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[Tra-El]

Just watched Mike and Mike on ESPN. They do movie reviews.

Mike Greenberg didn't like it.
Mike Golic is seeing it this weekend, but going in with low expectations.
Michael didn't like it, but is going to see it again. Said if you're a comic fan, you'll enjoy it but the general audience won't get it.
And Jamel didn't like it.

 

[Tra-El]

I went with three friends. The first one really loved it, the second one said "it was good but a bit shocking", the last one said "I have still to understand if I liked it". They would like to see it again.

Good reactions. These are good signs. If repeat viewings are needed to decide, the movie did its job.

 

[Poni_Boy]

Most moviegoers don't see a movie twice to decide if they liked it. Most moviegoers see a movie again because they liked what they saw and want to to relive that feeling. People don't reorder a dish they were iffy about at a restaurant to give it a second chance to win them over. They order something else next time.

 

[Matt]

Most moviegoers don't see a movie twice to decide if they liked it. Most moviegoers see a movie again because they liked what they saw and want to to relive that feeling. People don't reorder a dish they were iffy about at a restaurant to give it a second chance to win them over. They order something else next time.

But this is a Zack Snyder film, you fool! To understand all of the deep complexities of his sophomoric understanding of phillsophy and catch all of the blunt, on the nose, metaphors, you have to see it multiple times! Besides, how else could you reason away all of the many plot holes if you don't keep going back to catch them all?

 

[OutOfBoose]

Most moviegoers don't see a movie twice to decide if they liked it. Most moviegoers see a movie again because they liked what they saw and want to to relive that feeling. People don't reorder a dish they were iffy about at a restaurant to give it a second chance to win them over. They order something else next time.

Movie is not food. If the movie is busy with content, if it's full of little details, that need to be noticed to see the full picture - it's impossible to get the film right away. Movies are different. Some are more accessible, other - less.

I still don't get the scene with the senator or I don't remember who he was. Catwoman kidnapped him? What did even happen? Why is everyone looking for him, but he doesn't give a f? I still don't get it, but I watched the film several times.

 

[Poni_Boy]

Movie is not food.

You're right. People are even less willing to spend money again on a movie they don't really like.

 

[Poni_Boy]

But this is a Zack Snyder film, you fool! To understand all of the deep complexities of his sophomoric understanding of phillsophy and catch all of the blunt, on the nose, metaphors, you have to see it multiple times! Besides, how else could you reason away all of the many plot holes if you don't keep going back to catch them all?

"BvS now in theaters. See it twice, because reasons!"

 

[samsnee]

At today's prices, I would never pay to see a movie twice that I was "meh" about the first time around. Usually your first instinct is the right one.

I do love Harry Knowles 2 reviews though. The first one seemed genuine, he actually had valid reasons for not liking it. The second one was usual gushing, everything is awesome and this reminds me of when I was kid and I played with my action figures over the top hyperbole.

 

[Tra-El]

If you don't like a movie out of the gates, you won't see it again. But there are people who go twice and then decide. It happens.

 

[OutOfBoose]

"BvS now in theaters. See it twice, because reasons!"

Or watch on blu-ray. Or don't watch at all. Nobody forces you.

 

[Poni_Boy]

Or watch on blu-ray. Or don't watch at all. Nobody forces you.

Why oh why isn't that on the posters. I'm sure studios would love it

 

[Tony Gunk]

I'm going to see it a second time purely to try and catch stuff I missed first time out.

I'm a comic book fan though, the general audience will never go and see that film again if they're iffy on it. I think that's wishful thinking on the part of those claiming it's been a resounding success

 

[elgaz]

I've never seen a huge audience reaction to any film I've been to (bar laughter at comedies, obviously) - maybe it's an American thing. BvS was no different bar a subdued gasp at the end when you-know-what happened to you-know-who.

 

[Tra-El]

Hearing the quiet reports is on the money. My theaters got light claps at the end. When you want to look at it for what it is, people shouldn't be running out of there doing cartwheels and making machine gun noises with their mouth. The ending was somber and lasted a good while. The last .00001 of the movie is not enough to convince the audience of the sadness and moody; somber ending. The quiet reports is just right to how the majority of the audiences should feel.

 

[Ita-KalEl]

Snyder movies are always divisive. I felt it yesterday too. And the silence is not always a bad sign. Nevertheless this is a movie that continues to grow inside.

 

[Reel-Man]

But this is a Zack Snyder film, you fool! To understand all of the deep complexities of his sophomoric understanding of phillsophy and catch all of the blunt, on the nose, metaphors, you have to see it multiple times! Besides, how else could you reason away all of the many plot holes if you don't keep going back to catch them all?

That's pretty close to trolling, wouldn't you say mr mod? (don't ban me haha)

I saw it again last night and man was my theater annoying. People showing up late, people talking through the previews and into the intro (logo scene and a bit of the monologue). The idiot behind me had to explain to person next to him everything out loud instead of whispering in their ear or even better, waiting until after the movie. Needless to say, it was a mostly quiet crowd, laughing at a few Lex moments, Perry White scenes and Alfred jokes. When Wonder Woman showed up I heard someone trying to start a clapping session which unfortunately didn't spread. During the important turn of events, I heard the people behind me crying, like a heavy sniffling and holding back full on water works. I think I heard one fan react strongly in disbelief that they would actually have that happen in the movie. After the movie the one thing I heard and this isn't BS, "it wasn't as bad as people said". Then you had the obvious fans dissecting scenes and such for the Trinity fight etc.

