Watched it at the weekend. Meh, not as good as the first two of this set. Still just about felt like a movie but definitely drifting towards feature length episode material.
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostWatched it at the weekend. Meh, not as good as the first two of this set. Still just about felt like a movie but definitely drifting towards feature length episode material. -
Friend went to see it the day after a root canal at the dentist.
Apparently the Dentistry was more entertaining."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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I loved it. Thought it was as good as the previous one (which I also loved).Comment
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Saw it on the weekend, the plot is predictable and doesn't really add anything new or exciting
All recent sci-fi or superhero films follow the same formula
* Lead character(s) has/have some personal issues / death in family / relationship break-up / nervous breakdown / mid-life crisis etc.
* Aliens / crazy billionaire decides to invade earth / invade pacifist alien planet / destroy earth for some bizarre vendetta / snub / general crazy reason
* Lead characters work together to defeat crazy billionaire aliens in the process leveling entire cities / destroying planets / spaceships etc killing billions with nobody caring
* Lead characters are almost defeated but against the odds they identify some weakness which kills all the baddies (playing a certain song over the radio, or flying a ship precisely into a specific weak point that nobody thought to defend)
* Everyone is happy / earth saved / hooray
* Film earns trillions at the box office, spawning sequels with the same generic plotComment
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So Idris Elba is the new Eric Bana/Benedict Cumberbatch human looking baddie.
Formulaic is right, and they've only done three new films so far. Maybe they need another reboot.
The older I get the more I appreciate the very first Star Trek movie, which at the time I thought was dull as far as baddie's go (V'ger).Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.Comment
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostSo Idris Elba is the new Eric Bana/Benedict Cumberbatch human looking baddie.
Formulaic is right, and they've only done three new films so far. Maybe they need another reboot.
The older I get the more I appreciate the very first Star Trek movie, which at the time I thought was dull as far as baddie's go (V'ger).
TNG was good, First Contact was a good movie.
I enjoyed the first two in this run far more than any of the others though but this latest one... meh, I think Simon Pegg in the writer's seat probably didn't help it.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by CompulsiveArsonist View Post
All recent sci-fi or superhero films follow the same formula
* Lead character(s) has/have some personal issues / death in family / relationship break-up / nervous breakdown / mid-life crisis etc.
* Aliens / crazy billionaire decides to invade earth / invade pacifist alien planet / destroy earth for some bizarre vendetta / snub / general crazy reason
* Lead characters work together to defeat crazy billionaire aliens in the process leveling entire cities / destroying planets / spaceships etc killing billions with nobody caring
* Lead characters are almost defeated but against the odds they identify some weakness which kills all the baddies (playing a certain song over the radio, or flying a ship precisely into a specific weak point that nobody thought to defend)
* Everyone is happy / earth saved / hooray
* Film earns trillions at the box office, spawning sequels with the same generic plotWork in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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The Register liked it:
Star Trek Beyond: An unwatchable steaming pile of tribble dung • The RegisterWill work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostDOH! I was looking forward to Independence Day 2, but now you've gone and given away the plot!The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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