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Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:17 pm
by Rossell
Dune.
Still processing but I agree with some of the thoughts on here. Visually stunning, music mixed too loud, ending a bit abrupt (I think putting part one on the posters would help as opposed to just the title card). Really enjoyed it.
As for the cinema experience, I went today for the 1pm showing and there were nine other people in there. That helped a lot. But I went to cineworld and the adverts and trailers have got much worse. It felt like at least 45 minutes and now they put adverts either side of the trailers. Urgh. At least there's a five guys next door for a greasy burger beforehand.
Oh yeah a question.
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:33 pm
by Sly Boots
Rossell wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:17 pm
Dune.
Still processing but I agree with some of the thoughts on here. Visually stunning, music mixed too loud, ending a bit abrupt (I think putting part one on the posters would help as opposed to just the title card). Really enjoyed it.
As for the cinema experience, I went today for the 1pm showing and there were nine other people in there. That helped a lot. But I went to cineworld and the adverts and trailers have got much worse. It felt like at least 45 minutes and now they put adverts either side of the trailers. Urgh. At least there's a five guys next door for a greasy burger beforehand.
Oh yeah a question.
I can only speak to the book, but
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:37 pm
by Rossell
Ahh, cheers. Will wait for part 2 eagerly.
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:16 pm
by Achtung Englander
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:26 pm
by Rossell
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:29 pm
by Sly Boots
Rossell wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:26 pm
Again, can only speak to the book
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:59 pm
by Achtung Englander
oh I see - it all makes sense - thanks
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:55 pm
by Rossell
Cheers Sly, I shall call you Dune Master from now on.
Also, sorry about this but I'm now going to completely ruin it:
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:21 pm
by Sly Boots
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:40 pm
by Raid
Are the shields penetrated by a slow strike of a dagger in the books too? It doesn't make sense to me that a bullet would penetrate the shield but a fast moving blade wouldn't.
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:53 pm
by Sly Boots
Raid wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:40 pm
Are the shields penetrated by a slow strike of a dagger in the books too? It doesn't make sense to me that a bullet would penetrate the shield but a fast moving blade wouldn't.
Yes, in fact when Paul first fights a Fremen they think he's taking the piss because of his fighting style, which was designed to be effective against shields (which the Fremen don't use).
I'd have to read it again to be sure on the bullets thing, I know they used artillery shells to great effect.
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:42 pm
by Achtung Englander
The Green Knight (Prime)
I really liked the style of this film even though I nearly fell asleep twice. I did it in two sittings and you have to see this in complete darkness as so many scenes are at night with little light.
Although this is very much a marmite sort of film (you either love it or hate it) I thought the acting, direction and music is great. I also enjoyed the story and the fantasy aspects of the film. Some of the visuals were gorgeous. The colour blindness of the cast did not bother me, if anything I think it enhanced it a tad.
I will see this again, after having drunk a cup of coffee.
I might even pick this up on UHD disc one day in the future as I think this film grows with every viewing.
It's not for everyone.
8/10
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:33 pm
by Achtung Englander
further question regards the Dune book. Does it have footnotes? I have a Kindle copy but might get a paper version if footnotes are included as Kindle sucks as footnotes.
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:07 am
by Sly Boots
Achtung Englander wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:33 pm
further question regards the Dune book. Does it have footnotes? I have a Kindle copy but might get a paper version if footnotes are included as Kindle sucks as footnotes.
Not footnotes, but it does have several appendices and a glossary.
Re: I Just Watched (Films)
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:01 am
by Achtung Englander
thanks. I'll think I will get a paperback. I see it sold out in HMV's 2 for £6 deal. Good