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In Reply to: special effects... posted by RichardH on February 29, 2000 at 22:03:30:

By exciting special effects, I mean the blending of the creators work to further enhance the quality of the movie. In my opinion, The Matrix was a poor movie, therefore, the effects in the film were put to waste.(Karate flicks never did it for me anyway)
Unless you'd like to claim that The Matrix was a more effective film(which might be your opinion) that's what I'm talking about. Besides, I would say that 11 Oscars and 13 nominations(both records) somewhat supports my opinion of the film.
Oh well, I'm your basic Titanic Geek.
Tranny

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Re: The Matrix was a poor movie>(In my opinion)> Doug Schneider 12:32:24 03/09/00 (0)
Just 5 minutes ago I was talking to someone about The Matrix. I feel that over the much-hyped The Phantom Menace, The Matrix is THE special effects movie of last year. As for the story, it was decent, but the realistic mixing of effects with the action was spellbinding. In terms of technical mastery it is a great movie.
Doug Schneider
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agreed... RichardH 15:15:51 03/01/00 (5)
I didn't really like "The Matrix" either, but I simply mentioned it as it is jam-packed with special effects. As for the Oscars, I don't think that makes any difference. Look at the Backstreet Boys, they're popular, does that make them good? Well, not in my book.
Saving Private Ryan, now there's a good movie.
Richard H
- Re: agreed...but see Dark City Doug Schneider - SoundStage! 12:33:28 03/09/00 (0)
  Have you seen Dark City....a very unrated movie IMHO.
  Doug Schneider
  SoundStage!
  http://www.soundstage.com/
- Re: agreed... Mart 15:17:12 03/02/00 (3)
  Unfortunately, I don't think Private Ryan will endure the test of time. I thoughly enjoyed the theatrical experience but have no desire to ever see it again.
  - Re: agreed... again... RichardH 16:01:06 03/02/00 (2)
    I've only seen it once, in the theater, and it was a great experience. I agree with you, it's the sort of movie that losing something on repeat viewings. Still, it is what a great movie is supposed to be. For me, that means that it is one of a handful that actually made me rethink certain paradigms that I hold.
    RichardH
    - sort of agree Mart 23:27:08 03/02/00 (1)
      I find that I enjoy replayable stuff much more even upon 1st viewing. (e.g: I just replayed my "My Girl" LD tonight) I find myself stating that I want the film on LD when I leave the flick. I did that with "Matrix" & I'm not a Keanu fan (a DiCaprian actor). I thought it was a nice blend of "Lost in Space" & "Avengers". It had tons of effects that was harmoniously emblished with interjected style. The result was techincal equivalent of the "Oxbow Incident" in its cimenatic beauty. Where did this scenerio break down for you?
      - the matrix greg horn 06:12:26 03/06/00 (0)
        
        In Reply to: sort of agree posted by Mart on March 02, 2000 at 23:27:08:
        
        I thought if the ending had been a little more imaginative it would have really been a great movie, I still think it was pretty good though.
        greg horn
"Sports Illustrated" cover shot Mart 08:58:40 03/01/00 (2)
to "me" that many Oscars mean just one thing, stay far far away. It was a movie explicitly designed for the acedemy. It wasn't meant to be enjoyed. It's a sure sign that it's poor & this rule of thumb is having less exceptions every year. The Oscars have become a marketting gimmick. If they design a picture that sweaps the Oscars & manage to have it still playing, they can clean up by the gullible masses. Not me, not anymore, too many flops & utter failures later, I'm on to them.
- In your opinion I suppose> Tranny 10:29:22 03/01/00 (1)
  My experience with people who hate successful films is that there are other underlying issues not mentioned.
  Example- Many of the Titanic Haters crowd will fess up and admit their Star Wars obsession afterward. I don't know why that is, just happens alot.
  Hey, I totally disagree with everything you mentioned but I'm enjoying the forum at this site. No problemo.
  Tranny
  - that's what to "me" meant Mart 12:36:28 03/01/00 (0)
    My experience with people who hate successful films is that there are other underlying issues not mentioned.
    Example- Many of the Titanic Haters crowd will fess up and admit their Star Wars obsession afterward. I don't know why that is, just happens alot.
    1st, you can keep the Phantom Menace too.
    But, is there something wrong with this statewment? hmmm...
    Perhaps, it's because Star Wars was successful?! I'll step out on a limb here & say it may just be a contradiction. Ya think?
    Nah, can't be ... that would mean you have some unresolved issues.
    I just want something intelligent fun & entertaining. Ya know ... like the beginning of Titanic. That was rivoting. The rest .... how did it go again?
    But, I guess that's too much to ask of hollywood these days.

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