Re: [scifinoir2] SF Movies coming Up in 2008 - Vin Diesel
I think Diesel is trying to establish himself, and as you said, maybe some ego got in the way. Yet, he did that family-friendly flick where he was agent having to babysit a family, so surely that was just to please the crowd and make some dough (a la Eddie Murphy). A Man Apart was pretty good, but not spectacular. I sometimes think Diesel is from the Kevin Costner/Wesley Snipes school: they aim high, trying to make big, epic, soaring pictures (Waterworld, The Postman), or high-octane action flicks (Murder at 1600, others) that don't always do as well as hoped. So people then see the movies and the actors as just average. While the actors are aiming high and big, the audience seems them as just average. Some actors seem to have built in likability/visability/studio support, and get attention that frankly may be out of proportion to their abilities (Schwarzenegger, Will Smith) but they make it work. Arnold had his weightlifting background, and the good sense to team up with Camero n (Terminator) and DeLaurentis (Conan) to help get him going. Smith had the Fresh Prince background, and a couple of crowd-pleasing hits (Bad Boys, Men in Black) to get his visibility. Is it that Diesel and Snipes aren't as good/likeable as Arnold and Smith, did they make worse choices, rush their careers too fast, or haven't been as lucky? One thing I will say about Diesel: The Chronicles of Riddick is one of the closest disappointments i've seen in recent years. That trailers promised a soaring epic, a scifi film to stand on the same level as LOTR and in the scifi world, we haven't had that in ages. And will i love The Chronicles of Riddick, everytime I see it I realize it falls short of the glory Diesel intended. So many great moments, such great background and setup, but spoiled by a beginning and middle that's too much cliched scifi. By the time they really try to bring in the mythos and otherworldliness of the Necromongers, it's too late. I think that's the film that could have put him on the road to Arnold territory, but it just missed the mark. Too bad, 'cause I really wanted to see a third film too, the second was so damn good in spots... -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I liked both Pitch black and the sequel. After Pitch Black and Boiler Room, I thought he was really going places. I guess his career sorta fizzled Mike Street wrote: yeah Vin is doing an animated Hannibal for BET and looks like he might be in another Fast and Furious flick. But i think that franchise is pretty much dead. So looks like he is trying to rebuild his career with Hannibal as an epic movie. But I think he was at his best in Boiler Room. That was the only movie I ever really liked him in. On Dec 29, 2007 12:03 PM, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding Vin. I think there was room for both. i think him, his ego and his decisions about watch movies to do killed it. Mike Street wrote: I feel sorry for Vin Diesel cause he was gonna be the next big action star. Then The Rock came along and pretty much killed his career. There are some good movies on this list. Lots of stuff I wanna see and a lot of stuff I will never watch. Narina is gonna do big number and I'm glad they are doing the books justice. I watched the British version and I think they are doing an excellent job. I just wanna know what will happen after the 3rd book. Cause the kids can't come back to Narina after the Silver Chair. On Dec 29, 2007 8:44 AM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One Missed Call- sums it up perfectly. In The Name of the King- it'll probably flop, but I'll pay to see Statham go medieval on someone's a$$. (pun fully intended) Cloverfield- the young'uns will make it happen. Teeth- doubt it'll have any bite. Untraaceable- I think it's got a great chance, in the Internet-voyeur era. Jumper- another one for the kids. If it's done right, it might pick up some of the adults who read the book. The Spiderwick Chronicles- my niece and her friends have been talking this one up since it was announced last year. Based on that, I'll say yes. The Signal- One Missed Call again. Cancellation effect. Babylon A.D- no. Not even with the Big Diesel in front. The Water Horse- I've heard that this one's not really even for kids, that it as a few bits that might spook the younger kids. If my scuttlebutt is right, then I think it'll draw the first weekend, then tail off as word of mouth gets out. 10,000 B.C.- only if Raquel does a cameo. The Forbidden Kingdom- it might recover its money, but I don't see it going big big big. Iron Man- if it doesn't do well, it'll be because they refused to let the Technonerdati in the door. Prince Caspian- ditto. I wasn't expecting much out of the first Narnia movie, and
