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« Reply #1590 on: December 13, 2010, 12:17:16 AM »
Kick Ass - once again took me ages to get round to watching this but I loved it. Thought it wouldn't be my kinda film but again I was wrong :D I'm guessing with that ending there'll be a Kick Ass 2?

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« Reply #1591 on: December 13, 2010, 01:45:22 AM »
I'm guessing with that ending there'll be a Kick Ass 2?

I think that depends on how successful it was!  My impression is that it did OK, but wasn't a huge hit - and has subsequently been somewhat overshadowed by Scott Pilgrim.
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« Reply #1592 on: December 13, 2010, 09:41:16 AM »
According to Wikipedia (which is always correct!) -

Kick-Ass
Budget   $28 million
Gross revenue   $96,130,462

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Budget   $85–90 million ($60 million after tax rebates)
Gross revenue   $47,226,276

Looks like Scott Pilgrim lost money, which is a great surprise to me!
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« Reply #1593 on: December 13, 2010, 11:11:03 AM »
Blimey! - shows how deceptive "impressions" can be (and that I should check my facts first  :oops: ).
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« Reply #1594 on: December 13, 2010, 05:01:32 PM »
Shrek Forever After - There are some good bits but overall it's a disappointment, much like Shrek the Third. The story is heavily influenced by It's a Wonderful Life (Shrek experiences what the Kingdom would be like if he never existed) but it just doesn't work. I'm sure kids will love it but adults can pass.
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« Reply #1595 on: December 13, 2010, 05:41:52 PM »
I watched Gamer earlier to pass a few hours.

I had very low expectations for it, mainly going by comments in this thread  :lol:, but I thought it was ok.

It was never going to be Oscar winning material, but there's worser films out there imo!
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« Reply #1596 on: December 13, 2010, 06:16:02 PM »
Gamer was rubbish! Not even Dexter could save it :P Speaking of which, I have just acquired the season finale, way too excited for this haha

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« Reply #1597 on: December 13, 2010, 06:30:42 PM »
Gamer was rubbish! Not even Dexter could save it :P Speaking of which, I have just acquired the season finale, way too excited for this haha

quiet now - i am also currently aquiring it!

I felt this series had a slow start - but its easily become one of the best yet!

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« Reply #1598 on: December 13, 2010, 06:34:18 PM »
Yep - seasons 1,4 & 5 are great tv :D

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« Reply #1599 on: December 13, 2010, 06:44:58 PM »
It was never going to be Oscar winning material, but there's worser films out there imo!

Hmmmm..... not many.  :|

Actually Gabriel ran it pretty close.  It had a similar itchy-finger-on-the-fast-forward-button quality. 


Gamer was rubbish! Not even Dexter could save it :P

I can't stand that bloke!  Not that he's a bad actor really (although he's appalling in Gamer), it's his face - he always looks like he's smirking, even when he isn't.  He's always irritated me, even way back in Six Feet Under.
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« Reply #1600 on: December 13, 2010, 06:50:20 PM »
Yep - seasons 1,4 & 5 are great tv :D

i did quite like series 2 with (little miss 'pardon my tits') Lila.... but miguel prado ruined series 3.

4 had the best ending yet

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« Reply #1601 on: December 13, 2010, 07:28:32 PM »
Dexter S5 finale was.. ok. Disappointing ending, it all felt a bit rushed.

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« Reply #1602 on: December 13, 2010, 07:54:44 PM »
shut up tom - i have to wait for laura to get back from the gym before i can watch it!

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« Reply #1603 on: December 18, 2010, 03:10:34 PM »
Youth in Revolt - Another film were Michael Cera tries to lose his virginity. It's not bad, the first 20-30 mins are particularly good but after the introduction of his alter-ego François, the film takes a nose dive. If you're a Cera fan it could be worth a look.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - I'm going against the trend on this one but I quite liked it. It's pretty much an updated old-school swashbuckler, as someone obsessed with Sinbad as a child, I welcome it. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a good film, the script is rubbish and the plot is all-over-the-place but it is (mostly) action fun. There's a sub-message about invading a city based on lies obtained from a spy about powerful weapons that is so tacked on I was chocking with disbelief! Like so many, a little tweaking could have made it into a good film.
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« Reply #1604 on: December 18, 2010, 04:22:06 PM »
I'm working my way through all 29 episodes of Twin Peaks at the minute.

I'm on about episode 16 I think so far, but really enjoying it.

It's quite slow moving but very weird and surreal. You can certainly see where it went on to influence the X Files etc.
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