Gravity and Space movies in general (1 Viewer)

[The Military Workshop]

Saw Gravity today.

A 2 actor movie (George Clooney and Sandra Bullock).

The whole movie takes place in space and how they filmed the zero gravity aspect is very impressive. There have been plenty of space movies such as Star Trek and Aliens etc with great special effects. What makes this different is the close up nature of the filming. For example when they are falling or scrambling to catch/board the shuttle etc. Meanwhile the backdrop is Earth below. Not sure what category it comes under but must be a contender for Photography/Cinematography Oscar.

Bullock must be a contender for an Oscar for this one.

I did not see it in 3D but looks like one where could be worth the extra $'s.

Which brings us to the subject of Space type movies. Not really my genre as prefer my action on earth. I am more into the "lighter" type movies such as Space Cowboys and Gallaxy Quest rather than flesh eating Alien type movies.

Brett

 

[Jack]

Saw Gravity today.

A 2 actor movie (George Clooney and Sandra Bullock).

The whole movie takes place in space and how they filmed the zero gravity aspect is very impressive. There have been plenty of space movies such as Star Trek and Aliens etc with great special effects. What makes this different is the close up nature of the filming. For example when they are falling or scrambling to catch/board the shuttle etc. Meanwhile the backdrop is Earth below. Not sure what category it comes under but must be a contender for Photography/Cinematography Oscar.

Bullock must be a contender for an Oscar for this one.

I did not see it in 3D but looks like one where could be worth the extra $'s.

Which brings us to the subject of Space type movies. Not really my genre as prefer my action on earth. I am more into the "lighter" type movies such as Space Cowboys and Gallaxy Quest rather than flesh eating Alien type movies.

Brett

I am a big fan of Galaxy Quest. It is one of Tim Allen's best efforts given his rather undistinguished movie career. The best sci fi - such as the first two Star Wars movies (IV and V) - often are really other genres just transported to space. I will admit to having a soft spot, however, for the space version of The Magnificent Seven starring George Peppard and Robert Vaughn (who just reprised his role from the original to pay his phone bill).

 

[TomNT]

I love my space both in the sky and in life in general. As far as the type of sci fi movies I like, I love most but only one's that have a good story line, are believable and have great special effects. Im also not fussed whether it has Aliens in it or something like this movie. I have heard this one is a cracker so i'll be heading to the cinema soon to see it in 3D. Oh and Marty, we have proper cinema's here, not just a tin shed with a rickey old film projector!! Thought I would get in first mate. {sm4}

Tom

 

[Jack]

Oh and Marty, we have proper cinema's here, not just a tin shed with a rickey old film projector!! Thought I would get in first mate. {sm4}

Tom

I am sure you do and if you are patient you will eventually see movies with sound (we call those talkies) and some may even be in colour!!

 

[TomNT]

I am sure you do and if you are patient you will eventually see movies with sound (we call those talkies) and some may even be in colour!!

and im sure you think we have croc's at the entrance and water buffaloes grazing at the exits.. :rolleyes2:{sm4}

Tom

 

[Jack]

Just watched a bit of 'Flash Gordon' last night. It is surely the best example of a movie that is so bad that it ends up being quite good. The only other movie that can compete in being absolute rubbish but compellingly entertaining is Big Arnie in Commando (which only just beats Stallone in Cobra).

 

[TomNT]

Just watched a bit of 'Flash Gordon' last night. It is surely the best example of a movie that is so bad that it ends up being quite good. The only other movie that can compete in being absolute rubbish but compellingly entertaining is Big Arnie in Commando (which only just beats Stallone in Cobra).

Funny you should mention Flash Gordon as I watched it last night on cable (yes, we have it here to!) and yeah, it was shockingly ok to watch. The last time I saw it was at the cinema when it was released and I still remember a little kid saying something like "those spaceships look stupid" and he was making the comparison to the spaceships from Star Wars. I don't think Flash Gordon stood a chance going up against that movie!

Tom

 

[snowyowl]

and im sure you think we have croc's at the entrance and water buffaloes grazing at the exits.. :rolleyes2:{sm4}

Tom

You mean that you don't?:wink2:

 

[TomNT]

You mean that you don't?:wink2:

Only in Jack's mind, sorry to disappoint!