Re: [scifinoir2] SF Movies coming Up in 2008
you think Dwayne Johnson--isn't that his given name? I hear he no longer wants to go by The Rock--killed Diesel's career? I didn't think so. Johnson has done well, but not gangbusters by any means. The Rundown was a good movie that established he has screen presence. I enjoyed it, but it didn't do major bucks. Walking Tall remake was panned by critics and didn't do all that well. His most recent movies where he was working with troubled youth as a football coach and the other one with little kids, did well, but again, not on the level of Will Smith or something. I don't know many people who flock to the theatre just because Johnson's the lead. I tend to think it's not that another bi-racial action star came out that hurt Diesel, I think it's just been his choice of films. He did a couple of films that weren't meant for big box office (one where he played a real life mob guy testifying against his cohorts was well reviewed, but little seen), and he hasn't been churning them out with great frequency. -- Original message -- From: Mike Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] I feel sorry for Vin Diesel cause he was gonna be the next big action star. Then The Rock came along and pretty much killed his career. There are some good movies on this list. Lots of stuff I wanna see and a lot of stuff I will never watch. Narina is gonna do big number and I'm glad they are doing the books justice. I watched the British version and I think they are doing an excellent job. I just wanna know what will happen after the 3rd book. Cause the kids can't come back to Narina after the Silver Chair. On Dec 29, 2007 8:44 AM, Martin wrote: One Missed Call- sums it up perfectly. In The Name of the King- it'll probably flop, but I'll pay to see Statham go medieval on someone's a$$. (pun fully intended) Cloverfield- the young'uns will make it happen. Teeth- doubt it'll have any bite. Untraaceable- I think it's got a great chance, in the Internet-voyeur era. Jumper- another one for the kids. If it's done right, it might pick up some of the adults who read the book. The Spiderwick Chronicles- my niece and her friends have been talking this one up since it was announced last year. Based on that, I'll say yes. The Signal- One Missed Call again. Cancellation effect. Babylon A.D- no. Not even with the Big Diesel in front. The Water Horse- I've heard that this one's not really even for kids, that it as a few bits that might spook the younger kids. If my scuttlebutt is right, then I think it'll draw the first weekend, then tail off as word of mouth gets out. 10,000 B.C.- only if Raquel does a cameo. The Forbidden Kingdom- it might recover its money, but I don't see it going big big big. Iron Man- if it doesn't do well, it'll be because they refused to let the Technonerdati in the door. Prince Caspian- ditto. I wasn't expecting much out of the first Narnia movie, and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones IV- if they offer Geritol at the door, they might recoup. Not even *I'm* game for this. And I *hate* Nazis... Starship Dave- no. Just no. No, I take that back. It'll probably do well, but I won't be there. Speed Racer- yes. Kids like retro. Adults like retro, too. The Incredible Hulk- doubt t. People's memories are short, but their senses of smell are long, and The Hulk stunk the joint up but good. The Dark Knight- try to keep 'em out of the theaters. I dare you. Wallace to quote the eminent scientist Hubert Farnsworth, Hu-WHA? Hancock- probably. But I'm not sold on it, especially after seeing the trailer. Just me and my weirdness. Hellboy 2- yes. Yes.YES. The Mummy 3- no. No. NO. To paraphrase, once was enough. Jurassic Park IV- see above. The Day The Earth Stood Still'- Klaatu. Barada. NiktNO... Star Trek XI'- Probably will do well. My only question- WHY? The Mutant Chronicles- X-fans will go to see it, be p*ssed off because there are no X-Men in it. Word gets out, and it's on DVD the following month. Deathrace 3000 Zelazny will rise from his grave just long enough to beg the masses *not* to see this. He won't have to be out for long. They Came From Upstairs- probably won't do well at the box office. Based on this blurb, I'll go to see it. Watchmen- if it doesn't, I'll be surprised. The Lovely Bones- Peter Jackson. Need I say more? Wolverine- uh, this is a trick question, right? Monsters vs. Aliens- it'll do even better if the Aliens in it aren't the Aliens from Aliens vs Predator. Terminator 4- I don't think it will fly. I think that all but the hardcore fans are sick of the franchise. Sin City 2- The Yellow B*stard will be swimming in green. Logan's Run- it might do well, appealing to the young'uns who are
Re: [scifinoir2] SF Movies coming Up in 2008
