Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
03-16-15, 01:27 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
As much as I enjoyed the third installment (it was ridiculous fun), I kinda wish they didn't bring him back and instead going forward we'd have a post-Walker ensemble franchise without a plain old white actor.
03-16-15, 02:12 PM
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03-16-15, 02:13 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
If someone could assure me that Jason Statham kicks Vin Diesel's ass in a one-on-one fight in this, I'd be there opening night. But some sixth sense tells me that just ain't gonna happen.
03-16-15, 02:57 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
I'm still pissed that Rodriguez beat Carano and that Diesel overpowered the Rock.
03-16-15, 03:01 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
If you've ever seen an MMA fight, the Rock getting beat is not out of the realm of possibility. As for Carano, it only bothers you because you know what she is really capable of. Just assume the character is not as formidable as the actor portraying her.
03-16-15, 06:56 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
They will probably go the Lethal Weapon IV route, where both Diesel and Rock have to tag team against Statham. #knowhatimean
03-16-15, 07:31 PM
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03-16-15, 07:38 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
How many of these are there supposed to be? I am holding off buying any until there is an ultimate set.
03-16-15, 07:40 PM
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03-16-15, 08:43 PM
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I'm holding out on the Middle Earth boxed set. The wait is agonizing!
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03-16-15, 09:57 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
These are always some of the cheapest BDs out there. No reason to not own and enjoy them now.
03-16-15, 10:49 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
I need to get the 2nd and 3rd movies on BD.
03-16-15, 11:03 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
It's naive to think physical media will really even be a thing if/when they stop making these movies.
The best you can hope for is something like the Bond 50 set that commemorates a milestone or significant event. Even when SPECTRE comes out Bond 50 is still gonna be a complete collection of the first 50 years of the franchise.
The upcoming 6-film set in tire packaging and a spot for #7 marks the beginning and the end of the Walker era so that might be a good opportunity to dive in, though you could argue it isn't a true Walker collection since he isn't in #3.
In any case, they're cheap and there's no sign of this franchise ending. On the other hand we're only six years away from the 20th anniversary box set that will probably include a further two films. And no stores will carry physical media and the only way to get it will be via Amazon Drone.
The best you can hope for is something like the Bond 50 set that commemorates a milestone or significant event. Even when SPECTRE comes out Bond 50 is still gonna be a complete collection of the first 50 years of the franchise.
The upcoming 6-film set in tire packaging and a spot for #7 marks the beginning and the end of the Walker era so that might be a good opportunity to dive in, though you could argue it isn't a true Walker collection since he isn't in #3.
In any case, they're cheap and there's no sign of this franchise ending. On the other hand we're only six years away from the 20th anniversary box set that will probably include a further two films. And no stores will carry physical media and the only way to get it will be via Amazon Drone.
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03-17-15, 10:32 AM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
Reviews are trickling in from the SXSW screening
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/furious_7/
some reactions on twitter:
http://www.slashfilm.com/furious-7-early-reactions/
"The car chases in Furious 7 are infinitely better than the one in Saw!"
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/furious_7/
some reactions on twitter:
http://www.slashfilm.com/furious-7-early-reactions/
"The car chases in Furious 7 are infinitely better than the one in Saw!"
03-17-15, 10:36 AM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
Variety's Scott Foundas gives it a rave review:
http://variety.com/2015/film/reviews...t-list-wrapper
His plot description gets a little too complicated for me. I don't think these films really need an intricate plot.
Also, he leaves out any mention of Lucas Black, which is the first thing I'd want to know--how big is his part? Is it just a cameo after all?
http://variety.com/2015/film/reviews...t-list-wrapper
His plot description gets a little too complicated for me. I don't think these films really need an intricate plot.
Also, he leaves out any mention of Lucas Black, which is the first thing I'd want to know--how big is his part? Is it just a cameo after all?
03-17-15, 10:38 AM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
Well I'm happy to see James Wan may have finally "broken out" of horror movies finally. I guess.
03-17-15, 10:50 AM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
03-17-15, 10:53 AM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
03-17-15, 11:03 AM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
It's naive to think physical media will really even be a thing if/when they stop making these movies.
The best you can hope for is something like the Bond 50 set that commemorates a milestone or significant event. Even when SPECTRE comes out Bond 50 is still gonna be a complete collection of the first 50 films in the franchise.
The upcoming 6-film set in tire packaging and a spot for #7 marks the beginning and the end of the Walker era so that might be a good opportunity to dive in, though you could argue it isn't a true Walker collection since he isn't in #3.
In any case, they're cheap and there's no sign of this franchise ending. On the other hand we're only six years away from the 20th anniversary box set that will probably include a further two films. And no stores will carry physical media and the only way to get it will be via Amazon Drone.
The best you can hope for is something like the Bond 50 set that commemorates a milestone or significant event. Even when SPECTRE comes out Bond 50 is still gonna be a complete collection of the first 50 films in the franchise.
The upcoming 6-film set in tire packaging and a spot for #7 marks the beginning and the end of the Walker era so that might be a good opportunity to dive in, though you could argue it isn't a true Walker collection since he isn't in #3.
In any case, they're cheap and there's no sign of this franchise ending. On the other hand we're only six years away from the 20th anniversary box set that will probably include a further two films. And no stores will carry physical media and the only way to get it will be via Amazon Drone.
03-17-15, 12:35 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
Except for the fact that sales are down and retail space is shrinking. It'll limp along for a few years thanks to Amazon and then you'll have something like the vinyl market where certain titles are still released, but I have to be realistic and say that there will be a time when high-profile titles are released digital-only.
Expecting these things to come out on Blu and DVD 20 or 30 years from now is like expecting those 8mm Star Wars highlight reels to still be made for the prequel trilogy and the Disney movies. This franchise will outlive the current formats.
Expecting these things to come out on Blu and DVD 20 or 30 years from now is like expecting those 8mm Star Wars highlight reels to still be made for the prequel trilogy and the Disney movies. This franchise will outlive the current formats.
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03-17-15, 12:48 PM
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Except for the fact that sales are down and retail space is shrinking. It'll limp along for a few years thanks to Amazon and then you'll have something like the vinyl market where certain titles are still released, but I have to be realistic and say that there will be a time when high-profile titles are released digital-only.
Sales were down big deal. Home sales were down, car sales were down, movie ticket sales were down, TV ratings are down, TV sales are down... yada yada yada basically all sales were down at one point or another for something. They all went away too? Until something can pick up the $100 million or so a month that discs generate they will go nowhere. Streaming will not pick that up.
03-17-15, 01:19 PM
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re: Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
Wan signed a new development deal with New Line Cinema. I think it was mentioned in this thread. I think he's one and done with this franchise. There was talk that they would shoot 8 and 9 back to back and were thinking about approaching Justin Lin. But, since he signed on for Star Trek, that probably won't happen either. I fully expect a new director for the next film.