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grrgoylI hereby take back everything I said about the health industry. Today I got the hospital bill: $5300 with $4300 discounted. I can't complain about that, no sir. I'm just happy it's not hanging over my head any more. Almost makes me regret applying for insurance.
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I went to the movies yesterday with Ryan (still wallowing in the Evil John's clutches, trying to decide how badly he wants to escape) and Kristin, my sometime movie friend. I wanted to see Avatar again, but Ryan had already seen it once and Kristin didn't really seem all that enthusiastic about it.
This left kind of slim pickings of what was playing. I would have been happy having them over to my place for some recent Blu-ray releases. I have a library of over 200 movies; in theory I shouldn't ever have to go to the theater again. But we all want to see the latest and hottest big screen titles.
The choice was between Daybreakers and Legion, except Daybreakers didn't start until 9 pm or some craziness. Guess it can only be watched by vampires? So by default it was Legion. I would like to make it clear we by no means were DYING to see this or anything. In fact, the others hadn't heard of it until I mentioned it, so I guess I have to take full responsibility.
Quick summary: God is pissed at us and wants to start over (again). He's sending his legion of angels to do the job, except Archangel Michael still likes us just fine and he leads the counter-attack to save mankind.
Let me begin by saying I had no complaint with Paul Bettany (Michael) at all. He was obviously putting his heart and soul into the role. But sometimes a script is so lame it takes more than the efforts of one man to save it, if there's any saving it at all.
The battle to save Man takes place at a crappy roadstop service station in the middle of East Jepip, Arizona, because it's the location of a nondescript waitress who is carrying mankind's unborn savior. Not a word is said how or why, just trust him. The town is actually called Paradise Falls, which is almost as indulgent as "unobtainium."
Michael (and Gabriel) evidently are allowed to descend as is. The rest of the heavenly host are forced to possess regular folk, which is where all the creepy scenes in the trailer come in -- and believe me, they're ALL in the trailer.
Ah yes, Gabriel. He's the second-in-command after Michael, now in charge since Michael's mutiny. Unfortunately he's played by Kevin Durand, better known as "The Blob" from X-Men: Wolverine, and based on his version of a British accent, I'm going to say his redneck Marine is probably closer to his native dialect.
Disappointingly, Michael fights mainly with guns and the "possessed" are still only mere mortals, making one scene where the horde descends on them only to be picked off like flies (oh, there's plenty of those too, another cliché) resemble a zombie flick more than whatever this movie is supposed to be. But I guess it's this flawed premise that makes it possible to believe that God is ultimately helpless against 6 people armed with automatic rifles.
Kristin was bothered by Michael's divine tattoos. "Angels don't have tattoos!" she whispered to me furiously. "How do you know they don't?" I hissed back just as vehemently. I'm drawing a blank now, but I'm sure angels were given tattoos in at least one other movie. Christopher Walken in The Prophecy, perhaps?
Also I wasn't sure what the point was of Michael and Gabriel fighting when they were both still immortal.
It wasn't ALL terrible. If I were more devoutly religious, I might have let out a little squee when Gabriel's arrival is preceded by a deep, bone-shaking, sepulchral horn that sounded very convincingly like the sonic equivalent of "you're fuuuuuuuuuuuuuucked." That was actually pretty awesome. And the scary bits from the trailer were well done, I just found myself getting really restless during all the long, boring, talky bits in between.
I agree with most of the reviews, it starts out very promising, then completely loses steam halfway through and never recovers. I felt so bad for dragging my friends I offered to refund their money.
It wasn't a complete waste though. According to the trailers, Rorschach is the new Freddy Krueger. I don't mean this in a "white is the new black" way. I mean Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. I don't have any affinity for the franchise, but THIS I would go see.
I think Jackie is a fabulous choice, but honestly, Robert Englund could probably play the role until he drops dead of a heart attack while chasing sleepless kids around. That makeup would easily hide any normal wear and tear on his face. (but rumor has it he doesn't want to play Freddy anymore)
~*~
I'll leave you with this lovely photo Tery found in our closet: band photo, circa 1978(?)
It's never pretty when you force a tomboy into a skirt. I look like I want to stab the photographer's eyes out with my mouthpiece
~*~
I went to the movies yesterday with Ryan (still wallowing in the Evil John's clutches, trying to decide how badly he wants to escape) and Kristin, my sometime movie friend. I wanted to see Avatar again, but Ryan had already seen it once and Kristin didn't really seem all that enthusiastic about it.
This left kind of slim pickings of what was playing. I would have been happy having them over to my place for some recent Blu-ray releases. I have a library of over 200 movies; in theory I shouldn't ever have to go to the theater again. But we all want to see the latest and hottest big screen titles.
The choice was between Daybreakers and Legion, except Daybreakers didn't start until 9 pm or some craziness. Guess it can only be watched by vampires? So by default it was Legion. I would like to make it clear we by no means were DYING to see this or anything. In fact, the others hadn't heard of it until I mentioned it, so I guess I have to take full responsibility.
Quick summary: God is pissed at us and wants to start over (again). He's sending his legion of angels to do the job, except Archangel Michael still likes us just fine and he leads the counter-attack to save mankind.
Let me begin by saying I had no complaint with Paul Bettany (Michael) at all. He was obviously putting his heart and soul into the role. But sometimes a script is so lame it takes more than the efforts of one man to save it, if there's any saving it at all.
