Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel - Page 8

cirquelover · 12-11-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

My review of The Princess and the Frog. Short version: It's not horrible but it didn't set my world on fire by any stretch of the imagination. Ok start, boring middle, really good end.

Thanks Alex, I always look forward to your reviews! The boy and I hope to see it this weekend if we're not snowed in.

Alex · 12-11-2009, 11:55 AM

I should point out that in being mostly indifferent to this one I'm in the critical minority. It's in the low 80s at RottenTomatoes.

SzczerbiakManiac · 12-11-2009, 04:31 PM

6 Annoying Things Hollywood Needs to Stop Doing

Moonliner · 12-11-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

An article I was reading lead me to another interesting blog post about "unoriginality" and Hollywood. And why Hollywood doesn't come up with original ideas.

I think it sheds light on why movie studios aren't so inclined to just sit people down at typewriters and come up with completely original stuff. Based on what we reward, why would they?

The top 40 grossing live action movies from 2000-2009:

1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Sequel, book adaptation (no more original than a TV show adaptation)
2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - Sequel
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40. Troy - Very old book adaptation

If Avatar tanks I would expect this list to grow longer....

Alex · 12-11-2009, 06:05 PM

No, regardless of how much money Avatar makes the list of the top 40 money making movies from 2000-2009 will still only be 40 titles long.

(Yes, I know what you mean.)

Gemini Cricket · 12-13-2009, 08:49 PM

Johnny Got His Gun is on TCM right now. To me, it's still one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen.

Snowflake · 12-13-2009, 09:13 PM

I watched Up, it was good. Heartwarming, fun and I loved Kevin and Dug.

flippyshark · 12-13-2009, 10:25 PM

I was very impressed with, and delighted by, The Princess and the Frog. My expectations were hopeful but not high. But, this is worthy of comparison with the best of Feature Animation's 1990s hot streak, and far better than anything they've produced in the last ten years. Lots of stylistic tips of the hat to past masters, and Eric Goldberg is SO the man! (He animated - triumphantly - the cornet playing alligator Louis, and supervised a nicely stylized musical number near the beginning.) I bet I will rewatch this more than Little Mermaid or Beauty and the Beast. (Randy Newman's songs are not immediately catchy, but they are pleasing and will stand up to repeat exposure nicely. Sometimes that works better for me. Overexposure to the classic B&B songs have kept me away from that Best Picture nominee for many years now.)

I really want to see a dark ride that includes the nifty voodoo elements from this one!

Deebs · 12-13-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

I loved Kevin and Dug.

*Alpha dog voice*
Do not mention Dug to me at this time.

Gemini Cricket · 12-14-2009, 01:56 AM

Just a quick note about something.
I just watched the latest Harry Potter on DVD and I must say the score at the beginning of the end credits is quite marvelous. Love it!
Just sayin'.

12-11-2009, 11:55 AM	#72
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I should point out that in being mostly indifferent to this one I'm in the critical minority. It's in the low 80s at RottenTomatoes.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	No, regardless of how much money Avatar makes the list of the top 40 money making movies from 2000-2009 will still only be 40 titles long. (Yes, I know what you mean.)
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Johnny Got His Gun is on TCM right now. To me, it's still one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I watched Up, it was good. Heartwarming, fun and I loved Kevin and Dug. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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12-13-2009, 10:25 PM	#78
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I was very impressed with, and delighted by, The Princess and the Frog. My expectations were hopeful but not high. But, this is worthy of comparison with the best of Feature Animation's 1990s hot streak, and far better than anything they've produced in the last ten years. Lots of stylistic tips of the hat to past masters, and Eric Goldberg is SO the man! (He animated - triumphantly - the cornet playing alligator Louis, and supervised a nicely stylized musical number near the beginning.) I bet I will rewatch this more than Little Mermaid or Beauty and the Beast. (Randy Newman's songs are not immediately catchy, but they are pleasing and will stand up to repeat exposure nicely. Sometimes that works better for me. Overexposure to the classic B&B songs have kept me away from that Best Picture nominee for many years now.) I really want to see a dark ride that includes the nifty voodoo elements from this one!
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12-14-2009, 01:56 AM	#80
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Just a quick note about something. I just watched the latest Harry Potter on DVD and I must say the score at the beginning of the end credits is quite marvelous. Love it! Just sayin'.
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