AMA I saw Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice last night.

Elai · March 22, 2016, 01:07:13 PM

Going to keep it spoiler-free.

Dopameme · March 22, 2016, 01:11:08 PM

do you think the trailers revealed too much about the film?

Elai · March 22, 2016, 01:15:25 PM

Quote from: 🍄Tryptameme🍄 on March 22, 2016, 01:11:08 PM

do you think the trailers revealed too much about the film?

They always do. I watched all the trailers on my way home from the cinema for the first time, and was pretty shocked at how revealing some of the clips were, especially considering the half-hour recorded lecture Snyder decided to put in front of his movie encouraging us "not to spoil the movie for others". Like, you've already done that, jack-ass.

It's a fucked up trend nowadays, which is why I try to avoid all trailers and stuff for every movie I know I'm going to see. Things like Suicide Squad and Civil War, for example. If I'm going to see it anyway, why do I need to watch a trailer?

Sandtrap · March 22, 2016, 01:18:01 PM

Quote from: Eliab on March 22, 2016, 01:15:25 PM

Quote from: 🍄Tryptameme🍄 on March 22, 2016, 01:11:08 PM
do you think the trailers revealed too much about the film?

They always do. I watched all the trailers on my way home from the cinema for the first time, and was pretty shocked at how revealing some of the clips were, especially considering the half-hour recorded lecture Snyder decided to put in front of his movie encouraging us "not to spoil the movie for others". Like, you've already done that, jack-ass.

It's a fucked up trend nowadays, which is why I try to avoid all trailers and stuff for every movie I know I'm going to see. Things like Suicide Squad and Civil War, for example. If I'm going to see it anyway, why do I need to watch a trailer?

Because you're now required to buy tickets and board the hype train for every event since directors have no confidence in their crap's selling potential and freak out if they think it's not going to rake them in half a 3rd world country's worth of money.

Mordo · March 22, 2016, 01:18:56 PM

Better than Man of Murder?

Or is it one big clusterfuck like I suspect it will be?

Elai · March 22, 2016, 01:19:04 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on March 22, 2016, 01:18:01 PM

Because you're now required to buy tickets and board the hype train for every event since directors have no confidence in their crap's selling potential and freak out if they think it's not going to rake them in half a 3rd world country's worth of money.

Well if I made movies like Snyder I'd lack confidence in my movies' quality, too.

Elai · March 22, 2016, 01:23:28 PM

Quote from: Mordo on March 22, 2016, 01:18:56 PM

Better than Man of Murder?

Or is it one big clusterfuck like I suspect it will be?

I thought it was marginally better than MoS. The narrative and pacing were certainly better. But... it's a very weird film. Not in the sense that it's bizarre or outlandish. I didn't out-right hate it, I just couldn't help but think at multiple moments in the film that it felt rushed or something. At least a dozen moments in the film where I was just like... "Why?" Very questionable creative decisions, I think.

The only thing I absolutely didn't like was Lex's character direction and a few semi-spoilery things with Batman.

I had very low expectations for the movie so maybe I'm just pleasantly surprised, I don't know. I'm still processing some stuff and I'll have a better opinion when I see it again Thursday.

Elai · March 22, 2016, 01:55:25 PM

I will say that the soundtrack is, again, top-notch.

Turkey · March 22, 2016, 02:15:15 PM

Without specifics, is there any reveal (character or plot) that the trailers didn't explicitly show?

Elai · March 22, 2016, 02:16:10 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 22, 2016, 02:15:15 PM

Without specifics, is there any reveal (character or plot) that the trailers didn't explicitly show?

Most definitely.

Elai · March 22, 2016, 02:19:25 PM

I'm so torn on this movie, the more I think about it. I really can't wait to see it again and figure some shit out. Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts on it, too.

As far as I know, there haven't been any leaks which is fantastic. I really admired WB's stance on spoilers this time around. Seems like they finally got a lid on it.

Elai · March 22, 2016, 02:47:44 PM

Man, I hope Gojira comes back soon to discuss the movie. I remember him being the resident Man of Steel shill back in the days of Bungie.net, so I'd be very interested in hearing his thoughts on it.

Mordo · March 22, 2016, 02:53:31 PM

Quote from: Eliab on March 22, 2016, 02:47:44 PM

Man, I hope Gojira comes back soon to discuss the movie. I remember him being the resident Man of Steel shill back in the days of Bungie.net, so I'd be very interested in hearing his thoughts on it.

Gojira's been gone for a solid year. Last I heard he left because of college work or something.

Elai · March 22, 2016, 02:57:14 PM

Quote from: Mordo on March 22, 2016, 02:53:31 PM

Quote from: Eliab on March 22, 2016, 02:47:44 PM
Man, I hope Gojira comes back soon to discuss the movie. I remember him being the resident Man of Steel shill back in the days of Bungie.net, so I'd be very interested in hearing his thoughts on it.
Gojira's been gone for a solid year. Last I heard he left because of college work or something.

He shows up everyone once in awhile, though.