White Noise (the return of michael keaton)
01-06-05, 05:40 PM
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Too bad about all of the terrible reviews. I was really hoping for a Michael Keaton comeback. Anyway, it's too bad especially considering how great the trailer was for it. Should have figured, it is January after all.
01-07-05, 11:41 AM
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Instead of making crappy Hollywood films, Keaton should take less money and go the indie route to try & re-invigorate his career.
John Travolta has done this once and by the looks of his latest movie, trying to do it again.
John Travolta has done this once and by the looks of his latest movie, trying to do it again.
01-08-05, 12:37 PM
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Okay question to the two others who saw the flick....
James Berardinelli's "glowing" review said the film was shot in a flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio; but when I saw the film back on Tuesday night, it was projected in a scope (2.39:1) aspect ratio. Now, if the film is indeed flat; that would make a lot of sense, since a majority of the opening credits ended up cropped on the screen I saw it on.
James Berardinelli's "glowing" review said the film was shot in a flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio; but when I saw the film back on Tuesday night, it was projected in a scope (2.39:1) aspect ratio. Now, if the film is indeed flat; that would make a lot of sense, since a majority of the opening credits ended up cropped on the screen I saw it on.
01-09-05, 05:16 PM
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I'm glad the real Batman is back.
And no matter what the critics said, this film is a bonafide smash hit, and it will be one of the most profitable films of 2005.
A $24 million dollar opening weekend for White Noise. I guess America really missed seeing Mr. Mom headline movies.
it's probably a good rental anyway.
And no matter what the critics said, this film is a bonafide smash hit, and it will be one of the most profitable films of 2005.
A $24 million dollar opening weekend for White Noise. I guess America really missed seeing Mr. Mom headline movies.
it's probably a good rental anyway.
01-09-05, 06:25 PM
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Sat on Saturday and thought it was just ok, nothing special. I think with the premise it had promise, but it dragged and really felt short towards the end. Like others said here, the ending was pretty rediculous when you stop to think about it. But it was good though watching a flick with Michael Keaton, hes great, even in stuff like this.
01-09-05, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank TJ Mackey
I'm glad the real Batman is back.
And no matter what the critics said, this film is a bonafide smash hit, and it will be one of the most profitable films of 2005.
A $24 million dollar opening weekend for White Noise. I guess America really missed seeing Mr. Mom headline movies. it's probably a good rental anyway.
And no matter what the critics said, this film is a bonafide smash hit, and it will be one of the most profitable films of 2005.
A $24 million dollar opening weekend for White Noise. I guess America really missed seeing Mr. Mom headline movies.
it's probably a good rental anyway.Right now the market is hot for "horror." Anything released is doing well, even dreck like DARKNESS. Teenagers will line up for anything that has a scare in it.
"the real Batman" was back in last fall's FIRST DAUGHTER too, but nobody seemed to care. NOISE's opening weekend success is hardly due to Keaton's involvement.
01-10-05, 01:10 AM
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$24 million for a no-name January movie is a hit in my book any day, whether it gets good or terrible word of mouth.
I was talking about Keaton carrying a film, which he hasn't done since the mid-90s. (top billing)
I was talking about Keaton carrying a film, which he hasn't done since the mid-90s. (top billing)
01-10-05, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank TJ Mackey
$24 million for a no-name January movie is a hit in my book any day, whether it gets good or terrible word of mouth.
I was talking about Keaton carrying a film, which he hasn't done since the mid-90s. (top billing)
I was talking about Keaton carrying a film, which he hasn't done since the mid-90s. (top billing)
Again I disagree. Keaton's involvement had nothing to do with NOISE's success. Universal pushing the film as a horror-fest did all the work.
01-10-05, 10:51 AM
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I enjoyed the film. It was far from being a classic but it was better than some of the other films I have seen recently. The ending seemed a little out there but what do you expect from a movie about EVP...?
01-12-05, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Third Baseman
James Berardinelli raped this film.
This is one of those "huh?" performances where you know the paycheck was huge or someone has pictures.
I saw it today. Thankfully it was a matinee. I was disappointed because the trailer looked so promising
Did Michael keaton ever fight off a shark
01-29-05, 02:12 AM
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Surprised not to see any recent reviews or comments regarding this movie, but I just came back from seeing it and here are my thoughts.
#1: Really freaky. Not saying good or bad, just freaky.
