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Old 11-03-2007, 09:38 PM   #1 of 14
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Anyone noticed the mics at the top of the screen during this one?

I noticed it in at least 2 scenes.

A good but not great movie.



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Old 11-03-2007, 11:17 PM   #2 of 14
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Anyone noticed the mics at the top of the screen during this one?

I noticed it in at least 2 scenes.

A good but not great movie.

Sounds like the projectionist misframed it.

No mics when I saw it today.
I also agree, good not great.


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Old 11-04-2007, 02:08 AM   #3 of 14
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Is that tiny bit after the credits (which is also shown in the trailer) supposed to be tied into any part of the movie in particular?
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Old 11-04-2007, 07:20 AM   #4 of 14
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At 160 minutes, I didn't stick around to the very end because the rent was due on the soft drink I consumed, but if you spoilerize the tidbit, I'll let you know.



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Old 11-04-2007, 08:09 AM   #5 of 14
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Old 11-05-2007, 04:00 PM   #6 of 14
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Spoiler:
You hear footsteps. Frank walks in shadow toward the camera, and when he shoots, the flash makes him visible.
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Old 11-05-2007, 04:09 PM   #7 of 14
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Spoiler:
You hear footsteps. Frank walks in shadow toward the camera, and when he shoots, the flash makes him visible.
Yes, it plays after the credits then the screen goes black.



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Old 11-05-2007, 11:08 PM   #8 of 14
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My guess is that it's just supposed to be a talking point for those who stay through the credits. It comes right after the film's title at the end, so it gives us a visual representation of the American gangster. It's definitely not as cool as the undead monkey from the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie.


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Old 11-07-2007, 09:53 PM   #9 of 14
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I thought it was more akin to the end of "The Great Train Robbery" as in what Scorsese did in "Goodfellas", maybe? Good flick though.
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