The Wolfman (grading and discussion) - Page 2

Captain Craig · February 14 2010, 08:45 PM

Above Average or B

I haven't seen the original in so long that I was able to judge it fairly well as its on film.

Overall I liked it and will add it to my collection and place it in the Halloween viewing rotation.

I wouldn't say it screams "see me on the big screen" but since I hadn't been to the theater since the let down that was Avatar I came out happy.

JacksonArcher · February 14 2010, 09:07 PM

Captain Craig wrote:

I wouldn't say it screams "see me on the big screen" but since I hadn't been to the theater since the let down that was Avatar I came out happy.

Whaa? I feel bad for you, man. I've seen quite a few movies in the theater since Avatar. Two of them -- From Paris With Love and Edge of Darkness (especially the last one) -- I consider to be worthwhile theatrical endeavors.

Captain Craig · February 15 2010, 05:23 PM

JacksonArcher wrote:

Captain Craig wrote:

I wouldn't say it screams "see me on the big screen" but since I hadn't been to the theater since the let down that was Avatar I came out happy.

Whaa? I feel bad for you, man. I've seen quite a few movies in the theater since Avatar. Two of them -- From Paris With Love and Edge of Darkness (especially the last one) -- I consider to be worthwhile theatrical endeavors.

Its not that I didn't want to go to the theater I just didn't have time or other responsibilites kept me from going.

I was curious about Book of Eli and Edge of Darkness. As part of the Regal Rewards I got a free movie ticket when I went to Wolfman. Maybe I can double back and catch Eli cause its still at my closest theater.

Dr. Chandra · February 15 2010, 06:00 PM

I saw it yesterday, and thought it was a pretty good flick. del Toro was the right pick for a wolfman.

JacksonArcher · February 15 2010, 07:13 PM

Captain Craig wrote:

JacksonArcher wrote:

Captain Craig wrote:

I wouldn't say it screams "see me on the big screen" but since I hadn't been to the theater since the let down that was Avatar I came out happy.

Whaa? I feel bad for you, man. I've seen quite a few movies in the theater since Avatar. Two of them -- From Paris With Love and Edge of Darkness (especially the last one) -- I consider to be worthwhile theatrical endeavors.

Its not that I didn't want to go to the theater I just didn't have time or other responsibilites kept me from going.

I was curious about Book of Eli and Edge of Darkness. As part of the Regal Rewards I got a free movie ticket when I went to Wolfman. Maybe I can double back and catch Eli cause its still at my closest theater.

Ah, I understand. I would suggest Edge of Darkness over Book of Eli, though, if you do.

The Evil Dead · February 15 2010, 08:27 PM

I liked it quite a lot, would like the chance to see the earlier edit of the film which was about 17 minutes longer.

DarKush · February 15 2010, 10:59 PM

It took me a moment to get into it, but I enjoyed it. The casting and FX were good. And the set up for a sequel was well done.

Warped9 · February 16 2010, 12:02 AM

DarKush wrote:

It took me a moment to get into it, but I enjoyed it. The casting and FX were good. And the set up for a sequel was well done.

Okay, I can see where there could be a sequel, but who says there will actually be one?

Gaith · February 16 2010, 12:09 AM

And would anyone actually want one? I thought it was fine as is.

Trekker4747 · February 16 2010, 12:29 AM

Gaith wrote:

And would anyone actually want one? I thought it was fine as is.

Have you ever met Hollywood?

If this movie even does OK after the box office/DVD Hollywood will cash-in on a sequel.

JacksonArcher · February 16 2010, 12:51 AM

The Wolfman opened with $36 million, which is decent but not great. It'll be interesting to see if the film has any legs.

Warped9 · February 16 2010, 01:07 AM

Not much concerned with box office. I liked it enough to add it to my library when it comes out on DVD.

Trekker4747 · February 16 2010, 01:25 AM

JacksonArcher wrote:

The Wolfman opened with $36 million, which is decent but not great. It'll be interesting to see if the film has any legs.

