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I've seen it twice now. I really enjoyed it the first time. The pacing did seem abrupt in the beginning of my first watch. Not enough to bother me though... After all the intro was over, the pacing of the film seemed fine to me the rest of the way out.
During my second viewing, I realized the pivotal scene in the movie is the knightmare/Flash reveal. There is so much right there that ties together the events of this movie, AND what is to come in JL. I'm with the theory that the knightmare sequence was not a dream, but the flash somehow showing Bruce what could potentially happen in the future... or maybe what does happen... and the Flash appears at the end, traveling back in time to warn/inform him. I think the other dream sequences were there to merely throw off the audience to think that this particular sequence was probably just a dream... or was it? I think that was really smart.
The validity of this comes at the end when Luthor talks about "him". That's he knows us, that he's hungry, he's coming... and with Superman dead basically the door is open.
A lot of things happen in this movie, but I believe all that is at the heart of it. I also believe that Lex's actions were motivated by Darkseid. Thus, those are his reasons and motivations for pitting B and S against each other, and creating Doomsday as a backup plan.
My two cents. I'll probably see it a few more times. I caught more things in the second viewing. Let's not just go with all the groaning people out there who are bashing it. Open your minds and let it in.
I've seen it twice now. I really enjoyed it the first time. The pacing did seem abrupt in the beginning of my first watch. Not enough to bother me though... After all the intro was over, the pacing of the film seemed fine to me the rest of the way out.
During my second viewing, I realized the pivotal scene in the movie is the knightmare/Flash reveal. There is so much right there that ties together the events of this movie, AND what is to come in JL. I'm with the theory that the knightmare sequence was not a dream, but the flash somehow showing Bruce what could potentially happen in the future... or maybe what does happen... and the Flash appears at the end, traveling back in time to warn/inform him. I think the other dream sequences were there to merely throw off the audience to think that this particular sequence was probably just a dream... or was it? I think that was really smart.
The validity of this comes at the end when Luthor talks about "him". That's he knows us, that he's hungry, he's coming... and with Superman dead basically the door is open.
A lot of things happen in this movie, but I believe all that is at the heart of it. I also believe that Lex's actions were motivated by Darkseid. Thus, those are his reasons and motivations for pitting B and S against each other, and creating Doomsday as a backup plan.
My two cents. I'll probably see it a few more times. I caught more things in the second viewing. Let's not just go with all the groaning people out there who are bashing it. Open your minds and let it in.
Yeah, Snyder's films tend to really grow on people on repeat viewings. That's not something you can say of a lot of other film makers. Not making comparisons, but Stanley Kubrick's films had that same quality. Critics hated The Shinning when that dropped and today it's considered a classic. Some food for thought. Don't forget to scrape the plate.
Good list. I can't wait to see what the other movies this year bring to the table.
Hi Reels, any idea why the positivity thread got stopped? Surely it could have been allowed for another few days?
Oh well, where are the sanest threads right now?
They reopened a new one. It's because it was getting heated and in the separate threads and we (including myself at times) were making mention of how crazy it was in the other thread (box office).
Cool, thanks
I've lost faith in the world at the moment and with loads on this site. Human nature is not always nice to witness.
I think it mostly comes down to some of us forgetting that we are taking to other people and not just a computer. I'm sure if everyone was talking in person, it would be more playful and less hostile. Things very often get lost in wording and text when posting online.![]()
Pacing issues disappear with the repeat viewing. That doesn't mean the issue isn't there, it's just far less noticeable. What you'll notice is stronger structure, foreshadowing, and dense, intelligent dialogue.
Pacing issues disappear with the repeat viewing. That doesn't mean the issue isn't there, it's just far less noticeable. What you'll notice is stronger structure, foreshadowing, and dense, intelligent dialogue.