Movie Review Thread

[Montmorency]

We assume that any AI we invent is certainly destined to either surpass us at the minimum or complete rule over us with their raw intellect. Our hubris is such that we believe ourselves to be capable of creating perfection

In other words: the hubris of presuming that humans could survive perfection, that perfection would tolerate humans.

We call HAL insane for killing the humans, when in reality we saw him as another tool when he clearly recognizes himself as a living, conscious entity as bolded above.

In other words: The myth of the self and the ignorance of ignorance.

Interpret it however you like.

[a completely inoffensive name]

In other words: the hubris of presuming that humans could survive perfection, that perfection would tolerate humans.

In other words: The myth of the self and the ignorance of ignorance.

Interpret it however you like.

I don't understand what you are saying.

[Montmorency]

Purely armchair philosophy here; I've never even watched the movie in question.

[a completely inoffensive name]

Purely armchair philosophy here; I've never even watched the movie in question.

Ah. :D You should watch the movie. I was disappointed in it, but it is still miles above the average movie due to Kubrick's talent.

[Hooahguy]

Pacific Rim

I actually really enjoyed it, which took me by surprise, as I wasnt expecting it to be good. Yeah, some pretty big plot spoilers like the whole sword thing (that actually got me angry, but oh well), but other than that, I liked it, mainly because Im a sucker for giant robots smashing things.

Also the soundtrack was pretty great.

[a completely inoffensive name]

12 Monkeys

A lot better than I expected. Bruce Willis always seems to choose good sci-fi films. Brad Pitt won a Golden Globe for his performance as a supporting actor and it deals with the effects of time travel and memory in a very satisfying way. The ending is almost unknown until the moment it happens and the final scene does not disappoint.

If you like a good sci-fi, dystopian flick, you will like 12 Monkeys​

[Fragony]

Of course it's good it's made by Terry Gilliam, the guy who did the twisted animations of Monty Python's Flying Circus.

[caravel]

Pacific Rim

I actually really enjoyed it, which took me by surprise, as I wasnt expecting it to be good. Yeah, some pretty big plot spoilers like the whole sword thing (that actually got me angry, but oh well), but other than that, I liked it, mainly because Im a sucker for giant robots smashing things.

Also the soundtrack was pretty great.

+1

I loved it...

"mechwarrior meets godzilla" - in a good way. One of the most entertaining films I've seen in a long while and the acting was ok (but anyone who expected a deep plot and in depth character development from what is essentially "big robots fighting monsters" will always be disappointed), though del Toro, rarely disappoints (unless of course one doesn't like del Toro and his films).

[Hooahguy]

+1

I loved it...

"mechwarrior meets godzilla" - in a good way. One of the most entertaining films I've seen in a long while and the acting was ok (but anyone who expected a deep plot and in depth character development from what is essentially "big robots fighting monsters" will always be disappointed), though del Toro, rarely disappoints (unless of course one doesn't like del Toro and his films).

Yup, and really, as long as a movie is entertaining to watch, it passes my test, and I think thats really all you can ask of a movie: for it to be entertaining. Added bonuses are its plot or other aspects that can make it great, but just like the Transformer movies, while their plot and dialogue was lacking, it was damn entertaining.

Though I thought Pacific Rim was less cheesy.