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Post by dim on Mar 3, 2006 3:52:37 GMT -5
After all this waiting, UV is finally here!
Bring us the news.
There are some reviews at the imdb boards, but frankly they dont say much to me.
I dont think I can trust someone views on UV when he thinks a movie like a When Stranger Calls is good...or waiting to see The Hills Have Eyes...
Plus they say nothing about the plot, the cut of the film, the music, acting etc. I need a full review from someone in here.
Specially Psychlops's review could be helpful who can compare the 2 cuts of the film.
The fans in milla's board are going mad about it.
Some watched it and loved it there. But then maybe its because of milla. I know I enjoy all films with milla in them too but i want a review about the action and all these films we'been talking about in here.
Well anyways, enjoy the film, good or not and come tell us the news. We europeans are a bit unlucky, no UV here yet. Hopefully soon though!
xxx
Dim.
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Post by dim on Mar 3, 2006 3:59:02 GMT -5
meant to say things we've been talking about instead of films. fast typing! sorry!
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Post by Coolhand on Mar 3, 2006 4:49:33 GMT -5
You lucky American people, you. UV is now out for your consumption and digestion. I'm gonna have to wait until JUNE for the UK distributors to pull thier thumb out and show me this movie! AAARGGGH. I'm also now gonna have to avoid this board like the plauge to duck spoilers and opinions. Enjoy the movie, and support the hell out of it, even if you don't like the cut we get given. UV success means more Kurt Wimmer films and an uncut UV DVD. UV failure might mean we never see another. See you in June guys.
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Post by JenGe on Mar 3, 2006 11:46:52 GMT -5
I am heading out to see it in just a few hours...
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Post by anna24 on Mar 3, 2006 14:01:23 GMT -5
I'm excited for KW and MJ. I plan on seeing it this weekend since opening weekend is the most important.
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Post by KWimmerfan on Mar 3, 2006 16:02:32 GMT -5
I'm planning on seeing it today and/or tomorrow if plans changed.
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Post by Psyclops on Mar 3, 2006 16:07:58 GMT -5
I will be seeing the film this evening. I'm starting up a thread this weekend to discuss the differences between both cuts.
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Post by jackmode on Mar 3, 2006 17:08:04 GMT -5
this movie is REALY good...... the plot = much better than the average for sci-fi/action .....in other words....good the music = makes damn sure your feeling the right emotions at the right times....good sad music when its time to be sad...and pumping up music when ass kickery is going to ensue the acting = the only person who i dont like...who actually even makes me think about bad acting is ....the hemophage bad guy...dont remember his name.....the "end her" guy..... the editing = 100 percent fine.....no choppyness.....so fear not...... im not a movie critic so i cant REALLY give you the review i guess you want..... ....but i absolutly loved the movie......do i love it as much as EQ.....i have to see it again tonight...and ill get back at ya......i will say i loved it more than minority report......but thats a more serious movie so..... ....oh by the way....THIS IS A COMIC BOOK MOVIE....100 PECENT......
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Post by JenGe on Mar 3, 2006 18:06:33 GMT -5
I just got back from seeing this on an IMAX screen and I really need to see it again to process it better. I'll be seeing another showing later tonight.
I can already see though that a lot of people are going to hate it but it's much, much more than I was expecting. The action is over the top and I love it. I did find the editing to be more than a tad distracting and hopefully that will right itself on a regular screen.
The "sunglass" sequence is AWESOME!!
Also...did anyone else spot Wimmer's cameo.
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Post by jackmode on Mar 3, 2006 18:34:48 GMT -5
i did.....but you already know that.......i love the movie.......i rank it under EQ and over minority report......
matrix EQ ultraviolet minority report
and thats my top 4 for the dystopian(or utopain) future action movies.....
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Post by KWimmerfan on Mar 3, 2006 19:09:21 GMT -5
Dang, I'm getting a bad feeling about this movie...but I would have to see it, at the mean time i would just shut up and hope for the best that I would love this movie.
