doss, a conscientious objector whose Seventh Day Adventist convictions make him a conscientious objector during WW2. Still, this pacifist feels obliged to volunteer as a military medic, but is physically abused and persecuted for his refusal to pick up a rifle. But he wins the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary courage in rescuing 45 Marines in the one of the bloodiest battles of WWII--at Okinawa.

The movie is divided into 2 very contrasting parts: the first part has an almost pastoral ambience as it tells the sweet story of Doss's troubled family life and his burgeoning romance with a young nurse. The 2nd half features authentic war violence in the tradition of "Saving Private Ryan." The movie has generated Oscar buzz for Andrew Garfield (as Doss) and is hailed as the magisterial redemptive return of discredited director, Mel Gibson.
 
I saw "Hacksaw Ridge tonight and now I understand why its debut in the Vienna Film Festival drew a 10 minute standing ovation. It is without question the best movie ever on the theme of Christian pacifism. The first half is admittedly corny, but that is only because the true story romance was very corny. The second half rivals "Saving Private 'Ryan" in violence and gore and this is the reason for the R rating. But the violence is essential to appreciate the depth of Desmond Doss's spiritual conviction and courage. I loved the appendix in which the real Doss and a couple of the real soldiers talk about their experience at Hacksaw Ridge. The question of whether this is the best movie of the year is for me secondary to the fact that few movies have had the emotional impact on me that "Hacksaw Ridge' did. What a refreshing change from the recent steady diet of too formulaic Superhero movies!

Tomorrow afternoon I will be taking a couple (new Christians) to the movie. My only qualm is that the woman is squeamish about violence and may find the last half too painful to watch. But I gave her a heads up about this and she was still very eager to see it. Mel Gibson will find redemption and renewed respect as a result of this movie.
 
Translation: Mel Gibson has created another violent gore-fest dressed in Christian trappings so that a wyrd sub-set of Christians can indulge their love of violence without guilt.

Yuck.
 
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BetteTheRed said:
Translation: Mel Gibson has created another violent gore-fest dressed in Christian trappings so that a wyrd sub-set of Christians can indulge their love of violence without guilt.

Yuck.
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More Accurate Translation: Mel Gibson has created an awe- inspiring faith epic that has created widespread profound secular respect for an all-in brand of Christian faith that is sorely lacking in the public image of UCCan , especially as UCCan freezes like Bambi in the headlights when confronted with the pathetic Gretta Vosper case.
 
BetteTheRed said:
Translation: Mel Gibson has created another violent gore-fest dressed in Christian trappings so that a wyrd sub-set of Christians can indulge their love of violence without guilt.

Yuck.
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Many evangelicals who generally disdain R-rated films will still go to see Gibson's that have a religious theme to them. His films, however, are not my taste. I stick to movies rated PG and lower.
 
First of all, Bette pontificates from ignorance because she has not seen the movie.
Second, she fails to realize that great movies are works of art and "Hacksaw Ridge" would lose its inspirational power as a paean to faith and courage, if it failed to portray the Okinawa battle as the horror story it really was.
Third, when was the last time you saw a movie that inspired a 10 minute standing ovation like the premier of this movie did?
 
Mystic said:
First of all, Bette pontificates from ignorance because she has not seen the movie.
Second, she fails to realize that great movies are works of art and "Hacksaw Ridge" would lose its inspirational power as a paean to faith and courage, if it failed to portray the Okinawa battle as the horror story it really was.
Third, when was the last time you saw a movie that inspired a 10 minute standing ovation like the premier of this movie did?
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I do kind of agree with you. OTOH, Mel has a history as a director of punching up the "realism" (ie. gore) to the point where it becomes a distraction (cf. The Passion of the Christ).

I, for one, am glad to see him making his way back into the mainstream though I must confess that I've always preferred him as an actor. His direction is good, but he's hardly my favorite director or even in my top ten.
 
Mystic said:
First of all, Bette pontificates from ignorance because she has not seen the movie.
Second, she fails to realize that great movies are works of art and "Hacksaw Ridge" would lose its inspirational power as a paean to faith and courage, if it failed to portray the Okinawa battle as the horror story it really was.
Third, when was the last time you saw a movie that inspired a 10 minute standing ovation like the premier of this movie did?
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Firstly, I have seen trailers, read reviews and understand Mel Gibson's directorial talents, bent and 'theology' very well. As a life-long pacifist, I'm also keenly aware of the history of conscientious objectors.

Secondly, part the first, we all have our opinions (remember, like a**holes, we all have 'em) of what makes movies great art. Gore and Gibson generally aren't it, in my experience.
Secondly, part the second, if you don't think I have a pretty good idea of the horrors of war, think again. My father was a WW2 vet of the Indian Army in North African and Italian theatres.

Thirdly, popular opinion, particularly of a bunch of like-minded evangelicals interests me not a bit.
 
First , Did you even bother to see his Academy decorated masterpiece, "Braveheart?" Second, trailers are as poor an indication of quality as reading biblical genealogies is in evaluating the riches of biblical teaching. Third, you seem to be under the illusion that this movie is applauded only by like-minded evangelicals?. You just need to read more: its Vienna audience gave it a 10 minute standing ovation. Fourth, the couple I took to see it this afternoon were squeamish about violence and were still blown away by it. Moral: Don't judge what you haven't seen and meditate on the 95% approval rating recorded in the very secular site, "Rotten Tomatoes."
 
Mystic, for someone whose profession is supposed to be based on the "other way", "not the world's way", you seem very swayed by public opinion.
 
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