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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Thrilla on May 07, 2005, 11:50:29 am
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I watched it last night and I liked it. There are its historical inaccuracies that seem to bug alot of movie critics. Like the flaming stones and the frigg'n crossbows, but that is why it is called a MOVIE! I thought it was good, and I plan on watching it again. And I see that Doctor Bashir from DS9 has had some work lately too. I always thought he was a pretty good actor and for once Bloom isn't playing the sissy. Irons, and Niesen I thought did a good job, and so did Edward Norton. Though it took me till the credits to see who Edward Norton played. Kinda hard to tell when he's wearing a mask of silver.
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Actually the description of a crusade is inaccuracy that bugs me - it's too romanticised.
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I saw the preview, and I definantly want to see the movie. I don't have high hopes for an accurate depiction of the crusades though, just another huge battle.
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It was too political and PC imo. Im not going to say anymore.
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That, and far too boring. I just wanted everyone to hurry up and die, so I could leave the cinema. Shows how much it made me care about any of the characters.
On a side note, I love how rocks covered in oil always explode in these types of films. :D
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It looked dumb to me. I'm getting tired of these lame historical epics all trying to cash in on the Lord of the Rings appeal.
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Originally posted by Ford Prefect
It looked dumb to me. I'm getting tired of these lame historical epics all trying to cash in on the Lord of the Rings appeal.
I agree, though it's Gladiator, not LOTR. But in this case, it's Ridley Scott again, so even if it is a piece if crap, you can't exactly accuse him of ripping off his own movie.
It's all getting very tiresome. Originality please.
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Originally posted by Thrilla
I watched it last night and I liked it. There are its historical inaccuracies that seem to bug alot of movie critics. Like the flaming stones and the frigg'n crossbows, but that is why it is called a MOVIE!
It may be "just a movie" but by researching your topic thoroughly, you pay respect to the subject which you are about to recreate. However, maybe they did do their homework and just thought this made a better effect. I think they were just lazy though. This sounds like another movie that 10 minutes of will be shown to our kids in history class.
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I didn't find it very epic at all. But it seemed like a nice small story based in a Ealy AD era.
The battles are slightly romantisised but are entertaining none-the-less.
All in all I enjoyed the film, but seeing it once is enough I think. :)
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Meh, i'll put up with a little hollywood-ization to see medival dudes beat the **** out of each other.
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Convert to Islam, repent later!
God wills it!
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Just saw it. In Jerusalem, mind you. :p Historical accuracies aside, I enjoyed it. The major flaw that I - and, unavoidably, every other person in the theater - saw was that Jerusalem is not anywhere near a plain! :p
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:lol:
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Maybe it was back then?
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Yeah... uhh.. have a few earthquakes since?
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Originally posted by vyper
Actually the description of a crusade is inaccuracy that bugs me - it's too romanticised.
rule of thumb:
never go see a movie and expect it to be completely accurate to historical dates/events/figures.
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Originally posted by Knight Templar
Yeah... uhh.. have a few earthquakes since?
Ever hear the phrase, "Jerusalem - City on Seven Hills"?
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Was it even near a desert back then?
I enjoyed it for what it was, and PCness aside, it was quite entertaining. But it was ENTIRELY too preachy.
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Originally posted by Sandwich
Ever hear the phrase, "Jerusalem - City on Seven Hills"?
No, but I heard Rome and San Francisco were built on seven hills. :p
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Originally posted by EtherShock
No, but I heard Rome and San Francisco were built on seven hills. :p
That and a bunch of other cities (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&c2coff=1&q=city+seven+hills&btnG=Search), yeah. :p
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Watched Kingdom of Heaven last night. Good movie. Not great, just good. The battle scenes are cool, but 70% of the movie is spent with bad dialogues...
Lian Neeson died too early in the movie.