One Missed Call- sums it up perfectly. In The Name of the King- it'll probably flop, but I'll pay to see Statham go medieval on someone's a$$. (pun fully intended) Cloverfield- the young'uns will make it happen. Teeth- doubt it'll have any bite. Untraaceable- I think it's got a great chance, in the Internet-voyeur era. Jumper- another one for the kids. If it's done right, it might pick up some of the adults who read the book. The Spiderwick Chronicles- my niece and her friends have been talking this one up since it was announced last year. Based on that, I'll say yes. The Signal- One Missed Call again. Cancellation effect. Babylon A.D- no. Not even with the Big Diesel in front. The Water Horse- I've heard that this one's not really even for kids, that it as a few bits that might spook the younger kids. If my scuttlebutt is right, then I think it'll draw the first weekend, then tail off as word of mouth gets out. 10,000 B.C.- only if Raquel does a cameo. The Forbidden Kingdom- it might recover its money, but I don't see it going big big big. Iron Man- if it doesn't do well, it'll be because they refused to let the Technonerdati in the door. Prince Caspian- ditto. I wasn't expecting much out of the first Narnia movie, and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones IV- if they offer Geritol at the door, they might recoup. Not even *I'm* game for this. And I *hate* Nazis... Starship Dave- no. Just no. No, I take that back. It'll probably do well, but I won't be there. Speed Racer- yes. Kids like retro. Adults like retro, too. The Incredible Hulk- doubt t. People's memories are short, but their senses of smell are long, and The Hulk stunk the joint up but good. The Dark Knight- try to keep 'em out of the theaters. I dare you. Wallace to quote the eminent scientist Hubert Farnsworth, Hu-WHA? Hancock- probably. But I'm not sold on it, especially after seeing the trailer. Just me and my weirdness. Hellboy 2- yes. Yes.YES. The Mummy 3- no. No. NO. To paraphrase, once was enough. Jurassic Park IV- see above. The Day The Earth Stood Still'- Klaatu. Barada. NiktNO... Star Trek XI'- Probably will do well. My only question- WHY? The Mutant Chronicles- X-fans will go to see it, be p*ssed off because there are no X-Men in it. Word gets out, and it's on DVD the following month. Deathrace 3000 Zelazny will rise from his grave just long enough to beg the masses *not* to see this. He won't have to be out for long. They Came From Upstairs- probably won't do well at the box office. Based on this blurb, I'll go to see it. Watchmen- if it doesn't, I'll be surprised. The Lovely Bones- Peter Jackson. Need I say more? Wolverine- uh, this is a trick question, right? Monsters vs. Aliens- it'll do even better if the Aliens in it aren't the Aliens from Aliens vs Predator. Terminator 4- I don't think it will fly. I think that all but the hardcore fans are sick of the franchise. Sin City 2- The Yellow B*stard will be swimming in green. Logan's Run- it might do well, appealing to the young'uns who are afraid to grow old. The Hobbit- another trick question, right? Deathlok- not enough people know who he is to make it work. Unless Marvel brings him back again (I think he was in a major book earlier this year), not much of a chance. I now leave you to wonder why anyone with common sense would sell me a wireless PC card... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The following is a list of Speculative Fiction Movies Coming Out on 2008. Which ones are you looking forward to? Which ones do you think will hit and which ones do you think will flop? One Missed Call U.S. Opening Date:January 4. A chain of people receive terrifying cell phone messages--actual recordings of their own horrifying last moments before dying. In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale U.S. Opening Date: 11 January 2008 Jason Statham must find his kidnapped wife and avenge the death of his son, amidst the backdrop of war in the Kingdom of Ehb. Cloverfield U.S. Opening Date:January 18 A group of friends document their attempt to survive when a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon New York City. Teeth U.S. Opening Date:January 18 A high school student discovers she has a bizarre physical advantage when she becomes the object of male violence. Untraceable Opening January 25, 2008 Within the FBI, there exists a division dedicated to investigating and prosecuting criminals on the internet. A tech-savvy internet predator is displaying his graphic murders on his own website--and the fate of each of his tormented captives is left in the hands on the public: Jumper U.S. Opening date: 15 February 2008 A teenager (Hayden Christensen, Young Darth Vader) discovers he can teleport from one place to another and uses this ability to search for the man he believes killed his mother . The Spiderwick
