View Full Version : Saw "The Island" today and... it's **** !
MJeeves
12-08-2005, 2:49 PM
Went to see "THE ISLAND" today, despite the bad reviews and the fact that it is already down as one of the biggest bombs in history in the U.S. I wanted so much to like it and thought I'd give it the benefit of the doubt as the trailer looked interesting. Oh dear...
Sadly, i thought it was utter s**t. It is badly paced, badly executed, badly acted by good actors, and even the many action scenes fall flat. I have NEVER been so disppointed in a film, and no wonder Dreamworks are going under because of this boxoffice dud and critical failure.... it is that bad. A shame.
CrispyXUK
12-08-2005, 3:05 PM
Did you not see the "Micheal Bay" text on the poster? what did you expect? :)
Dam, http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pj.skelton/emoticons/awcrap.gif I wanted to see this, the trailer looked good.
:thumbsup:
Did you not see the "Micheal Bay" text on the poster? what did you expect? :)
Exactly, what were you expecting?
Are there any 'quality' films made any more!
cmcg55
13-08-2005, 4:23 AM
Thanks for the info. I was on the verge of going to see that one (mainly because it sounded a little like a rehash/update of Logan's Run), but I wanted to hear the ops of others first. Based on what you've said - I think I'll pass.
Gary D
13-08-2005, 8:03 AM
Metro gave it one star yesterday. :grin:
Not surprised its pants - its becoming more of a shock when Bay makes a good film (Pearl Harbour, Bad Boys 2, The Island)
Morning Razor, knew you'd be in here :smashin:
Gary
FoxyMulder
13-08-2005, 8:06 AM
Metro gave it one star yesterday. :grin:
Not surprised its pants - its becoming more of a shock when Bay makes a good film (Pearl Harbour, Bad Boys 2, The Island)
Morning Razor, knew you'd be in here :smashin:
Gary
Pearl Harbor is a great film, and the 4 disc collectors edition is superb.
Morning Razor, knew you'd be in here :smashin:
Gary
You all know I will watch this movie any way. :grin:
Thunder
13-08-2005, 9:17 AM
Pearl Harbor is a great film, and the 4 disc collectors edition is superb.
Sorry but Pearl Harbour is a load of patronising sh*te (just my opinion :) )
The line that the RAF officer said "If there any more like you at home, the enemy better be worried" nearly made me sick! Hoorah for America! Hoorah Hoorah! After all we would'nt of won the Battle of Britain without them :mad: Being an ex Royal Marine, things like this really **** me off :mad:
Gary D
13-08-2005, 10:24 AM
Pearl Harbor is a great film, and the 4 disc collectors edition is superb.
Foxy have been to Razors house again? :grin: (cant blame you he's got a nice telly) sorry mate but by any strecth of the imagination its rubbish and was an insult to all those who lost thier lives on the day. it tried so hard to be "titanic" that it forgot to really tell the story, worring about a love triangle that was so trite and over cooked it had gone off - patronising rubbish - watch it again with your brain turned to the "on" position. :grin:
Gary
the_pauley
14-08-2005, 4:24 AM
For the classic Pearl Harbour movie try From Here to Eternity.
The "people" story in the build up to the raid is infinitely better than the Michael Bay disaster. :smashin:
Tejstar
14-08-2005, 12:21 PM
The "people" story in the build up to the raid is infinitely better than the Michael Bay disaster.