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Post by FabioQelDroma on Mar 3, 2006 20:58:11 GMT -5
I just got back from seeing this on an IMAX screen and I really need to see it again to process it better. I'll be seeing another showing later tonight. I can already see though that a lot of people are going to hate it but it's much, much more than I was expecting. The action is over the top and I love it. I did find the editing to be more than a tad distracting and hopefully that will right itself on a regular screen. The "sunglass" sequence is AWESOME!! Also...did anyone else spot Wimmer's cameo. I didn't,but I'm also planning to see it again...I liked very much.....but....I tried not to but I had a lot of trouble dealing with the CGI in this film,the sunglass part is the best for me...also I really enjoyed the soundtrack that resembles Equilibrium....is it just me or the opening credits song sounds just like the spiderman 2?
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Post by jackmode on Mar 3, 2006 21:11:11 GMT -5
the chi didnt bother me a bit....especially since i knew the limits he had....
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Post by 1ultravioletfan on Mar 3, 2006 21:53:12 GMT -5
seeing this in a few hours cant wait !!!
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Post by jackmode on Mar 3, 2006 22:17:25 GMT -5
CGI****
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Post by TJFBryant on Mar 3, 2006 22:21:16 GMT -5
Well I saw it as well, and while (as a first viewing) it isn't as good as equilibrium, It stands on it own pretty well. Yes the editing is slightly annoying for some scenes, and the continuity is lacking. BUT I don't blame Wimmer, I think the Pg-13 editing ruined what all of us EQ fans expected.
Its not doom and gloom though. For a 30 Mil movie, its top notch action sequences. I loved the library fight scene, and the roof top gun fight (sunglasses scene). I wish the cycle chase was more .......just more and more and more. it was cool. Dialogue was comic-ish. Then again it is a comic book styled movie. Thus... it hit the right tone for what it is. PLUS and most importantly. The Soundtrack and Sound was kick @ss. The best seperation and sound quality I've heard in a while. I wanna say thanks Wimmer for making this movie...it was a ride. I look forward to the Directors cut DVD. THAT would be special.
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Post by tjfbryant on Mar 3, 2006 22:24:07 GMT -5
Oh and one more thing... This was better than Tombraider, Elektra, Aeon Flux, and honestly any kick ass chick flick. Except for Fifth Element, and maybe Resident Evil. Maybe.
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Post by Wraith on Mar 3, 2006 23:20:39 GMT -5
Saw it this afternoon. A bit disappointed, but I had fun. Great action scenes (not nearly as good as Eq, though), I loved the distinctive visual style, but the CG did seem a little cheap at times. Lots of badass-looking guards. Daxus is a well-played bad guy. Story could have been better. Not nearly as good as Equilibrium, but still enjoyable.
Little things I liked: I love the idea of this sort medical-state. I like the bomber drop the ninjabombs Disposable phones The concealed firearms scan at the end
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Post by Leto on Mar 4, 2006 1:24:07 GMT -5
Im sorry but Aeon Flux was 10x better then this. The CGI was better as was the acting, editing, plot, fight scenes. You guys are crazy to enjoy this. i know you guys love the Wimmer, but if something is bad, just say it. I love all that is batman, but im the first to say the new animation series blows. So dont kid yall selves.
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Post by JenGe on Mar 4, 2006 3:47:06 GMT -5
Im sorry but Aeon Flux was 10x better then this. The CGI was better as was the acting, editing, plot, fight scenes. You guys are crazy to enjoy this. i know you guys love the Wimmer, but if something is bad, just say it. I love all that is batman, but im the first to say the new animation series blows. So dont kid yall selves. That's just it though...I don't think that it's bad at all. I actually enjoy it quite a bit. It's a way, way over the top pulpy action sci/fi. What is interesting is that all the "rip off" threads at IMDb have ceased. This is nothing like any film I have ever seen before...it's not like The Matrix...it's not like Blade...it's not like Aeon Flux...it's not like Kill Bill...it's not even like Equilibrium If anything Wimmer was over ambitious with this one but I actually do appreciate that and enjoyed it quite a bit. I knew for a fact that it would not be a film for everyone. It certainly is different than what I expected...in fact way more than what I expected. I'm sorry but not everyone agrees with you.
