Escape to the Movies: Centurion

[Hardwired]

It's amusing to me how people posting here think that anyone gives two shits about their opinion.

 

[ProjectTrinity]

And you make fun of a movie that you didn't even see, where at least MB went that far. Hey buddy, guess what Scott Pilgrim was about? Video Games!!! Are you really that stupid to say that a movie dedicated to video games is not as good as a typical, piece of shit action movie and that the Expendables is more deserving of the Escapist's praise? Go jump off a bridge with Masterchief and the Marcus Phenix behind you, the world will be a much better place. You are a typical douchebag.

Silent Hill

I am sadfacing you. D=

Are you saying it was a good movie? Or that it was very disappointing?

I am saying that it isn't complete and utter trash. I never, ever played the games, so I went in there with no comparison sheet. As a standalone movie, I really liked the plot. It was far different than what I was ever expecting, and I am nowhere near the only one that thinks like that.

SPOILERS on Silent Hill:

I mean really, how many movies have a unique concept of going into Hell mode all while telling what was a really batsane storyline? Showing a burnt little girl was another shocker I never saw in my media before.

/End spoilers.

Comparing that story to Resident Evil's "Get in, get out, cheap scares" makes me sadface you! D=

 

[ProjectTrinity]

EVERYONE!

Seriously, so he insulted you for watching it.

And?

Come on, its the freaking internet!

GET. OVER. IT.

It's not like he spat on your mothers grave or anything, grow some thick skin guys...

I understand your last part, somewhat: Don't get too attached to a verbal attack. By any means.

But your "freaking internet" part? I'll reiterate:

Yeah? So? They wasted their money watching The Expendables, Bob called them names, and they're annoyed/upset. It's a natural human reaction to any kind of attack. Are you saying it shouldn't exist simply because "internet" was added? I'm intrigued on hearing your reason(s) as to why, if that's the case. From what I see, an insult is an insult, regardless of where it is simply BECAUSE we're humans. We do human things. Like get insulted.

Or, you're like me, and didn't see any of these movies and is loving the main two arguments. :3

 

[Boba Frag]

IRISH GUY.

Michael Fassbender is that one Irish guy from Inglourious Basterds.

Good grief, Bob, it's on IMDB for Christ's sake.

Granted, it would be more accurate to say German-Irish guy, but screw it, he grew up here so I'm claiming him.


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1055413/bio

 

[SamElliot'sMustache]

Man, I am so angry that Bob called me an idiot sheep last week for going to see Eat Pray Love! RAGE! Wait, what movie is everyone up in arms about, again?

The one question I have for everyone so butthurt over Bob ripping on 'them' (i.e., they happened to be part of the general population that went to see The Expendables for a change, so now it's personal) is this: how many times on this very site have you either started, or participated in a thread decrying some popular piece of entertainment you thought sucked, and how many times have you insulted whole groups of people who liked said piece? This includes phrases like "emo fags" or "screaming tween girls" (for Twilight). No one seems to have a problem with flinging out the insults to whole groups of people just because of what entertains them, but the minute it's dished back out, they start bawling like they were beaten up and had their lunch money stolen.

And even if you go "but Bob is a critic!", guess what? Critics do this all the time! Whether they're Roger Ebert, A.O. Scott, or Armond White, they'll hurl out insults to those they deem fit quite regularly (and while sometimes it crosses the line, I don't think anything Bob said was even close to that case). I happened to like Star Trek last year, yet didn't mind that he got all in a tizzy about it (mostly because I agreed that the script was aneurysm-inducingly stupid, and had to have the actors and director salvage it). And that was when there wasn't a movie that he was passionate about coming out the same week and getting overlooked.

Which reminds me: Damn it, I'm a huge Neill Marshall fan, but won't get to see Centurion because my town blows, and won't show anything in the theater unless it's had 800 million commercials!

P.S.: Bob, while the boob-mentioning for Piranha 3-D is a lot more appropriate this week, is it possible to give it a rest for awhile?

 

[eels05]

Yep this is my kind of movie.
Probably be straight to DVD in Australia,if at all.

 

[Swifteye]

You do know the biggest problem is that he insulted us for having different taste than him? And that he showed a movie that was equally bad and gave shallow reasons for why it's better? This seems pretty clear but I guess i'll add as to why that matters. It matters because he is supposed to be someone that matters and not some stupid troll. His buisness is in reviewing something. And with a little depth no less. But very often and espescially the last few weeks we've been seeing that movie bob is pretty much a giant nerd. And not the good kind. When you are someone who isn't affront about being a troll for entertainment purposes your expected to show conduct when producing something. When you go from being a random youtube user to being a person who might actually get some money to do this regularly on a website you are expected to not phone it in or slack off.