Re: [scifinoir2] SF Movies coming Up in 2008
I feel sorry for Vin Diesel cause he was gonna be the next big action star. Then The Rock came along and pretty much killed his career. There are some good movies on this list. Lots of stuff I wanna see and a lot of stuff I will never watch. Narina is gonna do big number and I'm glad they are doing the books justice. I watched the British version and I think they are doing an excellent job. I just wanna know what will happen after the 3rd book. Cause the kids can't come back to Narina after the Silver Chair. On Dec 29, 2007 8:44 AM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One Missed Call- sums it up perfectly. In The Name of the King- it'll probably flop, but I'll pay to see Statham go medieval on someone's a$$. (pun fully intended) Cloverfield- the young'uns will make it happen. Teeth- doubt it'll have any bite. Untraaceable- I think it's got a great chance, in the Internet-voyeur era. Jumper- another one for the kids. If it's done right, it might pick up some of the adults who read the book. The Spiderwick Chronicles- my niece and her friends have been talking this one up since it was announced last year. Based on that, I'll say yes. The Signal- One Missed Call again. Cancellation effect. Babylon A.D- no. Not even with the Big Diesel in front. The Water Horse- I've heard that this one's not really even for kids, that it as a few bits that might spook the younger kids. If my scuttlebutt is right, then I think it'll draw the first weekend, then tail off as word of mouth gets out. 10,000 B.C.- only if Raquel does a cameo. The Forbidden Kingdom- it might recover its money, but I don't see it going big big big. Iron Man- if it doesn't do well, it'll be because they refused to let the Technonerdati in the door. Prince Caspian- ditto. I wasn't expecting much out of the first Narnia movie, and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones IV- if they offer Geritol at the door, they might recoup. Not even *I'm* game for this. And I *hate* Nazis... Starship Dave- no. Just no. No, I take that back. It'll probably do well, but I won't be there. Speed Racer- yes. Kids like retro. Adults like retro, too. The Incredible Hulk- doubt t. People's memories are short, but their senses of smell are long, and The Hulk stunk the joint up but good. The Dark Knight- try to keep 'em out of the theaters. I dare you. Wallace to quote the eminent scientist Hubert Farnsworth, Hu-WHA? Hancock- probably. But I'm not sold on it, especially after seeing the trailer. Just me and my weirdness. Hellboy 2- yes. Yes.YES. The Mummy 3- no. No. NO. To paraphrase, once was enough. Jurassic Park IV- see above. The Day The Earth Stood Still'- Klaatu. Barada. NiktNO... Star Trek XI'- Probably will do well. My only question- WHY? The Mutant Chronicles- X-fans will go to see it, be p*ssed off because there are no X-Men in it. Word gets out, and it's on DVD the following month. Deathrace 3000 Zelazny will rise from his grave just long enough to beg the masses *not* to see this. He won't have to be out for long. They Came From Upstairs- probably won't do well at the box office. Based on this blurb, I'll go to see it. Watchmen- if it doesn't, I'll be surprised. The Lovely Bones- Peter Jackson. Need I say more? Wolverine- uh, this is a trick question, right? Monsters vs. Aliens- it'll do even better if the Aliens in it aren't the Aliens from Aliens vs Predator. Terminator 4- I don't think it will fly. I think that all but the hardcore fans are sick of the franchise. Sin City 2- The Yellow B*stard will be swimming in green. Logan's Run- it might do well, appealing to the young'uns who are afraid to grow old. The Hobbit- another trick question, right? Deathlok- not enough people know who he is to make it work. Unless Marvel brings him back again (I think he was in a major book earlier this year), not much of a chance. I now leave you to wonder why anyone with common sense would sell me a wireless PC card... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The following is a list of Speculative Fiction Movies Coming Out on 2008. Which ones are you looking forward to? Which ones do you think will hit and which ones do you think will flop? One Missed Call U.S. Opening Date:January 4. A chain of people receive terrifying cell phone messages--actual recordings of their own horrifying last moments before dying. In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale U.S. Opening Date: 11 January 2008 Jason Statham must find his kidnapped wife and avenge the death of his son, amidst the backdrop of war in the Kingdom of Ehb. Cloverfield U.S. Opening Date:January 18 A group of friends document their attempt to survive when a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon New York City. Teeth U.S. Opening Date:January 18 A high school student discovers she has a bizarre physical
