Outrageous Prices For Food and Entertainment! (The Movie Reviews Thread)

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May the 4th be with The Avengers.

http://heavyfuture.blogspot.in/2012/04/avengers.html
My thoughts on The Avengers movie from last week. Saw it twice on the same day. Hoping to watch it for the third time on the weekend.

SPOILERS: Who The Hell Was That Guy At The End Of THE AVENGERS Anyway?
A great write up on the character.

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My thoughts on The Avengers movie from last week. Saw it twice on the same day. Hoping to watch it for the third time on the weekend.

I don't see the point of watching a movie twice in the same day. I mean you've seen it before and you know whats going to happen. Granted that you'll catch some stuff you haven't noticed before like jokes or plot points but why not wait till the DVD/Blu-ray is out to see it a second time? It will be more refreshing and you wont be sick of it by that point. Also if you see it multiple times in the cinema it costs more money when you can watch it at home for no extra cost on re-watches.

EDIT: I understand that you would have to do that if you were going to do a review on it.

SPOILERS: Who The Hell Was That Guy At The End Of THE AVENGERS Anyway?

God I wish I stayed after the credits, but I had no idea that there was anything else!

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I love the theatre experience and if I really enjoyed the movie I don't mind paying for it a second time to enjoy it again. I usually wait few days before I watch it again, but with Avengers I couldn't wait to see it again. Saw it first day first show in the morning with a big group of friends, then late night went with another friend to see it again.

Besides, The Avengers is one of those rare movies where the whole theatre is gonna enjoy the movie with huge cheers, laughs and applause. It's that communal experience that I enjoy for certain movies. No state of the art home theatre system can match that.

And it will be few months before Avengers hits Blu-ray/DVD, I didn't want to wait that long to see it again.

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You get more than just the movie when you visit the cinema. You also get the presentation environment, which is likely several scales above what you have when you watch a DVD at home.

[Reply #84 on:]

Obvious trolling is obvious.

Short version: Whedon knocked it out of the park.

Thank you.

On an unrelated note, when is the wedding planned for between you and Mr. Whedon?

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I prefer watching it at home because sitting on a uncomfortable seat for 2 hours and getting leg cramp does not help me enjoy the movie. The only good things about the cinema experience is the popcorn and the big screen (but it's not as good when your sitting at an angle straining your neck).

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SPOILERS: Who The Hell Was That Guy At The End Of THE AVENGERS Anyway?

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I was told that there was someone cool at the end. I've still yet to see it; all I can think of is The Beyonder or Thanos. And since Thanos is far cooler than the Beyonder to carry a film I'm inclined to think Thanos.

These are the thoughts of a guy who can only guess. I'd like to be wrong though, cause I'd rather see the Secret Wars than the Infinity whatever.

Spoilered in case either of my guesses are right.

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I prefer watching it at home because sitting on a uncomfortable seat for 2 hours and getting leg cramp does not help me enjoy the movie. The only good things about the cinema experience is the popcorn and the big screen (but it's not as good when your sitting at an angle straining your neck).

Usually there are comfortable push back seats and plenty of leg room at most multiplex theatres. Yes, the large screen and enhanced sound is the real advantage of a theatre.

I enjoy popcorn, but it's ridiculously overpriced at theatres. Of course theatres have been selling them at those high prices for years, so that they can profit and sustain their business. During certain movies, I find eating popcorn (or any other food in the theatre for that matter) a major distraction, especially those munching loudly close by.

I actively avoid eating at the cinemas. I eat outside before or after the movie. I go to the theatre for the movie experience, to enjoy food I will choose a restaurant. Yeah I know I am pretty weird and too serious about all this.

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I prefer watching it at home because sitting on a uncomfortable seat for 2 hours and getting leg cramp does not help me enjoy the movie. The only good things about the cinema experience is the popcorn and the big screen (but it's not as good when your sitting at an angle straining your neck).

You must get there about five minutes before the movie starts. Getting there early guarantees the best seats!!!! Take some buddies and then ditch 'em ten before to go piss, then get back in time, no seat lost if that's what concerns you. Always sit in the middle towards the top. No neck craning in any direction. I will have to wait to review Avengers myself until next weekend AND IT WILL BE SO HARD TO WAIT THAT LONG.

[Reply #90 on:]

five minutes before the movie starts [...] early guarantees the best seats!

You and I have very different ideas about what "early" constitutes.

