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peter
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Netflix's new offering of this straight to TV fantasy starring Will Smith has been viewed massively over the Christmas period and if translated into a theatrical debut would equate to 98.2 million dollars. I've not seen it yet, but will do shortly, and am looking forward to it quite a bit. It hasn't been well received by the critics, but the people I know who've seen it have all really enjoyed it. More interesting perhaps is that I wonder if we approaching a tipping point where this straight to network prior to theatrical release (as per Agatha Christie's The Crooked House) or even eschewing the cinema all together will become the norm?
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"I know what America is. America is a thing that you can move very easily. Move it in the right direction. They won't get in the way." (Benjamin Netenyahu 2001.)
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
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It's a movie? Thought it was a series. Shoulda been a series.
The concept is heavily retread, but has an identity politics overtone I think, which isn't very new either. Still, Smith doesn't seem like he would throw his career over a cliff, so maybe. I see a very narrow path for this which avoids being either offensive or trite.
The concept is heavily retread, but has an identity politics overtone I think, which isn't very new either. Still, Smith doesn't seem like he would throw his career over a cliff, so maybe. I see a very narrow path for this which avoids being either offensive or trite.
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peter
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Would have watched it tonight but both me and Mrs P are screwed up with a serious flu bug. Hence early night and shit loads of over the counter remedies. Maybe tomorrow.
President of Peace? You fucking idiots!
"I know what America is. America is a thing that you can move very easily. Move it in the right direction. They won't get in the way." (Benjamin Netenyahu 2001.)
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
"I know what America is. America is a thing that you can move very easily. Move it in the right direction. They won't get in the way." (Benjamin Netenyahu 2001.)
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
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Hashi Lebwohl
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There really wasn't anything surprising here--cop buddy movie meets crime drama meets Maltese Falcon (everyone wants the McGuffin)--but I do like how they were able to work the fantasy races into a "real" world.
The next movie has already received the green light. I concur with wayfriend--this would make a good series. The only problem with converting the show to series format is that Will Smith probably wouldn't be in it.
All things considered, if you haven't seen it then I recommend seeing it.
The next movie has already received the green light. I concur with wayfriend--this would make a good series. The only problem with converting the show to series format is that Will Smith probably wouldn't be in it.
All things considered, if you haven't seen it then I recommend seeing it.
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peter
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Saw it last night, but alas it just didn't do it for me. It had a really thrown together feel in my book and there was nothing that would draw me back either for a second film or a series. Sorry guy's - it's a 
President of Peace? You fucking idiots!
"I know what America is. America is a thing that you can move very easily. Move it in the right direction. They won't get in the way." (Benjamin Netenyahu 2001.)
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
"I know what America is. America is a thing that you can move very easily. Move it in the right direction. They won't get in the way." (Benjamin Netenyahu 2001.)
....and the glory of the world becomes less than it was....
'Have we not served you well'
'Of course - you know you have.'
'Then let it end.'
We are the Bloodguard