Ok Pearl Harbor wasn't very good, however it was a great 'date movie'. It's guaranteed to get the tissues out every time! :smashin:
Ok Pearl Harbor wasn't very good, however it was a great 'date movie'. It's guaranteed to get the tissues out every time! :smashin:
Tejstar
What you do with your privates and tissues should be kept to yourself. :smashin:
Gary D
14-08-2005, 2:27 PM
Tejstar
What you do with your privates and tissues should be kept to yourself. :smashin:
Razor that your best joke in ages :grin: :rotfl:
Tejstar, its not much of a date movie if the woman watching is falling asleep because shes so board - it be honest i'm not surte that i want to be with any woman who likes this rubbish. Now "from here to Eternity" that a film! now let me see "Burt Lancaster" or "Ben Affleck" - hes nor fit to wipe burts privates :grin: :grin:
Gary
Razor that your best joke in ages :grin: :rotfl:
Tejstar, its not much of a date movie if the woman watching is falling asleep because shes so board
Gary
Maybe thats why he likes it. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pj.skelton/emoticons/drool.gif
:smashin:
Spooky
14-08-2005, 4:34 PM
Dunno why but I fancied seeing this but after such a glowing review aint so sure ....... Gotta say though Micheal Bay films are how can I put it ........kinda cack most times.Bad boys 2 wasnt too bad but agree with his others being rubbish
Spooks
MacReady
14-08-2005, 4:38 PM
Dunno why but I fancied seeing this but after such a glowing review aint so sure ....... Gotta say though Micheal Bay films are how can I put it ........kinda cack most times.Bad boys 2 wasnt too bad but agree with his others being rubbish
Spooks
I thought The Rock was an excellent bit of popcorn movie making :smashin:
Was going to go and see The Island this weekend but after reading all the reviews decided to give it a miss....stayed in and drank a bottle of Chardonnay whilst watching The Burbs instead :rotfl: :rotfl:
Spooky
14-08-2005, 4:46 PM
Gotta admit the rock is good, well its a good waste of a few hours :D Kinda miss my ole Criterion Edition of it in fact.
Spooks
CrispyXUK
14-08-2005, 9:21 PM
Foxy have been to Razors house again? :grin: (cant blame you he's got a nice telly) sorry mate but by any strecth of the imagination its rubbish and was an insult to all those who lost thier lives on the day. it tried so hard to be "titanic" that it forgot to really tell the story, worring about a love triangle that was so trite and over cooked it had gone off - patronising rubbish - watch it again with your brain turned to the "on" position. :grin:
Gary
I didn't realise there was a story, can someone enlighten me?
Tejstar
15-08-2005, 8:52 AM
What you do with your privates and tissues should be kept to yourself.
Sorry, I thought this was the adult forum! :god:
:grin:
Tejstar
15-08-2005, 8:57 AM
Tejstar, its not much of a date movie if the woman watching is falling asleep because shes so board - it be honest i'm not sure that i want to be with any woman who likes this rubbish.
Gary, you have no heart! The women I’ve seen this with have blurbed their eyes out by the end. Ok, it’s not Oscar winning material but is alright for a bit of brainless escapist entertainment! :thumbsup:
I think the biggest issue here is why are Ewan and Scarlett in this film if its so bad?
Reiner
15-08-2005, 10:10 AM
I rate it average (2.5 out of 5) - wasn't really bad IMHO but couldn't get me excited either. Watched it, forgot it.
MJeeves
15-08-2005, 12:13 PM
I too liked "THE ROCK" and the first "BAD BOYS" but "THE ISLAND" was appalling!
raigraphixs
15-08-2005, 12:32 PM
Thank god Scarlett Lips Johansson was in it (yes Jesus definately loves her), or i might off feel asleep.
First hour was good, but got tedious, ad very predictable. Final breakout scene looked like some Building Society advert.
MJeeves
15-08-2005, 2:13 PM
Thank god Scarlett Lips Johansson was in it (yes Jesus definately loves her), or i might off feel asleep.
First hour was good, but got tedious, ad very predictable. Final breakout scene looked like some Building Society advert.
Yeah. I struggle over Scarlett's lips. A bit too big for my liking, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess.
raigraphixs
15-08-2005, 2:46 PM
..And what was with the rain/water pouring down in the feeding room for the clones?, did they have to be kept wet?, incase they dried up.
Was Euwan's acting wooden? Like it is in star wars?
Sorry, I thought this was the adult forum! :god:
:grin:
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jerkyboy
16-08-2005, 4:33 PM
Mark Kermode on 5 Live said this film was not to bad, coming from him that means it should be a great film.
The_kUrGaN
19-08-2005, 9:16 AM
Been looking forward to seeing this for a few weeks. Purposely avoided the trailers (that's another issue), so knew very little about the film, and I'm sure I enjoyed it more because of it.
I go to the cinema at least once a week and so I'd like to think I'd know a stone cold turkey of a film, and I don't think this is half as bad as is made out, honestly.