[Reply #91 on:]

I prefer watching it at home because sitting on a uncomfortable seat for 2 hours and getting leg cramp does not help me enjoy the movie. The only good things about the cinema experience is the popcorn and the big screen (but it's not as good when your sitting at an angle straining your neck).

You must get there about five minutes before the movie starts. Getting there early guarantees the best seats!!!! Take some buddies and then ditch 'em ten before to go piss, then get back in time, no seat lost if that's what concerns you. Always sit in the middle towards the top. No neck craning in any direction. I will have to wait to review Avengers myself until next weekend AND IT WILL BE SO HARD TO WAIT THAT LONG.

That's a problem for me in Aberdeen as we're supposed to sit where the cinema people want us to sit.

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Seeing The Avengers tonight. Can't wait!

[Reply #93 on:]

Just saw it. What's to say?
10/10

[Reply #94 on:]

I really think The Avengers should have it's own thread.
We just saw it tonight and it was one of the best films EVER!!!
I cannot explain how awesome this film was. I could talk about it all day long...
One of my favourite lines "There's only one God and I'm pretty sure he doesn't dress like that."
And "Please tell me nobody kissed me."

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Don't worry, there's plenty of time to see it!

My thoughts:

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I knew that Iron Man and Thor would have a fight like that. They needed to see how powerful the other person was. They're probably the strongest out of everyone, and they're also my favourites.

I love that they all hated each other. It was much more realistic to see that, as opposed to them all working together from the start.

I wish Natalie Portman could have made an apperance, but I suppose she was too busy being pregnant:having a child to film. It's okay though cause she'll be in Thor 2.

When Iron man grabs onto the missle at the end I really thought he was gonna die. It just showed that he has really become selfless.
 I almost started crying...it was just done so well. I mean...I know they had to kepp him but there just seemed like there was no way out of that one. It was slighty hard to believe he could have gone into space and just dropped down and survived all that. But hey, I'll take it!

The little things at the end after the credits were good. Nice to see that guy from Captain America is back. I love Hugo Weaving. And the thing at the end when they're all eating and no one says a word... Glad I waited around for that.

I'm VERY excited to see Thor 2 and I'm sure there will be another Avengers. Thor 2 starts filming this summer in London. I hope they have a Los Angeles unit, cause I would LOVE to be an extra in that. It would be a dream! Hopefully my agency will post a casting call for it.

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I knew that Iron Man and Thor would have a fight like that. They needed to see how powerful the other person was. They're probably the strongest out of everyone, and they're also my favourites.

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What about the Hulk!??

[Reply #97 on:]

I saw it.

Oh wow. Somehow, the movie managed to exceed my already-high expectations. I seriously wasn't expecting it to be funny or anything. Probably the best movie I've seen in quite a while.

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When Iron man grabs onto the missle at the end I really thought he was gonna die.

Didn't pay much attention to the trailers, I take it?

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Thor had the best introduction to the film. It was just wonderful. And I think Loki is hot. I'm a girl I'm allowed to have these thoughts.

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There was this thing pestering me about the Hulk and how he controls himself and how that problem just fixes itself, but that made for some just awesome awesome stuff so I won't complain too much. Captain America telling Hulk to smash was amazing

It seriously was a geek-gasm film. I loved it, I'm going again tomorrow.

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What I loved was that shot where it smoothly followed the action around the city as the Avengers fight off the enemies. It was pulled off really, really well, and is my personal favourite part of the film.

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Oh no doubt UL, that was a very hard movie to make and Joss Whedon did it flawlessly. And what I love, it was fucking funny. The Hulk + Loki = best scene in the entire movie (and that's hard to say since the movie was damn good).

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Everything between Thor and the Hulk was pure gold. I loved their little duel on the ship, and the Hulk abruptly punching him in the face later was hilarious. 

I think I'll seriously get it on Blu-Ray when I can (and that's something I hardly ever do) because it was that good.

One very mild complaint though:

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It never really seemed like Loki ever had a chance. Whenever he and Thor fought each other, Loki had his ass handed to him. So how exactly was Loki ever going to succeed?

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The only gripe I had is that we were originally gonna see it in 2D but that show was sold out so we went to the next showing that was in 3D. The 3D isn't bad but it's completely pointless and half the time I took off my glasses and could watch it just fine. I'm not shilling out another 4 dollars to see a movie that wasn't made for 3D again. I hate 3D it offers nothing.