The battle to save Man takes place at a crappy roadstop service station in the middle of East Jepip, Arizona, because it's the location of a nondescript waitress who is carrying mankind's unborn savior. Not a word is said how or why, just trust him. The town is actually called Paradise Falls, which is almost as indulgent as "unobtainium."
Michael (and Gabriel) evidently are allowed to descend as is. The rest of the heavenly host are forced to possess regular folk, which is where all the creepy scenes in the trailer come in -- and believe me, they're ALL in the trailer.
Ah yes, Gabriel. He's the second-in-command after Michael, now in charge since Michael's mutiny. Unfortunately he's played by Kevin Durand, better known as "The Blob" from X-Men: Wolverine, and based on his version of a British accent, I'm going to say his redneck Marine is probably closer to his native dialect.
Disappointingly, Michael fights mainly with guns and the "possessed" are still only mere mortals, making one scene where the horde descends on them only to be picked off like flies (oh, there's plenty of those too, another cliché) resemble a zombie flick more than whatever this movie is supposed to be. But I guess it's this flawed premise that makes it possible to believe that God is ultimately helpless against 6 people armed with automatic rifles.
Kristin was bothered by Michael's divine tattoos. "Angels don't have tattoos!" she whispered to me furiously. "How do you know they don't?" I hissed back just as vehemently. I'm drawing a blank now, but I'm sure angels were given tattoos in at least one other movie. Christopher Walken in The Prophecy, perhaps?
Also I wasn't sure what the point was of Michael and Gabriel fighting when they were both still immortal.
It wasn't ALL terrible. If I were more devoutly religious, I might have let out a little squee when Gabriel's arrival is preceded by a deep, bone-shaking, sepulchral horn that sounded very convincingly like the sonic equivalent of "you're fuuuuuuuuuuuuuucked." That was actually pretty awesome. And the scary bits from the trailer were well done, I just found myself getting really restless during all the long, boring, talky bits in between.
I agree with most of the reviews, it starts out very promising, then completely loses steam halfway through and never recovers. I felt so bad for dragging my friends I offered to refund their money.
It wasn't a complete waste though. According to the trailers, Rorschach is the new Freddy Krueger. I don't mean this in a "white is the new black" way. I mean Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. I don't have any affinity for the franchise, but THIS I would go see.
I think Jackie is a fabulous choice, but honestly, Robert Englund could probably play the role until he drops dead of a heart attack while chasing sleepless kids around. That makeup would easily hide any normal wear and tear on his face. (but rumor has it he doesn't want to play Freddy anymore)
~*~
I'll leave you with this lovely photo Tery found in our closet: band photo, circa 1978(?)
It's never pretty when you force a tomboy into a skirt. I look like I want to stab the photographer's eyes out with my mouthpiece
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Date: 2010-01-27 09:47 am (UTC)Aw, that picture is cute! Even with the apparent rage.
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Date: 2010-01-27 06:46 pm (UTC)Oh, the rage was quite real. I was a pretty surly child, but force me into a skirt at your own peril!
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Date: 2010-01-27 12:56 pm (UTC)200 Blu-Ray movies? Respeck. I might not go for Blu-Ray at all though, I'm happy with DVDs (especially because they're so cheap now!).
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Date: 2010-01-27 06:54 pm (UTC)Oh dear heavens no, not 200 Blu-rays. I've only got about 25 Blu-rays. From what I've seen the high-def transfer process only goes so far, and older movies really don't look that much better. The only reason to get an older movie on BR would be if they added exciting new bonus features. I'm still happy with DVDs too if the price is right and the features are the same as the BR (unless the movie is real eye candy, like Avatar). Some Blu-rays are cheaper than the DVD version!
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Date: 2010-01-28 12:47 pm (UTC)Oh right. Well, still pretty good! I don't think I get to 200, although I might not be far behind. I have too many books though.
You are so adorable cranky.
Date: 2010-02-01 03:13 am (UTC)I don't know where I've heard this so please God don't quote me, but I could swear I heard somewhere that every angel has his own symbol, and has that tattoo stamped on himself and on everyone he touches? Some sort of way old Jewish mythology? What would I know, most of what I know about angels came from The Prophecy, too.
Don't tell me if it will ruin the ending, but why exactly has God left a loophole in the "let's destroy humanity" plan by letting a potential savior be born?
The Nightmare remake looks dead cool, as does the remake of one of my very favorites, Piranha. Why does everyone keep going back in the water? There are piranhas in there!
I get that a lot. Lucky for me, I guess
Date: 2010-02-01 05:42 am (UTC)INORITE? I almost wish I wasn't getting insurance, except I'm not so good at the debasing myself and looking pitiable to save money.
Too late. I passed this tidbit, along with your name, to everyone I know.
I can't ruin the ending because it's never explained. This movie is just about the laziest piece of story writing I've ever seen. But it sounds like you're still bent on seeing it. Don't come crying to me.
We didn't get the Piranha remake. Probably the same reason people keep going in the ocean where all those Great Whites are still hanging about.
Re: I get that a lot. Lucky for me, I guess
Date: 2010-02-08 02:34 am (UTC)You mean, the Piranha trailer didn't show up before Avatar? That's strange, as it's 3D and I thought they were trying to cram all of the 3D previews in the world in before that movie.
Re: I get that a lot. Lucky for me, I guess
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Date: 2010-02-06 12:14 am (UTC)And OMG that's a cute picture of you! Yes, you DO look pissed and that makes it even greater!
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Date: 2010-02-11 08:11 pm (UTC)I was an angry, angry child. : )