The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
09-06-18, 08:27 PM
#51
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Watched a review with three guys that went to an early preview. One really liked it, one didn't like it and the other was in the middle.
09-06-18, 08:42 PM
#52
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
This was from the director of The Hallow which was a solid Irish horror film about demonic fairies, so I was hoping this would be one of the better entries in the Conjuring universe.
09-06-18, 08:42 PM
#53
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
I didn’t say I didn’t care for them. I said I hadn’t seen any beyond The Conjuring. I thought it was an okay movie but I just wouldn’t have expected it to get all these spin-offs. Especially when it’s like a prequel to the original film and then the prequel gets its own prequel.
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09-06-18, 08:46 PM
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09-06-18, 10:38 PM
#56
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
What a disappointment. The premise was already established in The Conjuring, but the producers really blew this. The film was badly lit, so it was really difficult to see what was going on, which is probably just as well
There are no high mountains around Vatican City. Hills, yes, mountains, no.
A character called Frenchie is already a cliche, but in Romania?
Speaking of Romania, this is 1952, so where are the Soviets? Russia had its furry boots all over Eastern Europe, and there was nary a sign of occupation. And just how did a priest and nun make it into a Communist country?
The acting wasn't bad, but it was hard to look past an Irish priest having a strong Spanish accent, like Sean Connery playing a Spanish immortal with a thick Scots brogue.
Als, it's not hard to spot where the writer ripped off his ideas. Valek is the vampire in Vampire$, and there's a scene taken from Demon Knight and another from Indiana Jones.
The filmmakers didn't know much about Romanian history, or Catholicism, or how to write a 3-act screenplay or handle a camera. It's a shame, really, because the landscape is so beautiful and eerie that it just oozes horror movie atmosphere.
Frenchie, seriously. SMH.
There are no high mountains around Vatican City. Hills, yes, mountains, no.
A character called Frenchie is already a cliche, but in Romania?
Speaking of Romania, this is 1952, so where are the Soviets? Russia had its furry boots all over Eastern Europe, and there was nary a sign of occupation. And just how did a priest and nun make it into a Communist country?
The acting wasn't bad, but it was hard to look past an Irish priest having a strong Spanish accent, like Sean Connery playing a Spanish immortal with a thick Scots brogue.
Als, it's not hard to spot where the writer ripped off his ideas. Valek is the vampire in Vampire$, and there's a scene taken from Demon Knight and another from Indiana Jones.
The filmmakers didn't know much about Romanian history, or Catholicism, or how to write a 3-act screenplay or handle a camera. It's a shame, really, because the landscape is so beautiful and eerie that it just oozes horror movie atmosphere.
Frenchie, seriously. SMH.
09-06-18, 11:20 PM
#57
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Yeah, just got back from this and it was pretty fucking mediocre. You already have a fantastic cast and then you make the Mexican play a priest named "Burke?" Come on.
I did think the creature design was cool. I know the guy who was the key-make-up for the film and he's great, but this was just a sloppy movie. Never mind the ode to Silent Hill.
The one thing that I did like was the beginning and ending and how they
In any event, I do not recommend the film.
I did think the creature design was cool. I know the guy who was the key-make-up for the film and he's great, but this was just a sloppy movie. Never mind the ode to Silent Hill.
The one thing that I did like was the beginning and ending and how they
Spoiler:
In any event, I do not recommend the film.
09-07-18, 06:56 AM
#58
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Though I agree with a lot of what he says in his reviews, I find Jeremy Jahns pretty annoying. I think his review of this was pretty spot on.
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09-07-18, 11:06 AM
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Supernatural horror pic The Nun is off to a mighty start at the North American box office, earning a blessed $5.4 million in Thursday-evening previews.
The spinoff easily scored the best preview gross of any title in New Line and Warner Bros.' Conjuring franchise.
The Nun could earn north of $46 million for the weekend, if not $50 million, likewise a series best and kicking off the fall box office in high style. The spooky R-rated pic also will steal the top-of-the-box-office crown from fellow Warners film, Crazy Rich Asians, which has topped the chart for three consecutive weekends.
