Forum: The Classroom
Topic: ... my precioussssss ...
started by: Nikita
Posted by Observer on Aug. 01 2001,18:29
The review I had read complained about the fact that the racial message from the first film and novel were scrapped in favor of an "Animal Rights" theme which still didn't have any teeth to it.For a good evaluation, I highly recommend renting the original. Yes, it's very cheesy, but it does have a good story to it. ------------------
When 1337 hax0rs start impaling each other with swords and typing code with a hook on one hand, then they can modify the term "pirate."
Posted by demonk on Aug. 01 2001,18:40
I personally have yet to see a remake of a movie that was better than the original. The original Planet Of The Apes, from what I've heard, is better than the new one. The Dune remake was all glitter and no depth. The new Psyco was an insult to Hitchcock. There are two more remakes coming out, and I have some hope for them. The first is the Tron remake. As long as they keep the story line, I think the movie could actually be good. The second is The Time Machine. I don't know how many of you have seen the original, or even read the book by H.G. Wells. I have the original on DVD and I really like it. Sure, it screams 1950-1960's, but the story behind it was a really good one. Anyway, those are just my thoughts on "remakes", or as I think of them: "Hollywood's atempt to make more money by hoping people will come see the movie just because it has the same name as a really good older movie, even though the two are almost nothing alike and they hired a monkey to write the script for the newer one".------------------
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Posted by ic0n0 on Aug. 01 2001,20:27
Not enough monkey sex for my taste.------------------
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Posted by Dark Knight Bob on Aug. 01 2001,21:00
Are you afraid of going into space?Not at all, as long as they dont send us to that dreaded planet of the apes...wait! the statue of liberty!? MANICS!!! YOU BLEW IT UP! DAMN YOU! DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL! the time machine movie rocked...kinda. got a bit ridiculous with the whole devolution of humans. If they make a remake of tron i will personally kill them! ------------------
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Posted by L33T_h4x0r_d00d on Aug. 01 2001,21:09
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Originally posted by demonk:
There are two more remakes coming out, and I have some hope for them. The first is the Tron remake. The second is The Time Machine.
WHAT WHAT WHAT? I cant wait for that shit. Tron rocked and time machine rocked even more. ------------------
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Posted by demonk on Aug. 01 2001,21:12
Finally, another living human who has heard of The Time Machine and even seen the movie. I AM NOT ALONE!(Edit: Yes I, r in cOllege)
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Posted by Nikita on Aug. 02 2001,05:10
Got dragged to see Planet of the Apes last night ... monkey spankin' fun ... saw Lord of the Rings preview/teaser ... I can't wait. Come to think of it, I don't think I read all the books ... uh oh. 
Posted by Dark-Angel99 on Aug. 02 2001,05:14
I have heard nothing but good reviews about that Ape movie, I kinda wanna go see it myself!------------------
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Posted by CatKnight on Aug. 02 2001,05:19
it sucked. they basrtardized the original and it was chock full of plot holes.
Posted by L33T_h4x0r_d00d on Aug. 02 2001,05:24
I for one enjoyed it but god forbid going out and having a good time at a movie....Had alot of alpha male interaction and shaky camara work but it fits. ------------------
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Posted by Vigilante on Aug. 02 2001,05:24
The only worthwhile parts of the new version are Charlton Heston and Estella Warren.
Posted by Nikita on Aug. 02 2001,05:31
Yea, the makeup was pretty good ... I was pleasantly entertained ... but as long as you don't try to nitpick and analyze it down to the micromolecular level, it's all cool. Sure, some acting needed coaching and other miscellaney made me raise an eyebrow ... oh, I liked the soundtrack (Bracing self from the forming wave of midget/hobbit lovin')
Posted by demonk on Aug. 02 2001,05:45
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(Bracing self from the forming wave of midget/hobbit lovin')
Uh... Is the circus coming to town then?
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Posted by L33T_h4x0r_d00d on Aug. 02 2001,05:55
No shes from abaldabi and PGs midget should be arriving soon.------------------
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Posted by t|nt|n on Aug. 02 2001,09:28
Another closet Time Machine viewer here
Posted by demonk on Aug. 02 2001,14:56
They are coming out of the woodworks! We might have to start a support group!Time Machine Viewers Anonymous - TMVA ------------------
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Posted by Observer on Aug. 02 2001,16:17
I saw a trailer for the Time Machine remake. Do they really have to use the same style of machine used in the first movie? I thought they could come up with something a little better since Wells' novel didn't really describe it the way it appeared in the '60s movie.------------------
When 1337 hax0rs start impaling each other with swords and typing code with a hook on one hand, then they can modify the term "pirate."
Posted by t|nt|n on Aug. 02 2001,16:19
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They are coming out of the woodworks! We might have to start a support group!Time Machine Viewers Anonymous - TMVA
LOL, we could have annual meetings at which we could get drunk and watch it over and over again. Great fun
Posted by TheTaxMan on Aug. 02 2001,19:11
LoTR is pure 0\/\/n4g3. THey better not goof the movies (the trailers look hella' sweet though)  ------------------
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Posted by masher on Aug. 03 2001,04:33
Tron is cool.*note to self* -> Watch Tron again. ------------------
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Posted by Vigilante on Aug. 03 2001,04:42
note to self: buy tron dvd. 
Posted by melk0r on Aug. 03 2001,13:23
back to subject on hand: i was in A.I. when i saw the lord of the rings preview. i was on the edge of my seat, holding my breath not blinking, all until the part that they showed the cave, and frodo's like "theres something in there" and its like, "yesssssssssssssss my preciouuus" and i starting whooping and hollering. yes, i have read all the lord of the rings books, SEVERAL times. yes, i am ok with that.
Posted by Beldurin on Aug. 07 2001,19:33
You have to admit though, PotA had plenty of room for Boogie Nights references:"Help me escape and I'll show you something that will change your world forever" heheh....*zip*
Posted by darksol on Aug. 07 2001,21:09
shit!! where did you see that teaser for the time machine?? the original is an awesome movie, and the book is even better. but, yeah....thats cool.
Posted by demonk on Aug. 07 2001,21:14
Saw it at the opening night for Jurassic Park III. Also so that preview for Ice Age, which is a fucking hilarious preview!------------------
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