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Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on September 28, 2014, 03:39 PM:

We went to see this with my grandson last night. When the film stArted out the premise of escaping from a huge maze seemed promising, but it soon became obvious that this film is yet another poorly written, poorly acted Hollywood movie, with zero character development, over-the-top violence and noise, and lousy CG effects. Even worse, the many plot questions raised by the film were never answered! And to top it all, you realize at the end that the whole film is the first of a planned franchise of 3 or more sequals! [Mad]

So you are going to have to go back and see 'Phase 2' if you want to find out what the heck is the reason for everything.
Typical Hollywood action trash. I am so sick of these kind of films.
When we left the theater I felt like I had been beaten over the head with a two by four!.

* Not recommended

Posted by Jean-Marc Toussaint (Member # 270) on September 28, 2014, 03:50 PM:

I gather you saw the single-screen version. I'm aware that even in the 3-screen "Escape" format it's still a turkey, just curious to read anything about the new system.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on September 28, 2014, 04:40 PM:

Yes it was a single screen Jean-Marc. That was more than enough thank you! [Frown]

Posted by Larry Arpin (Member # 744) on September 28, 2014, 08:44 PM:

Seems a lot of films are aimed for young adults. As long as they line up for the film they will continue to be made. I saw The Boxtrolls today. It was a very delightful and highly skilled film. I just loved all the characters. Next up for me is Fury. Long time since there's been a war movie. Then Interstellar. The Chinese theater, recently renovated, is installing an Imax 70mm projector.

Posted by Thomas Murin, Jr. (Member # 1745) on September 28, 2014, 10:39 PM:

Just see Guardians Of The Galaxy. It's a good old fashioned space adventure for ALL ages. I saw it twice in the space of two weeks. It's THAT good.

I wrote a review which you can find a few subjects below this one.

Trust me, it's well worth seeing on the big screen, in 3D or 2D (I've seen it both ways!).

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on September 29, 2014, 01:24 AM:

We don't go to the movies much these days, but did with this one "Boyhood" as I was interested how he managed to make this film over the 12 years with the same child and adult actors.

It must have been a financial risk to do this film, as he would probably would not receive a cent in return until after 12 years of filming and it was released....The result I thought was very good and in particular the young girl...his sister in the movie was in particular was excellent.

It might not appeal to everyone, but for me I am always on the lookout for something different and this film certainly was. The editing was nicely done with smooth transitions for each of the 12 years of filming. The running time is long.. I think it was around 2hrs 45minutes...well worth though.

Graham. [Smile]

Posted by Paul Mason (Member # 4015) on September 29, 2014, 02:58 AM:

Always thought Richard Linklater was a director to watch since SCHOOL OF ROCK.

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