tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post8901089403052450743..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: New film - 'Prometheus' (seen in 3D)Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-85088268825441274532012-06-27T23:34:18.389-07:002012-06-27T23:34:18.389-07:00Cubby, sounds like your expectations were higher t...Cubby, sounds like your expectations were higher than mine, which themselves were not exactly LOW. But we agree that it did not fulfil its promise. A sore of lower than 4? Maybe, but it wasn't for me the absolute disaster that you seem to feel, though well on the way to it. No, on second thoughts think I'll stick at 4.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-19462356681387403392012-06-27T12:56:36.752-07:002012-06-27T12:56:36.752-07:00I spent months annoying my hubby Greg to death cou...I spent months annoying my hubby Greg to death counting down the days until this film was released. After viewing it -- oops, I mean DURING the viewing -- I regretted all the time I spent annoying him. I felt betrayed by R.Scott. I think you are quite generous to give it a 4.Cubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419686621818785014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-87373149823316588242012-06-13T00:17:50.441-07:002012-06-13T00:17:50.441-07:00I think R.Scott and co. reckon they can get away w...I think R.Scott and co. reckon they can get away with bamboozling an audience with jargon which they surmise we are too lazy to challenge, and sell films like this one on superficial 'thrills', hoping that we will not see past the shallowness. To a large extent they succeed, while making tons of cash in the process, which is ultimately all that matters to them. But a significant part of the audience is savvy enough to see what they're up to - and, frankly, it's weak 'entertainment'.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-76212961041614541662012-06-12T13:43:39.207-07:002012-06-12T13:43:39.207-07:00After I saw the film I thought it was just I who h...After I saw the film I thought it was just I who had all these questions. But you came up with a few which I added to mine. I read a few postings on other blogs and each one of them had questions. I would have guessed that eventually, a Director's Cut DVD would be released. Now, I'm not so certain as I think even the director has no answers.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-91538189668695972532012-06-12T08:10:40.217-07:002012-06-12T08:10:40.217-07:00Paul, I really thought after your remark on my pre...Paul, I really thought after your remark on my previous blog that you were going to completely disagree with my opinion. It's a personal relief to know that we're not that far apart.<br />I wonder if you know for a fact that there is to be a 'Director's Cut' DVD. I'd rather see that than sit through this again. (Alas, the acquisition of a DVD player for me is still not on the cards, for aforementioned reasons.)<br />Yes, Fassbender is one of the mere handful of actors who has the ability to lift any film. When he's on screen he's one of those to whom one's eyes are just helplessly drawn.<br />Sometimes when I see a film my opinion softens on reflection the following day. This hasn't happened with this one - at least not yet.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-74843137045740906252012-06-12T05:22:48.513-07:002012-06-12T05:22:48.513-07:00Interesting to see that you walked away from this ...Interesting to see that you walked away from this film with questions, just as I did. In fact, you added to the mix. I am eagerly awaiting the DVD - Director's Cut Release - in the hope that the commentary will answer some of the questions.<br /><br />Your nod to Fassbender was appreciated and he alone made the extra money spent for the 3D version worthwhile. If I were rating this movie, I would add a point or two just because of Fassbender's presence.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-33207988852402173502012-06-11T22:59:36.955-07:002012-06-11T22:59:36.955-07:00All you'll miss, David, (and stating the obvio...All you'll miss, David, (and stating the obvious) are the grand digitally-constructed sets. I didn't think that viewing it in 3D was a particular bonus, either.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-56798777612083997702012-06-11T14:17:18.291-07:002012-06-11T14:17:18.291-07:00It's had mixed reviews but mostly negative so ...It's had mixed reviews but mostly negative so think I'll wait for the dvdDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410325757833047356noreply@blogger.com