Journal FortKnox's Journal: Signs... 13
M. Night Shyamalan's Signs
I have been waiting MONTHS for this movie to come out. I've been a Shyamalan fan since Unbreakable (sure, I loved Sixth Sense, but didn't realize they were written/directed by the same guy for a while). Shyamalan is absolutely brilliant in the way he writes, and the direction has been exquisite. He was on Stern this morning, and really seems like a cool guy. He didn't seem "to good" or egotistical, even though he's been so highly successful.
I even convinced my wife to come with me, because she hasn't stopped hearing about the movie since I first saw the trailer (which was sometime like last December or January). She, usually, won't go to see a movie even if it SEEMS like it'll be scary, but she'll stick with me, and even leave Joey with the inlaws (btw - off topic, but Joey's now sleeping in his room instead of the cradle in our room). I'll be seeing it Saturday afternoon, and will tell everyone my review on Monday.
I have been waiting MONTHS for this movie to come out. I've been a Shyamalan fan since Unbreakable (sure, I loved Sixth Sense, but didn't realize they were written/directed by the same guy for a while). Shyamalan is absolutely brilliant in the way he writes, and the direction has been exquisite. He was on Stern this morning, and really seems like a cool guy. He didn't seem "to good" or egotistical, even though he's been so highly successful.
I even convinced my wife to come with me, because she hasn't stopped hearing about the movie since I first saw the trailer (which was sometime like last December or January). She, usually, won't go to see a movie even if it SEEMS like it'll be scary, but she'll stick with me, and even leave Joey with the inlaws (btw - off topic, but Joey's now sleeping in his room instead of the cradle in our room). I'll be seeing it Saturday afternoon, and will tell everyone my review on Monday.
Maybe I'll see it (Score:1)
My boyfriend has been wanting to see it anyway. I'll go while it's still light out, though.
Twist endings (Score:2)
Now, about that lameness filter. I type about 100 WPS. I also get bored quickly and want to post more than once every 2 minutes sometimes. I can write up a thoughtful paragraph or two in under 2 minutes. But nooo, slashdot doesn't believe that. To punish the trolls, they must punish us all. And i don't think thats right. Does anyone else think thats right? So here i am typing for another 120 seconds just to make sure this text doesn't up and disappear on me... there is no purpose to this paragraph except to waste time. I hope you've enjoyed it.
Re:Twist endings (Score:2)
Re:Twist endings (Score:2)
In fact, I noticed that when I watched Star Trek Voyager, some of the episodes became predictable because my dad would always ask, "What time is it? Oh, ten more minutes, obviously they'll [insert predictable ending].". It was so annoying. However, when we don't know the time and it really feels like the end, it gives the writers/producers/directors greater freedom to keep us on the edge of our seats. When I forced everybody to not tell me the time during a show, I began to enjoy Voyager much more, and appreciate the apparent complexity.
For what it's worth, I believe that it would benefit you greatly to use that time to edit posts, and spell out acronyms. When I read your post, I was wondering if you *really* meant, "words per second". I'm pretty sure that there are people arrogant enough to make that claim. However, I assumed that you meant "words per submission". Either way, it wasn't what you meant.
The best reason that you would want to edit your post, is because it saves other people time. They should edit their posts, because it saves you time.
I hope my suggestion doesn't come across as rude.
Re:Twist endings (Score:1)
Re:Twist endings (Score:2)
loose? (Score:1)
I've heard of loose women and maybe even loose-loose women, but they all sounded like losers to me.
Maybe you hit submit too quickly this time?
=^) (This post was intended to be humor, please take it as such, I was kind of loose with the insults, you loser).
Re:loose? (Score:1)
I think that if I could remember that "loose women are losers", then it'll help in the future. Thanks for the correction. I never seem to get it right. Oh, don't worry. I understood.
Thanks.
I HATED Unbreakable (Score:2)
Re:I HATED Unbreakable (Score:2)
Kill me now.
I like reading reviews, if their are no spoilers. (Score:2)
I've never heard of this movie that you speak of. However because I saw "The Sixth Sense", I trust that it would be good. When I heard of "The Sixth Sense", I assumed that it was just another tough-guy-Bruce-Willis movie where he fights the invisble people that the kid sees. However, because I never watched/read any reviews, it turned out to be a totally unpredictable movie from beginning to end. Even the style/genre completely caught me off guard.
What I'm trying to say is, please try not to mention any actors, events or length of the movie. All I want to know is:
1.) Were the actors believable?
2.) How significant were the morals and the belief systems, in the movie?
3.) What other films were directed by the director and produced by the producer?
4.) Would you recommend that I see this? If so, where? In the theatres, on dvd/video tape, or on cable, or else where?
5.) Was there any sex or sex-like content in the movie?
6.) Was there any violence that could have been avoided?
7.) Were there any swear words?
#2 is kind of important because I hate sitting through movies and shows that preach a different belief system. Sometimes I wonder how I ever stomach the Star Trek series. I've heard good things about Babylon 5, though. The major reason that I ask is because I want to give them a fair chance and watch the movie, if the morals and beliefs are there only to make a good plot, and not to make me feel like a villan for believing in certain things.
I'm not that picky about #3, because I want to be open to new talent that comes out. I want to give them a fair chance, but if they already have a good track record, then I want to be able to let that influence me positively.
#4 is probably the most relavent part. I'm only looking for your own opinion, and won't hold you to it. In other words, you won't see me come to you some time down the road and say, "How could you recommend a movie like that???", or "How could you not like that movie???". I totally respect it as your opinion only.
#5, #6 and #7 seem like such goody-two-shoes types of questions, but I would really appreciate knowing ahead of time. I deliberately kept these in seperate categories because I realize that it won't make/break movie, even though it makes a difference. For what it's worth, I truly believe that violence in a movie is okay, when it is relavent to a movie. After all, the good guys have to fight to save the earth. I hate it when movies waste time desensitizing me with sex, swearing, and unecessary violence.
Thanks for your time.
Look Forward to the Review... (Score:2)
The Screen Savers on TechTV (Score:2)