Our fav. movies - Page 47

ShinjiPG · 2009.06.04, 07:06 AM

I went to see Angels and Demons last night. Pretty good movie. The pace was better than in DaVinci Code and the fact that it was more action oriented made it more impressive.

I still think Dan Brown's books give too much importance to the christian church or other religions, like they are the reason behind all the bad things in the world and the key to advance humanity and solve all the problems is locked deep in the annals of the Vatican, but well, at least he knows how to write in a mysterious and compelling way, that gets everyone wanting to read and know more. What other fiction would compell more than one that presents mysteries connected with the real world we live in?
And well, at least it's a way to open some eyes/minds, since religions are part of the problem, just not the big part.

Glathannus · 2009.06.04, 07:50 AM

Digital Fortress and Deception Point have nothing to do with religion (you're only talking about the books that have been adapted to films), and even if every book of his were about religion - that's not the problem I have with Dan Brown's writing.

You know how every Scooby-Doo episode uses the same plot formula? So does every Dan Brown novel, even when there's no religion. I would tell you what the formula is, but you could actually have some fun reading at least one of his books before you finally figure out the formula.

ShinjiPG · 2009.06.04, 08:07 AM

I only read DaVinci Code (and movie) and now saw the Angels and Demons movie. I have the Angels and Demons book, but am not too much interested in reading.
Oh, and I can already notice a similiar plot structure between DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons: huge plottwist at the end.

frecklegirl · 2009.06.04, 06:25 PM

They do make really good airport/plane books, though. Like if you just need something to consume you for 12 hours, they're basically perfect for that.

ShinjiPG · 2009.06.05, 02:38 PM

Finally saw/bought Blindness.
I think I've never been so enraged because of a movie. Which means I loved it, of course. Deeply connected with it.
And Julianne Moore was awesome, but then again a lot of it was due to the director, since she's surrounded by great performances from the other actors.

Tokyo Jihad · 2009.06.07, 05:59 PM

Rotten Tomatoes may not agree with me, but Land of the Lost is great fun and the best movie to star Will Ferrell since Anchorman (if not better than.)

Inaudible-Whisper · 2009.06.07, 06:05 PM

What about Stranger Than Fiction!?

Tokyo Jihad · 2009.06.07, 06:09 PM

I'd say so. I liked Stranger than Fiction, but its one of those "one-and-done" movies. LotL is like Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back where you can tune in if its on TV or pop in the DVD if you're bored and just pick t up and watch and laugh. Which i find to be a special virtue.

Osiris12345 · 2009.06.08, 12:11 AM

It was really that good, huh? Makes me curious now because I automatically dismissed it as crap without even really giving it a second look.

golem09 · 2009.06.08, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Tokyo Jihad

I'd say so. I liked Stranger than Fiction, but its one of those "one-and-done" movies. LotL is like Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back where you can tune in if its on TV or pop in the DVD if you're bored and just pick t up and watch and laugh. Which i find to be a special virtue.

Don't compare it to Jay and Silent Bob strike Back, that makes me want to actually watch LotL

2009.06.04, 07:50 AM	#462
Glathannus True Final Boss Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States Posts: 2,423	Digital Fortress and Deception Point have nothing to do with religion (you're only talking about the books that have been adapted to films), and even if every book of his were about religion - that's not the problem I have with Dan Brown's writing. You know how every Scooby-Doo episode uses the same plot formula? So does every Dan Brown novel, even when there's no religion. I would tell you what the formula is, but you could actually have some fun reading at least one of his books before you finally figure out the formula. __________________ You know Tokyo Jihen is a supergroup, when you can't blame most of the members for wanting to pursue other projects.

2009.06.04, 08:07 AM	#463
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	I only read DaVinci Code (and movie) and now saw the Angels and Demons movie. I have the Angels and Demons book, but am not too much interested in reading. Oh, and I can already notice a similiar plot structure between DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons: huge plottwist at the end. Last edited by ShinjiPG : 2009.06.04 at 08:10 AM.

2009.06.04, 06:25 PM	#464
frecklegirl apple-princess Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 2,183	They do make really good airport/plane books, though. Like if you just need something to consume you for 12 hours, they're basically perfect for that. __________________ Nostalgic Lavender// Ringo Shiina Translations NL Updates: Twitter \|\| Facebook

2009.06.07, 05:59 PM	#466
Tokyo Jihad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio! Hoody Hoo Posts: 4,868	Rotten Tomatoes may not agree with me, but Land of the Lost is great fun and the best movie to star Will Ferrell since Anchorman (if not better than.) __________________ "Jihad is the soul of EMF"--Lena

2009.06.07, 06:05 PM	#467
Inaudible-Whisper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newcastle, England Posts: 3,195	What about Stranger Than Fiction!? __________________

2009.06.04, 07:06 AM	#461
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	I went to see Angels and Demons last night. Pretty good movie. The pace was better than in DaVinci Code and the fact that it was more action oriented made it more impressive. I still think Dan Brown's books give too much importance to the christian church or other religions, like they are the reason behind all the bad things in the world and the key to advance humanity and solve all the problems is locked deep in the annals of the Vatican, but well, at least he knows how to write in a mysterious and compelling way, that gets everyone wanting to read and know more. What other fiction would compell more than one that presents mysteries connected with the real world we live in? And well, at least it's a way to open some eyes/minds, since religions are part of the problem, just not the big part.

2009.06.05, 02:38 PM	#465
ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	Finally saw/bought Blindness. I think I've never been so enraged because of a movie. Which means I loved it, of course. Deeply connected with it. And Julianne Moore was awesome, but then again a lot of it was due to the director, since she's surrounded by great performances from the other actors.

2009.06.07, 06:09 PM	#468
Tokyo Jihad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio! Hoody Hoo Posts: 4,868	I'd say so. I liked Stranger than Fiction, but its one of those "one-and-done" movies. LotL is like Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back where you can tune in if its on TV or pop in the DVD if you're bored and just pick t up and watch and laugh. Which i find to be a special virtue. __________________ "Jihad is the soul of EMF"--Lena

2009.06.08, 12:11 AM	#469
Osiris12345 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the Side of the River Posts: 795	It was really that good, huh? Makes me curious now because I automatically dismissed it as crap without even really giving it a second look. __________________ To not know is a form of knowing.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search