Escape to the Movies: Splice

[Elesar]

A few quick points:

I would rule it out, because things that aren't ENTIRELY human have to work hard to get me (not impossible though: Liara from Mass Effect). Also, yeah movies suck this month.

And now to my actual point. I understand why you referenced the Human Centipede as it is relevant to the discussion, but as I've pleaded before can we as a culture just...leave that movie where it is? I've gotten slammed with "YOU'RE A CENSOR!!!!!!111" complaints when I've said this in the past, so please don't interpret this as a suggestion that the director shouldn't be allowed to express himself. But the fact remains that there is almost nothing worthwhile about that film, and every time a group of people elect to view it because it's got it's own Encyclopedia Dramatica article or because some guy on Newgrounds did a video game out of it, we are essentially rewarding poor behavior.

Again, I understand why people are watching it, and I'm no stranger to the "OH GOD MY EYES" film viewing (I've seen both Cannibal Holocaust and Teeth and if you're a guy and you haven't heard of Teeth, count yourself lucky) but let's try and keep this from becoming a long lasting cultural thing or (god forbid) a meme. You want a gross out movie that's 100 times better than Centipede? Go track down Slither.

 

[A Weary Exile]

I was not the least bit interested in seeing this movie, it just seemed like a cheesy horror movie, but your review has swayed me. I really want to see this now.

 

[ydaemon]

You can't avoid SATC 2. I demand you sit and watch it all and give detailed review. haha.

 

[Benj17]

This film has completely gone under the radar here in england i have not seen even a poster on a phonebox of this film. Never heared of it, but i might check it out.

I can't actually find any cinema listings for it in Birmingham, bit of a shit really ¬¬

 

[Tipsy Giant]

I saw commercials for it on the tele-tube, but at the time I thought it was just another generic sci-fi monster movie. Good to know there's a good horror film I can see in theaters this summer.

Also, I'm actually looking forward to "Get Him to the Greek" solely for Russell Brand in his returning role as Aldous Snow. The only thing I'm worried about is that they're gonna try to use Jonah Hill to get people into theaters by giving him more gags and screen time than the much funnier and more talented Russell Brand.

See I feel the opposite, I like Jonah Hill but won't watch this because I hate Russell Brand's style of comedy, I think it's lazy and obviously a poor mans noel fielding

 

[Legend of J]

This film has completely gone under the radar here in england i have not seen even a poster on a phonebox of this film. Never heared of it, but i might check it out.

I will 2nd that comment.

I mainly clicked on the review to see what it was lol.

 

[StriderShinryu]

This review actually contradicts what I had heard previously.. and now I want to see it. Hopefully Bob is right.

 

[Kojiro ftt]

Well, Bob, you didn't really sell me that this wasn't anything more than a B-movie horror film that just regurgitates Frankenstein or Species. Mostly because I can't imagine what the "twist" could be that would make it so interesting.

I think I will pass and Netflix this one.

 

[Xocrates]

Since when was putting actual science in Sci-Fi a good thing?

It almost always dates the whole project.

Dated science will at no point be worse than the techno-babble gibberish movies usually use. At the least by trying to use actual science movies have a shot at relevance, even if temporary.

 

[Artemus_Cain]

Looking at the previews it looked stupid and superficial, but I think I'll give it a look now.

 

[VanityGirl]

I was hoping this movie would be a gem! I will be going to see this movie ASAP.

I saw where you were not happy about Micheal Bay producing Ninja Turtles. Do you dislike all of his movies, or just the Transformers franchise?

 

[Billion Backs]

Oh fuck yes, I love you MovieBob.

I was ready to hate this movie since the first time I've heard about it in March, I fucking hate the generic "Oh noes stupid human scientists tampering in GOD'S DOMAIN!" plot so many similar movies have when it comes to science as a major plot element.

I fucking hate how a lot of these movies just push that type of agenda.

But if you say it's not like that, I'm actually gonna watch it...

 

[marscentral]

I had thought it a generic monster film, so was going to ignore it. I might watch it now though. For the record, blue alien>mutant human always.

This film has completely gone under the radar here in england i have not seen even a poster on a phonebox of this film. Never heared of it, but i might check it out.