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Don't worry, there's plenty of time to see it!

My thoughts:

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I knew that Iron Man and Thor would have a fight like that. They needed to see how powerful the other person was. They're probably the strongest out of everyone, and they're also my favourites.

The little things at the end after the credits were good. Nice to see that guy from Captain America is back. I love Hugo Weaving. And the thing at the end when they're all eating and no one says a word... Glad I waited around for that.

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That's not Red Skull

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it's Thanos

Also, strictly speaking, Thor would be able to kill Tony Stark if it took his fancy, suit or not. Guy once blew up a planet by punching it. He's ridiculously strong, but he holds himself back a little with mortals.

Hulk is probably the best match for Thor, in terms of raw strength.

Thor had the best introduction to the film. It was just wonderful. And I think Loki is hot. I'm a girl I'm allowed to have these thoughts.

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There was this thing pestering me about the Hulk and how he controls himself and how that problem just fixes itself, but that made for some just awesome awesome stuff so I won't complain too much. Captain America telling Hulk to smash was amazing

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I think the idea is that he has to accept that Hulk isn't just an evil side of him, it's just this side that has all his baser needs... like anger and frustration. Once he fully accepts it, it becomes a lot easier for him to control because he's no longer fighting it. It bothered a few of my friends as well, but I think it makes some sense.

I agree with your opinion on both Thor's entrance and Loki in general.

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It never really seemed like Loki ever had a chance. Whenever he and Thor fought each other, Loki had his ass handed to him. So how exactly was Loki ever going to succeed?

Duh, it's an Avengers movie... he was never gonna

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Weekend Box Office – THE AVENGERS Breaks All-Time Domestic Record with an Astounding $200.3 Million!
Marvel's The Avengers (2012) - Box Office Mojo

Domestic weekend estimate is $200 million. Could be more or less when the weekend is actually over.

International is already at $441 million. Worldwide total will be $641 million.

This movie deserves it all.

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The Grey
Liam Neeson wrasslin' wolves in the snow after a plane crash.
Nothing too special about it, my guessing is they would have frozen to death long before the wolves got them, but movie magic seems to have drawn it out.
Passable but forgettable.
C-

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@Beanoz: GAY. If us 'Mericans had to be seated, we'd throw a fit. Naturally. BEcause we're entitled to fight over the best rows.

@Nixorbo: Yes we do. Yes we do. It's been ingrained into my very being to be there at least a half hour early. That way I can annoy patrons with my excitable chit-chat.

Thor (2011)

Just saw this last. Tonight I'll watch Captain America. Anyways, THOR. Not quite as many dutch angles as I was guessing would be used since someone around here mentioned a gratuitous use (and I've forgotten who that was and I'm too lazy to bother looking). Good movie, I felt I could've used a bit more back story for Thor/ Loki but my GOD Tom played his role like a champ. It helped that Thor was hot. That masked the niggles I had with this movie once it was over. I'd watch it again (as opposed to Green Lantern, which I could probably never see again and be happy).

80/100 Bifrost baddies

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Also, strictly speaking, Thor would be able to kill Tony Stark if it took his fancy, suit or not. Guy once blew up a planet by punching it. He's ridiculously strong, but he holds himself back a little with mortals.

Thor seemed so dumbed down for this movie and it kinda annoyed me. When I saw Thor(the film) I felt like, Why does he really need any of the other Avengers? He's CRAZY powerful, he's essentially a god! It seemed a little odd that he was having trouble against a man in an Iron suit. But I guess you're right, he makes adjustments when he's on earth. But you'd think when all the craziness happens and they're in a battle he would step it up a bit.

Also, Thor is crazy hot And Captain America is growing on me a bit too. He's so cute and wholesome and simple, not like the others.

Thor had the best introduction to the film. It was just wonderful. And I think Loki is hot. I'm a girl I'm allowed to have these thoughts.

It seriously was a geek-gasm film. I loved it, I'm going again tomorrow.

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I LOVED his introduction! I squealed like a little girl as soon as the Thunder started.

Also, I can't believe you think Loki is hot! lol. Clearly Thor is the better looking brother. But hey, I guess we all have different tastes.
I second the fact that this was a nerdgasm film, and I can't wait to see it again!

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Also, strictly speaking, Thor would be able to kill Tony Stark if it took his fancy, suit or not. Guy once blew up a planet by punching it. He's ridiculously strong, but he holds himself back a little with mortals.