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Post by Psyclops on Mar 4, 2006 4:05:58 GMT -5
There were a few fight scenes that were edited in an attempt to tone down the violence (that first battle between Violet and the "shatterproof" soldiers immediately comes to mind) but most of the action remained intact. I do think it flows a bit better than the original cut, many of the edits worked in it's favor, but the script is still a problem for me. I did enjoy it and I still think that there are some visual concepts in the film that are very inventive and unlike anything seen in a studio film.
I don't know how the crowds reacted to the film at your theaters, but the ones here were... unpleasant. I don't think this will be embraced by as many people as EQ was. I still think Wimmer has one hell of an imagination and a great eye for action.
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Post by JenGe on Mar 4, 2006 4:23:24 GMT -5
It seemed to have mixed play where we were. I really do not think it's what anyone expected. My son brought his girlfriend who had never seen Equilibrium and she loved it. Her friend though did not care for it. I find the film to be quite inventive visually and in terms of action.
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Post by Shichibukai on Mar 4, 2006 10:16:17 GMT -5
Just saw UV last night, I thought it was good. but there were some stuff that didnt work for me.
first, the blur look, this is a matter of taste, for me i dont think it works here, i feel that they used it to make the low budget CGI look smooth, it'd be a better stylistic touch if the CGI was done better, I believe the similar technique was done in Sky Captain the World of Tomorrow, it worked better in there.
also, violet's costume wasn't looking as bad-ass as the slick suits in EQ did, those were simple and elegant, hehe, i mean, i dont think she should be wearing anything that shows her belly, it's so ordinary, lacks style. think Selene and Trinity's body suits, those are simple and sexy, and most importantly, the body suits direct viewers attention on the heroines' entire bodies, you are more likely to focus on their bodies' over all shape, but in UV, i cant stop looking at her belly, cause it's showing...... its true
now the action, i thought the action was what I expected, but it didnt exactly statisfy my thirst for Gun-Kata, i want to see more Gun kata, another movie at least. also, I dont think Milla did the moves as clean as Christian did in EQ, cause the concept of Gun Kata requires absolute postures to dodge and execute attacks, i just thought Milla was a bit slower than my man Preston.
but i still liked UV, it was an ambitious attempt, like i said after EQ, if only it had more money.
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Post by Jared on Mar 4, 2006 11:08:42 GMT -5
You know what? If wimmer could get the studio to back him up with anything, money, time, and a hell of a crew. He could probably come up with the next big sci fi hit. Gattica or something. The man has great ideas. Now if was able to get them out the way he wanted, without having to deal with money and time, he could totally have one of this decades best films. But that was not the case with ultraViolet. The CGI was too horrible to suck me into what ever story was suppost to be there.
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Post by -mark- on Mar 4, 2006 12:02:34 GMT -5
This is my post from anothe thread.....
-------------------------- The movie was a piece of crap, and first make sure you aren't forcing yourself to like it just cause it was directed by Wimmer. Yes I'm aware that he was taken off the project cause I surely hope he would not turn in that piece of shit film. It has studio cut all over it, its just an action orgy of crap.