It got its butt kicked by the shlocky bullshit of a RomCom that came out. But, VD was this weekend so I guess it makes sense a RomCom would do better than a melodramatic thriller.

This movie probably would've done better later in the Spring or if it opened closer to Halloween.

But Valentine's Day weekend? Whose billiant idea was that?

JacksonArcher · February 16 2010, 01:28 AM

Trekker4747 wrote:

JacksonArcher wrote:

The Wolfman opened with $36 million, which is decent but not great. It'll be interesting to see if the film has any legs.

It got its butt kicked by the shlocky bullshit of a RomCom that came out. But, VD was this weekend so I guess it makes sense a RomCom would do better than a melodramatic thriller.

This movie probably would've done better later in the Spring or if it opened closer to Halloween.

But Valentine's Day weekend? Whose billiant idea was that?

I dunno. I was able to convince my girlfriend to see The Wolfman. Something about a hairy wolfman creature just... turned her on.

Trekker4747 · February 16 2010, 02:16 AM

JacksonArcher wrote:

Trekker4747 wrote:

JacksonArcher wrote:

The Wolfman opened with $36 million, which is decent but not great. It'll be interesting to see if the film has any legs.

It got its butt kicked by the shlocky bullshit of a RomCom that came out. But, VD was this weekend so I guess it makes sense a RomCom would do better than a melodramatic thriller.

This movie probably would've done better later in the Spring or if it opened closer to Halloween.

But Valentine's Day weekend? Whose billiant idea was that?

I dunno. I was able to convince my girlfriend to see The Wolfman. Something about a hairy wolfman creature just... turned her on.

And that was before del Toro put on the makeup!

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February 14 2010, 08:45 PM	#16
Captain Craig Vice Admiral Location: Nashville,TN	Re: The Wolfman (grading and discussion) Above Average or B I haven't seen the original in so long that I was able to judge it fairly well as its on film. Overall I liked it and will add it to my collection and place it in the Halloween viewing rotation. I wouldn't say it screams "see me on the big screen" but since I hadn't been to the theater since the let down that was Avatar I came out happy. __________________ "Picard never hit me." Q-Less(DS9) "Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings" Optimus Prime Twitter:http://twitter.com/#!/CaptainCraig1

February 15 2010, 06:00 PM	#19
Dr. Chandra Captain Location: Southern, by the grace of God	Re: The Wolfman (grading and discussion) I saw it yesterday, and thought it was a pretty good flick. del Toro was the right pick for a wolfman. __________________ Stay thirsty, my friends. "Jim, uhhh, you may want to move on to another topic..." - Barack Obama during the first Presidential debate

February 15 2010, 08:27 PM	#21
The Evil Dead Vice Admiral Location: 1123, 6536, 5321	Re: The Wolfman (grading and discussion) I liked it quite a lot, would like the chance to see the earlier edit of the film which was about 17 minutes longer. __________________ "I want to see gamma rays, I want to hear X-rays, and I want to smell dark matter. I’m a machine and I could know much more." - Cavil, Battlestar Galactica

February 15 2010, 10:59 PM	#22
DarKush Rear Admiral	Re: The Wolfman (grading and discussion) It took me a moment to get into it, but I enjoyed it. The casting and FX were good. And the set up for a sequel was well done.

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February 16 2010, 12:09 AM	#24
Gaith Rear Admiral Location: Starfleet Command, The City that Knows How	Re: The Wolfman (grading and discussion) And would anyone actually want one? I thought it was fine as is.

February 16 2010, 12:51 AM	#26
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: The Wolfman (grading and discussion) The Wolfman opened with $36 million, which is decent but not great. It'll be interesting to see if the film has any legs.

February 16 2010, 01:07 AM	#27
Warped9 Admiral Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada	Re: The Wolfman (grading and discussion) Not much concerned with box office. I liked it enough to add it to my library when it comes out on DVD. __________________ *STAR TREK:* 1964-1991