tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post4500682098198559216..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES' (in 2D)Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-4774314687881395512014-07-31T01:00:07.052-07:002014-07-31T01:00:07.052-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-12803326931851507102014-07-31T00:58:38.950-07:002014-07-31T00:58:38.950-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-76783208979982587402014-07-30T03:26:00.483-07:002014-07-30T03:26:00.483-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336328606890709647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-53847783655980029152014-07-24T09:33:09.462-07:002014-07-24T09:33:09.462-07:00Well, you know now that I agree with you, C. (I wo...Well, you know now that I agree with you, C. (I wonder if you also first saw it in the cinema).<br />It beats me how the sequels must have been profitable enough for them to keep being made, but they obviously are/were. Sign of my age? - or yet another?<br /><br />Btw: Is the expression 'mind-blowing' really typical 60s? I still use it, thus confirming in all probability that the answer is 'yes'! Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-18958772263451432542014-07-24T08:41:36.349-07:002014-07-24T08:41:36.349-07:00After I recovered from the original - it took a lo...After I recovered from the original - it took a long time - I heard there was a sequel in the works, but with few from the original. Like you, after that mind-blowing ending (how's that for 60s lingo!) of the first, I just couldn't imagine not being disappointed in any new film. Proved I was right. Never has been surpassed in beauty and shock value.the cajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-38504520903285270032014-07-24T00:55:17.144-07:002014-07-24T00:55:17.144-07:00Yes, after the 1968 original, there was only one d...Yes, after the 1968 original, there was only one direction for sequels to go - downhill, which is exactly what they've all done.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-85151392053648304442014-07-23T17:21:11.537-07:002014-07-23T17:21:11.537-07:00Ray,
I saw the original but not the others. I had...Ray,<br />I saw the original but not the others. I had a feeling the original couldn't be improved upon and reading your review I was right. Thanks for this review.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-29284986900345414192014-07-23T11:48:03.543-07:002014-07-23T11:48:03.543-07:00Well, I just don't get it, N.G-G. I can unders...Well, I just don't get it, N.G-G. I can understand fans of a series where every one is significantly different from the others, but after the very original one they quickly seemed to run out of steam - and there's rarely anything like true surprises. Still, what do I know?<br /><br />Thanks for your praise (again) - but don't spoil me. It might go to my head - and that would be tragic for both me and my readers. ;-)Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-34843939547655572212014-07-23T11:43:17.082-07:002014-07-23T11:43:17.082-07:00Sounds like I wasn't on the right wavelength a...Sounds like I wasn't on the right wavelength about those sequels of the 60s & 70s. They suddenly sound more interesting.<br /><br />General opinion seems to be that this new 'Dawn' is at least as good as 'Rise' was deemed to be. So if you liked the latter, chances are that you'll get pleasures out of this new one.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-54835110234051366832014-07-23T11:28:42.102-07:002014-07-23T11:28:42.102-07:00Yes, my sister and I were forced to endure the end...Yes, my sister and I were forced to endure the end of 'Rise' the other night because my brother-in-law is an avid fan of the films. His excitement at the release of the new film is rather OTT! Luckily, we had just been to the pub so missed most of it. What was the significance of the airline pilot at the end and were the apes heading for New York? Loved the view of SF from the tops of the trees! I like coming here for the great reviews too!Between Me and Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863155145862706966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-32157799591427305952014-07-23T11:27:23.832-07:002014-07-23T11:27:23.832-07:00I loved the original--that ending!--and liked the ...I loved the original--that ending!--and liked the cheesy sequels.<br />I liked 'Rise' as a kind of prequel, though I, too, loathed Burton's vision/version.<br />And I may well see 'Dawn' because, well, talking apes.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-37522926854255105942014-07-23T08:36:00.788-07:002014-07-23T08:36:00.788-07:00Very flattering, S/b (blush, blush) and much appre...Very flattering, S/b (blush, blush) and much appreciated. Thank you, though whenever I read another blogger's review of a film that I've seen I'm always struck by how much more comprehensive they are than my own. (The fact that we may not agree is neither here nor there)<br /><br />Did you really like the sequels to the original of this? I can't say that I'd care to see any of them again - though "In the Name of the Father and the Holy Bomb" was quite funny. In fact I saw that particular one on the very day before my first and, so far, only visit to the USA back in 1969. So I wouldn't mind seeing that again if only for the reason of nostalgia.<br /><br />As you're such a fan I'd bet my boots that you like this latest, so do see.<br />'Rise' actually got its first terrestrial TV showing here just two days ago - but it only started way past my bed-time - 9 o'clock, for goodness sake! ;-) However, in view of what you (and others) say I must make more of an effort when it comes round again. <br />Cheers, Handsome!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-12818964828316723552014-07-23T08:12:30.286-07:002014-07-23T08:12:30.286-07:00We are big fans of the original and own it and all...We are big fans of the original and own it and all sequel. With great reservation, we saw the first remake and it was horrible. However the second one was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed it, although a bit contrived. We do intend to see the latest installment, but not till we can see it through iTunes Netflix or HBO. I really enjoy and appreciate your movie reviews. Keep it up. You see way more than I do, so sometimes I'm just learning about them through you.Breenlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317914861018120156noreply@blogger.com