 

[HaplessHenchman]

I'm going to see it again tomorrow to catch some of the things I missed the first time. Going in the middle of the day on a Thursday so I don't expect the theater to be all that crowded. I'll be back to let you know about any reactions.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

saw it on Friday and there were a few claps at the end of the movie. seeing as how it was the early showing at 9AM, majority of the audience was parents with their little kids so they were a bit more reserved. couple of people in their 20s & 30s which is were some of the claps resonated from

just came back from watching it a second time tonight and was surprised to see the theater was packed for a Wednesday night. louder audience and heard more claps throughout the film, mainly once Wonder Woman pops in to save Batman's ass and at the end

the one thing both audiences had in common, they all booed at the Ghostbusters trailer right before the start of the film t:

 

[Goshdarn Batman]

the one thing both audiences had in common, they all booed at the Ghostbusters trailer right before the start of the film t:

 

[InspecktahDeck]

Cheers for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and [BLACKOUT]Spider-Man.[/BLACKOUT] Some guy booed Iron Man.

[BLACKOUT]That guy was ME[/BLACKOUT]

 

[jasontodd]

I'm just trying to get this straight, so it's alright to bash Zack Snyder at every turn and give snide little sarcastic jabs at the people who liked the film and who have given intellectual analysis and commentary on it, but positive threads get shut down? Just because there is this opinion that Snyder is sophomoric or unsubtlte doesn't take away from the fact that they were in fact attempting to make a modern Revenge Tragedy with big religious, political, moral, and emotional themes on a very real level that was framed around the two most iconic Superheroes of all time told on a grand mythological scale. It's not as if people who comment on this are simply seeing things that were not there or reading into things that were unintentional. There is a wealth of evidence in interviews with the filmmakers and Terrio that outline their influences and their intentions to deconstruct these iconic characters within the framework of mythology. They were attempting to do something more with this film, now whether or not they succeeded flawlessly is debatable and largely a matter of subjective opinion. However to imply that you are somehow better than other people who do find meaning in the film, is a juvenile high school mentality of a class system. You are no better or worse than me for not liking the film, just as I am no better or worse than you for liking the film. Aren't moderators supposed to behave a certain way?

During my theatre experience, people laughed at appropriate parts, cried at emotional scenes and applauded the Wonder Woman reveal. I've spoken to many people about the movie. One friend who is a huge Superman fan loved it and said he got emotional during certain scenes. He said what he loved so much about Batman in the movie was how beaten down here was during the movie, and how it made sense to him that it would be realistic for him to be that way after 20 years of seeing what he's seen from a world that's not unlike our own. Another friend of mine, who is a comic book fan said he didn't understand the hate and bad reviews and he thought it could have been better and he had issues with it but that it was no where near the critical abomination it has the reputation of being. I personally loved the movie and can't wait to get the opportunity to go see it a second time.

 

[Poni_Boy]

My ex told me she saw it on Tuesday. Asked her what she thought and she said it was like getting a three hour long Brazilian wax.

 

[Greeneyes]

That's pretty close to trolling, wouldn't you say mr mod? (don't ban me haha)

That's what I was going to say haha. Funny place lately isn't it?

 

[HaplessHenchman]

Plans changed and the family and I went to see the movie last night. Family meaning the wife and the 7 and 10 year old.

Theater was about half full for the 6:30 PM showing on a Wednesday evening. No reaction during the previews but, disappointingly, we did not get the Civil War trailer.

Crowd was quiet through most of it. A few claps when Wonder Woman showed up then a lot of tears when

Spoiler

Superman died.

, including my wife and 10 year old. To be honest, I almost teared up a little also.

This must have been a second viewing for a lot of people because no one stayed through the credits to check for an end credits scene. Walking out, I asked my 7 year old and 10 year old what they thought and they each said : "It was great!" At that point, one guy in a group of 6 teenagers/young adults turned to my son and said "It was great, wasn't it?" and gave him a high five.

 

[Greeneyes]

I'm just trying to get this straight, so it's alright to bash Zack Snyder at every turn and give snide little sarcastic jabs at the people who liked the film and who have given intellectual analysis and commentary on it, but positive threads get shut down? Just because there is this opinion that Snyder is sophomoric or unsubtlte doesn't take away from the fact that they were in fact attempting to make a modern Revenge Tragedy with big religious, political, moral, and emotional themes on a very real level that was framed around the two most iconic Superheroes of all time told on a grand mythological scale. It's not as if people who comment on this are simply seeing things that were not there or reading into things that were unintentional. There is a wealth of evidence in interviews with the filmmakers and Terrio that outline their influences and their intentions to deconstruct these iconic characters within the framework of mythology. They were attempting to do something more with this film, now whether or not they succeeded flawlessly is debatable and largely a matter of subjective opinion. However to imply that you are somehow better than other people who do find meaning in the film, is a juvenile high school mentality of a class system. You are no better or worse than me for not liking the film, just as I am no better or worse than you for liking the film. Aren't moderators supposed to behave a certain way?

During my theatre experience, people laughed at appropriate parts, cried at emotional scenes and applauded the Wonder Woman reveal. I've spoken to many people about the movie. One friend who is a huge Superman fan loved it and said he got emotional during certain scenes. He said what he loved so much about Batman in the movie was how beaten down here was during the movie, and how it made sense to him that it would be realistic for him to be that way after 20 years of seeing what he's seen from a world that's not unlike our own. Another friend of mine, who is a comic book fan said he didn't understand the hate and bad reviews and he thought it could have been better and he had issues with it but that it was no where near the critical abomination it has the reputation of being. I personally loved the movie and can't wait to get the opportunity to go see it a second time.

Good post