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Post by sim on Nov 10, 2005 17:08:00 GMT -5
I'm gonna watch Rejects with dinner, and the documentary after. The DVD's packed. I tried watching Rejects with Pizza Rolls last night...not a good combination. The movie isn't as graphic as House Of 1000 Corpses, but something about the way its shot is very unsettling.
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Post by sim on Nov 10, 2005 17:11:08 GMT -5
A majority of you have already discovered the Rejects, but I'll post my mini review up here as I did in the Last Movie Watched Post. The Devil's Rejects (2005) Directed by Rob Zombie -This was my second viewing of the film, having seen it initially the day it came out in the theater. I was very dissapointed when I viewed the film in the theater. Having been a huge fan of the House Of 1000 Corpses, I was let down. But after a second viewing, I've come to the conclussion that this is a far superior film in every way possible. Rob Zombie's brilliant writing borders on a Hitchcock-level of genius as he manages to swap the roles of the antagonists and the protagonist towards the end of the film. The film is shot beautifully, lacking the frenetic music video style editing of the first film. The new laid back approach with a few unique transitions and usage of slow motion and still photography give the film a gritty, 1970's appeal. The acting is top notch from everyone except for Sherri Moon Zombie, who just pisses me off to no extent. Bill Mosely and Sid Haig still excel in their roles, far suprassing their bright moments in the first film. William Forsythe is a bad ass with well written dialogue.I f House Of 1000 Corpses was Texas Chainsaw Massacre, this is Seven. The film is more or less a study of these people, not necesarily a slasher or even a horror film. This is a crime movie, and an excellent one at that. Highly entertaining film that is VERY well made. Rob Zombie has matured a great deal as a filmmaker and as a writer. I love the visual style he brings to his films as well. The opening credit sequence is one of my favorite in film history, and the finale to the film is one for cinematic history. Fantastic film all around that will only improve with more viewings. Rating:8.5/10 -I'll add this too. If anyone doubted Rob after House Of 1000 Corpses, which I don't think anyone should have...but if they did...they will be more then pleasantly surprised with this macabe masterpiece.
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Post by Tyler Durden on Nov 10, 2005 17:30:21 GMT -5
I agree with most of the points you made...but Sheri Moon pisses you off!? HOW!
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Post by sim on Nov 10, 2005 19:24:46 GMT -5
I agree with most of the points you made...but Sheri Moon pisses you off!? HOW! I just find her to be incredibly annoying. The "CHINESE...JAPANESE...DIRTY KNEES...LOOK AT THESE" thing made me want to break the TV. Her voice just bugs me so much. I'm also glad that Karen Black was replaced in this film. I liked her in the original film, but I just felt that Leslie Easterbrook played the part with more passion and generally looked to be having more fun with it then Karen did in House.
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Post by Sam Hain on Nov 10, 2005 20:57:37 GMT -5
Ok, since there was just a review of Reject, I'll just add my two cents for now.
First, I love Sheri Moon. I also love Sheri Moon's ass. So any movie that shows me her ass no less than 3 times automatically gets a thumbs up from me.
I'm not sure if I like this one more than House of 1000 Corpses, since they're two completely different films. That being said, I still see this as a sequel, since some of the elements were the same. Zombie has stated that he told the actors to act completely different in this one, and if that's the case, they did a bad job listening.
I loved Otis, as I did in the first film. Mosley played him perfectly. He was demented when he needed to be, somber at the right moments, and just a hell of a lot of fun.
The ending is the best that I have seen recently. The look on Otis' face when he sees the road block and realizes they're finished is amazing. I've had "Freebird" stuck in my head for 2 days now.
As with House, after taking a few days to think about the film, I like it even more than I did after first watching it.
Zombie is a great director and I really look forward to his next film....about a Mexican wrestler, no less!!
The only thing I didn't like was Leslie Easterbrook as Mother Firefly. I really, really missed Karen Black. I just found Leslie played her a little too over the top.
For some reason, this movie reminded me of Natural Born Killer.
Overall, great movie. 9.5/10
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Post by Tyler Durden on Nov 10, 2005 23:45:06 GMT -5
Ok, since there was just a review of Reject, I'll just add my two cents for now. First, I love Sheri Moon. I also love Sheri Moon's ass. So any movie that shows me her ass no less than 3 times automatically gets a thumbs up from me. I'm not sure if I like this one more than House of 1000 Corpses, since they're two completely different films. That being said, I still see this as a sequel, since some of the elements were the same. Zombie has stated that he told the actors to act completely different in this one, and if that's the case, they did a bad job listening. 2 points that I must comment on. Yes, Sheri Moon is amazing. Secondly, I feel they do act very different from the way they did in Corpses. Corpses was more cartoony and almost over the top, whereas Rejects was more real and gritty. We dont just see Spaulding in clown making does his gimmick, we see him as a man. Otis, in the first one was very scary and just a ruthless killer. In Rejects, hes much more of a character, a lot more, dare I say, lovable. Baby was also more of a human character than a cartoon. She didnt have her trademark laugh and was just more real. To sum it up, in Corpses it's just a family of mindless killers. In Rejects, it's the human side of these characters. They are far different films and although I loved both, I prefer Rejects.
