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Super 8 Movie - JJ Abrams/Steven Spielberg

post #1 of 18
3/14/11 at 1:27am
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Been curious since I saw the first teaser last summer in 2010. Watched the second trailer a few moments ago. I'm still going to watch it when it comes out, but after watching the second trailer I feel more ho-hum about it. Thoughts?

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post #2 of 18
3/14/11 at 2:59am
one thing that always annoyed me about spielbergs films is his overuse of overwrought music,to the point where it sounds campy.
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post #3 of 18
3/14/11 at 7:18am
Spielberg is producing this, not directing it.
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post #4 of 18
3/15/11 at 9:40pm
jj abrams? maybe when its on dvd.
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post #5 of 18
3/15/11 at 9:50pm
I was moderately pumped after the first trailer. Now that I know it's going to be a movie centred around kids, I'll wait for DVD. 99% of the time, children in movies suck.
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post #6 of 18
3/16/11 at 12:22pm
This movie looks awesome. Easily my
Most anticipated film right now. Can't wait.
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post #7 of 18
3/16/11 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by L.R. View Post
I was moderately pumped after the first trailer. Now that I know it's going to be a movie centred around kids, I'll wait for DVD. 99% of the time, children in movies suck.

"Stand By Me" was great, but I agree pretty much.
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post #8 of 18
3/16/11 at 8:00pm
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Originally Posted by L.R. View Post
I was moderately pumped after the first trailer. Now that I know it's going to be a movie centred around kids, I'll wait for DVD. 99% of the time, children in movies suck.

+1. the only exception to this rule, imo, is the goonies.
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post #9 of 18
3/16/11 at 8:13pm
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Originally Posted by robbie View Post
jj abrams? maybe when its on dvd.

i never got why people say this stuff. "ill wait til its on DVD"

a dvd is like $20. a movie ticket at the right time is like $4.50.
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post #10 of 18
3/16/11 at 8:18pm
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one thing that always annoyed me about spielbergs films is his overuse of overwrought music,to the point where it sounds campy.

huh?
The scores of Jaws, Encounters, E.T., Indiana Jones, Shindler's List, and about 20 other Spielberg movies are all classics. John Williams is most likely the greatest living film composer.

But all of this is moot as Super 8 is neither directed by Spielberg nor scored by Williams.
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post #11 of 18
3/16/11 at 9:53pm
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i never got why people say this stuff. "ill wait til its on DVD"

a dvd is like $20. a movie ticket at the right time is like $4.50.

A dvd is a 3 dollar rental. Why would I ever spend 20 bucks on a dvd for a movie I've never watched?
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post #12 of 18
3/18/11 at 1:58am
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A dvd is a 3 dollar rental. Why would I ever spend 20 bucks on a dvd for a movie I've never watched?

why would you spend $3 to rent a movie 7 months after it came out rather than spend $5 and see it in a huge theater when it comes out?
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post #13 of 18
3/18/11 at 4:40am
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why would you spend $3 to rent a movie 7 months after it came out rather than spend $5 and see it in a huge theater when it comes out?

Because they're different environments. If I go to a theatre, (it's 12 bucks, not 5) it's a more immersive experience, and you make certain concessions: no talking with people, no leaving the seats, etc. For 3 dollars I can watch it with a group of friends, and it's less of a risk of 2 1/2 hours of boredom. It's a social event, with a lot more freedom. I have fun, no matter how terrible the movie is.
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post #14 of 18
3/18/11 at 8:38am
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Originally Posted by rjakapeanut View Post
why would you spend $3 to rent a movie 7 months after it came out rather than spend $5 and see it in a huge theater when it comes out?

I don't understand why anyone with a gaming console, an internet connection, and a high-def TV even rents DVDs anymore. It's called Netflix on-demand, and it's your new best friend.
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post #15 of 18
3/18/11 at 9:04am
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I don't understand why anyone with a gaming console, an internet connection, and a high-def TV even rents DVDs anymore. It's called Netflix on-demand, and it's your new best friend.

Netflix Canada....
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