#2: I'm a huge ghost, UFO, EVP, etc. geek and was disappointed that this film branched off from the usual idea of what an EVP is and distorted it to a more extravagent level just for the movie.
But, all of those things aside, there were things about this movie that didn't make sense (as others have said), so maybe someone can answer them:
INCONSISTENCIES:
This movie seemed to break any rules it tried to establish, making it confusing for the viewer to make sense of it:
There were probably more, but in the end, it was watchable and fairly entertaining. I didn't care for the immediate end and onslaught on inconsistent plot points that started amassing by the time the credits rolled. I give it an A- for scare factor, but C+ for overall enjoyment.
#1: Really freaky. Not saying good or bad, just freaky.
#2: I'm a huge ghost, UFO, EVP, etc. geek and was disappointed that this film branched off from the usual idea of what an EVP is and distorted it to a more extravagent level just for the movie.
But, all of those things aside, there were things about this movie that didn't make sense (as others have said), so maybe someone can answer them:
Spoiler:
INCONSISTENCIES:
This movie seemed to break any rules it tried to establish, making it confusing for the viewer to make sense of it:
Spoiler:
There were probably more, but in the end, it was watchable and fairly entertaining. I didn't care for the immediate end and onslaught on inconsistent plot points that started amassing by the time the credits rolled. I give it an A- for scare factor, but C+ for overall enjoyment.
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04-19-05, 09:55 PM
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Okay, I finally saw this film and all I can say is...wow....that sucked. I cant remember the last time I saw a movie and afterwards had absolutely no idea what just happened. The last 45 minutes or so was such a big bowl of suck salad, my god. I guess they sat around the table trying to figure out what direction to take this movie and about 15 people had different ideas...so they just said the hell with it and put them all in the last 30 minutes. What a mess.
Anyway the main reason Im bumping this is to see if their is a genious among us who has any idea what happened in this movie. Such a shame too, as the premise could have been a good foundation for a good horror flick.
Anyway the main reason Im bumping this is to see if their is a genious among us who has any idea what happened in this movie. Such a shame too, as the premise could have been a good foundation for a good horror flick.
05-18-05, 08:55 PM
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Uh, I really like this movie. It was freaky as hell and I never lost interest once.
I'm a huge Keaton fan as well and I thought he was excellent.
Shit, I was hoping to see more positve thoughts about the film but oh well, at least I liked it.
I'm a huge Keaton fan as well and I thought he was excellent.
Shit, I was hoping to see more positve thoughts about the film but oh well, at least I liked it.
05-18-05, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rival11
Uh, I really like this movie. It was freaky as hell and I never lost interest once.
I'm a huge Keaton fan as well and I thought he was excellent.
Shit, I was hoping to see more positve thoughts about the film but oh well, at least I liked it.
I'm a huge Keaton fan as well and I thought he was excellent.
Shit, I was hoping to see more positve thoughts about the film but oh well, at least I liked it.
White Noise =
I rented it and have never, ever seen a movie with so many plot holes. And not only that, it just flat out didn't make sense. The questions that SleepyW brings up will never be answered by anyone ever, I don't think. This movie was absolutely retarded.
05-18-05, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
Did you watch the same movie as the rest of us?
White Noise =
I rented it and have never, ever seen a movie with so many plot holes. And not only that, it just flat out didn't make sense. The questions that SleepyW brings up will never be answered by anyone ever, I don't think. This movie was absolutely retarded.
White Noise =
I rented it and have never, ever seen a movie with so many plot holes. And not only that, it just flat out didn't make sense. The questions that SleepyW brings up will never be answered by anyone ever, I don't think. This movie was absolutely retarded.
No it's not a masterpiece and yes of course it has flaws up the ass but I still enjoyed it.
05-22-05, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rival11
Out of the majority of the shit I have seen come out lately....at least this flick stayed dark and gave it a try.
No it's not a masterpiece and yes of course it has flaws up the ass but I still enjoyed it.
No it's not a masterpiece and yes of course it has flaws up the ass but I still enjoyed it.
05-22-05, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Tarantino
Just means you liked a shitty movie. Every horror movie as of late 'gave it a try', doesn't mean any of them were remotely good.
And that's why I bought a Saturn.
06-04-05, 01:15 PM
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Just saw this movie. It was not 100% terrible but it was close to it. It was so far fetched at the end that you were like that does not make any sense. And you still were left with some answered questions. It's too bad since I like Michael Keaton and I wanted to like this movie, but I just could not.