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    posted a message on Suicide Squad
    To be fair, it's not like Marvel is pumping out masterpieces either. Iron Man 2 and 3 didn't even come close to the first film, and felt very clunky and bloated. Thor 2 suffered a similar fate. Heck, even Avengers: Age of Ultron wasn't anything special. The majority of recent Marvel movies have been fairly middle of the road, not bad enough to truly be considered "bad" films, but not nearly good enough to deserve any sort of heaping praise. There are exceptions however, like Guardians of the Galaxy, The Winter Soldier, and Civil War.

    In comparison to DC's most recent outings however, Marvel films look like Palme d'Or winners. Never have I seen a film so poorly paced as BvS.

    To stay on topic, Suicide Squad looks like it's going to sit somewhere in between. I don't think it's going to be as bad as BvS, but I don't think it'll be as good as something like the first Iron Man for example. The reshoots do seem alarming, and should be taken as an indicator of the quality of this film. It'll probably be mediocre, which is a shame.
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    posted a message on Star Wars: Rogue One
    Looks good so far. I enjoy the idea of Star Wars films that don't follow the main storyline. The universe is just so grand in scope that the possibilities for narratives are virtually endless...

    In terms of the trailer, it looks like standard block buster action fare. That being said, it still looks promising enough. Looking forward to see if any of the classic Star Wars characters will make cameo appearances, or perhaps have substantial roles within the narrative.
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    posted a message on Looking for some really good film suggestions
    I second Snowpiercer for a pretty good modern film in the science fiction genre. It's got a pretty interesting premise, and the international cast is full of talent. I wouldn't say it's the most intellectual, though it is quite enjoyable.

    For some genuinely emotional and touching films, I would recommend these:

    Record of a Tenement Gentleman. Very touching Japanese film that contains a decent amount of humour, while still remaining very human and poignant. It's pacing is slow compared to a lot of modern Hollywood cinema, but it's worth a viewing in the end simply based on it's sheer emotional depth.

    The Bicycle Thieves. Portrays poverty and Post-War Italy better than any films I've ever seen. Very subtle film that manages to impress me on every viewing. It's definitely not a feel good film by any means, but it has that emotional punch that a movie based on working class struggles should have. Highly recommended.

    The Searchers. While not as thought provoking, The Searches is probably the most intellectual and emotionally deep Western I've ever seen. The character development and sheer scope of this movie are very impressive. This film is beautifully shot, with a very engaging plot to boot.

    The Mirror. If you want a film that is extremely visceral and requires a lot of critical thinking to process, this is the one. Beautiful experimental Russian film with extremely deep symbolism and unorthodox narrative. Recommended, but only if you have an interest in art cinema or experimental cinema. If you are more interested in traditional Hollywood cinema, you might want to avoid this one.


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    posted a message on Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
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    This movie was garbage. Nothing made sense and characters were shallow with no real motivation behind them. The prequels, while completely mediocre, were miles ahead of this in every way.


    You've just proven that you know absolutely nothing about storytelling, dialogue, or even narrative for that matter.

    "Nothing made sense" in an of itself doesn't make any sense. You weren't watching an experimental non-narrative film. That criticism is absolutely baseless. If you aren't a troll I feel really bad for you.
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    posted a message on Tips to stop negative thinking?
    That's good to hear. Everybody has certain periods of negativity, where varying outside forces can negatively influence a healthy mind. Progress is always a good sign, and I hope you can reach a point where you can confidently say that it isn't an issue anymore. Smile
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