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Posted: Oct 24 2005 07:27 pm

I want to see this in the worst way, but it's currently only limited release and it's not playing anywhere near me. So I have to wait until November 10 for the widespread release. Bleating and Babbling

But on a related note, has anyone seen it yet? If so, how was it?

Joined: Aug 25 2005 Posts: 287

I saw it at Loews Boston Common on Friday.

In short, it was fucking great. The humor was spot-on, the acting was good, the plot was a bit shaky, but by no means terrible, and the film was surprisingly gruesome in places, which I wasn't expecting.

If you can grab the subway into town, check it out before the wide release.

Posted: Oct 24 2005 09:49 pm

Syd, do you not know how to use torrents?

Posted: Oct 24 2005 09:55 pm

Of course I know how to use torrents. But when I want to see a new movie, I want to see it on a big screen, dammit. I only torrent stuff like Open Water and Wicker Park that I probably wouldn't have watched otherwise.

Posted: Oct 25 2005 12:50 am

He means, after he legally purchased NSA and CIA and CTU and whoever else is watching.

SYD LEXIA DOES NOT ENDORSE ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. IF YOU CHOOSE LEGAL ACTIONS, WE WILL SUE YOU FIRST!

Posted: Oct 25 2005 08:44 am

In general, I don't see the point. Bootlegs of stuff that come out when it's in the theaters generally suck and quality rips of older stuff off of Laser Disc & DVD are so big that they're not worthing getting unless you have a DVD burner. The only movies that I can recall downloading have been:

South Park (before the DVD came out)
Star Wars Episodes 4-6 OTR
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Edit
Open Water

Posted: Oct 25 2005 12:00 pm

I'm actually afraid to see Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. I just know I'll be sitting there watching the big screen and BANG! Val Kilmer will reach critical mass and the world will end. I'd rather see Saw II because at least THAT'S fake.

Posted: Oct 26 2005 03:16 am

Syd Lexia wrote:

The only movies that I can recall downloading have been:

Star Wars Episodes 4-6 OTR
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Edit

Is the echo on Luke's voice when he yells at Vader back in?
(Scene:
Luke: I'll never join you! (echo not on the DVD)
Vader: If you only knew the power of the darkside! Obi-Wan never told you about your father
Luke: He told me enough (echo). He told me YOU killed him (echo)
Vader: No, Obi-Wan killed your father! BUM BUM BUMMMMMMM!!!!)

Is Phantom Edit any good from a guy who liked the DVD edit?

Posted: Oct 26 2005 10:05 am

Tebor wrote:

Is the echo on Luke's voice when he yells at Vader back in?

Well, OTR stands for Original Theatrical Release. Of course, the rips aren't from the original reels, they're from either pre-special edition VHS or Laserdisc. Judging by the film quality, I'd guess Laserdisc. So unless Lucas started fucking with the film before the original special editions, then yes.

Tebor wrote:

Is Phantom Edit any good from a guy who liked the DVD edit?

If you already enjoy the original film, then there's no reason as for you to see it as a Star Wars fan. But if I recall, you're a film student. So as a film student, it's probably worth your while to see it as it was the known instance of a fan cut of a movie being released. You can read about the changes here:

http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2001/11/05/phantom_edit/index1.html

Posted: Jun 24 2006 11:14 pm

I got this movie OnDemand tonight. Holy shit, it was so good.

Posted: Jun 25 2006 12:28 am

I watched it with Syd, and indeed, the movie is awesome.