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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jun 17, 2011 22:48:59 GMT -5
I definitely agree, I don't know why we even have critics. They're useless, people can make up their own minds. Because why would I go see a movie without knowing if it's actually worth spending my time and money on it? Well, if you prefer having other people make up your mind for you, then more power to you. I definitely agree, I don't know why we even have critics. They're useless, people can make up their own minds. I knew this movie would be awesome despite what those hacks had to say about it. So you're saying we should rather listen to a guy that HAS a Green Lantern signature in his profile in addition to an avatar text that READS DC Fanboy over an unbiased critic? I think I'll take my chances. There's others that have said this was a good movie too.
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Post by Edgeman05 on Jun 17, 2011 22:58:04 GMT -5
There has also been others that said this was quite horrible too, not just critics.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jun 17, 2011 23:03:45 GMT -5
There has also been others that said this was quite horrible too, not just critics. Whatever, if you wanna let other people make up your mind for you then that's up to you. One thing's for sure, I guarantee this movie will make more money than MacGruber. I actually liked that movie a lot, but I'm just saying.
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Post by Searching for a Former Clarity on Jun 17, 2011 23:22:55 GMT -5
The movie was eh. I've been a Green Lantern fan since I was a kid and especially of the last few years with the Sinestro Corps war and Blackest Night. There were certainly good parts but also a lot of disappointing parts and some just bad film making/editing.
I was very disappointed in Kilowog and Parallax and some scenes really needed to be cut from the movie mainly for time but it just seemed like they kept repeating the same thing (mainly with Hal and Carol).
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Post by Spicoli~! on Jun 18, 2011 0:21:09 GMT -5
The movie was eh. I've been a Green Lantern fan since I was a kid and especially of the last few years with the Sinestro Corps war and Blackest Night. There were certainly good parts but also a lot of disappointing parts and some just bad film making/editing. I was very disappointed in Kilowog and Parallax and some scenes really needed to be cut from the movie mainly for time but it just seemed like they kept repeating the same thing (mainly with Hal and Carol). I agree with what this guy is preachin! I wanted more Kilowog and Tomar-Re...they needed more screen time IMO and I think that could've been done better if they cut out one or two of the scenes of Carol encouraging Hal..the last one with his friend and Carol struck me as the cheesiest one. Still though I'd give this movie a repeat...I enjoyed the visual effects
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Post by Quanthor on Jun 18, 2011 2:25:35 GMT -5
There has also been others that said this was quite horrible too, not just critics. Whatever, if you wanna let other people make up your mind for you then that's up to you. One thing's for sure, I guarantee this movie will make more money than MacGruber. I actually liked that movie a lot, but I'm just saying. But aren't you soliciting this movie by telling everyone how awesome it was? Isn't that what critics do, to recommend or to not recommend a film? To hate critics is to be self-loathing. You may not get paid or be as articulate and as creative as a notable film critics, but you certainly have no problem giving your two cents about a film.
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Post by Suckasays on Jun 18, 2011 4:04:57 GMT -5
I think it looks "ok". I may like it, I may not. But, even though I typically like Ryan Reynolds, it still leaves that Ben Affleck/Daredevil taste in my mouth.
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Post by The Sexy Psychotic on Jun 18, 2011 4:56:40 GMT -5
sorry to tell you guys buts its very unlikely that will happen by the time the dude up there said which i believe was 2014 it took DC 6 yrs to put out a god damn superman after that bomb and considering what a hit the batman movies are there gonna be picky as to who reboots it, i say unless nolan changes his mind and does another sequel we wont see batman til 2018 at least regardless of their stupid justice league movie I don't get this, its been announced that its happening, theres no maybe, it is, infact Nolan's staying as producer. And everyone knows Batman makes money, so they will reboot as fast as possible. I'm sorry but you seem very negative man. Anyway, about GL, I'm getting even more excited now that a good portion on here have said that they liked it. And its sounds kinda like Batman Forever, that kinda attitude, and I love that film so I can't wait to see this.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2011 5:29:24 GMT -5
good to see more positive reviews flowing in.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jun 18, 2011 10:17:44 GMT -5
good to see more positive reviews flowing in.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2011 10:21:58 GMT -5
Trailer didn't interest me and I've heard a lot of negative things. I might check it out on DVD.
