You forgot to add Jesse James. That film will be a masterpiece. 

Writing from Canada but we share a lot of mutual media. Warner's included a trailer on the '300' dvd and that will give it a serious boost. I've been seeing trailers theatrically since ... 'Bourne Ultimatum' I think, and where I am anyway, heavy saturation of tv ads.  

Why would a person who's anti-war be a hypocrite for watching a War movie? They would only be so if the proceeds of the film went directly to Bush's military budget. I could argue that anti-war people are simply interested in seeing what the war is like. I don't know much about it, but is The Kingdom blatently pro-war? If so, then those opposed to Bush's war on terror should avoid it. But I imagine the film is more ambiguous, showing both sides, the heroism and the tragedy. Correct me if I'm wrong. As for actors, well I think they should participate in politics. But I'd prefer if they read up on politics bit more instead of spouting generalisms. Actually, I'd prefer if they put their money where their mouth is and donated half of their earnings directly to charity. But hey, at least some Americans have heard of Darfur, and if it wasn't for actors like Clooney, nobody in the USA would have heard about what's going on. It may not change, but awareness can help.  

And all those who were ready to tar and feather Mel Gibson, where are they to capture Roman Polanski so he can serve jail time for raping a minor?  

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And all those who were ready to tar and feather Mel Gibson, where are they to capture Roman Polanski so he can serve jail time for raping a minor?  

Polanski didn't rape her, it was consentual. She was just underage. Not that I think that's okay or anything. The only film I could conceive as pro-war is World Trade Centre 

:lol: 1.The Kingdom (biggest moneymaker) 2.Eastern Promises (Best for Ultimate) 3.The Game Plan (good moneymaker because of it's rating) 

I personally think the game plan will make the most. But thats just me. The Kingdom looks okay. But nothing more than that. Just another black hawk down for me. And I only saw parts of that one. Im not a big fan of war movies. Always the same.  

The book is always better than the movie. I agree on your views of Enemy At the Gates, it is a great, oft overlooked film that really gets into the mind behind war. Unfortunately, ephasis on recent war movies from that time always goes to Saving Private Ryan or Black Hawk Down - both of which were primarily a systemic shock to show viewers the brutality and courage in times of war. Additionally, Pearl Harbor shows the heart of war, but was so focused on the disruption of relatively happy lives, and not on the actual war that to me it missed its mark. 

As for the book being better, Bec, just read any of the forgettable books Hitchcock adapted. Or The Godfather. Or The Shining. Or Barry Lyndon. Hell, even Lord of the Rings was more entertaining than those 1000 pages of Elvish songs, endless descriptions of walking, and distracting histories.  

I must say, I personally think Superman Returns is the best superhero film of all time, including Richard Donner's original Superman. 

And I hate to correct you but the black night was a mediocre Martin Lawrence movie. I think your referring to the dark night. 

In terms of comic book movies, give me Spiderman, Sin City, Batman and Batman Returns, even the original Superman, way before you throw me another opportunity to pull out my hair at the implausibilities of this film. [dismount soapbox] 

I think what Nico is saying is he has an appreciation of the classic comic book style - cheesy and over the top. 

Sorry, that doesn't change the fact that Superman Returns was a complete disappointment. A film like Batman begins = manhood Superman Returns = just entering puberty. 

And that's exactly what I like too. Maybe that was Superman Returns' problem... it was too ponderous, too laid back, not much FUN. It's exactly why the two Fantastic Four movies are among my favorite comic book/superhero movies EVER. [snip] I said this in my review of FF2; I don't go into this type of movie looking for Academy Award-worthy performances. I want to smile, to laugh, to sit on the edge of my seat, to pump my fist ("YEAH, baby!") and to leave the theater thoroughly happy. For all of its faults, the FF movies did just that. I'll never say they are the best, but for me, they are among the most enjoyable. And in that respect, Superman Returns is way at the bottom of the list, right above The Hulk and right below Daredevil. 

Bryan Singer, DAMN YOU!!!!! You had to leave X-3 in the hands of Brett Ratner and then go on and make this pussified version of Superman. DAMN YOU BRYAN SINGER!!!!!  

...[A] difference of taste that really comes down fundamentally to comic book vs graphic novel... Graphic novel stylism... that gritty dark feel that you and I love so much has had a big upswing recently... [e.g.,] Batman Begins, 300, Sin City, and 30 Days of Night. I think what Nico is saying is he has an appreciation of the classic comic book style... a whole different genre, which revels in being ridiculous and squeaky clean, very 50's - which I think Superman Returns did a good job of re-creating, however with our modern cynicism and over exposure we find unbelievable and un-entertaining.  

Batman begins = manhood Superman Returns = just entering puberty.