The spinoff easily scored the best preview gross of any title in New Line and Warner Bros.' Conjuring franchise.
The Nun could earn north of $46 million for the weekend, if not $50 million, likewise a series best and kicking off the fall box office in high style. The spooky R-rated pic also will steal the top-of-the-box-office crown from fellow Warners film, Crazy Rich Asians, which has topped the chart for three consecutive weekends.
09-07-18, 12:24 PM
#60
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
What a disappointment. The premise was already established in The Conjuring, but the producers really blew this. The film was badly lit, so it was really difficult to see what was going on, which is probably just as well
There are no high mountains around Vatican City. Hills, yes, mountains, no.
A character called Frenchie is already a cliche, but in Romania?
Speaking of Romania, this is 1952, so where are the Soviets? Russia had its furry boots all over Eastern Europe, and there was nary a sign of occupation. And just how did a priest and nun make it into a Communist country?
The acting wasn't bad, but it was hard to look past an Irish priest having a strong Spanish accent, like Sean Connery playing a Spanish immortal with a thick Scots brogue.
Als, it's not hard to spot where the writer ripped off his ideas. Valek is the vampire in Vampire$, and there's a scene taken from Demon Knight and another from Indiana Jones.
The filmmakers didn't know much about Romanian history, or Catholicism, or how to write a 3-act screenplay or handle a camera. It's a shame, really, because the landscape is so beautiful and eerie that it just oozes horror movie atmosphere.
Frenchie, seriously. SMH.
There are no high mountains around Vatican City. Hills, yes, mountains, no.
A character called Frenchie is already a cliche, but in Romania?
Speaking of Romania, this is 1952, so where are the Soviets? Russia had its furry boots all over Eastern Europe, and there was nary a sign of occupation. And just how did a priest and nun make it into a Communist country?
The acting wasn't bad, but it was hard to look past an Irish priest having a strong Spanish accent, like Sean Connery playing a Spanish immortal with a thick Scots brogue.
Als, it's not hard to spot where the writer ripped off his ideas. Valek is the vampire in Vampire$, and there's a scene taken from Demon Knight and another from Indiana Jones.
The filmmakers didn't know much about Romanian history, or Catholicism, or how to write a 3-act screenplay or handle a camera. It's a shame, really, because the landscape is so beautiful and eerie that it just oozes horror movie atmosphere.
Frenchie, seriously. SMH.
09-07-18, 06:02 PM
#61
Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Yeesh. And you thought that first ANNABELLE movie was bad!? After some un-involving exposition, this just becomes one completely dull jump-scare after the other. Throw in "Frenchie" and you might as well have your Van Helsing sequel here.
Unquestionably, THE darkest movie I've ever seen in a theater. I couldn't even see what was written on the tombstone that the camera forces you to read at a certain point.
Halfway through the movie, I thought, "Well, maybe they'll improve this when they start work on The Nun:Creation-sequel/prequel." You know, when the nun used to be human. But once Valek's backstory was established, so much for that! Such a waste.
Halfway through the movie, I thought, "Well, maybe they'll improve this when they start work on The Nun:Creation-sequel/prequel." You know, when the nun used to be human. But once Valek's backstory was established, so much for that! Such a waste.
09-07-18, 06:29 PM
#62
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Yea. It was really dark. That mixed with dull projector bulbs or off settings. No good.
09-07-18, 09:17 PM
#63
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Well these reviews are awfully disappointing. I don’t usually see horror movies in the theater but I was looking forward to seeing this one on Blu-ray. I guess I won’t bother now.
Even though I was looking forward to this in some ways, I kind of felt the the Nun character (and that goofy Bobadook looking mofo) in The Conjuring 2 were unnecessary additions to a story that didn’t need them.
Even though I was looking forward to this in some ways, I kind of felt the the Nun character (and that goofy Bobadook looking mofo) in The Conjuring 2 were unnecessary additions to a story that didn’t need them.
09-08-18, 09:49 AM
#64
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
What a disappointment. The premise was already established in The Conjuring, but the producers really blew this. The film was badly lit, so it was really difficult to see what was going on, which is probably just as well
There are no high mountains around Vatican City. Hills, yes, mountains, no.