Thor seemed so dumbed down for this movie and it kinda annoyed me. When I saw Thor(the film) I felt like, Why does he really need any of the other Avengers? He's CRAZY powerful, he's essentially a god! It seemed a little odd that he was having trouble against a man in an Iron suit. But I guess you're right, he makes adjustments when he's on earth. But you'd think when all the craziness happens and they're in a battle he would step it up a bit.

Also, Thor is crazy hot And Captain America is growing on me a bit too. He's so cute and wholesome and simple, not like the others.

Also, I can't believe you think Loki is hot! lol. Clearly Thor is the better looking brother. But hey, I guess we all have different tastes.
I second the fact that this was a nerdgasm film, and I can't wait to see it again!

Blasphemy that you don't think Loki is hot! BLASPHEMY. Thor may be the buff guy, but he's totally a ladies' man. Loki's quiet, reserved, and when he's not out destroying things I'm sure he could be quite nice. Let's also not forget how he speaks. I do agree with you about Captain America. He's the kinda guy you'd actually want a relationship with as opposed to a wild fling. Now why aren't real guys like this in America anymore.... Right, because it's more fun for guys to be like Stark.

As for Thor's apparent lack of skills on Earth... What if like the Earth affected his powers? Kinda like a mild Kryptonite or something? Who really knows? They could give that excuse if they felt like it. Not that I really care how stupid Thor's character may be in terms of realism so long as I get to see sexy guys on the screen for a few hours.

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Ok ladies let's just agree, we would probably have sex with all of the Avengers, even Bruce Banner (but he would be last). We are all right about every thing. Captain America is the sensitive one, Ironman is the ladies man, Loki has the voice of a Shakespearean god, Thor is nice and buff, and Bruce Banner is sympathetic. Oh and Sam Jackson is you know a badass mofo.

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A BAMF! Ah, I would do all of them too...

Wait.

Hmm...

[Reply #112 on:]

I forgot to mention this, so I will now.

Hawkeye's bow is just awesome. I want it. 

[Reply #113 on:]

Alright, Hawkeye Vs. Katniss...

Goooo!

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Oh Hawkeye! I forgot, we all want to fuck Hawkeye too.

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We sure do!

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Ok ladies let's just agree, we would probably have sex with all of the Avengers, even Bruce Banner (but he would be last).

just don't have angry sex with him

[Reply #117 on:]

the avengers was awesome. It's defintely gonna be in my top 5 films.

My favorite moment was getting to see the new Acura NSX. They stopped making them in the late 90's and they're re-releasing it, and it's their super car. I'm very excited about it.

seeing Pepper potts in those daisy dukes was also another good moment.

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I agree to those terms.

Captain America

What the fuck did I even watch? I didn't really like this movie! I was shocked! Maybe with another watch I'd be less annoyed... No, wait, some things were too stupid for me to believe in, like HTF Captain America didn't age after 70 years of being frozen or whatever. I guess if you fill in some BS story of how he was cryogenically frozen. Some fight scenes were pretty bad. Some punches didn't "land" in a convincing manner. I disliked the villain, because he felt too cartoonish and that's coming from someone who believes in a LOT of cartoonish villains as being realistic/ believable. That being all said, the film could've been as short as Thor, and gotten away with it. I mean, I can't call it the worst Marvel film of all time but it's not a favorite. But then I'm not a huge Captain America fan either, so that probably doesn't help. The futuristic bits that revolved around the sacred blue cube of destruction felt so... out of place in the 1940s setting to me. That alone was probably what made this movie feel a bit... wrong. Scrap that, scrap the villain and try a different one and I think the film would be ten times stronger.

Sorry guys, 60/100. I don't know if I could sit through it again. I arguably disliked it more than I did Green Lantern, and that film was pretty abysmal at times.

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No, wait, some things were too stupid for me to believe in, like HTF Captain America didn't age after 70 years of being frozen or whatever. I guess if you fill in some BS story of how he was cryogenically frozen.

Steve was superhuman because of the Super Soldier Serum, that combined with being cryogenically frozen reduced his aging considerably.

Remember the following scene when Steve is drinking.

Steve Rogers: Dr. Erskine said that the serum wouldn't just effect my muscles, it would effect my cells. Create a protective system of regeneration and healing. Which means um...I can't get drunk. Did you know that?
Peggy Carter: Your metabolism burns four times faster than the average person. He thought it could be one of the side effects.