I almost feel sorry for Elektra

POSTED BY: Caite
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 04:49
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CAITE

Sunday, January 9, 2005 10:17 PM

You know, I just saw a commercial for "Elektra," and it really got me thinking. I almost feel sorry for the movie because, without the "Serenity" trailer being attached to it, it's going to have serious problems hehehe. I mean, I'm definately not going to go see it without the lure of the "Serenity" trailer. Anyone agree with me?

~Caite
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TLACOOK

Sunday, January 9, 2005 10:34 PM

With as much negative crap being thrown around about Elektra on this board and others without one single bit of truth or any back up whatsoever, I think I will make Elektra the first movie I have seen in the theater in over 6 months.

Hopefully other fair minded people will do the same.

Badmouthing something without any reason is pretty poor form.

MISGUIDED BY VOICES

Sunday, January 9, 2005 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by tlacook:
With as much negative crap being thrown around about Elektra on this board and others without one single bit of truth or any back up whatsoever, I think I will make Elektra the first movie I have seen in the theater in over 6 months.

Hopefully other fair minded people will do the same.

Badmouthing something without any reason is pretty poor form.

To be fair, the advance word has not been good - although Aint-it-Cool has posted an average review today I see.

Given that I kind of liked Daredevil (don't have as much of a downer on Affleck as most of the film critic world seems to), I am interested in seeing Elektra, but I am rather concerned about its world wide release for a relatively small movie, and the fact that they have delayed the press screenings in true Avengers style.

I probably need to see a proper trailer rather than the 10 second TV slot to help decide.

"I threw up on your bed"

CAITE

Sunday, January 9, 2005 10:51 PM

I didn't mean my post the way Tlacock took it, and I kinda wish I hadn't been slammed because of it. Personally, I have no other reason to see Elektra because I don't really like comic book movies anyways, and then add to it the negative publicity and that's my reasoning for not going. I also figured that many of us were going to see if for the sole purpose of seeing the trailer. If other people want to see it without the trailer, more power to them. Advance press isn't always right, and plenty of people like movies regardless of what the critics say.

ZOID

Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:34 PM

Caite wrote:

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I didn't mean my post the way Tlacock took it, and I kinda wish I hadn't been slammed because of it. Personally, I have no other reason to see Elektra because I don't really like comic book movies anyways, and then add to it the negative publicity and that's my reasoning for not going. I also figured that many of us were going to see if for the sole purpose of seeing the trailer. If other people want to see it without the trailer, more power to them. Advance press isn't always right, and plenty of people like movies regardless of what the critics say.

Okay first, the poster's name is "tlacook", not "tlacock". We'll just assume that was a typo. Second, I don't think 'cook slammed you. He made a good point and didn't call you a name, or stupid, or anything. Looks to me like he just disagreed with you, and that's got to be okay, or none of us can have an opinion of our own.

As far as Elektra is concerned, I think it should do well at the theatre. It has that slick "Blade" sort of look to it with lots of flames in every shot apparently coming from nowhere, will probably be loaded with wire fu, and wutzername shows lots of cleavage and belly. Sex, violence and extended slow-motion music videos. How can it lose? All she needs is one of those 'aim here' tattoos across the small of her back, and perhaps a pierced tongue (as long as it doesn't interfere with the delivery of her monosyllabic lines) and the film should be box office gold.

I smell franchise.

Prejudicially,

zoid
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CAITE

Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:43 PM

Yeah, it was just a typo, definately. I never never said that people couldn't have their own opinions! I'm sorry if any of what I said was taken like that. Nevermind the whole thread LOL, just never mind.

MISGUIDED BY VOICES

Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by zoid:

I smell franchise.

Well something's making that smell anyway

You mean the trailers don't emphasise that this is really all about character and the emotional journey of a young woman? I could have sworn that's what all the interviews with Jennifer Garner and the director (Rob Bowman?) have said...

"I threw up on your bed"

AX

Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:48 PM

Lol, well I think that I'll probably see the film at some point. I enjoyed Daredevil a lot more than most of the world seems to have, and I mean I actually thought it had some real value as a film--not just as an action film. Sure it had absurd physics, but if you accept it as taking place in a world not quite our own (which you kind of have to considering the nature of comic book flicks). I also thought Ben Affleck (whom I mostly dislike) actually fit the part really well. I will say that I don't think it was perfect--Daredevil isn't supposed to have super strength and in the film he comes across as a bit too super--but even as a flawed film it worked for me.

Because of this I'd like to see Elecktra. I've found that film critics look at every film with the exact same lens. It's strange, because they never seem to take into account the context of what the film is trying to achieve. Every film isn't supposed be high art, but a lot of film critics you read seem to look at every movie as either Oscar worthy, or pure shit. This isn't always true (and I even enjoy reading reviews that disagree with my take on things), but it is true often enough that I take reviews on movies like this with a grain of salt.

GOJIRO

Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:49 PM

Well, I believe in telling it like it is (unless it's the wife asking "Do I look fat in this?"), so I don't mind bashing Elektra without having seen it.

As I told a friend recently, I would have high hopes for the film if Jennifer Garner weren't in it. She is a dreadful actress. As Elektra, she was terrible in Daredevil (not the only thing terrible about that film, but one of the biggies). And I am one of the few people in the world, apparently, that thinks Alias is a ridiculous show riddled with terrible writing and acting -- again, JG is chief among the latter.

So yeah, without the Serenity trailer, I won't be going to see Elektra. And unless it gets absolutely rave reviews, I won't be seeing it on DVD, either.

But that's just my opinion, and I am entitled to it. Others are entitled to their's, as well. Variety is what makes the world keep turning. Well, that, and centrifugal force, I guess.

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CAPNRAHN

Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:59 PM

Caite : I wouldn't worry - mistakes happen. Some folks are getting tired of film-bashing BEFORE the bloody thing even comes out. Even I get a bit tetchy when folks make broad comments! And I am a pretty mellow guy.

You should SEE the negative comments on Serenity on AICN ... it broadens a perspective to have ones own long-awaited film to be bashed even before it is finished!

Trailers do NOT tell if a movie is good/bad, just enough to pique interest. Heh, you ever see "Very Bad Things"? Its trailer made it seem like it was a frothy comedy - it WAS NOT ... it was a Daaaaark Comedy.

So, enjoy what ya can!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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