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Tsimanga

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Roy,

 

I saw Elysium last night and really enjoyed it. Do I think it was the best sci-fi movie? No. Do I think it was better than District 9? No. But was I entertained? Yes.

 

I see your points. They are true, and I agree. I think they could have done a better job developing Matt Damon's character instead of plot points just happening to him. I think this is one of those movies that falls between seeing in a theater and waiting to rent it. I still think it falls more on the side of theater just because of the SFX and story (although a little weak). I thought Jodi Foster did a fantastic job!

 

 

I probably went in with high expectations, expecting a big blockbuster and that is why I was so disappointed. I was a little disappointed with Jodie Foster and odd fake accent too, although she's always a pleasure to watch.

 

I suppose like others had mirrored in another thread. this was just another 'home invasion flick' and not very original in that regard.

 

I think I would have much more enjoyed the film if I had know how Elysium came to be and how they justified it's existence, etc, etc.

 

Exactly. The entire premise was flawed at it's core.

 

Although I enjoyed the movie a bit, it was too blatant of an exaggerated look at todays immigration problem with Mexico.

 

As for Jodie Foster's accent... she almost always acts with an accent, so it wasn't a put-off for me. She's always good.

 

 

 

 

 

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I think the main problems I had with both Elysium and Hunger Games (yes, I didn't like Hunger Games) was that neither made me believe what was going on was real.

 

I watched LOTR and believed it. Superman? Believed it. Two Guns? Believed it.

 

For whatever reason that I can't quite put my finger on, I had a hard time buying into E and HG.

 

 

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I think the main problems I had with both Elysium and Hunger Games (yes, I didn't like Hunger Games) was that neither made me believe what was going on was real.

 

I watched LOTR and believed it. Superman? Believed it. Two Guns? Believed it.

 

For whatever reason that I can't quite put my finger on, I had a hard time buying into E and HG.

 

It's because you're a capitalist pig that loves to watch the less fortunate suffer!

 

:baiting:

 

 

 

 

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I think the main problems I had with both Elysium and Hunger Games (yes, I didn't like Hunger Games) was that neither made me believe what was going on was real.

 

I watched LOTR and believed it. Superman? Believed it. Two Guns? Believed it.

 

For whatever reason that I can't quite put my finger on, I had a hard time buying into E and HG.

 

It's because you're a capitalist pig that loves to watch the less fortunate suffer!

 

:baiting:

 

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I think the main problems I had with both Elysium and Hunger Games (yes, I didn't like Hunger Games) was that neither made me believe what was going on was real.

 

I watched LOTR and believed it. Superman? Believed it. Two Guns? Believed it.

 

For whatever reason that I can't quite put my finger on, I had a hard time buying into E and HG.

 

It's because you're a capitalist pig that loves to watch the less fortunate suffer!

 

:baiting:

 

:cry:

Funny thing is that the makers of Elysium are denying any 99% vs 1%.

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Jiminy_Cricket-migration

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Just watched Elysium last night. Wow, what an awful movie. This movie was Battlefield Earth kind of awful. I didn't care about a single character in the movie. It was boring, mindless, and totally void of any comedic relief. What was Damon thinking making this ? At some point in the filming process he had to realize what a turkey this film was turning out to be. I wonder if he thought about getting out of his contract.

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Just watched Elysium last night. Wow, what an awful movie. This movie was Battlefield Earth kind of awful. I didn't care about a single character in the movie. It was boring, mindless, and totally void of any comedic relief. What was Damon thinking making this ? At some point in the filming process he had to realize what a turkey this film was turning out to be. I wonder if he thought about getting out of his contract.

Was it as boring as Oblivion?

It`s amazing how many of these big blockbusters movies have bombed this summer.

 

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Just watched Elysium last night. Wow, what an awful movie. This movie was Battlefield Earth kind of awful. I didn't care about a single character in the movie. It was boring, mindless, and totally void of any comedic relief. What was Damon thinking making this ? At some point in the filming process he had to realize what a turkey this film was turning out to be. I wonder if he thought about getting out of his contract.

 

Why did it need to have 'comedic relief'?

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Even though in my opinion the movie was meant to have a 99% vs 1% argument, I think it proved the opposite. How about instead of the 99% on Earth trying to figure out a way to steal and cheat their way into Elysium they actually work hard and recreate a good society on Earth? Oh wait...that would be too much effort. Better to enjoy the hard work of others :)

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Anyone here see The World's End? I did. Not as good as the other 2 (in my opinion). But still funny. Just thought his character was darker and a little harder to relate to. I did see it as part of the Cornetto trilogy. I forgot how funny Hot Fuzz was.

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Anyone here see The World's End? I did. Not as good as the other 2 (in my opinion). But still funny. Just thought his character was darker and a little harder to relate to. I did see it as part of the Cornetto trilogy. I forgot how funny Hot Fuzz was.

 

 

 

I didn't see Fuzz or Dead so I didn't know what to expect. I thought it was a terrific movie until all the silly stuff started and then I regretted sitting through the second half.

 

 

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You should watch the other 2 then.

 

I don't like Zombies and I don't really like those types of movies. I thought Pegg did a terrific job but I don't really find scary/zany movies very appealing.

 

 

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