It's NOT full of action....so that takes out the adrenalin junkies. It's not really deep and meaningful, although it covers some interesting issues...that yes, actually do make you think. (It may be a kind of future we end up living in...y'never know). It is possibly slightly overlong, and occasionally 'forgets' the interesting concepts at the start in favour of all out action, but even those scenes are well done and slightly different to the norm...the sound is amazingly punchy in these scenes and must be a demo for you home cinema enthusiasts.
So, no it's not the best film ever, but I thought it was quite entertaining....and that takes some doing these days. I certainly wouldn't put people off going to see it and making their own mind up. :smashin:
I'm hopefully off to see this tonight. :thumbsup:
Gary D
19-08-2005, 9:35 AM
I'm hopefully off to see this tonight. :thumbsup:
you really a gultton for punishment aren't you :grin:
Gary
you really a gultton for punishment aren't you :grin:
Gary
Oh yes http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pj.skelton/emoticons/cocky.gif
:hiya:
I saw this movie last night and enjoyed it. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pj.skelton/emoticons/lick.gif
I bet some of you knew I would say that. :grin:
Gary D
20-08-2005, 6:31 AM
:hiya:
I saw this movie last night and enjoyed it. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pj.skelton/emoticons/lick.gif
I bet some of you knew I would say that. :grin:
I've just won a tenner at ladbrokes :grin: :smashin:
Gary
Razor
20-08-2005, 10:06 AM
I've just won a tenner at ladbrokes :grin: :smashin:
Gary
A bit of a dead cert. :smashin:
Gary D
20-08-2005, 10:18 AM
A bit of a dead cert. :smashin:
i know you were 1/8 on but easy money really, i've got 20 quid on you liking the dukes of hazard :grin:
Gary
Razor
20-08-2005, 11:10 AM
i know you were 1/8 on but easy money really, i've got 20 quid on you liking the dukes of hazard :grin:
Gary
You could be right, but to be honest I am not fussed about seeing Dukes of Hazard. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pj.skelton/emoticons/shrug.gif
jerkyboy
21-08-2005, 5:16 PM
Just got back from the cinema, have to say I really liked it.
Intersting story, some great action scenes.
Gary D
21-08-2005, 5:18 PM
Just got back from the cinema, have to say I really liked it.
Intersting story, some great action scenes.
Another Razor Convert - the pull of the dark side...... :grin:
Gary
Another Razor Convert - the pull of the dark side...... :grin:
Gary
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/starwars/star-wars-smiley-023.gif
The power of the Dark side.
AgentCool
21-08-2005, 9:25 PM
I can't think of many reasons why this film was universally panned (although really it wasn't; the reviews are better described as 'above average' to 'good'). It reminds me of the negative response to 'National Treasure' earlier this year which to this day baffles the hell out of me. There was a film that didn't take itself too seriously, had plenty of interesting plot elements and even taught you a little bit about American history (OK, a lot of it was made up but the intentions were good). I think the reason that film was panned is because of its more generic elements and pretty forgettable characters. But 'Sahara' was essentially the same in this respect and the reviews were better despite it being (in my opinion) an inferior, but still decent enough film. Still, 'National Treasure' is for me the most underrated film of the year thus far.
Anyway, back onto 'The Island' which, like 'National Treasure' features Sean Bean as the bad guy. The acting wasn't that bad really, I've seen far worse. The scenes where there are 2 Ewan McGregors were really well done.
Yes, the action scenes were a bit over the top but let's face it, if Bruckheimer had been producing those train wheels on the lorry would probably have been gas cannisters. I mean, there's not a single full-on explosion in the entire film.
You simply shouldn't go to a Bay film expecting to be challenged on an intellectual level. Having said that, this is probably the most intelligent film he has ever made and does have a few interesting points though they've generally been covered in other films before.
To conclude my defence of the film, I would say it is one of the better summer blockbusters of this year. Though it doesn't touch 'Batman Begins', it's certainly a far better film than 'Fantastic Four'.
To conclude my defence of the film, I would say it is one of the better summer blockbusters of this year. Though it doesn't touch 'Batman Begins', it's certainly a far better film than 'Fantastic Four'.
I would agree with that. :thumbsup: