Movies and TV X-Men: Apocalypse - Page 13

CoMoChief · 05-29-2016, 03:09 AM

i like this new cast a lot better than the previous X-Men movies.

keg in kc · 05-29-2016, 01:22 PM

It's not a question involving a new member. It almost never is when this happens. Certainly somebody here since 2007 should recognize how people have done things here (and across most of rest of the internet) for the entirety of the board's existence.

It's not anything about 'bleeding vaginas', it's not something that needs to be moderated, there Don't need to be hard and fast rules to cite. It's just a matter of taking a second to think about other people before you post something that might impact their experience. Again, just common courtesy. And as far as 'having the self control not to click into a thread after something comes out', the reality is that a lot of people check after release just to see what the reaction was so they can decide whether to go or not.

Not jumping on anybody, can't change anything about that has already happened, just saying that it's not exactly a hardship or some civil rights violation to just give it a weekend before posting heavy details about a movie. Or to spoiler tag it if you do want to get into some specific discussion. We've done it most of the summer already with bvs and cacw...

Just my 2 cents.

ThaVirus · 05-29-2016, 02:15 PM

The point is that it could be. Similar shit happens in the Pictures thread every week. Some new member or someone who doesn't know the rules will post a nude with no NSFW tag. Some will bitch and some will argue that you shouldn't be opening titty threads at work so it isn't a big deal.

There are many different schools of thought on this subject, obviously- that much has been expressed by several others in this very thread. Some think once it's released everything is fair game, some think you should spoiler the opening weekend, some think you should spoiler the first couple weeks. Knowing that, don't bring your ass in one of these threads on opening night and not expect to read some shit you don't want to read.

There's a bit of a difference between the Pics forum issue and this one because there are rules in place that say you need to NSFW tag nudes, but the core point remains. Enter at your own risk.

RobBlake · 05-29-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

The point is that it could be. Similar shit happens in the Pictures thread every week. Some new member or someone who doesn't know the rules will post a nude with no NSFW tag. Some will bitch and some will argue that you shouldn't be opening titty threads at work so it isn't a big deal.

There are many different schools of thought on this subject, obviously- that much has been expressed by several others in this very thread. Some think once it's released everything is fair game, some think you should spoiler the opening weekend, some think you should spoiler the first couple weeks. Knowing that, don't bring your ass in one of these threads on opening night and not expect to read some shit you don't want to read.

There's a bit of a difference between the Pics forum issue and this one because there are rules in place that say you need to NSFW tag nudes, but the core point remains. Enter at your own risk.

obviously if the movie has barely opened there should be spoiler tags... some prob read the thread hoping to see some non-spoiler opinions to gauge their interest in going to see the movie... couple days in.. open season

-King- · 05-30-2016, 08:47 AM

Holy shit I've never seen something so ****ing simple turned so damn complicated. If there is spoilers in your post, use spoiler tags. Its one click of a button or a few key strokes. That's it.
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Just Passin' By · 05-30-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Holy shit I've never seen something so ****ing simple turned so damn complicated. If there is spoilers in your post, use spoiler tags. Its one click of a button or a few key strokes. That's it.
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This

Valiant · 05-30-2016, 02:02 PM

There should be spoiler tags from when the movie launches til 3 days after that. After that it should be fair game. If you are so gung ho to to read a thread about the movie you should have seen it with in that time frame.

Fish · 05-31-2016, 08:58 AM

This was pretty disappointing. Singer just cannot make a good complete film. Lots of parts that really work. But negated by shitty writing and completely forgettable performances by just about everyone. Jennifer Lawrence was pretty bad. She just didn't fit the part at all, and I couldn't get behind her character in the slightest. Psylocke was a waste of a cool character. Quicksilver once again stole the show. Apocalypse looked goofy as hell, and his plan was irrational and silly. But overall, this film was a mess that could have been really good.

ThaVirus · 05-31-2016, 01:03 PM

To those that didn't like Apocalypse and his reasoning, what do you think they could have done to make it better?

Fish · 05-31-2016, 02:30 PM

Something beyond the stupidly simplistic "We're going to kill everyone and make a better world." They never do anything to further his agenda beyond 80's cartoon villain nonsense. They never flesh out any of his personality or thoughts. He feels completely disconnected from the world he seems so intent to destroy.
Maybe show an actual compelling reason for his followers/Horsemen to actually fight for him. Because through the entire movie, the only ones who actually remained loyal were the initial Horsemen that died protecting him during the initial uprise against him. The current generation of Horsemen were each like "Meh, I'm done now." Which made his ties to his Horsemen confusing and weak.
Maybe show something a little smarter than his Short Circuit-esque "TV watching to gain the entirety of human history" BS, or as Apocalypse described it "Leeaaaaarnnnnnnnnning" Which was as dumb as the old Lightning Toad quote. And there was a disconnect between him wanted to destroy humanity, before he actually knew anything about humanity over the last few thousand years.
His outfit/makeup made him look more like an awkward old man with purple skin, than anything close to the most powerful mutant ever. Nothing about him evoked much fear or intimidation.

ThaVirus · 05-31-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Something beyond the stupidly simplistic "We're going to kill everyone and make a better world." They never do anything to further his agenda beyond 80's cartoon villain nonsense. They never flesh out any of his personality or thoughts. He feels completely disconnected from the world he seems so intent to destroy.
Maybe show an actual compelling reason for his followers/Horsemen to actually fight for him. Because through the entire movie, the only ones who actually remained loyal were the initial Horsemen that died protecting him during the initial uprise against him. The current generation of Horsemen were each like "Meh, I'm done now." Which made his ties to his Horsemen confusing and weak.
Maybe show something a little smarter than his Short Circuit-esque "TV watching to gain the entirety of human history" BS, or as Apocalypse described it "Leeaaaaarnnnnnnnnning" Which was as dumb as the old Lightning Toad quote. And there was a disconnect between him wanted to destroy humanity, before he actually knew anything about humanity over the last few thousand years.
His outfit/makeup made him look more like an awkward old man with purple skin, than anything close to the most powerful mutant ever. Nothing about him evoked much fear or intimidation.

These are legit complaints.

I don't know much about Apocalypse but he seems like the quintessential 80s villain from what I know.

**BigRedChief** · 05-31-2016, 08:55 PM

I liked the movie but still leaning towards Fish's take on the movie. I could have been a lot better. Seem to say that about most Singer directed movies. Fassbender is a great actor, his work in the bar scene in Inglorious bastards was some Oscar worthy acting.

I love me some Olivia Munn and she barely got to speak in the movie or get flushed out in any meaningful way.

**Rausch** · 05-31-2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

These are legit complaints.

I don't know much about Apocalypse but he seems like the quintessential 80s villain from what I know.

In the comix he's plenty fleshed out and solid as an evil doer.

I completely disagree with those who say the acting was terrible. Hell, I thought the performances took a total $#it script and tried to make the most of it. Other than Hunger-games I thought everyone did a solid job...

GloucesterChief · 06-01-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

These are legit complaints.

I don't know much about Apocalypse but he seems like the quintessential 80s villain from what I know.

Should of used Mr. Sinister and done the Mutant Massacre.

Silock · 05-31-2016, 11:01 PM

The acting was bad because they were given shit to work with.

05-29-2016, 03:09 AM	#1
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05-29-2016, 01:22 PM	#2
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	It's not a question involving a new member. It almost never is when this happens. Certainly somebody here since 2007 should recognize how people have done things here (and across most of rest of the internet) for the entirety of the board's existence. It's not anything about 'bleeding vaginas', it's not something that needs to be moderated, there Don't need to be hard and fast rules to cite. It's just a matter of taking a second to think about other people before you post something that might impact their experience. Again, just common courtesy. And as far as 'having the self control not to click into a thread after something comes out', the reality is that a lot of people check after release just to see what the reaction was so they can decide whether to go or not. Not jumping on anybody, can't change anything about that has already happened, just saying that it's not exactly a hardship or some civil rights violation to just give it a weekend before posting heavy details about a movie. Or to spoiler tag it if you do want to get into some specific discussion. We've done it most of the summer already with bvs and cacw... Just my 2 cents.
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05-29-2016, 02:15 PM	#3
ThaVirus You gotta kill a few people Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $1872369	X-Men: Apocalypse The point is that it could be. Similar shit happens in the Pictures thread every week. Some new member or someone who doesn't know the rules will post a nude with no NSFW tag. Some will bitch and some will argue that you shouldn't be opening titty threads at work so it isn't a big deal. There are many different schools of thought on this subject, obviously- that much has been expressed by several others in this very thread. Some think once it's released everything is fair game, some think you should spoiler the opening weekend, some think you should spoiler the first couple weeks. Knowing that, don't bring your ass in one of these threads on opening night and not expect to read some shit you don't want to read. There's a bit of a difference between the Pics forum issue and this one because there are rules in place that say you need to NSFW tag nudes, but the core point remains. Enter at your own risk.
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05-30-2016, 02:02 PM	#7
Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6282380	There should be spoiler tags from when the movie launches til 3 days after that. After that it should be fair game. If you are so gung ho to to read a thread about the movie you should have seen it with in that time frame.
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05-31-2016, 08:58 AM	#8
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2068919	This was pretty disappointing. Singer just cannot make a good complete film. Lots of parts that really work. But negated by shitty writing and completely forgettable performances by just about everyone. Jennifer Lawrence was pretty bad. She just didn't fit the part at all, and I couldn't get behind her character in the slightest. Psylocke was a waste of a cool character. Quicksilver once again stole the show. Apocalypse looked goofy as hell, and his plan was irrational and silly. But overall, this film was a mess that could have been really good. __________________
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05-31-2016, 01:03 PM	#9
ThaVirus You gotta kill a few people Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $1872369	To those that didn't like Apocalypse and his reasoning, what do you think they could have done to make it better?
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05-31-2016, 02:30 PM	#10
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2068919	Something beyond the stupidly simplistic "We're going to kill everyone and make a better world." They never do anything to further his agenda beyond 80's cartoon villain nonsense. They never flesh out any of his personality or thoughts. He feels completely disconnected from the world he seems so intent to destroy. Maybe show an actual compelling reason for his followers/Horsemen to actually fight for him. Because through the entire movie, the only ones who actually remained loyal were the initial Horsemen that died protecting him during the initial uprise against him. The current generation of Horsemen were each like "Meh, I'm done now." Which made his ties to his Horsemen confusing and weak. Maybe show something a little smarter than his Short Circuit-esque "TV watching to gain the entirety of human history" BS, or as Apocalypse described it "Leeaaaaarnnnnnnnnning" Which was as dumb as the old Lightning Toad quote. And there was a disconnect between him wanted to destroy humanity, before he actually knew anything about humanity over the last few thousand years. His outfit/makeup made him look more like an awkward old man with purple skin, than anything close to the most powerful mutant ever. Nothing about him evoked much fear or intimidation. __________________
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05-31-2016, 08:55 PM	#12
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2929627 VARSITY	I liked the movie but still leaning towards Fish's take on the movie. I could have been a lot better. Seem to say that about most Singer directed movies. Fassbender is a great actor, his work in the bar scene in Inglorious bastards was some Oscar worthy acting. I love me some Olivia Munn and she barely got to speak in the movie or get flushed out in any meaningful way. __________________ Time is worth more than money.
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05-31-2016, 11:01 PM	#15
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