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Post by B.D. & El G. on Jun 18, 2011 16:04:55 GMT -5
Just got back from the movie with my dad. Decided to take him for Father's day. He liked it and I did too. I have no idea why any critics said the CGI looked bad, it all looked great to me.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jun 18, 2011 17:17:54 GMT -5
Just got back from the movie with my dad. Decided to take him for Father's day. He liked it and I did too. I have no idea why any critics said the CGI looked bad, it all looked great to me. Yeah, I thought the CGI was fantastic.
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Post by brianregan09 on Jun 18, 2011 20:35:22 GMT -5
As a mostly marvel fan i loved this movie more than X Men it was class ! i do get where the bad reveiws are coming from though.............bungholes!! lol
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jun 18, 2011 21:08:19 GMT -5
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Post by Edgeman05 on Jun 18, 2011 23:02:13 GMT -5
There has also been others that said this was quite horrible too, not just critics. Whatever, if you wanna let other people make up your mind for you then that's up to you. One thing's for sure, I guarantee this movie will make more money than MacGruber. I actually liked that movie a lot, but I'm just saying. Lol, I wasn't trying to come off as a prick or anything. Just thought your claim against critics was a little harsh due to you obviously already being a fan of this movie before release. I constantly defend MacGruber up and down even though it appeals to a very "particular" audience. I saw Green Lantern already last week and it was exactly what I expected it to be, trash. I REALLY wanted to like it, but I just couldn't. A bit of a cheap plug, but if you want to read my full thoughts on the matter than check out the site in my sig/ava. ;D And to your comment on Green Lantern making more than MacGruber, I'd almost be willing to say that if you adjust it for budget vs. gross ratio, MacGruber will wipe the floor with Green Lantern, domestically. MacGruber cost an estimated 10 million dollars to make and it closed with about 8.5 million. Green Lantern on the other hand cost Warner Bros an estimate of 300 million to make and the weekend is tracking it at opening around 57 million. With Transformers and Cars coming up soon and movies like Hangover, Super 8, Xmen, Bridesmaids and even Midnight in Paris playing strong, I strongly doubt Green Lantern will make that back in the United States. MAYBE the overseas numbers can help it, but that's doubtful. So MacGruber will have ended up costing Universal Studios much less than Green Lantern did for Warner Bros.
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Post by TyP09 on Jun 19, 2011 0:24:41 GMT -5
Just watched it tonight (in 3D) with some of my family, i really enjoyed it. I feel like an idiot now though because i didn't stay through the credits afterwards lol
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jun 19, 2011 0:50:34 GMT -5
Whatever, if you wanna let other people make up your mind for you then that's up to you. One thing's for sure, I guarantee this movie will make more money than MacGruber. I actually liked that movie a lot, but I'm just saying. Lol, I wasn't trying to come off as a prick or anything. Just thought your claim against critics was a little harsh due to you obviously already being a fan of this movie before release. I constantly defend MacGruber up and down even though it appeals to a very "particular" audience. I saw Green Lantern already last week and it was exactly what I expected it to be, trash. I REALLY wanted to like it, but I just couldn't. A bit of a cheap plug, but if you want to read my full thoughts on the matter than check out the site in my sig/ava. ;D And to your comment on Green Lantern making more than MacGruber, I'd almost be willing to say that if you adjust it for budget vs. gross ratio, MacGruber will wipe the floor with Green Lantern, domestically. MacGruber cost an estimated 10 million dollars to make and it closed with about 8.5 million. Green Lantern on the other hand cost Warner Bros an estimate of 300 million to make and the weekend is tracking it at opening around 57 million. With Transformers and Cars coming up soon and movies like Hangover, Super 8, Xmen, Bridesmaids and even Midnight in Paris playing strong, I strongly doubt Green Lantern will make that back in the United States. MAYBE the overseas numbers can help it, but that's doubtful. So MacGruber will have ended up costing Universal Studios much less than Green Lantern did for Warner Bros. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I just think people are being way to hard on this movie.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2011 7:11:41 GMT -5
I was meant to go watch this last night but I had to babysit my Godson.
Im thinking next friday night will be the night now.and the Friday after will DEFO be Transformers 3.
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 19, 2011 11:51:16 GMT -5
The movie was better than I thought it'd be. Not nearly as good as Thor (or any Marvel movie for that matter, even IM2)...but it wasn't bad. It was an enjoyable nod to a B-grade superhero. I don't think they could do any better with a Flash or Wonder Woman movie, honestly.
I told my friend I went to see it with that the scene after the credits was Henry Cavill making an appearance as Clark Kent...he nearly flipped out. It was like telling a kid Santa wasn't real when I broke the news to him that I was just playing...poor guy.
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