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ashwynd
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 Posted: 07/08/04 - 12:33 Post subject: King Arthur (semi spoilers)
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A big let down pretty much describes my feelings regarding the movie. I didn't realize they were trying to make it so realistic by not allowing Merlin to use magic even though he's described as some dark mage. There was really no point to his part at all in the movie. Then there is the issue of Guinevere liking both Arthur and Lancelot, so in the movie she has **** with Arthur but keeps giving Lancelot these seductive stares. I think they tried to squeeze too much story into one movie and by making it more realistic, they ruined what it could have been. It's still semi entertaining action wise though.
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Nemo
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 12:34 Post subject: Re: King Arthur (semi spoilers)
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| ashwynd wrote: | | A big let down pretty much describes my feelings regarding the movie. I didn't realize they were trying to make it so realistic by not allowing Merlin to use magic even though he's described as some dark mage. There was really no point to his part at all in the movie. Then there is the issue of Guinevere liking both Arthur and Lancelot, so in the movie she has **** with Arthur but keeps giving Lancelot these seductive stares. I think they tried to squeeze too much story into one movie and by making it more realistic, they ruined what it could have been. It's still semi entertaining action wise though. |
well it is suppose to be a historcal myth.
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FealornTM
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 13:08 Post subject:
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Merlin isn't so much a wizard, but very knowledgable and educated Shaman I believe....
a Woad Scholar you might say.
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Mental_Hernia
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 13:12 Post subject:
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It had great potential, but had I realized that it was rated PG-13 I wouldnt have expected as much. There is essentially no blood or gore, which I thought would be more necessary with the fight scenes.. It could have been up there with BraveHeart, had it not been so toned down.
=/ Damn
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Silvermouse
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 13:14 Post subject:
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Except that Braveheart has a lot more to offer than blood and gore.
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Eduin
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 13:19 Post subject:
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Excalibur exists, there is little point making another movie about this story.
Regards,
Eduin
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Mental_Hernia
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 13:22 Post subject:
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| Silvermouse wrote: | | Except that Braveheart has a lot more to offer than blood and gore. |
I know that, but just based on the 'effects of war' I expected more of the blood and gore. There were FAR too many scenes where you see a soldier do a huge slash with his weapon, when there could have been entrails to follow. It may seem like a trivial part of the movie ( and story-wise, it is ) but it seems as though they intentionally toned it down to fit the rating.
And as for Eduin's comment; Excalibur's significance was non-existant... He pulled it from his father's grave as a boy... yeah thats about it.
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FealornTM
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 13:32 Post subject:
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I think you guys are seriously overlooking the historical significane of Kiera Knightly's total hotness in this movie.
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Mental_Hernia
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 13:43 Post subject:
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She didnt have too big of a role =/ I thought Gwinevere (sp) would be a bit more... usefull
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Paden
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 14:01 Post subject:
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| Eduin wrote: | Excalibur exists, there is little point making another movie about this story.
Regards,
Eduin |
Why are you posting?
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Jinu
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 14:17 Post subject:
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I never realized how much she resembled Natalie Portman.
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FealornTM
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 14:18 Post subject:
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| Jinu wrote: | | I never realized how much she resembled Natalie Portman. |
Y'know...if they made a movie....
and had those two make out....
brb
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Buntz
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 14:50 Post subject:
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| Eduin wrote: | Excalibur exists, there is little point making another movie about this story.
Regards,
Eduin |
proof!
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Jakanden
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 15:31 Post subject:
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| Jinu wrote: | | I never realized how much she resembled Natalie Portman. |
Which is why she played the handmaiden in starwars that was the "Decoy" for Natalie Portman =)
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Silvermouse
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 15:41 Post subject:
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For God's sake, you scum, Eduin is saying that since the movie "Excalibur" exists, there is no reason to make another Arthur story.
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ashwynd
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 16:33 Post subject:
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Keira Knightly needs breast implants like whoa. She has a purty face though.
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Overon
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 16:37 Post subject:
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| FealornTM wrote: | I think you guys are seriously overlooking the historical significane of Kiera Knightly's total hotness in this movie.
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she looks like a blow up doll
at least in the first picture
trust me .. dont trust glamour shots ... for instance .. michelle branch looks really hot on the cover of that magazine .. but IRL she is really .. really weird looking
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Obmar
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 16:48 Post subject:
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/agree Eduin
Excalibur > all
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Jakanden
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 16:55 Post subject:
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| Obmar wrote: | /agree Eduin
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That is treason on this board
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Obmar
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 16:58 Post subject:
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I know.. first time for everything though
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Manuva
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 17:14 Post subject:
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I'll back Eduins claim that Excalibur is the greatest Arthur movie...ever.
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Eduin
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 17:21 Post subject:
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| Paden wrote: | | Why are you posting? |
Why are you still breathing?
Regards,
Eduin
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wellspoken
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 17:28 Post subject:
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| Eduin wrote: | | Paden wrote: | | Why are you posting? |
Why are you still breathing?
Regards,
Eduin |
haha, owned.
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ashwynd
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 17:58 Post subject:
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wouldn't it be easier to just put "Regards, Eduin" in your signature? That's like when Iustus used to make posts on the ED boards and would always sign it with "-I" or something :p
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principessa
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 23:47 Post subject:
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| Eduin wrote: | Excalibur exists, there is little point making another movie about this story.
Regards,
Eduin |
oh my, welcome back, Ed 
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