Tom

 

[lancer]

I am a huge sci-fi fan, especially the space varieties, with aliens or without. Love the hokey ones and the realistic ones. Found Galaxy Quest hysterical and touching. Good show. Found 2001 a superior movie, as well as Forbidden Planet. Very much want to see Gravity and perhaps it will be my first 3D venture. Don't think I will be in danger from crocs though I expect to be robbed at the ticket booth.:rolleyes2: -- Al

 

[theBaron]

Funny you should mention Flash Gordon as I watched it last night on cable (yes, we have it here to!) and yeah, it was shockingly ok to watch. The last time I saw it was at the cinema when it was released and I still remember a little kid saying something like "those spaceships look stupid" and he was making the comparison to the spaceships from Star Wars. I don't think Flash Gordon stood a chance going up against that movie!

Tom

For "Flash Gordon", you have to take it in the context of the time in which the character and comic strip were created. It looks silly compared to later sci-fi, which strove for "realism", ie, to depict a believable universe, but later sci-fi benefited from technological advances in all realms, including special effects.

"Star Wars" broke the mold, though its path was made easier by "Silent Running", and to a degree, by "2001". "Star Wars" depicted a universe with technology in advance of our own, but it was lived-in. That reflected a change in sci-fi overall, from depictions of an antiseptic future where everything was chrome and plastic (see an Art Deco influence there?) to futures where things got dirty and broke down, and people went to the bathroom. And you couldn't just staple big ears on a chimp and pass it off as an alien life form anymore (or dye a gorilla suit white and stick a horn on it and call it a Mugatu).

Prost!
Brad

 

[Ragnar]

I watched "Flash Gordon'' on cable the other night also and rather enjoyed it..as I had not seen in in 25years!
The movie does have some memorable lines that are delivered very well by the actors.
"Gordon's Alive".......by the Hawk Prince.......and "What do you mean Flash Gordon approaching".

 

[theBaron]

I watched "Flash Gordon'' on cable the other night also and rather enjoyed it..as I had not seen in in 25years!
The movie does have some memorable lines that are delivered very well by the actors.
"Gordon's Alive".......by the Hawk Prince.......and "What do you mean Flash Gordon approaching".

Brian Blessed played Prince Vultan of the Hawkmen. I enjoyed him in everything I've seen him play, from Augustus in "I, Claudius", to Exeter in "Henry V" and everything in between (including "Doctor Who" and "Lovejoy").

Prosit!
Brad

 

[lancer]

Flash will save everyone of us. How can you not like a movie scored by Queen?:wink2:^&cool -- Al

 

[larso]

I loved the Family Guy episode where the Hawkmen joined in a battle with the Luftwaffe! And yes, Galaxy Quest was a lot of fun!

 

[snowyowl]

I remember watching Flash as serials at the Saturday Morning Pictures back in the late 40's. They were pretty terrible.

 

[theBaron]

I remember watching Flash as serials at the Saturday Morning Pictures back in the late 40's. They were pretty terrible.

Again, consider the time. "King Kong" looks horrible, by today's standards, but the ape scared the heck out of audiences in 1933.

Prost!
Brad

 

[lancer]

Again, consider the time. "King Kong" looks horrible, by today's standards, but the ape scared the heck out of audiences in 1933.

Prost!
Brad

The 1976 version of "King Kong" also scared the heck out of audiences, but for a far different reason.:wink2:{eek3}^&grin -- Al

 

[Mirof]

gravity
we will wait some months more to see it in Europe

And Avatar ?
This is the new standard to reach for a Si-Fi movie today
As Lord of the ring was for fantasy
Still I had a very good experience with the Bakshi "cartoon", as well with Wizard ( Bakshi again )

 

[TomB]

I remember watching Flash as serials at the Saturday Morning Pictures back in the late 40's. They were pretty terrible.

the Flash Gordon serial in on Utube at the moment...,,,Ming daughter ...is the best looking chick in the series....not that you see much of her.....the FG movie had all the whiz bangs and special effect but I rather the serial....crummy...yes...but for it's time...Far Out...( Flash Gordon was one of the best comic's on the market at the time ,,brilliant art work )....cheers TomB