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Regarding Vin. I think there was room for both. i think him, his ego and his decisions about watch movies to do killed it. Mike Street wrote: I feel sorry for Vin Diesel cause he was gonna be the next big action star. Then The Rock came along and pretty much killed his career. There are some good movies on this list. Lots of stuff I wanna see and a lot of stuff I will never watch. Narina is gonna do big number and I'm glad they are doing the books justice. I watched the British version and I think they are doing an excellent job. I just wanna know what will happen after the 3rd book. Cause the kids can't come back to Narina after the Silver Chair. On Dec 29, 2007 8:44 AM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One Missed Call- sums it up perfectly. In The Name of the King- it'll probably flop, but I'll pay to see Statham go medieval on someone's a$$. (pun fully intended) Cloverfield- the young'uns will make it happen. Teeth- doubt it'll have any bite. Untraaceable- I think it's got a great chance, in the Internet-voyeur era. Jumper- another one for the kids. If it's done right, it might pick up some of the adults who read the book. The Spiderwick Chronicles- my niece and her friends have been talking this one up since it was announced last year. Based on that, I'll say yes. The Signal- One Missed Call again. Cancellation effect. Babylon A.D- no. Not even with the Big Diesel in front. The Water Horse- I've heard that this one's not really even for kids, that it as a few bits that might spook the younger kids. If my scuttlebutt is right, then I think it'll draw the first weekend, then tail off as word of mouth gets out. 10,000 B.C.- only if Raquel does a cameo. The Forbidden Kingdom- it might recover its money, but I don't see it going big big big. Iron Man- if it doesn't do well, it'll be because they refused to let the Technonerdati in the door. Prince Caspian- ditto. I wasn't expecting much out of the first Narnia movie, and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones IV- if they offer Geritol at the door, they might recoup. Not even *I'm* game for this. And I *hate* Nazis... Starship Dave- no. Just no. No, I take that back. It'll probably do well, but I won't be there. Speed Racer- yes. Kids like retro. Adults like retro, too. The Incredible Hulk- doubt t. People's memories are short, but their senses of smell are long, and The Hulk stunk the joint up but good. The Dark Knight- try to keep 'em out of the theaters. I dare you. Wallace to quote the eminent scientist Hubert Farnsworth, Hu-WHA? Hancock- probably. But I'm not sold on it, especially after seeing the trailer. Just me and my weirdness. Hellboy 2- yes. Yes.YES. The Mummy 3- no. No. NO. To paraphrase, once was enough. Jurassic Park IV- see above. The Day The Earth Stood Still'- Klaatu. Barada. NiktNO... Star Trek XI'- Probably will do well. My only question- WHY? The Mutant Chronicles- X-fans will go to see it, be p*ssed off because there are no X-Men in it. Word gets out, and it's on DVD the following month. Deathrace 3000 Zelazny will rise from his grave just long enough to beg the masses *not* to see this. He won't have to be out for long. They Came From Upstairs- probably won't do well at the box office. Based on this blurb, I'll go to see it. Watchmen- if it doesn't, I'll be surprised. The Lovely Bones- Peter Jackson. Need I say more? Wolverine- uh, this is a trick question, right? Monsters vs. Aliens- it'll do even better if the Aliens in it aren't the Aliens from Aliens vs Predator. Terminator 4- I don't think it will fly. I think that all but the hardcore fans are sick of the franchise. Sin City 2- The Yellow B*stard will be swimming in green. Logan's Run- it might do well, appealing to the young'uns who are afraid to grow old. The Hobbit- another trick question, right? Deathlok- not enough people know who he is to make it work. Unless Marvel brings him back again (I think he was in a major book earlier this year), not much of a chance. I now leave you to wonder why anyone with common sense would sell me a wireless PC card... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The following is a list of Speculative Fiction Movies Coming Out on 2008. Which ones are you looking forward to? Which ones do you think will hit and which ones do you think will flop? One Missed Call U.S. Opening Date:January 4. A chain of people receive terrifying cell phone messages--actual recordings of their own horrifying last moments before dying. In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale U.S. Opening Date: 11 January 2008 Jason Statham must find his kidnapped wife and avenge the death of his son, amidst the backdrop of war in the Kingdom of Ehb. Cloverfield U.S. Opening Date:January 18 A group of friends document their attempt to survive when a
