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DaOld Man:
I just watched D9, and I liked it.
However I have to disagree with the notion of no sequel. I can definitely see a sequel.
My daughter went with me to see it, and we got there a little early, so we hit the arcade at the theater before the movie started.
I used to take my daughter there a lot when she was younger. (She's 18 now.)
Back then, the place was full of machines, classics and new ones, a couple pool tables and a couple of air hockey tables.
The arcade has really went downhill since those days of long ago.
They have blocked off the upstairs part, and downstairs they only have 4 or five machines.
A galaga/ms pacman combo, a tekken 3, a deer hunter, and a star wars sit down was among the ones that worked.
Only one air hockey and no pool tables.
The counter where they used to sell cheap prizes for tickets was gone too.
The place looked like an empty warehouse.
It really left a sad feeling in me. I think my daughter had a bad feeling about it too.
We wasted a lot of time in there when she was growing up, but it was good times.
Looks like the days of the arcade are just about gone completely.
Even the movies have changed. A lot of commercials and only 2 previews before the movie.
I wonder if movie houses are on the way out too?
Anyway, back on subject, I liked D9. I highly suggest everyone go see it. But a small warning for the weak stomachs: Quite a bit of blood and gore.
I may see it again before it is retired to DVD.
RyoriNoTetsujin:
THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS POST. SKIP THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE YET. That's your warning. :)
Saw this last night (birthday present to myself ;D) and I had to take a little time before I left the theater. This is a layered, intelligent, potentially "Great" movie. I need to see it again to sort it all out!
--- Quote from: RayB on August 16, 2009, 10:19:58 pm ---Excellent movie. Dorks will analyze it to death since not everything is "explained", but IMO that often helps make a story much more enjoyable. I recommend it!
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I agree. This movie has "Collegiate Philosophy/Psychology/Sociology/Drama Major's Term Paper" written all over it -- as much, if not more so than "new-classics" like The Matrix.
--- Quote from: SithMaster on August 17, 2009, 05:39:16 pm ---The possibility of no sequel is the only downside to this movie.
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Are you referring to a budget issue or something? As I saw it there's a perfect setup for sequel: (**HERE'S THE SPOILER**) "Three years." The implications of "Christopher Johnson" coming back, and the questions of what will happen if/when he does -- that's a potential bombshell of a sequel if you ask me!
The problem is: I don't know if I want to see a sequel to this movie. The artistic gamble in doing a sequel to this is very, very risky. Given the quality of this movie, I'd put a lot of faith in the director (and especially in Peter Jackson being the producer) protecting the integrity of the story -- but knowing how the big studios like to leverage solo films into "franchises" when they see even a modicum of success... I'm not so sure...
SithMaster:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on August 18, 2009, 06:32:53 pm ---I just watched D9, and I liked it.
However I have to disagree with the notion of no sequel. I can definitely see a sequel.
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Just repeating what I read from an interview with Neil. If I remember correctly he has plans for something else as his next movie with a sequel after that if there is enough support for one. I'm assuming that support would be positive fan feedback.
RayB:
There's also plenty of room for a prequel. And to satisfy the tards out there who think D9 is nothing more than trying to moralize about "apartheid = bad", they could get Michael Bay to direct and make it all explosions and fighting. Yeah...
AtomSmasher:
--- Quote from: RyoriNoTetsujin on August 20, 2009, 09:44:09 am ---The problem is: I don't know if I want to see a sequel to this movie. The artistic gamble in doing a sequel to this is very, very risky. Given the quality of this movie, I'd put a lot of faith in the director (and especially in Peter Jackson being the producer) protecting the integrity of the story -- but knowing how the big studios like to leverage solo films into "franchises" when they see even a modicum of success... I'm not so sure...
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Probably the best movie I've seen this year. I just got back from seeing it, so I'm now reading through this thread for the first time and it's funny that you said this. As we were walking out of the movie my friend asked me if I thought they would make a sequel, and told I him "I'm sure they will, but I hope they don't".
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