All he had to do is back up and maybe say sorry for going a little too far and we'd all be talking about the movie he should have reviewed but really didn't. You may ask us why this really matters? Well that's what a proper gentleman does. I don't intend on accepting anything less.

He gave quite a few reasons for why he liked the movie better. The fact is there's not a whole lot to say about a good mindless movie beyond "there's tits, there's blood, go see it." I'd love to see him delve deeper into what makes a good B movie but that's outside the scope of a five minute segment where he covers so much. (Though I wouldn't have minded if he dropped the second review for that purpose.)

The Expendables is shite. He insulted its audience. Deal with it. There's nothing else to be said. If he hasn't apologized then it means that he wants this discussion to happen (or at least accepts that it will). Critics do this all the time. Whether they should or they shouldn't they do and people eat it up. Everyone who's in an uproar about this is feeding the machine. If it really upsets you say your peace, stop watching and walk away. He's done it before, he will do it again, and you're as likely to hear an apology then as you are now.

I do not think you understand where I'm coming from. Might as well end the conversation here.

 

[ProjectTrinity]

And even if you go "but Bob is a critic!", guess what? Critics do this all the time! Whether they're Roger Ebert, A.O. Scott, or Armond White, they'll hurl out insults to those they deem fit quite regularly (and while sometimes it crosses the line, I don't think anything Bob said was even close to that case). I happened to like Star Trek last year, yet didn't mind that he got all in a tizzy about it (mostly because I agreed that the script was aneurysm-inducingly stupid, and had to have the actors and director salvage it). And that was when there wasn't a movie that he was passionate about coming out the same week and getting overlooked.

There's a concept I didn't quite see before. O:

Anyone with a rebuttal? Anyone?

 

[OverHaze]

Ahh Michael Fassbender a German born Irishman who is almost exclusively cast as English or with an English accent. Hollywood is strange sometimes.

 

[Eremiel]

So I will start approaching your reviews differently, if you say something sucks then I'll assume you mean that it's excellent and I'll go see it.

Enjoy "Eat/Pray/Love".

Sorry you'll end up missing out on most of the good movies coming out.

 

[chaos order]

Man, I am so angry that Bob called me an idiot sheep last week for going to see Eat Pray Love! RAGE! Wait, what movie is everyone up in arms about, again?

The one question I have for everyone so butthurt over Bob ripping on 'them' (i.e., they happened to be part of the general population that went to see The Expendables for a change, so now it's personal) is this: how many times on this very site have you either started, or participated in a thread decrying some popular piece of entertainment you thought sucked, and how many times have you insulted whole groups of people who liked said piece? This includes phrases like "emo fags" or "screaming tween girls" (for Twilight). No one seems to have a problem with flinging out the insults to whole groups of people just because of what entertains them, but the minute it's dished back out, they start bawling like they were beaten up and had their lunch money stolen.

And even if you go "but Bob is a critic!", guess what? Critics do this all the time! Whether they're Roger Ebert, A.O. Scott, or Armond White, they'll hurl out insults to those they deem fit quite regularly (and while sometimes it crosses the line, I don't think anything Bob said was even close to that case). I happened to like Star Trek last year, yet didn't mind that he got all in a tizzy about it (mostly because I agreed that the script was aneurysm-inducingly stupid, and had to have the actors and director salvage it). And that was when there wasn't a movie that he was passionate about coming out the same week and getting overlooked.

Which reminds me: Damn it, I'm a huge Neill Marshall fan, but won't get to see Centurion because my town blows, and won't show anything in the theater unless it's had 800 million commercials!

P.S.: Bob, while the boob-mentioning for Piranha 3-D is a lot more appropriate this week, is it possible to give it a rest for awhile?

i think real reason ppl r pissed (well at least me when i first saw the expendables vid)is that as a critic BOB seemed the most "human" if im making any sense. as a critic he would praise originality and artistic vision, but wasn't afraid to show his "normal" side and say HEY ITS GOT TITS (for lack of a better term). case and point this review about priranas 3d thats pretty much what he said.

now with this in mind he is A LOT more relatable as a critic and therefore his opinions hold a little bit more with people watching his reviews. (at least to me) . so when he simply insults everyone who watched the movie it seems like a betrayal of sorts.

now this review ticked me off too, mainly because he said pirhanas 3d was "good" simply because it had gore and boobs, and really giving no other reason as to why its "better" than expendables.

now dont get me wrong i didnt like the expendables and i though scot pilgrim was WAY WAY better, but i think it was quite petty to insult everyone for seeing it.