(SPOILER) It's one long techno music video, with chances for Millia to pose, look pretty, kick ass, and pose and look pretty again with some lame brain story about a vampire virus and then her tears save the boy (what the fuck???!!) And the scene where she uses there hair to kick there ass.....OMG I was laughing so hard as were the people behind me, that had to be the most absurd thing I have seen in a fight scene. And the CGI was terrible even for a budget of only 30 mil, I've seen better on TV (END SPOILER)
Yeah it had cool action, and I'm an action junkie like anyone else, hell my favorite director is John Woo, but the action in this doesn't make up for what was a bad film. I love Equilibrium dearly, and I hope for the best Kurt directs again cause we allknow he has talent, lets hope possibly he gets to recut the film and we see something different on DVD, but Ultraviolet for now is the worst film so far in 2006------------------------------
And even after reading ya'lls thoughts I still stand by that. Maybe if i see it again, but man I just walked out of the theater last night with just an awful feeling of seeing a bad movie. Perhaps its cause the last two movies I saw were Running Scared and Good Night and Good Luck, two very different all though both very good films. I really wanted to like UV, but its just not happenning, it was just so weak and like I said Im an action junkie, but even that can't make up for it.
It was simply extended gun-kata for the most part and don't get me wrong it looked cool as hell, but it was edited together so quickly and fast, that it was hard to enjoy.
And wtf is with the blur effect over the whole film, I kept thinking one of my contacts fell out! Lol!.
But anyways three cheers for Wimmer regardless I look forward to what he does in the future let's just hope the studio doesn't fuck with his film next time.
Oh and no way in hell this is better than Minority Report whoever said that........my opinion though.
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Post by -mark- on Mar 4, 2006 12:17:19 GMT -5
Im sorry but Aeon Flux was 10x better then this. The CGI was better as was the acting, editing, plot, fight scenes. You guys are crazy to enjoy this. i know you guys love the Wimmer, but if something is bad, just say it. I love all that is batman, but im the first to say the new animation series blows. So dont kid yall selves. I never saw Aeon Flux, but you make a good point in saying that people tend to just simply not admit when something is bad. I have things I really enjoy, like I'm a huge John Woo fan, but other than Face/Off his American films have been sub par, and I'm the first to admit that Windtalkers really sucked, all though the film is better now after a few years than I originally thought.......but anyways back on topic... UV is a bad movie and people don't want to admit it possibly because they admire Wimmer so much, which is fine because i do too, like i s adi in my previous post, I love EQ dearly...., and Jen I dissagree in that it borrows heavily from Blade in the sense that in Blade they treat Vampirism as a virus and so does this movie, so storywise yes it borrrows from Blade. Action wise its an extension of EQ's gun-kata, which by no means is a bad concept, cause its cool as fucking hell, but great action doesn't make for a great movie.
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Post by wtf on Mar 4, 2006 19:08:21 GMT -5
and Jen I dissagree in that it borrows heavily from Blade in the sense that in Blade they treat Vampirism as a virus and so does this movie, so storywise yes it borrrows from Blade. Actually treating vampirism as a disease (virus/bacteria)is a fairly used idea even before Blade. The Hunger explored this. I can also dig up a few horror authors who have used this idea. So I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt here.
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Post by -mark- on Mar 4, 2006 19:11:26 GMT -5
and Jen I dissagree in that it borrows heavily from Blade in the sense that in Blade they treat Vampirism as a virus and so does this movie, so storywise yes it borrrows from Blade. Actually treating vampirism as a disease (virus/bacteria)is a fairly used idea even before Blade. The Hunger explored this. I can also dig up a few horror authors who have used this idea. So I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt here. Ah ok I was not aware of that, plus borrowing from other ideas and such is not to big a deal since its done all the time now days.
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Post by JenGe on Mar 4, 2006 19:28:31 GMT -5
Besides the film is not like any thing that I've seen...not the plot...the entire film...
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Post by JenGe on Mar 4, 2006 19:30:50 GMT -5
. You guys are crazy to enjoy this. i know you guys love the Wimmer, but if something is bad, just say it. See that just does not hold for me. We took my son's girlfriend last night who has never seen a Wimmer film in her life and she absolutely loved UV. Why can't people just enjoy different films than you do? Is it so hard to understand that people have differing likes and needs in films??
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