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Hopefully...NEVER
Since I was a kid, I have loved sword and sorcery films. I was a big fan of the original Hercules - Steve Reeves. Yes, the films were Italian productions and were dubbed for English audiences, but they were fun.
As I became an adult, I still loved the genre, but kept hoping that someday, with special effects technology improving, that a true representation of the mighty Greek hero would be filmed.
When this came out in 2014, I hoped that they got it right.
I like Dwayne Johnson, and thought he would make a good Hercules, because he made a good Scorpion King, and I thought that that film was sort of his test for Hercules.
Well, I went to see the film and was entertained (it is hard not to like the Rock), but also disappointed in the 12 labors. There was some great "Frank Frazetta" inspired scenes depicting the legendary monsters he fought, but then they turned out to be logically explained. It was a let down to have them turn out to be fake.
Since I was a kid, I have loved sword and sorcery films. I was a big fan of the original Hercules - Steve Reeves. Yes, the films were Italian productions and were dubbed for English audiences, but they were fun.
As I became an adult, I still loved the genre, but kept hoping that someday, with special effects technology improving, that a true representation of the mighty Greek hero would be filmed.
When this came out in 2014, I hoped that they got it right.
I like Dwayne Johnson, and thought he would make a good Hercules, because he made a good Scorpion King, and I thought that that film was sort of his test for Hercules.
Well, I went to see the film and was entertained (it is hard not to like the Rock), but also disappointed in the 12 labors. There was some great "Frank Frazetta" inspired scenes depicting the legendary monsters he fought, but then they turned out to be logically explained. It was a let down to have them turn out to be fake.
I agree that Carrey is an acquired taste, but in this film he restrains his zany side and shows that he does indeed have some good acting skills. Maybe not Oscar worthy, but competent. But, the supporting cast is excellent and the story is heartwarming without be sugary.
I agree. Capra is one of my favorite past directors. I love both "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" and "It's A Wonderful Life". This film, in it's own way, feels very similar to those films. Another film that reminds me of Capra's direction is "The Majestic" starring Jim Carrey. I feel that Carrey was channeling Jimmy Stewart in that film.
For me, the very last scene in the film hit the nail on the head. When Ving Rhames character says earlier in the film that he would take a bullet for Kevin Kline's character, it shows how much he respects him, and then at the very end, where he comes into view guarding the room where Dave and Ellen are spoke volumes to me.
Understandable, I have no problem with someone not liking a film that I like at all, though I have a slight problem with someone "bashing" them, as you put it. There is too much "bashing" of films on these boards. I think it would be more constructive to simply say, as you did, that a particular film is not to your taste.
(The following paragraph is not aimed at you, because you replied to my post in a civilized manner. just an observation of a lot of activity on these boards)
I have seen so much negativity from youngsters on here. And I get the feeling that they think it makes them look "grownup". But it doesn't. It makes them look like fools.
It's a Disney film of the 60s. It is a film of it's time. And, I saw it with my Mom in the theaters when it was first released. I am sad that you found it boring, but then you are probably not into Disney and Family films, so it's understandable. I, on the other hand, have a special place in my heart for this film, and to this day, when the song of the bird woman comes on, I shed a sentimental tear.
Also, you could be right that today's kids don't go for weepy sentimentality. And that is really sad that society has become so cynical and have such short attention spans.
No. He wanted people to forget who Peter Parker is. Not forget Spider-man
The Peter who initially talked to Strange
Fine ... for now. But I think Doctor Strange opened the proverbial kettle of worms with the spell. We shall see in "The Multiverse of Madness".
You didn't like it, Imagine how Peter felt!
I agree. HIs marriage to Kim (which I believe is over now) was not born out of love and respect, but out of a need to be in the spotlight, same as the Kardashian's need to be in the media. As you said: attention whores everyone of them. And I lost a lot of respect for Bruce Jenner also.
Opinions vary, but to me, Downey is an Oscar calibre actor, and I am not speaking of his work in the MCU. He was nominated for an Oscar for his work in "Chaplin" and I agree.
No, but their parents were.
Not true. I am a boomer (and VERY proud of it!) You didn't grow up in that era, so you really don't know what you are talking about. And divorce rates are higher now than fifty years ago.
Both done by the same director Frank Darabont.
Obviously, the OP did not understand the underlying message of the film and the reason it is so highly regarded. The movie's setting is a prison. I will not argue that. But the message is about "hope". And cigarettes in prison are like currency.
Why? Is that what your parents did? That sad. You have my sympathy.
But he was the son of a military man. Sometimes, when a child wants to please or impress) a parent, they copy them.