 

[squid5580]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who heavily enjoyed Piranha 3D.

Nope I loved it. Well I could have lived without the one scene (especially in 3D). And unless they grow lungs I don't see how they will be able to get a sequel out there since it will be hard to get people back into the lake.

 

[Vrach]

Didn't even hear about Centurion and after searching for it, I can't find it being shown in any Belgrade theatres, so looks like I'll have to wait for a DVD release

 

[Wedlock49]

I think that anyone who enjoys movies filled with blood and tits are dumb jock douche-bags.

See, I can do it too!

 

[squid5580]

Man, I am so angry that Bob called me an idiot sheep last week for going to see Eat Pray Love! RAGE! Wait, what movie is everyone up in arms about, again?

The one question I have for everyone so butthurt over Bob ripping on 'them' (i.e., they happened to be part of the general population that went to see The Expendables for a change, so now it's personal) is this: how many times on this very site have you either started, or participated in a thread decrying some popular piece of entertainment you thought sucked, and how many times have you insulted whole groups of people who liked said piece? This includes phrases like "emo fags" or "screaming tween girls" (for Twilight). No one seems to have a problem with flinging out the insults to whole groups of people just because of what entertains them, but the minute it's dished back out, they start bawling like they were beaten up and had their lunch money stolen.

And even if you go "but Bob is a critic!", guess what? Critics do this all the time! Whether they're Roger Ebert, A.O. Scott, or Armond White, they'll hurl out insults to those they deem fit quite regularly (and while sometimes it crosses the line, I don't think anything Bob said was even close to that case). I happened to like Star Trek last year, yet didn't mind that he got all in a tizzy about it (mostly because I agreed that the script was aneurysm-inducingly stupid, and had to have the actors and director salvage it). And that was when there wasn't a movie that he was passionate about coming out the same week and getting overlooked.

Which reminds me: Damn it, I'm a huge Neill Marshall fan, but won't get to see Centurion because my town blows, and won't show anything in the theater unless it's had 800 million commercials!

P.S.: Bob, while the boob-mentioning for Piranha 3-D is a lot more appropriate this week, is it possible to give it a rest for awhile?

i think real reason ppl r pissed (well at least me when i first saw the expendables vid)is that as a critic BOB seemed the most "human" if im making any sense. as a critic he would praise originality and artistic vision, but wasn't afraid to show his "normal" side and say HEY ITS GOT TITS (for lack of a better term). case and point this review about priranas 3d thats pretty much what he said.

now with this in mind he is A LOT more relatable as a critic and therefore his opinions hold a little bit more with people watching his reviews. (at least to me) . so when he simply insults everyone who watched the movie it seems like a betrayal of sorts.

now this review ticked me off too, mainly because he said pirhanas 3d was "good" simply because it had gore and boobs, and really giving no other reason as to why its "better" than expendables.

now dont get me wrong i didnt like the expendables and i though scot pilgrim was WAY WAY better, but i think it was quite petty to insult everyone for seeing it.

No you don't get it. It isn't just about the tits that made Piranha good (for a B rated horror flick). I don't know when it happened but it isn't hard to guess why but these types of movies hitting the theatres have been watered down. They get slapped with a 14A rating and everything gets nerfed. To compensate they try to throw in a "good story" which ends up being just as terrible as any other of these types of movies. Piranha goes back to the roots. Forget things like story or character development. It is all about the gore and the boobs. Just like Friday the 13th (old ones) and a slew of movies like it back then. We want to see Jason sticking people with a sword. We don't want to know about how her father dressed up as Santa and died in the chimney cuz we don't care. Jason (or in this case the piranha) are the stars. And most movies of this genre forget that and focus on the heroes.

 

[SamStar42]

Im pretty sure he does not give a damn what you think of him please stop talking like your someone important it makes you look like an ass,and 2nd of all thats not a jock pic its a moron pick and judging by the fact you missed that I think it fits you perfectly

Of course it's a jock you fucking idiot, it's been used as a picture for one before. A jock/frat boy, stop pretending to be the smarter one here when you're pulling arguments out of your arse.

