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This is a great film. I would even go as far to say that it is one of the greatest war related films ever.
Yes, you are on a mission. Apparently, if the film doesn't focus on a female, you're not happy.Ted Van Duyn said:*Watches film*
Well, it was good. Not great. Being a Spielberg film, it hit every note I was expecting from him. A story about a boy and his ______ with family issues. Wake me up when he does a film that has a story focusing on a female lead where the family drama isn't a centralized part of the character. Too demanding? Yes, but I'm on a mission.
Nice observation considering I paid to see this movie in the theater and I knew what to expect. But it didn't matter since I generally admire Spielberg's work a great deal. I even enjoyed Tin Tin when I accidentally saw it in 3D over the holidays.Johnny Angell said:Yes, you are on a mission. Apparently, if the film doesn't focus on a female, you're not happy.
Yeah, but Hunger Games had a built in audience of millions who read and loved the book. John Carter had crappy trailers and posters and looks unappealing. I wanted to take my kid to see it but he said it looks boring.Originally Posted by Ted Van Duyn /t/319640/war-horse-blu-ray-review#post_3912361
But I think we'll be alright. After all, we just witnessed Hunger Games crush the sci-fi juggernaut John Carter at the box office. It's not every day when you see a movie about a teenage girl who isn't obsessed over her boyfriend makes over five times the amount of money on the opening day than the film about a macho manly man who fights bad guys and rescues the damsel princess. And Disney actually thought getting rid of the "of Mars" from the title was going to help bring audiences in.