A character called Frenchie is already a cliche, but in Romania?
Speaking of Romania, this is 1952, so where are the Soviets? Russia had its furry boots all over Eastern Europe, and there was nary a sign of occupation. And just how did a priest and nun make it into a Communist country?
The acting wasn't bad, but it was hard to look past an Irish priest having a strong Spanish accent, like Sean Connery playing a Spanish immortal with a thick Scots brogue.
Als, it's not hard to spot where the writer ripped off his ideas. Valek is the vampire in Vampire$, and there's a scene taken from Demon Knight and another from Indiana Jones.
The filmmakers didn't know much about Romanian history, or Catholicism, or how to write a 3-act screenplay or handle a camera. It's a shame, really, because the landscape is so beautiful and eerie that it just oozes horror movie atmosphere.
Frenchie, seriously. SMH.
There are no high mountains around Vatican City. Hills, yes, mountains, no.
A character called Frenchie is already a cliche, but in Romania?
Speaking of Romania, this is 1952, so where are the Soviets? Russia had its furry boots all over Eastern Europe, and there was nary a sign of occupation. And just how did a priest and nun make it into a Communist country?
The acting wasn't bad, but it was hard to look past an Irish priest having a strong Spanish accent, like Sean Connery playing a Spanish immortal with a thick Scots brogue.
Als, it's not hard to spot where the writer ripped off his ideas. Valek is the vampire in Vampire$, and there's a scene taken from Demon Knight and another from Indiana Jones.
The filmmakers didn't know much about Romanian history, or Catholicism, or how to write a 3-act screenplay or handle a camera. It's a shame, really, because the landscape is so beautiful and eerie that it just oozes horror movie atmosphere.
Frenchie, seriously. SMH.
09-08-18, 10:22 AM
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
might make $50+ million this weekend...https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4434&p=.htm
09-08-18, 11:02 AM
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09-08-18, 03:53 PM
#70
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Way too many scripted scares, overuse of fog outside at night and a half-assed story made this a mediocre movie.
09-08-18, 11:33 PM
#71
Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Yeah, it was just okay. Nice atmosphere and I liked Taissa Farmiga in the role, but it was just kind of meh. The jump scare in the trailer is probably the best one in the movie.
09-09-18, 02:32 AM
#72
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
I saw this tonight in a full house. 8:30pm show sold out.
But, For a horror movie, this wasn't very scary at all. Really not much violence at all. All the "jump" scares felt very telegraphed.
Yeah I have to go with the masses and also say this was very mediocre. I would give this a generous C+
There is a very light tie-in to The Conjuring movies. If you're on the fence and not really a big fan of The Conjuring movies, I'd probably skip it. But, if you're a big Conjuring cinematic universe fan and don't mind killing 90 minutes, then catch a matinee or use your discount movie ticket program like A-List to see it. Don't pay full ticket price to see this.
But, For a horror movie, this wasn't very scary at all. Really not much violence at all. All the "jump" scares felt very telegraphed.
Yeah I have to go with the masses and also say this was very mediocre. I would give this a generous C+
There is a very light tie-in to The Conjuring movies. If you're on the fence and not really a big fan of The Conjuring movies, I'd probably skip it. But, if you're a big Conjuring cinematic universe fan and don't mind killing 90 minutes, then catch a matinee or use your discount movie ticket program like A-List to see it. Don't pay full ticket price to see this.
09-09-18, 07:01 AM
#73
Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
I thought it was creepy as hell, great atmosphere and a decent story and was as good as the other movies. Was great in Dolby Cinema; maybe biased my opinion some.
09-10-18, 07:08 AM
#74
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
Saw it last night, thought it was very meh but had a TON of potential. The setting felt too small - despite being this giant castle/convent.
09-10-18, 08:36 AM
#75
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Re: The Nun (2018) -- The Conjuring spinoff -- S: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga
I’ll echo the general sentiments. It had a good cast and seemed to have potential, but was too dark, had too many jump scares, not enough originality, and was ultimately a film that didn’t really do anything memorable or useful for the franchise.