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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #30 - July 19, 2010, 06:17 PM
    Yes the blind twist suggests guidance from a supernatural power.
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #31 - July 19, 2010, 06:49 PM
    Having watching the clip again I see that I was wrong.  I saw the bullet hole in the centre of his clothing at the back of his neck (it was his hood), but if you look to the left you see the bullet exit rather than ricochet.  The hole was badly placed, it would be impossible for a bullet shot from directly behind him to hit that point on his hood without going straight through his neck.

    Even though the film does not show outright supernatural protection you just know that religious people are supposed to be sitting there saying "That's just too coincidental, it's obvious god is protecting him!"  It's like faith, you can't see it outright but it must be there.  That's what they are hinting at.
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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #32 - July 19, 2010, 06:51 PM
    lol I can't believe we're debating about a crap film.
    Quote from: thinkfree on September 28, 2010, 07:58 PM
    Iblis has mad debaterin' skillz. Best not step up unless you're prepared to recieve da pain.

  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #33 - July 19, 2010, 06:53 PM
    Quote from: Iblis on July 19, 2010, 06:51 PM
    lol I can't believe we're debating about a crap film.


    Accuracy is important, even when the subject is unimportant.  What we are all in agreement though I believe is that

    THIS FILM IS SHIT!

    Denzel was crap at being blind too.  There were many points at which you could clearly see that he was sighted, such as when he was in the old couple's house looking out of the window deciding who to shoot.
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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #34 - July 19, 2010, 06:53 PM
    Quote from: TheRationalizer on July 19, 2010, 06:49 PM
    Having watching the clip again I see that I was wrong.  I saw the bullet hole in the centre of his clothing at the back of his neck (it was his hood), but if you look to the left you see the bullet exit rather than ricochet.  The hole was badly placed, it would be impossible for a bullet shot from directly behind him to hit that point on his hood without going straight through his neck.

    Even though the film does not show outright supernatural protection you just know that religious people are supposed to be sitting there saying "That's just too coincidental, it's obvious god is protecting him!"  It's like faith, you can't see it outright but it must be there.  That's what they are hinting at.


    I  am no longer debating about this fucking film.
    If you ask me to define anything i will slap you with my pimp hand and make you cry like a biatch.

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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #35 - July 19, 2010, 06:56 PM
    Can we talk about a good film now? Seriously waste of brain cells here.

    What is the latest best film you've seen?
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #36 - July 19, 2010, 06:58 PM
    I want to watch inception. haven't seen it yet.
    If you ask me to define anything i will slap you with my pimp hand and make you cry like a biatch.

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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #37 - July 19, 2010, 06:58 PM
    Yes I will watch that film too.
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #38 - July 19, 2010, 06:59 PM
    I watched the Green Zone yesterday. Meh.
    Quote from: thinkfree on September 28, 2010, 07:58 PM
    Iblis has mad debaterin' skillz. Best not step up unless you're prepared to recieve da pain.

  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #39 - July 19, 2010, 07:01 PM
    Yeah I don't like movies about Iraq.

    I'm gonna watch something old now, a kung fu film with either Jackie Chan (like Super Cop Police Story) or one with Jet Lee (Fist of Legend)
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #40 - July 19, 2010, 07:09 PM
    Inception is good.
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #41 - July 19, 2010, 07:11 PM
    Quote from: Mr X on July 19, 2010, 06:58 PM
    I want to watch inception. haven't seen it yet.

    You totally should. Great movie.
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #42 - July 19, 2010, 07:20 PM
    3 kings was a film about Iraq, I really liked that film.

    One of my favourite films though is a South Korean film called "Old boy", great film! Smiley
    I don't come here any more due to unfair moderation.
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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #43 - July 19, 2010, 07:24 PM
    Actually 3 Kings was good. It was before the war though. I can't watch any post-war movies about Iraq.

    I love Old Boy, love it. And the fight scenes in this shit film are directly inspired from the fight scene in Old Boy.

    So was another fight scene in the movie Repo Men, tight hallway, many enemies, one man, with a weapon, all of them fall down.

    None of them have come close to that fight scene in Old Boy though.
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #44 - July 19, 2010, 07:27 PM
    You mean post 2nd Iraq war right?  3 kings is based on a time period at the end of the first gulf war.
    I don't come here any more due to unfair moderation.
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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #45 - July 19, 2010, 07:27 PM
    3 Kings was amazing.

