General Armendariz Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 I usually dont post in this forum but this is a good movie. This a great book for little kids, And the movie is fantastic! Its sad and heartwarming Also about ten minutes into the movie Max is looking at his LEGO minifigs! ones a octan shirt with shades and a couple others including a yellow classic spaceman! I thought that was cool Any thoughts and opinions on this movie? Quote
ProducePrincess Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Also about ten minutes into the movie Max is looking at his LEGO minifigs! ones a octan shirt with shades and a couple others includinga yellow classic spaceman! I thought that was cool Only lego placed advertising can be forgiven and possibly considered cool... I have no intrest in the movie really , just not my type and the trailers kinda turn me off going to see it. The book was kinda nice in elementary school though Heres a link to the trailer for people who haven't seen it. Edited October 17, 2009 by Black Rabbit Quote
Oky Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 Well, having grown up in Germany, I have never heard of the book, and the trailers make the movie look REALLY boring. Just the kind of boring sentimental crap critics tend to praise. And an article I read today (this one) confirmed this when it said that it is too "uninvolving" for kids and some adults. Also, it's rated PG. If you're gonna make an adaption of a children book, why not make it for kids? Those are just my impressions of it. Some people who read the book as a kid will go see it and probably even like it, but I sure wont. Quote
Batbrick Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 Well, having grown up in Germany, I have never heard of the book, and the trailers make the movie look REALLY boring. Just the kind of boring sentimental crap critics tend to praise. And an article I read today (this one) confirmed this when it said that it is too "uninvolving" for kids and some adults. Also, it's rated PG. If you're gonna make an adaption of a children book, why not make it for kids?Those are just my impressions of it. Some people who read the book as a kid will go see it and probably even like it, but I sure wont. Wow, generalisation heaven! You haven't even seen the film yet. And you're quoting yahoo movies as a "confirming source"? Not to mention it being PG has nothing to do with how good it is. Plus there a several good kids films that are PG. I'm not defending the film, it may well be awful, I don't know, but getting into a tirade about how bad it is before even knowing the basics of it seems a bit off to me. By the by, I read the book as a kid. Not my sort of thing then or now, but objectively it was quite good. Batbrick Away! Quote
Oky Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Not to mention it being PG has nothing to do with how good it is. Plus there a several good kids films that are PG. That wasn't my point. The point I was trying to make is that it is apparently not made for children, which is rather strange. But maybe the makers of the movie already expected that such a sentimental movie wouldn't go well with today's kids. I'm not defending the film, it may well be awful, I don't know, but getting into a tirade about how bad it is before even knowing the basics of it seems a bit off to me. Again, I wasn't saying the movie is bad, I was just telling what kind of vibe it is giving me. And my instincts are usually right. Edited October 17, 2009 by Oky Wan Kenobi Quote
Emperor Claudius Rome Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 It is just amazing how a twenty page kids book made an entire hour and forty minute movie. I wont see it though. Looks to commercial Quote
prateek Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 I've heard that this movie isn't really geared towards kids, but more towards adults. Quote
JimBee Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 Murdering more of my childhood memories I see. I loved the book as a kid, but this looks like crap. It has hardly anything to do with the book, but then again, how are you supposed to make an hour and a half film out of 12 pages? What's next? The Hungry Little Caterpillar? Oh, and I think it was geared towards adults because it's kind of an older book that adults might remember better than kids who read it. Maybe they thought that adults would get nostalgic from seeing the previews, and then go see it themselves. Quote
Batbrick Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 What's next? The Hungry Little Caterpillar? Only if it's a high octane action film Batbrick Away! Quote
Commander Flash Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 I never really understood the idea of making nice kid books such adult geared. Most children would rather have a happy-go-lucky movie that makes them feel good. Sentimental movies never work with the kids, only the people who review for a living. Same idea for a lot of recent movies. High Octane Action Caterpillars? Hmmm Quote
Oky Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 What's next? The Hungry Little Caterpillar? Hehe, that would be pretty cool actually. Only if it's a high octane action film Lol. I can already see the trailer: "In a world... of corruption... one caterpillar... does not play by the rules... and he is hungry... FOR JUSTICE!!" Quote
YG-49 Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 Those costumes are terrifying. Lol. I can already see the trailer: "In a world... of corruption... one caterpillar... does not play by the rules... and he is hungry... FOR JUSTICE!!" Quote
