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Conan (just saw it)

Started by Gawen, August 21, 2011, 12:32:01 AM

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Gawen

August 21, 2011, 12:32:01 AM
ummmmm.....


*thinkin*


ahhhhhhh....


ehhh......


Rise of the Planet of the Apes was much more entertaining.


The essence of the mind is not in what it thinks, but how it thinks. Faith is the surrender of our mind; of reason and our skepticism to put all our trust or faith in someone or something that has no good evidence of itself. That is a sinister thing to me. Of all the supposed virtues, faith is not.
"When you fall, I will be there" - Floor

Cecilie

#1
August 21, 2011, 03:45:30 AM
Isn't new HAF great?
The world's what you create.

Gawen

#2
August 22, 2011, 01:27:12 AM
The essence of the mind is not in what it thinks, but how it thinks. Faith is the surrender of our mind; of reason and our skepticism to put all our trust or faith in someone or something that has no good evidence of itself. That is a sinister thing to me. Of all the supposed virtues, faith is not.
"When you fall, I will be there" - Floor

Gawen

#3
August 22, 2011, 01:35:04 AM
Took a day to think on it. Spoiler alert?...maybe.

If your idea of entertainment is a little boy that is more barbaric than the rest of his tribe....whose sole purpose in life is to slay, eat and screw (Conan's words, not mine. Although in the movie his actually says "love" but that's not what he's been up to until he meets the heroine)...and a movie that's mostly slay, a little screwing and very little eating, no humour and no other emotion other than hate and anger, then go see Conan the Barbarian.

Lots of boobs too. Little acting. Virtually no story within the plot...or have I got that backwards?
The essence of the mind is not in what it thinks, but how it thinks. Faith is the surrender of our mind; of reason and our skepticism to put all our trust or faith in someone or something that has no good evidence of itself. That is a sinister thing to me. Of all the supposed virtues, faith is not.
"When you fall, I will be there" - Floor

ThinkAnarchy

#4
August 22, 2011, 04:18:14 AM
Quote from: Gawen on August 22, 2011, 01:35:04 AM
Took a day to think on it. Spoiler alert?...maybe.

If your idea of entertainment is a little boy that is more barbaric than the rest of his tribe....whose sole purpose in life is to slay, eat and screw (Conan's words, not mine. Although in the movie his actually says "love" but that's not what he's been up to until he meets the heroine)...and a movie that's mostly slay, a little screwing and very little eating, no humour and no other emotion other than hate and anger, then go see Conan the Barbarian.

Lots of boobs too. Little acting. Virtually no story within the plot...or have I got that backwards?

So what your telling me is that I should simply watch the worthwhile clips on MrSkin?
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xSilverPhinx

#5
August 22, 2011, 04:30:07 AM
I started watching it and found it to be a bit boring.
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey

Medusa

#6
August 22, 2011, 10:01:27 AM
I'm planning on seeing it. Only because..
1) Jason Mamoa
2) I'm a big fan of the old Conan cheese movies
3) Jason Mamoa


Or..I'm gonna go see the remake of Fright Night.

Either way I go on the budget day for $6. So not such a bad loss if it sucks.
She has the blood of reptile....just underneath her skin...

Gawen

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August 22, 2011, 12:37:08 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy

So what your telling me is that I should simply watch the worthwhile clips on MrSkin?
Not really. Boobs are boobs. You'd be better off watching a good porn flick to make it worthwhile...*wigglin me eyebrows*
The essence of the mind is not in what it thinks, but how it thinks. Faith is the surrender of our mind; of reason and our skepticism to put all our trust or faith in someone or something that has no good evidence of itself. That is a sinister thing to me. Of all the supposed virtues, faith is not.
"When you fall, I will be there" - Floor

Gawen

#8
August 22, 2011, 12:57:16 PM
Quote from: Medusa on August 22, 2011, 10:01:27 AM
I'm planning on seeing it. Only because..
1) Jason Mamoa
2) I'm a big fan of the old Conan cheese movies
3) Jason Mamoa


Or..I'm gonna go see the remake of Fright Night.

Either way I go on the budget day for $6. So not such a bad loss if it sucks.
The classic Conan movies were better, I think. Even the music was better. The music in this was so loud at times it distracts. The only redeeming factor of this movie was that for 2 hours, I was in very good air conditioning.

However, I see your point about Jason. But if you'd rather watch him act at not being a psychopath, watch Game of Thrones. If you want cheesecake, it's all there. Sad part is Jason scowls throughout the movie.

This movie is not the classic good vs. evil story. It's the classic revenge story with a psychopath as the avenger.

My advice is to watch it on one of those websites that....ummmm....well, you know what I mean.

Oh yeah...one thing I forgot. During the intro of the movie, when the narrator brings everyone up to speed, there's a CG effect of a castle blowing up. This effect was no better than the 1960's best special effects. First thing I thought was to laugh...and then thought, "that was a bad omen"...*chucklin*.

I don't even think Whitney will like this B movie (B as in bad). But then again, Medusa, for 6 bucks, you'll find this out for yourself.
The essence of the mind is not in what it thinks, but how it thinks. Faith is the surrender of our mind; of reason and our skepticism to put all our trust or faith in someone or something that has no good evidence of itself. That is a sinister thing to me. Of all the supposed virtues, faith is not.
"When you fall, I will be there" - Floor

Stevil

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August 22, 2011, 07:44:38 PM
Quote from: Gawen on August 22, 2011, 12:57:16 PM
This movie is not the classic good vs. evil story.
That alone is a very good quality of a movie.
Stereo typing, and polarized veiw of good and bad people is a major issue in society.

xSilverPhinx

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August 22, 2011, 11:32:16 PM Last Edit: August 23, 2011, 07:39:00 PM by xSilverPhinx
-duplicate post-
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey

xSilverPhinx

#11
August 22, 2011, 11:33:10 PM
So Jason Mamoa is Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones? I knew that guy looked familiar!


Quote from: Stevil on August 22, 2011, 07:44:38 PM
Quote from: Gawen on August 22, 2011, 12:57:16 PM
This movie is not the classic good vs. evil story.
That alone is a very good quality of a movie.

I agree. That sort of thing makes movies really shallow and cheesy.
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey

Medusa

#12
August 23, 2011, 12:20:40 AM
Hmm I guess I might end up with Fright Night remake for tomorrow.
She has the blood of reptile....just underneath her skin...

Gawen

#13
August 23, 2011, 01:05:08 AM
Perhaps my hopes were to high, I dunno.
The essence of the mind is not in what it thinks, but how it thinks. Faith is the surrender of our mind; of reason and our skepticism to put all our trust or faith in someone or something that has no good evidence of itself. That is a sinister thing to me. Of all the supposed virtues, faith is not.
"When you fall, I will be there" - Floor

Davin

#14
August 23, 2011, 04:53:51 PM
Not everyone is the same, the movies we like are an individual thing. There are movies that the majority of people do not like and movies the majority do, but that says very little about individual preferences. There's nothing wrong if you don't like a movie that most people like or if you like a movie that most peole don't. Neither is a superior or inferior position as art is very subjective. So maybe it just wasn't your cup of tea.
Always question all authorities because the authority you don't question is the most dangerous... except me, never question me.
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