Re: [scifinoir2] SF Movies coming Up in 2008
yeah Vin is doing an animated Hannibal for BET and looks like he might be in another Fast and Furious flick. But i think that franchise is pretty much dead. So looks like he is trying to rebuild his career with Hannibal as an epic movie. But I think he was at his best in Boiler Room. That was the only movie I ever really liked him in. On Dec 29, 2007 12:03 PM, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding Vin. I think there was room for both. i think him, his ego and his decisions about watch movies to do killed it. Mike Street wrote: I feel sorry for Vin Diesel cause he was gonna be the next big action star. Then The Rock came along and pretty much killed his career. There are some good movies on this list. Lots of stuff I wanna see and a lot of stuff I will never watch. Narina is gonna do big number and I'm glad they are doing the books justice. I watched the British version and I think they are doing an excellent job. I just wanna know what will happen after the 3rd book. Cause the kids can't come back to Narina after the Silver Chair. On Dec 29, 2007 8:44 AM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One Missed Call- sums it up perfectly. In The Name of the King- it'll probably flop, but I'll pay to see Statham go medieval on someone's a$$. (pun fully intended) Cloverfield- the young'uns will make it happen. Teeth- doubt it'll have any bite. Untraaceable- I think it's got a great chance, in the Internet-voyeur era. Jumper- another one for the kids. If it's done right, it might pick up some of the adults who read the book. The Spiderwick Chronicles- my niece and her friends have been talking this one up since it was announced last year. Based on that, I'll say yes. The Signal- One Missed Call again. Cancellation effect. Babylon A.D- no. Not even with the Big Diesel in front. The Water Horse- I've heard that this one's not really even for kids, that it as a few bits that might spook the younger kids. If my scuttlebutt is right, then I think it'll draw the first weekend, then tail off as word of mouth gets out. 10,000 B.C.- only if Raquel does a cameo. The Forbidden Kingdom- it might recover its money, but I don't see it going big big big. Iron Man- if it doesn't do well, it'll be because they refused to let the Technonerdati in the door. Prince Caspian- ditto. I wasn't expecting much out of the first Narnia movie, and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones IV- if they offer Geritol at the door, they might recoup. Not even *I'm* game for this. And I *hate* Nazis... Starship Dave- no. Just no. No, I take that back. It'll probably do well, but I won't be there. Speed Racer- yes. Kids like retro. Adults like retro, too. The Incredible Hulk- doubt t. People's memories are short, but their senses of smell are long, and The Hulk stunk the joint up but good. The Dark Knight- try to keep 'em out of the theaters. I dare you. Wallace to quote the eminent scientist Hubert Farnsworth, Hu-WHA? Hancock- probably. But I'm not sold on it, especially after seeing the trailer. Just me and my weirdness. Hellboy 2- yes. Yes.YES. The Mummy 3- no. No. NO. To paraphrase, once was enough. Jurassic Park IV- see above. The Day The Earth Stood Still'- Klaatu. Barada. NiktNO... Star Trek XI'- Probably will do well. My only question- WHY? The Mutant Chronicles- X-fans will go to see it, be p*ssed off because there are no X-Men in it. Word gets out, and it's on DVD the following month. Deathrace 3000 Zelazny will rise from his grave just long enough to beg the masses *not* to see this. He won't have to be out for long. They Came From Upstairs- probably won't do well at the box office. Based on this blurb, I'll go to see it. Watchmen- if it doesn't, I'll be surprised. The Lovely Bones- Peter Jackson. Need I say more? Wolverine- uh, this is a trick question, right? Monsters vs. Aliens- it'll do even better if the Aliens in it aren't the Aliens from Aliens vs Predator. Terminator 4- I don't think it will fly. I think that all but the hardcore fans are sick of the franchise. Sin City 2- The Yellow B*stard will be swimming in green. Logan's Run- it might do well, appealing to the young'uns who are afraid to grow old. The Hobbit- another trick question, right? Deathlok- not enough people know who he is to make it work. Unless Marvel brings him back again (I think he was in a major book earlier this year), not much of a chance. I now leave you to wonder why anyone with common sense would sell me a wireless PC card... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The following is a list of Speculative