    Quote from: thinkfree on September 28, 2010, 07:58 PM
    Iblis has mad debaterin' skillz. Best not step up unless you're prepared to recieve da pain.

  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #46 - July 19, 2010, 07:29 PM
    Quote from: TheRationalizer on July 19, 2010, 07:27 PM
    You mean post 2nd Iraq war right?  3 kings is based on a time period at the end of the first gulf war.


    Yupp, second war.
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #47 - July 19, 2010, 07:29 PM
    Quote from: BlackDog on July 19, 2010, 07:01 PM
    Yeah I don't like movies about Iraq.

    I'm gonna watch something old now, a kung fu film with either Jackie Chan (like Super Cop Police Story) or one with Jet Lee (Fist of Legend)

    kung fu hustle watch that it's awesome
    If you ask me to define anything i will slap you with my pimp hand and make you cry like a biatch.

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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #48 - July 19, 2010, 07:29 PM
    I'm currently watching Dances with Wolves. Haven't watched that film in years.
    Quote from: thinkfree on September 28, 2010, 07:58 PM
    Iblis has mad debaterin' skillz. Best not step up unless you're prepared to recieve da pain.

  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #49 - July 19, 2010, 07:32 PM
    The Thing Smiley
    I don't come here any more due to unfair moderation.
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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #50 - July 19, 2010, 07:35 PM
    the things is a classic i believe a remake/ prequel is happening.

    i thought the a team was done quite well and so was prediators.

    can't wait for the expendables!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fncp0sQvBM0
    If you ask me to define anything i will slap you with my pimp hand and make you cry like a biatch.

    Nick Naylor: "I didn't have to. I proved that you're wrong, and if you're wrong I'm right."~ Thank you for Smoking

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  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #51 - July 22, 2010, 10:13 AM
    Quote from: TheRationalizer on July 19, 2010, 07:20 PM
    3 kings was a film about Iraq, I really liked that film.

    One of my favourite films though is a South Korean film called "Old boy", great film! Smiley


    If you like Oldboy, I suggest you watch the rest of Park-Chan Wook's Vengeance series. 'Sympathy of Mr Vengeance' and 'Sympathy of Lady Vengeance' are the first and last movies in this trilogy with 'Oldboy' being the second. I prefer Mr Vengeance as the plot is a lot more engaging than the other two films, yet I find myself watching Lady Vengeance more often(as it actually Wook actually had the budget to make this film as intended) because I like its OST better.

    By the way, it is REALLY IMPORTANT that when watching lady vengeance you watch the Fade to Black version as it adds to the effect of the movie(I can't say too much w/o spoiling it).
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #52 - July 22, 2010, 10:39 AM
    Quote from: serrated_colon on July 22, 2010, 10:13 AM
    If you like Oldboy, I suggest you watch the rest of Park-Chan Wook's Vengeance series. 'Sympathy of Mr Vengeance' and 'Sympathy of Lady Vengeance' are the first and last movies in this trilogy with 'Oldboy' being the second. I prefer Mr Vengeance as the plot is a lot more engaging than the other two films, yet I find myself watching Lady Vengeance more often(as it actually Wook actually had the budget to make this film as intended) because I like its OST better.

    By the way, it is REALLY IMPORTANT that when watching lady vengeance you watch the Fade to Black version as it adds to the effect of the movie(I can't say too much w/o spoiling it).


    I enjoyed lady vengeance but Mr Vengeance was utter crap Smiley  Old Boy is certainly the best of the 3 though Smiley
    I don't come here any more due to unfair moderation.
    http://www.councilofexmuslims.com/index.php?topic=30785
  • Re: Film review : Book of Eli
     Reply #53 - July 22, 2010, 12:50 PM
    I think if you're used to Chan-Wook's style that he used in Oldboy and Lady Vengeance, I can see why you dislike Mr Vengeance as it's more character-driven than plot-driven. The plot is only engaging because of the way the characters are represented and I find that to be more important. But I see your point as the plot on its own is sorta mundane.

    If Mr Vengeance had the Fade to Black effect of Lady Vengeance, I think the movie would have been a lot better(it makes more of a difference then it sounds like it does).
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