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Author Topic: Flight of the Phoenix (2004) Rich Granata Film Handler Posts: 61 From: Bethlehem PA USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 12-18-2004 11:00 AM                     Drew in an astounding 6 patrons on opening Friday night at our 10-Plex. What a bomb. Sorry Dennis Quaid  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 12-18-2004 02:50 PM                     This one wasn't too great, but it also wasn't too bad. If 1/2 an hour had been cut from it, the movie would've been much more enjoyable. There are simply too many tangents and unnecessary scenes that drag the movie down. That being said, mega-kudos to whomever did the sound mix on this. GREAT SOUND!!! 3 out of 5 stars  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-18-2004 08:59 PM                        Sound mix good.. overall picture sucked...  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 12-19-2004 12:52 AM                     Aside from those cutaway shots, like the guy walking through the desert, I enjoyed it.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 12-19-2004 01:11 AM                  quote: Jason Black ...overall picture sucked... Gosh Jason... what a dumbass! I agree Chris... While NOT as good as the original, I sorta liked it!  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 12-19-2004 02:06 AM                        As I was flipping through TV channels looking for something that wasn't boring (I failed) the director of this movie was talking about how it was so much better than the original because it was shot in a real desert and has the big effects and the big sound. His words. So it must be great.  |  IP: Logged Jason Gazaille Film Handler Posts: 46 From: San Diego, CA, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 12-19-2004 02:12 AM                     This film was better than I thought it would be, but I didn't think it was great. I agree the sound was good. FOX even splurged and put SDDS on it! Overall, B-.  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-19-2004 04:42 PM                        Phil, Dumbass, eh? I'll keep that in mind for use against you at a later time and date... BTW, my decision stands. The overall film {if that makes you happy, SUCKED.  |  IP: Logged David Yauch Expert Film Handler Posts: 206 From: Mesa, AZ, USA Registered: Oct 2004 posted 12-20-2004 02:28 AM                     I think this film accomplishes one thing very well. You definately will want to kick the shit out of that nerdy bastard... Not sure if that's what they wanted or not, but it's what they got.  |  IP: Logged Jennifer Pan THE JEN! Posts: 1219 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: Nov 2003 posted 12-22-2004 11:39 PM                        Yeah, I agree with most of you. I felt it was slow paced and the cutaways were kind of stupid. But I did enjoy it... why?... Because Dennis is HOT. On a different note it was predictable and I found every character annoying.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 12-23-2004 03:45 AM                     SPOILER quote: David Yauch You definately will want to kick the shit out of that nerdy bastard... That nerdy bastard was the only one in the movie with a brain. Yes he deceived them in regards to his qualifications, but it was something he had to do, and let's not forget it was that nerdy bastard who was the reason they got out of there alive. While I agree his personality and mannerisms were annoying, I respected the character over all the others because he was logical. Sometimes you have to put someone's personality aside and step back to actually see what they are accomplishing, whether you like the way it is achieved or not. The important thing is the end result.  |  IP: Logged Kurt Zupin Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 989 From: Maricopa, Arizona Registered: Oct 2004 posted 12-26-2004 12:40 AM                     ***1/2 out of ***** I enjoyed this film for the great soundtrack (Gotta love it when you can get a little Johhny Cash into a film) the good sound mix. Yes the story was predictable, but that didn't hurt the movie like some films. I would recommend this film to a patron that was trying decide what to watch. If the film made you want to punch Elliott(Giovanni Ribisi) in the face then I guess it did what it was supposed to. Kurt Zupin  |  IP: Logged Christian Appelt Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 505 From: Frankfurt, Germany Registered: Dec 2001 posted 12-26-2004 05:17 PM                     Who needs a remake of an almost perfect adventure movie? I just watched the original on DVD for the fifth time, and it's a really great movie. Fine photography and all those excellent actors who knew how to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. This kind of making wimpy new movies from classics makes me What's next, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA with Vin Diesel or Keanu Reeves, maybe a love story added?  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 12-28-2004 12:21 AM                     quote: Brad Miller That nerdy bastard was the only one in the movie with a brain. Brad's right. Although he was annoying and had an ego the size of Phil's...whatever, He was the one who made this movie come together. I thought this movie was awesome, even through our analog FM transmitters at the drive-in it sounded really great. Very BRIGHT picture(obviously the desert setting was the reason for that) The plot line was very well developed and the crash looked spectacular. Overall 4/5 Can someone explain to me the meaning of the nomads? I was confused about that part though.  |  IP: Logged David Yauch Expert Film Handler Posts: 206 From: Mesa, AZ, USA Registered: Oct 2004 posted 12-28-2004 05:55 AM                     I never said the nerdy bastard wasn't the reason they got out alive, or that he wasn't more sensible than anyone else. He's still a nerdy bastard and I still want to kill him.  |  IP: Logged

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