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Post by K.J.V. on Nov 11, 2005 0:21:58 GMT -5
I hope it's way better than House of 1000 Corpses. Something about that movie like I've stated just bored the crapout of me.
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Post by sim on Nov 11, 2005 0:26:47 GMT -5
The Devil's Rejects is slowly working its way into my Top 20. I love all of the characters and the dialogue is so catchy and quotable. Not to mention the film has a certain unsettling look to it. Have I mentioned that Rob Zombie's writing is damn near brilliant in this film? Loved it on all levels and it is a film that definently improves with each viewing.
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Post by Suckasays on Nov 11, 2005 7:31:54 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't even know that they had remade Night of the Living Dead AGAIN. The 1990 remake was awesome and doesn't seem outdated today in the least. I don't think it really needed to happen again so soon but I'll be open minded about it. From the few pics I have seen it looks pretty good. And it's in 3D. Added bonus. It will probably be a big hit theatrically for that alone. www.nightofthelivingdead3d.com
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Post by Tyler Durden on Nov 11, 2005 12:05:09 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't even know that they had remade Night of the Living Dead AGAIN. The 1990 remake was awesome and doesn't seem outdated today in the least. I don't think it really needed to happen again so soon but I'll be open minded about it. From the few pics I have seen it looks pretty good. And it's in 3D. Added bonus. It will probably be a big hit theatrically for that alone. www.nightofthelivingdead3d.com Sid Haig's in it...good enough for me
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Post by Tyler Durden on Nov 11, 2005 18:18:23 GMT -5
I know this was reported by somebody else in another thread, but I felt I had to post it here. Halloween franchise producer Moustapha Akkad and his daughter Rima Akkad Monla were both killed in Wednesday's triple hotel bombing. Three suicide bombers hit the Grand Hyatt, Radisson SAS and Days Inn hotels in the Jordanian capital, Amman, Wednesday night and killed at least 59 people.
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Post by Sam Hain on Nov 11, 2005 19:55:08 GMT -5
From halloweenmovies.com A very sad day, indeed. Of course, it's tragic when anything like this happens, but to actually have some knowledge of one of the victims makes it really hit home. And yes, I think the image may have stretched the page. Given the circumstances, just deal with it.
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Post by Malakian on Nov 12, 2005 5:32:56 GMT -5
Watched TCM 1974 version. Absouloutely loved it, despite the crap plot. Leatherface, the Hitchhiker and all that were just awesome....Loved the scene where leatherface pops up and chainsaws the guy in the wheelchair! 9/10 Also, R.I.P Moustapha Akkad & Rima Akkad Monla, plus all the others who were unfortunate to be there. R.I.P
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Nov 12, 2005 12:22:03 GMT -5
R.I.P Akkad. Damn, this really sucks. Its terrible for him, his daughter, and everyone else that died in that terrorist attack.
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Post by Tyler Durden on Nov 12, 2005 13:12:27 GMT -5
This comment comes straight from the mouth of Robert Englund: “New Line Cinema has commissioned two scripts: One is Freddy vs. Jason and Michael Myers, or Freddy vs. Michael Myers, I’m not quite sure how that works. The other one is a prequel; apparently it’s not that prequel script that’s been floating around for several years, it’s something new. They will select one of those two [projects].”
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Post by Sam Hain on Nov 12, 2005 13:21:24 GMT -5
I really don't see the need to drag Michael into the whole mess.
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Post by K.J.V. on Nov 12, 2005 18:59:08 GMT -5
If they just had Michael vs Freddy that could be pretty cool.
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Post by Tyler Durden on Nov 12, 2005 20:58:41 GMT -5
I suppose it would be fun....but Michael's just a guy in a costume. Freddy would destroy him
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Post by Sam Hain on Nov 12, 2005 22:15:04 GMT -5
Correction: Michael is pure evil! ( , I'm a geek!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2005 1:22:07 GMT -5
Yes, Sheri Moon is amazing. Mmm, yes. I heard she posed for Playboy but can't find pics anywhere.
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