I can't actually find any cinema listings for it in Birmingham, bit of a shit really ¬¬

According to imdb, it's already been released here back in Apri, albeit at a film festival. There aren't any other UK dates on there. France and Switzerland are 30th June, so maybe it'll be on general release here then.

 

[tetron]

Very glad you reviewed this other than the crap I knew was gonna be...well crap. It was nice to know that they didn't go into the whole "god's domain" thing and the movie sounds stellar. Thanks for the great review as always.

 

[Stabby Joe]

I would like to this film but not only is my local cinema really really bad in terms of showing quality films, but is nothing but "rom com" BS, I feel even those that do might miss the chance to show this one given the lack of enthusiasm around summer for non-blockbusters in the UK.

 

[CloggedDonkey]

I saw a trailer to this movie and thought "Okay, now what the hell is this movie?" Thank you for answering my questions, Mr. Chapman.
[small]God, you're right, it does look like Mewtwo.[/small]

 

[Billion Backs]

A few quick points:

I would rule it out, because things that aren't ENTIRELY human have to work hard to get me (not impossible though: Liara from Mass Effect). Also, yeah movies suck this month.

And now to my actual point. I understand why you referenced the Human Centipede as it is relevant to the discussion, but as I've pleaded before can we as a culture just...leave that movie where it is? I've gotten slammed with "YOU'RE A CENSOR!!!!!!111" complaints when I've said this in the past, so please don't interpret this as a suggestion that the director shouldn't be allowed to express himself. But the fact remains that there is almost nothing worthwhile about that film, and every time a group of people elect to view it because it's got it's own Encyclopedia Dramatica article or because some guy on Newgrounds did a video game out of it, we are essentially rewarding poor behavior.

Again, I understand why people are watching it, and I'm no stranger to the "OH GOD MY EYES" film viewing (I've seen both Cannibal Holocaust and Teeth and if you're a guy and you haven't heard of Teeth, count yourself lucky) but let's try and keep this from becoming a long lasting cultural thing or (god forbid) a meme. You want a gross out movie that's 100 times better than Centipede? Go track down Slither.

Oh come on, Teeth was an enjoyable family movie.

Hahah.

I've watched all of the movies you mentioned, and I might have even been one of the "Oh no ohmagawd you're a censor" people at one point, although I might have been talking to someone other then you.

The Human Centipede has already become a meme, and I think it's a good thing. If you don't look at it simply like a gross-out movie, but more of an accidental satire on a lot of movies employing science and scientists as major plot elements, it becomes hilarious. The whole "human centipede" thing was absolutely ridiculous from any scientific stand point, and pointless at that, too.

I spent most of the movie laughing at the sheer absurdity >_<

 

[Eric the Orange]

The premise sounds interesting, but from the trailer it looks to have a lot of boo scares. I HATE boo scares. Because they aren't scary they just startle. And I do not like being startled. That's what turns me off of most horror movies and games.

 

[MadCat55329]

Judging from your comments in both this review and in your interview this week, it seems that "Splice" has been dealt a disservice by its advertising campaign. I enjoy more cerebral science fiction, but the promotional materials distributed for the film had lead me to the conclusion that this was yet another forgettable monster movie.

I'm reminded of the utterly abysmal "Bridge to Terabithia" marketing campaign that spun what was a rather faithful adaptation of a devastating coming of age story as the next "Family Fantasy action" movie. I subsequently avoided a film I likely would have enjoyed.

 

[Benj17]

I had thought it a generic monster film, so was going to ignore it. I might watch it now though. For the record, blue alien>mutant human always.

This film has completely gone under the radar here in england i have not seen even a poster on a phonebox of this film. Never heared of it, but i might check it out.

I can't actually find any cinema listings for it in Birmingham, bit of a shit really ¬¬

According to imdb, it's already been released here back in Apri, albeit at a film festival. There aren't any other UK dates on there. France and Switzerland are 30th June, so maybe it'll be on general release here then.

ah right, i saw the 4th of june somewhere, i just wish it was sooner the rest of the films on show at the moment look dire/too generic.