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I liked both Pitch black and the sequel. After Pitch Black and Boiler Room, I thought he was really going places. I guess his career sorta fizzled Mike Street wrote: yeah Vin is doing an animated Hannibal for BET and looks like he might be in another Fast and Furious flick. But i think that franchise is pretty much dead. So looks like he is trying to rebuild his career with Hannibal as an epic movie. But I think he was at his best in Boiler Room. That was the only movie I ever really liked him in. On Dec 29, 2007 12:03 PM, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding Vin. I think there was room for both. i think him, his ego and his decisions about watch movies to do killed it. Mike Street wrote: I feel sorry for Vin Diesel cause he was gonna be the next big action star. Then The Rock came along and pretty much killed his career. There are some good movies on this list. Lots of stuff I wanna see and a lot of stuff I will never watch. Narina is gonna do big number and I'm glad they are doing the books justice. I watched the British version and I think they are doing an excellent job. I just wanna know what will happen after the 3rd book. Cause the kids can't come back to Narina after the Silver Chair. On Dec 29, 2007 8:44 AM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One Missed Call- sums it up perfectly. In The Name of the King- it'll probably flop, but I'll pay to see Statham go medieval on someone's a$$. (pun fully intended) Cloverfield- the young'uns will make it happen. Teeth- doubt it'll have any bite. Untraaceable- I think it's got a great chance, in the Internet-voyeur era. Jumper- another one for the kids. If it's done right, it might pick up some of the adults who read the book. The Spiderwick Chronicles- my niece and her friends have been talking this one up since it was announced last year. Based on that, I'll say yes. The Signal- One Missed Call again. Cancellation effect. Babylon A.D- no. Not even with the Big Diesel in front. The Water Horse- I've heard that this one's not really even for kids, that it as a few bits that might spook the younger kids. If my scuttlebutt is right, then I think it'll draw the first weekend, then tail off as word of mouth gets out. 10,000 B.C.- only if Raquel does a cameo. The Forbidden Kingdom- it might recover its money, but I don't see it going big big big. Iron Man- if it doesn't do well, it'll be because they refused to let the Technonerdati in the door. Prince Caspian- ditto. I wasn't expecting much out of the first Narnia movie, and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones IV- if they offer Geritol at the door, they might recoup. Not even *I'm* game for this. And I *hate* Nazis... Starship Dave- no. Just no. No, I take that back. It'll probably do well, but I won't be there. Speed Racer- yes. Kids like retro. Adults like retro, too. The Incredible Hulk- doubt t. People's memories are short, but their senses of smell are long, and The Hulk stunk the joint up but good. The Dark Knight- try to keep 'em out of the theaters. I dare you. Wallace to quote the eminent scientist Hubert Farnsworth, Hu-WHA? Hancock- probably. But I'm not sold on it, especially after seeing the trailer. Just me and my weirdness. Hellboy 2- yes. Yes.YES. The Mummy 3- no. No. NO. To paraphrase, once was enough. Jurassic Park IV- see above. The Day The Earth Stood Still'- Klaatu. Barada. NiktNO... Star Trek XI'- Probably will do well. My only question- WHY? The Mutant Chronicles- X-fans will go to see it, be p*ssed off because there are no X-Men in it. Word gets out, and it's on DVD the following month. Deathrace 3000 Zelazny will rise from his grave just long enough to beg the masses *not* to see this. He won't have to be out for long. They Came From Upstairs- probably won't do well at the box office. Based on this blurb, I'll go to see it. Watchmen- if it doesn't, I'll be surprised. The Lovely Bones- Peter Jackson. Need I say more? Wolverine- uh, this is a trick question, right? Monsters vs. Aliens- it'll do even better if the Aliens in it aren't the Aliens from Aliens vs Predator. Terminator 4- I don't think it will fly. I think that all but the hardcore fans are sick of the franchise. Sin City 2- The Yellow B*stard will be swimming in green. Logan's Run- it might do well, appealing to the young'uns who are afraid to grow old. The Hobbit- another trick question, right? Deathlok- not enough people know who he is to make it work. Unless Marvel brings him back again (I think he was in a major book earlier this year), not much of a chance. I now leave you to wonder why anyone with