And to everyone else: Why the fuck should people let it go when Bob's obviously not going to? I wasn't annoyed because he didn't like it, I'm annoyed because he insulted people that did, stated that they were worthless and then in this review states a movie was better because it has tits. Oh, and completely misjudged why we were pissed off at him. Get that?

 

[squid5580]

I think that anyone who enjoys movies filled with blood and tits are dumb jock douche-bags.

See, I can do it too!

Congratulations. You have described my exact mentality when I go see a movie like Piranha. Well except maybe the jock part. Am I cheering for the Piranha instead of the nice guy hero? Yep I'm a douchebag because that is exactly what I am doing. Do I want a deep relevant storyline with character development? Fuck no the more time they spend talking is less time I get to see what I paid money to see. Tits and gore. I don't understand what anyone means by jock though so I don't know if it applies or not.

So how different is that mentality to enjoy a flick like Piranha much different than the mentality required to enjoy a movie like The Expendables? You don't want Stallone re enacting Hamlet you want to see him shooting the bad guys don't you?

 

[chaos order]

Man, I am so angry that Bob called me an idiot sheep last week for going to see Eat Pray Love! RAGE! Wait, what movie is everyone up in arms about, again?

The one question I have for everyone so butthurt over Bob ripping on 'them' (i.e., they happened to be part of the general population that went to see The Expendables for a change, so now it's personal) is this: how many times on this very site have you either started, or participated in a thread decrying some popular piece of entertainment you thought sucked, and how many times have you insulted whole groups of people who liked said piece? This includes phrases like "emo fags" or "screaming tween girls" (for Twilight). No one seems to have a problem with flinging out the insults to whole groups of people just because of what entertains them, but the minute it's dished back out, they start bawling like they were beaten up and had their lunch money stolen.

And even if you go "but Bob is a critic!", guess what? Critics do this all the time! Whether they're Roger Ebert, A.O. Scott, or Armond White, they'll hurl out insults to those they deem fit quite regularly (and while sometimes it crosses the line, I don't think anything Bob said was even close to that case). I happened to like Star Trek last year, yet didn't mind that he got all in a tizzy about it (mostly because I agreed that the script was aneurysm-inducingly stupid, and had to have the actors and director salvage it). And that was when there wasn't a movie that he was passionate about coming out the same week and getting overlooked.

Which reminds me: Damn it, I'm a huge Neill Marshall fan, but won't get to see Centurion because my town blows, and won't show anything in the theater unless it's had 800 million commercials!

P.S.: Bob, while the boob-mentioning for Piranha 3-D is a lot more appropriate this week, is it possible to give it a rest for awhile?

i think real reason ppl r pissed (well at least me when i first saw the expendables vid)is that as a critic BOB seemed the most "human" if im making any sense. as a critic he would praise originality and artistic vision, but wasn't afraid to show his "normal" side and say HEY ITS GOT TITS (for lack of a better term). case and point this review about priranas 3d thats pretty much what he said.

now with this in mind he is A LOT more relatable as a critic and therefore his opinions hold a little bit more with people watching his reviews. (at least to me) . so when he simply insults everyone who watched the movie it seems like a betrayal of sorts.

now this review ticked me off too, mainly because he said pirhanas 3d was "good" simply because it had gore and boobs, and really giving no other reason as to why its "better" than expendables.

now dont get me wrong i didnt like the expendables and i though scot pilgrim was WAY WAY better, but i think it was quite petty to insult everyone for seeing it.

No you don't get it. It isn't just about the tits that made Piranha good (for a B rated horror flick). I don't know when it happened but it isn't hard to guess why but these types of movies hitting the theatres have been watered down. They get slapped with a 14A rating and everything gets nerfed. To compensate they try to throw in a "good story" which ends up being just as terrible as any other of these types of movies. Piranha goes back to the roots. Forget things like story or character development. It is all about the gore and the boobs. Just like Friday the 13th (old ones) and a slew of movies like it back then. We want to see Jason sticking people with a sword. We don't want to know about how her father dressed up as Santa and died in the chimney cuz we don't care. Jason (or in this case the piranha) are the stars. And most movies of this genre forget that and focus on the heroes.

well bob seemd to berate expendables for simply being an action romp, isnt somewhat hipocritical to praise a movie that simply does the the same thing. i mean expendables had explosions and gun, while pirahanas had over the top gore (or so im told). they both simply put what everyone wanted to see a ramped it up to 11. i still didnt like expendables though