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niccolom
Preeminent Apostolic Prelate of the Discipleship of Jabootu
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 Posted - 12/17/2008 : 1:23:05 PM
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I haven't seen the movie and will probably wait for the DVD, however, I do have some comments/observations. First, the reason they are making remakes is because the writers in Hollywood are to freaking stupid to come up with something original.
Secondly, the premise, as I understand it, doesn't make sense. How can humans polluting earth pose any threat to these aliens light years away? The only way it makes sense is that they plan on colonizing earth and want a pristine planet when they get here.
Thirdly, "Reeves did a good job of presenting someone who looks human who isn't human." Ahh, Terrahawk, you trying to tell us something?? Pod person perhaps.??
"When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk."
Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez, aka "Tuco," aka "the Rat," aka "Ugly," aka "il Cattivo" |
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zombiewhacker
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
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Posted - 12/17/2008 : 4:57:28 PM
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Terrahawk
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
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Posted - 12/17/2008 : 6:02:41 PM
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Nah, niccolom, I was just pointing out that casting Reeves played to his limited talents. Really, the vast majority of actors in Hollywood are only good at playing certain parts. The successful ones capitalize on that. The ones who forget it end up embarrassing themselves.
A lot was left hanging by the movie, but I think the aliens saw it more as protecting a scarce resource, i.e. a planet that could support life. Think of it as a tailored Prime Directive. They won't interfere as long as extinction of the entire planet isn't threatened. I've probably just spent more thinking about it than the writers.
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nshumate
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
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Posted - 12/18/2008 : 06:09:52 AM
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I haven't seen the movie and will probably wait for the DVD, however, I do have some comments/observations. First, the reason they are making remakes is because the writers in Hollywood are to freaking stupid to come up with something original.
You think the writers are responsible? You obviously have no idea how things works in Hollywood. It's producers and studios who come up with projects built on existing properties, then hire the poor screenwriters who would rather be writing original stuff, but no one will make original stuff and they have to eat.
Then, having been hired by producers because they can do something producers cannot, screenwriters get overruled and forcibly rewritten by those same producers... and the director... and the stars and their agents... until they want to cringe at what's been put on-screen in their name.
Rule#1: Never blame the writers. Blame the people with power.
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Flangepart
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
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Posted - 12/18/2008 : 07:05:09 AM
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Originally posted by Terrahawk
A lot was left hanging by the movie, but I think the aliens saw it more as protecting a scarce resource, i.e. a planet that could support life. Think of it as a tailored Prime Directive. They won't interfere as long as extinction of the entire planet isn't threatened. I've probably just spent more thinking about it than the writers.
I summon Bigger Fish!
D'OH!...see below...
Marvin the Paranoid Android to Buzz Lightyear "Too infinity and beyond-i've been there, its rubbish!"
"Hoody Hoo, i waste 'em with my cross bow!" Bob Herzog- KODT
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Flangepart
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
2329 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2008 : 07:06:21 AM
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Originally posted by Terrahawk
A lot was left hanging by the movie, but I think the aliens saw it more as protecting a scarce resource, i.e. a planet that could support life. Think of it as a tailored Prime Directive. They won't interfere as long as extinction of the entire planet isn't threatened. I've probably just spent more thinking about it than the writers.
I summon Bigger Fish!
Hey...if the aliens can remove humans and nothing else...can't they Terra form other planets, and make mor of them? Or am I thinking too much?...
Marvin the Paranoid Android to Buzz Lightyear "Too infinity and beyond-i've been there, its rubbish!"
"Hoody Hoo, i waste 'em with my cross bow!" Bob Herzog- KODT
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Terrahawk
Holy Cardinal and Five Star General of the Righteous Knighthood of Jabootu
USA
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Posted - 12/18/2008 : 08:29:55 AM
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One would think that they could. Personally, I would have left the motivations of the aliens a bit more vague and morally questionable (although they are definitely morally questionable in either movie). The problem with both films is the assumption that the aliens are right and therefore any and all actions are deemed appropriate. If you make the actions of the aliens questionable, you can create a much more interesting film.
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