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Here I pick out some of the most interesting responses to two of my recent posts - whether it is possible not to know what you think of a film and what did you think of John Carter. I know what I did...
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Comment number 1.
NedYoung23rd March 2012 - 9:37
I wonder what the Kermode Uncut budget is? It'd be nice to know what sort of return I get on my licence fee...
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Comment number 2.
streetrw23rd March 2012 - 9:47
Now take that "how many decent low-budget films could have been made for $250 million" argument and apply it to THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, which I confidently predict will be a lot less fun than JOHN CARTER.
And for those whining about the 3D - go and see it in 2D. Admittedly some films don't get a 2D release but JOHN CARTER did; there were plenty of 2D screenings around.
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AtTheBackFilms23rd March 2012 - 9:57
NedYoung, It's a man sat in an empty studio, reading out some emails. My guess is t it doesn't cost too much. Chill.
I saw John Carter of **** in 2D having given up on 3D now. My girlfriend loved it but I found it messy and confusing and I agree with the comment about how many films couldn't have been made with it's budget. 2010s Monsters is a much more enjoyable film and cost only $500,000.
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K23rd March 2012 - 10:00
I thoroughly enjoyed John Carter, and so did my girlfriend, a science teacher who baulked at ROTPOTA because of its suspect (to say the least) approach to science.
After all of the negative press, and a shakey opening sequence on Mars, I was very surprised by how much fun it was, how much of a sense of humour it had, how strong the lead female was (despite the title change), and how quickly I got over the "Flingy-flang of the Blinky-bop people" guff, which wasn't even the film's fault. As SWMBO said: "Flash Gordon with better special effects". Coming from her, that is a huge compliment.
The 3D was very good, I thought, not at all distracting, perhaps even adding to the imersive experience, although I didn't appreciate the extra £2 on the ticket price.
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PSB_Try_It23rd March 2012 - 12:12
Make your mind up.... Melancholia, took a long time to come to a final view (love it leaving the cinema, thought it was pompous two days later, love it again now!).
John Carter, if the last 10 minutes (great editing, excellent narrative drive, engaging) could have been applied to the rest fo the film, I would have enjoyed it so much more. As it is, just 'meh', but loved the Pixar moments, particurlaly the loyal dog.
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