Aeon Flux

wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited May 2006 in Music & Movies
I just saw this Friday. It's a beautiful looking film with wonderful sound. I can't wait to get this in my HT. Charlise is terrific as usual . The plot was a little confusing -especially if you are not at all familiar with the MTV cartoon series. Some of the imagery and scenes left me scratching my head but explanations were given to resolve the itching.

I found some of it to drag a little bit but the action scenes I think were pretty well done. Even Theron's voice inflection was pretty spot on. Overall I think I would rate it a 6 or so on a ten scale. Anyone else see it yet? What did you think?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    Is it going to be any good at all for those of us who have only the briefest introduction to the animated series?
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  • Driver
    Driver Posts: 137
    edited December 2005
    the animated series was sooooooo good, im not too sure about the film though, but i'll more than likely watch it and give a judgment call then.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2005
    Im very much looking forward to this. Hopefully it will be as good as the previews.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2005
    Charlize in a tight outfit........nuff said!!!!! :D
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2006
    Just rented it. Out today.

    Like wing said, amazing visuals, some cool specials, and I liked the "Idea" behind a lot of the action. Terrible acting, and even worse screen wright.

    Overall worth the rent that's for sure. Might even buy it. Confusing at times, but not enough to get lost. Never knew there was an animation series, until I just read the above; I still enjoyed it too.

    I'd give it a 6.5 outta ten. Maybe a 7 if I was feeling generous :D
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2006
    Blind purchase today. Can't wait to watch it.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2006
    I watched the DVD tonight and I thought the SQ was excellent.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2006
    Saw it last night. Not worth watching.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited April 2006
    Went to the theater a few months ago with a few friends to watch something else that was sold out, so we watched this instead. I also had no idea there was an animated series until I read that here, but I didn't think it was confusing or hard to follow in the least. However, maybe I was just taking everything at face value.

    As I recal, it was pretty neat. I wouldn't spend the money to buy it, but it was fun to watch. About 6 out of 10 is pretty accurate, imo.
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited April 2006
    Saw it at the movies, and picked up the DVD yesterday. Understood it a bit more after watching it again, and I agree with the 6 out 10 overall rating.

    Picture quality was excellent. Sound is okay, but not one to add to the demo list.

    I am going to purchase the animated series just to get a better feel for the whole concept.
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited April 2006
    I just got the DVD and will be watching it tonight ... since a lot of folks seem to say it is a little confusing, how about posting some background information about the movie/ plot so that we can understand the movie a little better?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited April 2006
    From what I remember 1) it wasn't that confusing...you just have to watch it all to understand it, and 2) to tell any of the background would be to give something away.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2006
    audiobliss wrote:
    From what I remember 1) it wasn't that confusing...you just have to watch it all to understand it, and 2) to tell any of the background would be to give something away.

    I'll second that. If you pay attention for the entire movie, and don't turn the channel halfway thru, you should be fine. If you scratch your head during a scene or two, it's ok. You'll find out everything in the end.

    Oh ya, I love four hand girl. I gotta get me some of those.. :D:D
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited April 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Charlize in a tight outfit........nuff said!!!!! :D
    guess you've never seen "Monster..." :D
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited April 2006
    Just watched it. Was pretty good, imo. I've seen FAR worse movies recently. I'll have to watch it again, cause I watched it on my 8"ws portable dvd player. Should be even better at the house. I didn't find it hard to follow.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2006
    Toxis wrote:
    guess you've never seen "Monster..." :D

    *shudder*
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2006
    I am a sucker for SciFi movies, I thought this one is not bad at all. I like the CGI, SQ is good, pretty clean transfer.

    Chronicle of Riddick surpass this one by a couple points, but this one is definitely enjoyable to own.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited April 2006
    There were a few things in this that I had never seen done on film/cgi before, same with CoR.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2006
    polkatese wrote:
    I am a sucker for SciFi movies, I thought this one is not bad at all. I like the CGI, SQ is good, pretty clean transfer.

    Chronicle of Riddick surpass this one by a couple points, but this one is definitely enjoyable to own.

    Didn't care too much for the first Riddick movie, Pitch Black. Good backdrop on the new second one, if you haven't seen it. The second one is by far, my FAVORITE sci-fi flick! Love it! Speaking of which, I haven't played it with my new system set up all the way.. hmmm good reminder :) Thanks!
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited April 2006
    I wanted to see this in the theater but there was something going on and it was not released everywhere. I'm looking forward to the DVD.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2006
    MrNightly wrote:
    Didn't care too much for the first Riddick movie, Pitch Black. Good backdrop on the new second one, if you haven't seen it. The second one is by far, my FAVORITE sci-fi flick! Love it! Speaking of which, I haven't played it with my new system set up all the way.. hmmm good reminder :) Thanks!


    Hey MrNightly,
    I think we can finally agree on a flick. I really liked the second Riddick movie. Not my favorite, but done well and the plot was good enogh to stay with you after it is over. I just bought the dvd. The Riddick character is interesting.

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2006
    Mr. Nightly, to clarify, I was talking about the second Riddick. It's on perpetual re-run on HBO right now, and as I channel surfing it, it's always stop me a minute or two on it, even though I have the DVD.

    speaking of SciFi, Alien vs. Predator (AVP) is another one. Yep, I am convinced now, I am a sucker for SciFi! :)
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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited April 2006
    hmm... I did not even know that there were two Riddicks. I saw the one with the necromancers? Is that the first or the second?
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2006
    necromongers..that's the second one.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2006
    Holydoc wrote:
    hmm... I did not even know that there were two Riddicks. I saw the one with the necromancers? Is that the first or the second?

    The first is called Pitch Black. It's a cult classic, you either love it or hate it. It did give some good background info, and developed the characters more. Terrible acting all the way around tho, which always turns me off. Worth a rental tho, if you enjoyed the second. Don't rent it expecting a Riddick anywhere near as good as the one with Necromongers.

    Oh ya, Just watched it last night on the new system. VERY nice sound :D
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2006
    venomclan wrote:
    Hey MrNightly,
    I think we can finally agree on a flick. I really liked the second Riddick movie. Not my favorite, but done well and the plot was good enogh to stay with you after it is over. I just bought the dvd. The Riddick character is interesting.

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    Always a first eh? :D Glad your taste is finally rising to my level.. hehe. Just kiddin' witcha man.

    It is a good flick. I hope they make another, as there has been talk about it, though nothing firm from the producers or anything.

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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited April 2006
    "Look at ya now...all back of da bus and ****!!!"
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2006
    Necromonger Commander: "He was one of our best fighters".

    Riddick: "If you say so".
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2006
    Venom, that is one of the best and memorable quote from Riddick, short of saying "Whatever" :)
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2006
    venomclan wrote:
    Necromonger Commander: "He was one of our best fighters".

    Riddick: "If you say so".

    Love that line! See.. all it takes is a great movie with classic one liners, and we all get along :D:D

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