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The difference between Harry Potter and James Bond is that every one of us has seen a James Bond movie that just plain sucked, and we said to ourselves "god damn Bond sucks now. Let's not go see another Bond movie for like 10 years." "The Living Daylights," anyone?

The Harry Potter movies have been remarkably good, and I think it's because they're humble. They don't really think they're making classics. They're not trying to define a generation. They don't pretend they're making art films. They're just kiddie stories meant to entertain. They set their goals a little lower and they end up succeeding quite nicely every time.

Bond movies are a series, not direct sequels in any manner whatsoever. Not the same thing really. I'm talking linear movies. And though I joke on Krueger his sequels dont count either since each one is in a different zone.

There is a challenge in keeping a consistently along the same lines group of sequels going. Part of what works is the growth factor. Seeing characters grow can keep them from becoming boring. With that in mind they need to hurry up on these last two potter movies before he's roaming through Hogwarts with a beard, receded hair line, two muggle strippers, and a fifth of gin and pumpkin juice.

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Originally Posted by Uncle Mxy

Saw "Alone With Her", an interesting little indie film about a surveillance psycho dweeb (Tom Hanks' son Colin) voyeurizing and stalking a hot/cute Mexican girl (Ana Claudia Talancón -- I like!). The big conceit of the movie is that it's shot entirely from the "stalker-eye" view. It ends realistically grimly (definitely not a "date" film if you're seeing someone new), and you'll like the girl enough to not want it to end grimly, and that's what makes this a good film.

Fuck, I want to know what happens at the end!! Tell me!!

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Originally Posted by Gutz Gatsu

Bond movies are a series, not direct sequels in any manner whatsoever. Not the same thing really. I'm talking linear movies. And though I joke on Krueger his sequels dont count either since each one is in a different zone.

There is a challenge in keeping a consistently along the same lines group of sequels going. Part of what works is the growth factor. Seeing characters grow can keep them from becoming boring. With that in mind they need to hurry up on these last two potter movies before he's roaming through Hogwarts with a beard, receded hair line, two muggle strippers, and a fifth of gin and pumpkin juice.

Funny shit, Gutz.

With my mind on my Galleons and my Galleons on my mind

[QUOTE=Gutz Gatsu]I liked the Potter movie also. And I liked the serious darker tone myself. Felt very Lord of the Ringish. I must say there is some accomplishment in 4 successful sequels and possibly 6 of them when its said and done. Big time kudos to WB for picking up this money maker business wise and more kudos to the producers for keeping the formula solid enough to last this long.

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I actually heard the Harry Potter movie sucked donkey balls, worst of all the Potter ones. When they tried to make it look like a scary movie in the beginning, it was shit.

well whoever told you that is on his own. Its still breaking IMAX records and honestly I thought it was pretty much another hit. But thats just me.

theres people who think transformers was shit and 300 was garbage. But loved both those movies.

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Originally Posted by MoTown

Just saw "Die Hard".

Go see it. Every once in a while, as a guy, you need a movie where you can just sit back and not think and watch people die. So unrealistic it's great!

I also think that if you gather every super hero in the world and put them up against Chuck Norris, Jack Bauer, and John McClain, the Trio would walk away unscathed.

Wurrrrd.

Most unrealistic movie I've seen in a long time. You'd think maybe there'd be a change in these action movies, but not in this one, Bruce doesn't die for shit. Movie's a cliche, but the asian girl was sizzling

Actually I really like the Bourne movies for balls-out asskickery. Looking forward to the new one, which is getting good prerelease reviews.

That being said, Matt Damon is still the devil.

I love those movies too. I'm a big fan of his other books too (the covert ops series). I can't wait to see the Bourne Ultimatum.