Finally saw ' The Cabin in the Woods '.
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Had kept myself spoiler free, for the most part, save for hearing that it wasn't your typical horror movie. That left much up to interpretation, though.
I didn't even look to see who was in it. so watching was quite the surprise.
For me, having seen Doll House and Angel, there were some very familiar faces, and well... I felt like I'd seen parts of this before.
On the one hand, I was sorta bummed, as I felt not a lot of effort had gone into making the movie, as they just rehashed some stuff they'd used on t.v. Though it was very well done, I must add.
On the other hand, watching with one who wasn't familiar in things from Mutant Enemy... it was a blast to see their reaction. They didn't know what to make of it. So far outside the realm of cookie cutter slasher/horror movies, I think it really toyed with their mind.
Hee hee. What a cool flick
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Where you been pal?
Yes, it is, isn't it.
SGG
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Had kept myself spoiler free, for the most part, save for hearing that it wasn't your typical horror movie. That left much up to interpretation, though.
I didn't even look to see who was in it. so watching was quite the surprise.
For me, having seen Doll House and Angel, there were some very familiar faces, and well... I felt like I'd seen parts of this before.
On the one hand, I was sorta bummed, as I felt not a lot of effort had gone into making the movie, as they just rehashed some stuff they'd used on t.v. Though it was very well done, I must add.
On the other hand, watching with one who wasn't familiar in things from Mutant Enemy... it was a blast to see their reaction. They didn't know what to make of it. So far outside the realm of cookie cutter slasher/horror movies, I think it really toyed with their mind.
Hee hee. What a cool flick
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I generally don't run out and see movies right as they come out. I make rare exceptions, from time to time, but even though this was a Joss film, I kept it on the ' to see' list. Then I had a chance to watch w/ a lady friend, who was not at all versed in things Whendon, and I made the call. Blew her mind a bit, too. Hee hee.
I'll hold off on " Much Ado " too, for a time. So many familiar faces, it's tough to not watch.
Grrrr.
In due time, though... in due time.
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I hate slasher films. I loooooove Cabin in the Woods. Joss is brilliant.
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The French Revolution would have never happened if Marie Antoinette had just given every peasant an iPhone.
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He was both paying homage to, and sending up, the whole Slasher genre. A gift to us Whedon fans who know better, but to those who don't "get it" well it's their loss.
To me Joss gave it his best. Still want to see Serenity 2 and Dr. Horrible (Bad Horse cracks me up)....................;-)
SGG
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I hate slasher films. I loooooove Cabin in the Woods. Joss is brilliant.
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The French Revolution would have never happened if Marie Antoinette had just given every peasant an iPhone.
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Not talking about first run, but it's been on Netflix for a while now.
I agree about Much Ado, although I've heard nothing but good things.....;-)
SGG
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
I generally don't run out and see movies right as they come out. I make rare exceptions, from time to time, but even though this was a Joss film, I kept it on the ' to see' list. Then I had a chance to watch w/ a lady friend, who was not at all versed in things Whendon, and I made the call. Blew her mind a bit, too. Hee hee.
I'll hold off on " Much Ado " too, for a time. So many familiar faces, it's tough to not watch.
Grrrr.
In due time, though... in due time.
Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen
Resident USA Freedom Fundie
" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Had kept myself spoiler free, for the most part, save for hearing that it wasn't your typical horror movie. That left much up to interpretation, though.
I didn't even look to see who was in it. so watching was quite the surprise.
For me, having seen Doll House and Angel, there were some very familiar faces, and well... I felt like I'd seen parts of this before.
On the one hand, I was sorta bummed, as I felt not a lot of effort had gone into making the movie, as they just rehashed some stuff they'd used on t.v. Though it was very well done, I must add.
On the other hand, watching with one who wasn't familiar in things from Mutant Enemy... it was a blast to see their reaction. They didn't know what to make of it. So far outside the realm of cookie cutter slasher/horror movies, I think it really toyed with their mind.
Hee hee. What a cool flick
Were you factoring in how long ago it was made? It did predate Dollhouse, didn't it?
Just sayin', some people are not impressed by Firefly because they've seen all of the cutting edge SFX everywhere in the past 12 years, all copied from Firefly.
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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Had kept myself spoiler free, for the most part, save for hearing that it wasn't your typical horror movie. That left much up to interpretation, though.
I didn't even look to see who was in it. so watching was quite the surprise.
For me, having seen Doll House and Angel, there were some very familiar faces, and well... I felt like I'd seen parts of this before.
On the one hand, I was sorta bummed, as I felt not a lot of effort had gone into making the movie, as they just rehashed some stuff they'd used on t.v. Though it was very well done, I must add.
On the other hand, watching with one who wasn't familiar in things from Mutant Enemy... it was a blast to see their reaction. They didn't know what to make of it. So far outside the realm of cookie cutter slasher/horror movies, I think it really toyed with their mind.
Hee hee. What a cool flick
Were you factoring in how long ago it was made? It did predate Dollhouse, didn't it?
Just sayin', some people are not impressed by Firefly because they've seen all of the cutting edge SFX everywhere in the past 12 years, all copied from Firefly.
The complex in Dollhouse looked like they used the same material from the main reception area of Wolfram and Hart. So, going back that to Angel even , the whole behind the scenes of EVIL Inc, while some what unknown to the general public, wasn't new to me. Funny, yes, but it was also a bit of a let down, as I knew pretty much how it'd play out.
Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen
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I didn't get past the first killing. Sorry, just because it is Joss doesn't mean I am going to like it. Didn't much care for Angle, Buffy or Dollhouse. Just a few of the episodes.
Try watching the original Haunting.
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I didn't get past the first killing. Sorry, just because it is Joss doesn't mean I am going to like it. Didn't much care for Angle, Buffy or Dollhouse. Just a few of the episodes.
Try watching the original Haunting.
Not into the Buffyverse, largely due to SMG, but Dollhouse was enjoyable, and I've gotten others hooked on it. Maybe we were just jonesing for more Whedon.
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