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27-05-2001, 8:29 PM
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RED PLANET
I like the look of this movie even though it got a hammering on release from critics its us the true movie fans whose views i'm after,so whats it like? :D
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27-05-2001, 9:41 PM
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I will keep this brief!.
I just watched it today and i enjoyed it.
It is not a deep or heavy movie, so you can just sit down and enjoy the show!.
I had heard nothing about it so just rented it on dvd on impulse.
Good surround effects and zero mpeg artifacts.
A "popcorn" movie but thats what i wanted!.
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27-05-2001, 9:53 PM
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You asked, so...
Complete rubbish. Terrible, contrived plot, passable effects, but not even worth renting IMO.
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27-05-2001, 10:04 PM
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Could it possibly be worse tham Mission to mars?
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28-05-2001, 10:15 AM
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It's far better than Mission to Mars. Yes, it's contrived, but what do you expect?
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28-05-2001, 12:26 PM
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I was the same as you Furious, I bought it and my reaction was so so.
I can see why people hate it. But at the same time it's watchable 'popcorn' stuff as stated.
Just don't expect a good film, but it's ok. I am 50/50 about it.
As you can see, my fence sitting stance is first class. 
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28-05-2001, 1:37 PM
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I did enjoy watching it,picture and sound were top class on dvd,i love sci-fi movies with gadgets in and this movie had its fair share. 
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01-06-2001, 9:42 PM
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Received it and watched it yesterday.
I thought the effects were on par with the type of film that it was, but the acting left a little to be desired, except for Tom Sizemore who seems to bring something to each movie that he is in. Each actor just seemed to be a little uninspired in my opinion, as if they would rather be doing something else. However, the film moved at a reasonable pace, but in my opinion, they could have left out the 'flashback' sequences. I was left feeling a little unsatisfied at the end - an anticlimax I thought.
What annoyed me the most was the lack of features on the disk. I was at least hoping for a decent 'making of' or a 'behind the scenes'.
Also, an important point to note is the fact that the release carries a BBFC 12 rating, yet at the end of the film, Mr Kilmer give the plant a middle finger and can be very clearly heard to say "F**k you planet !"
I'm no prude, but I don't thin I'd be too happy with my kids seeing/hearing that if they were 12 ..
Overall 6/10 for film
4/10 disk ...
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01-06-2001, 9:53 PM
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Fulabeer has it spot on, not the worlds most intelligent movie, but it was good fun, kept me busy.....and I know i will watch it again! A well spent £10!
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I thought it was great. LOADS of gadgets and it all looks hugely techy. MtM looks crude and more Nasa-like in comparison. A great adventure romp set in space.
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05-06-2001, 10:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrFurious:
<STRONG>I like the look of this movie even though it got a hammering on release from critics its us the true movie fans whose views i'm after,so whats it like? :D</STRONG>
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Mr Furious, what about Pitch Black then?
Jim
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06-06-2001, 5:06 PM
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PITCH BLACK i loved it,no real big stars in it and it wasnt a massive hollywood movie but like i said i loved it,the main lead,van diesel could go on to be the next big action star as he is very good in this movie,he plays a very interesting character..if you dont have this dvd you should consider buying it......oh buy the way while i'm here how do i get some member stars like the rest of you guys?????? 
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06-06-2001, 5:21 PM
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Like that! :D
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06-06-2001, 9:53 PM
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Hey cheers general..... :D
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