Johnny Mnemonic - why was it such a failure?
03-17-06, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Legolas
Isn't the basic premise flawed? When electronic information can be sent anywhere across the world in seconds, why do you need to put it into someone who moves as slow as, well, a person?
03-17-06, 08:39 AM
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Wasn't there a talking dolphin or something in that movie? In a big tank in the middle of a room? I seem to remember that was the "what the hell am I watching?" moment.
I do feel that the "Halt sinners!" line ALMOST makes the film worthwhile. It's so fucking random and stupid, but that has made it stick with me for years.
I do feel that the "Halt sinners!" line ALMOST makes the film worthwhile. It's so fucking random and stupid, but that has made it stick with me for years.
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03-17-06, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick Danger
In the story, he was a completely secure courier. Transmitted data can be tapped. It might take a day or two for Johnny to deliver the data, but you could be certain that no one else had seen it.
03-17-06, 01:57 PM
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As I recall, the download key images were being faxed to Dr. Allcome, which Henry Rollins' character said was a code word they used in hospitals, and in this case referred to him and his loose network of underground medical care providers. I assume the job of the courier was to get the data to the underground without detection so they would have time to use it to manufacture the cure in large quantities and get it distributed before being shut down. [/movie geek]
03-17-06, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Draven
Wasn't there a talking dolphin or something in that movie? In a big tank in the middle of a room? I seem to remember that was the "what the hell am I watching?" moment.
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The biggest thing missing was Molly, though. Anyone remembed what ended up happening to Johnny?
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This thread makes me want to pick up these books again.
03-17-06, 02:08 PM
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Hacking, phreaking, l337n35s, and all that shit make most movies lame. From that little bitchy girl in Jurassic Park to the Napster in Italian Job. Now apply that template to a whole movie and you're guaranteed to be left with schlock.
The best way for computers to work is to approach them in a complete anachronistic sense. The Matrix did better than most with its monochrome displays and such. Minority Report worked. Even Sneakers managed to survive by not focusing on the tech.
The best way for computers to work is to approach them in a complete anachronistic sense. The Matrix did better than most with its monochrome displays and such. Minority Report worked. Even Sneakers managed to survive by not focusing on the tech.
03-17-06, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BigPete
Hacking, phreaking, l337n35s, and all that shit make most movies lame. From that little bitchy girl in Jurassic Park to the Napster in Italian Job. Now apply that template to a whole movie and you're guaranteed to be left with schlock.
03-17-06, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockmjd23
I remember when previews for The Matrix were being shown on TV, I was thinkings "Oh, great...It's Johnny Mnemonic 2. This will suck."
03-18-06, 12:53 PM
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Val Kilmer celebrates the anniversary each year of the date that he walked off the set of that film to take over the role of Batman.
... one more thing:
"I want room service!"
... one more thing:
"I want room service!"
03-18-06, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Draven
I do feel that the "Halt sinners!" line ALMOST makes the film worthwhile. It's so fucking random and stupid, but that has made it stick with me for years.
but Dolph Lundgren was the only redeeming factor in the film and even he couldn't save it.
03-18-06, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
Val Kilmer celebrates the anniversary each year of the date that he walked off the set of that film to take over the role of Batman.
... one more thing:
"I want room service!"
... one more thing:
"I want room service!"
