Movies discussion

[Cybermouse]

That's because you were dreaming, and still are.

So what's your take on all the fallacies?

Spoiler:

I'd be particularly interested to hear your theory on how Cobb and Saito got out of limbo. If you can explain that, I wouldn't be as convinced that the entire movie being a dream is the only believable explanation.

[bigkahuna]

Spoiler:

They shot themselves.

The first time that limbo was shown, it was Cobb and Mal together. They did their little world thing, but were too afraid to go to the real world because Mal thought that that world was real. They eventually comitted suicide inside that world to get to the 'real' (possibly not?) one. Cobb and Saito just decided to shoot themselves earlier after realizing quite quickly where they were and how to get out.

[Cybermouse]

Spoiler:

Ah yes, but what about the little "catch" that when heavily sedated, killing oneself only means that you remain in limbo for good/enter a coma in the real world? That was the whole reason I didn't understand it. Without that "catch" your explanation would make perfect sense.

[Hulavuta]

While we're at it, can anyone explain to me why limbo is a shared space? Is it part of the machine or something?

[bigkahuna]

While we're at it, can anyone explain to me why limbo is a shared space? Is it part of the machine or something?

I have no idea. Their definition is

Spoiler:

'unconstructed dream space'. Some vast repository of lost human consciousness or some other profound alternate universe

Yeah, Inception leaves things untouched, but leaving things to the imagination of the viewer makes a movie better.

[MCP]

Black Swan is another amazing movie by Aronofsky. He does not shy away from any complex emotion.

I'll let the professionals do full reviews, but I highly recommend at least reading up and seeing if you're interested.

Just in case,
I also highly recommend The Wrestler (2008) and The Fountain (2006). Aronofsky gets good acting out of actors that I've otherwise found relatively bland or uninspiring. Natalie Portman in Black Swan is just another example of someone I find to not be an inspiring actress, and yet in this movie she is great. Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler and Hugh Jackman in The Fountain, same deal, relatively mediocre acting otherwise, but in Aronofsky's movies, great acting. Maybe it has to do with the stories.

[Cybermouse]

I agree about The Fountain, it is quite a unique experience. Make sure you watch it twice - it took me two watchings to really understand the timeline and symbolism, which is a massive undercurrent that you could completely miss and still enjoy the movie at face value for the great visuals and music.

Looking forward to Black Swan...

[cookie]

My favorite movie right now is inception. It is really good.

I recently watched TRON Legacy. I found the movie alright but not amazing. My final note on the movie is that there was a big section on this game. A game I actually played previously on my computer as a demo. It was years ago and consisted the same thing except they had ships and neon lights. The other thing left in my mind is that the main character of girls are all really pretty. I love the white hair and their makeup. x]

I actually have watched Black Swan online. (Don't worry I always go cinemas with friends after watching it online to give their money back. I just couldn't wait. :])
It is really good and you should watch it and is worth the visit to the cinemas and I would pay to watch it again. If i was to compare it. I would chose this over Avatar even though the connectedness was awesome. Natalie Portman is one of my favourite actors. This movie has to be one of her bets work. Actually, I think she already knew ballet before the film.

[Hulavuta]

I thought Tron Legacy was pretty good. For the most part. There was a lot of UST and other plot points that could be fleshed out farther. I mean, the movie wasn't that long. (Or was it?) But, perhaps it was explained in the original Tron, which I haven't seen.

I also have finally watched "Salt". Personally I thought it was pretty good, but got ridiculously out of hand. I mean, once the guy played by Liev Schrieber was revealed to ALSO be a spy, I half expected it to be revealed that EVERYONE was a spy...

But, one question about the movie...Salt was trained to be a spy, and IS a spy, but doesn't want to be anymore? Which is why she DIDN'T actually

Spoiler:

kill the president.

Right?

[Mal_Colay]

I enjoyed JUMPER, and it is still my all time favorite movie, though that is because of the awesome implications of the ability to teleport anywhere you can see/remember. That and the really hot co-main character Millie. ^__^

[Matherton]

The new(ish) Sherlock Holmes movie. An awesome new take on the characters of Holmes and Watson. Brilliant; full of energy.

[HomerJ]

The new(ish) Sherlock Holmes movie. An awesome new take on the characters of Holmes and Watson. Brilliant; full of energy.

If they just had skipped their interpretation of Irene Adler... And sometimes Homes felt to be to rude and not gentleman-like. Oh and I guess no present movie can go without the plot being set up to scream "Part II coming soon" today, which is a pity.


Greetz
HomerJ

[JackBarber]

Inception.
As confusing as it was, it was a good movie.

[Velensk]

And sometimes Homes felt to be too rude and not gentleman-like.

Plenty consistent with the books, at least the ones I read.

[HomerJ]

And sometimes Homes felt to be too rude and not gentleman-like.

Plenty consistent with the books, at least the ones I read.

We probably mean different things, Holmes being cold, emotionless and direct doesn't mean he is not to be considered a respected member of the higher society.

Greetz
HomerJ