Batbrick Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 Lol. I can already see the trailer: "In a world... of corruption... one caterpillar... does not play by the rules... and he is hungry... FOR JUSTICE!!" , best thing I've read this morning. Picture the sequel; "He's out of his cocoon, and this time. . .it's personal!" Strangely enough, all the things I've been hearing about this movie have been really positive, and not just from critics but from several trusted internet friends. They say there's no complex plot per se, but is a really good movie. I'll naturally wait to see it for myself, but who knows, maybe it isn't *chanelling Jim Butcher's melodrama* murdering/raping/assassinating our childhoods? *dum Dum DUM! Batbrick Away! Quote
General Armendariz Posted October 19, 2009 Author Posted October 19, 2009 Strangely enough, all the things I've been hearing about this movie have been really positive, and not just from critics but from several trusted internet friends. They say there's no complex plot per se, but is a really good movie. I'll naturally wait to see it for myself, but who knows, maybe it isn't *chanelling Jim Butcher's melodrama* murdering/raping/assassinating our childhoods? *dum Dum DUM! Finally! someone decides to see it. Its a good movie. Dont listen to critics. , best thing I've read this morning. Picture the sequel; "He's out of his cocoon, and this time. . .it's personal!" Quote
JimBee Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 @ Oky Wan. i would love to see that. In fact, I'm going to make a YouTube video with dramatic Matrix music and little HLC pics for the trailer. Strangely enough, all the things I've been hearing about this movie have been really positive, and not just from critics but from several trusted internet friends. They say there's no complex plot per se, but is a really good movie. I'll naturally wait to see it for myself, but who knows, maybe it isn't *chanelling Jim Butcher's melodrama* murdering/raping/assassinating our childhoods? *dum Dum DUM! Alright, alright, I'll look into seeing it myself if I ever get the chance. IF. Quote
Batbrick Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Finally! someone decides to see it. Its a good movie. Dont listen to critics. Actually, amusingly enough I do listen to critics and find they get it right most of the time, I just let them sway my opinion and still make my own mind up about it. Alright, alright, I'll look into seeing it myself if I ever get the chance. IF. Good, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised. Batbrick Away! Quote
Zepher Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I'm about to go see it. I've heard mixed things, but I've mostly heard it was good. The graphics in the previews look great. I'll report back as soon as I'm able! Quote
5150 Lego Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 That wasn't my point. The point I was trying to make is that it is apparently not made for children, which is rather strange. But maybe the makers of the movie already expected that such a sentimental movie wouldn't go well with today's kids. PG just means that it "parental guidance suggested". It doesn't mean its not meant for kids. The reason its PG was because of the beasts. Not because of inappropriate material. Quote
Izzy Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I thought it looks interesting, the clip had a good soundtrack, that is almost enough to get me to watch a movie. I am still planning on seeing it as soon as I can manage. Speaking of Lego popping up in movies, my bubba girl was watching Flushed Away, and I noticed there is a scene in the film where two rats are interrupted whilst they are getting married and the Bride's bouquet is some yellow Lego flowers. (You can see it about 40 seconds into this trailer) I wonder how many movies we can think of with Lego randomly appearing in them. Maybe we should make a list or and index or something. Quote
Oky Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I wonder how many movies we can think of with Lego randomly appearing in them. Maybe we should make a list or and index or something. There already is something like that. @ JimButcher: Can't wait for the YouTube vid! I whipped up a movie poster to go with it: Quote
phillip10 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I might see this if there is nothing else to see! Quote
Clone OPatra Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I liked the little bit of LEGO in the movie, it showed that somebody making the film had some taste. And you're right Batbrick, I shouldn't have listened to the critics, because the critics are saying that the film is good. I was actually quite put off by the sadistic, sadsack group of big furry creatures that have nothing to say or do. To me, the film was an extremely dull, drawn out piece of pretentious dribble. I was glad that Max was finally able to escape those depressing creatures and return to a normal life, but I doubt that's what the filmmakers had in mind and the ending was no savior to the movie. I see a lot of movies in the theaters, and I've come to the conclusion that if at any point during a movie I have a strong urge to look away from the screen just so that I don't have to stare at it, that is not a movie with any redeeming qualities to me. Quote
Destroydacre Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 It is just amazing how a twenty page kids book made an entire hour and forty minute movie.I wont see it though. Looks to commercial That's exactly the first thing I thought when I saw the preview for this film. I know several people who want to go see it just because of the book. I won't go see it and I'm honestly surprised that no one has made a movie of this yet. It's gonna make a ton of money regardless of whether or not the movie is any good. Quote
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