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The Happening

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:42 pm
by Shur*tugal
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Don't go see this movie...unless you go in the morning when it is cheaper. The movie is rated "R" for gore, the death scenes are pretty gory, but that’s about it. I think he has made far better. Signs and Unbreakable were much better.

So, there you go without giving away too much of the plot...

...but I think that the liberal environmentalists will like this movie too (Hint Hint).

Re: The Happening

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:37 pm
by Verence
I read the spec script back when it was called "The Green Effect".

I thought it was pretty cool. Reminded me of, like, a Ray Bradbury (or maybe more like Frank Herbert) short story or something.

Why didn't ya' like it?

Re: The Happening

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:44 pm
by Shur*tugal
Verence wrote:I read the spec script back when it was called "The Green Effect".

I thought it was pretty cool. Reminded me of, like, a Ray Bradbury (or maybe more like Frank Herbert) short story or something.

Why didn't ya' like it?
I was just wishing for a more dramatic storyline (not enough mystery).

Re: The Happening

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:01 pm
by Richie
I didn't think it was amazing, but it was totally enjoyable. Alison and I laughed through most of the gory scenes. Yeah, the plot was a bit thin, and we kinda felt the acting wasn't great, either. But there was still enough mystery and suspense to keep us in our seats.

I dunno, depends on how much you like M. Night movies. Legally obtain it if you're not a huge fan. :wink:

Re: The Happening

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:13 pm
by Verence
M. Night is working on an Avatar: Last Airbender movie at the moment. If he does a good job with it, all his past movies will be forgiven.

Re: The Happening

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:06 am
by WiizerFanboy
Alison's laugh makes me laugh.

Re: The Happening

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:49 pm
by Richie
Wiizerfanboy wrote:Alison's laugh makes me laugh.
Retro PSX players unite! Image

I'm playing RE2 at the moment.

Re: The Happening

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:15 pm
by WiizerFanboy
word. I'm loving parasite eve. It's like Chrono Trigger + Final Fantasy + Resident Evil I hear Parasite Eve 2 plays more like a resident evil game though, which is dissapointing, since the gameplay of PE1 is perfect for RPG lovers. I think it's totally underrated.

Re: The Happening

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:03 pm
by Richie
I saw Parasite Eve at the same store I got RE2 from (GameNut on Mass.). I'll give it a spin once I get done with RE2.

Rare PSX games are pulling a premium these days; FFVII going for $70+. :o

Re: The Happening

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:29 pm
by WiizerFanboy
Pssh, I'd rather legally obtain.

Re: The Happening

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:37 pm
by Richie
Yeah, I tried that first, but emulation on Mac is almost non-existent. ROM sites are a big clusterfuck, anyway. I don't feel bad buying reasonably priced PSX games.

Re: The Happening

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:48 pm
by WiizerFanboy
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Not if they're 70+ American dollar bills worth. And honestly, it wouldn't be worth it anyway since PSN legally has them up for download for about 10 bucks a piece. :|

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Re: The Happening

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:28 am
by BreakmanX
Yeah, its really lame. There are amazing emulators for just about every system besides PSX. Bootcamp works wonders, though. :)

Speaking of Parasite Eve, I LOVED THAT GAME! I played through it right after I beat FFVII in 97 or whatever. Great game. I love that scene where everyone catches on fire.
Richie wrote:Yeah, I tried that first, but emulation on Mac is almost non-existent. ROM sites are a big clusterfuck, anyway. I don't feel bad buying reasonably priced PSX games.

Re: The Happening

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:06 am
by WiizerFanboy
Sucks that Parasite Eve 3 will be for mobile phones. What's with squares and phones recently?

Re: The Happening

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:32 am
by RurouniQ
Phones are an incredibly profitable market in Japan.