Welcome to New Movie Hot Seat where each Saturday we review new films that’s opened in theaters this week. We will have a live debate discussing the pros and cons of one of the newly released films, then vote if it’s worth the money. Also, each week we will put up a poll for consumers to vote, which film we will review next week.
Last week our viewers selected Pirates of the Caribbean for this Saturday’s New Movie Hot Seat discussion. So please join us.
Click here to see trailer. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
The live debate will begin this Saturday: 5/21/ 2011 @ 3pE/8pUTC
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Next film in the Hot Seat will be: Hangover II
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Did not get a chance to see it yesterday, but when I was leaving the theater Thursday night, we passed a major Pirate fan waiting for her midnight showing. She had on full costume and headgear. I about broke my elbow trying to keep my husband from sneering,snickering, and saying something loud and stupid. He totally gave me the ok to go see the midnight showing, “so you can talk with your book club”, but I was too tired.
it looks really good and of course I will go see it! I can’t wait to find out what ya’ll think!!!
Hi LB!
What did u think of THOR?
I liked it! I’ll put my review in the appropriate post in a bit. 🙂
Welcome everyone to our discussion. Please join in if u have or haven’t seen the film yet.
First let me say this film was really long.
Did the new actors do well? I’m worried that the spark may have gone with the departure of Keira and Orlando.
They were o.k. Penelope Cruz was good. Although I like the first one the best.
Hmm, I was watching the trailer and thinking Penelope could probably hold her own opposite Johnny but I wasn’t sure about the new guy.
I’m interested to see her. I definitely think she can hold her own.
Yes she’s a good actress, so it’ll be interesting to see how she plays off Johnny.
Hello all!
Hi Ozzie!
I’m sorry Twilight has infected Mermaids what’s up with that? Having vampire mermaids was really unimpressive.
There were vampire mermaids? Why? I can see me watching this and having spasms trying to put the two together! Mermaids are fine on their own. They don’t need vampirism!
Yep! That’s what I said when I saw it. I’m surprised Red Riding hood did not turn out to be a vampire in Catherine Hardwicke’s film.
Bahahahaha!
Yeah, I saw that in the previews! What’s up with that? Gee whiz!
Hi LB!
Seriously, if you know the myths about mermaids you don’t need to add vampirism!
The theater was 3/4 full I saw it in 3-D and in the afternoon. Audiences seem to be really engaged for the first 30 minutes then it everyone got quiet after that. There was a lot of action, it does pull u in at the start. JD is great but I think he should stop doing these films now.
It’s in 3d too? Didn’t know that! Did it work well in 3d?
Save your money it’s not worth seeing in 3-D. I think it was really done badly they should have focused more on developing the plot more. It was way too long and got confusing and tiresome.
Was this basically, “Pirates is over but let’s pump out one more”?
If it makes decent BO I think they will be doing Pirates On Golden Pond. LOL!!
hahahahahahaha!!!!!! That’s hysterical!
When you say it calmed down, was it because of a poor story line or you were totally enthralled. I agree about JD stopping.
Who is the new guy btw?
Hi LB!
Everyone was either laughing, shouting or letting out weird noises from being scared. The audience were mainly adults some kids were there as well.
His name is Sam Calfin or something like that I think!
Is that the guy who is going to be in SW with the Stew???
Yeah! He gave a forgettable performance. Nothing to make u wake up and take notice. Especially, next to JD? He just faded into the background.
OH nooooo!!!! I’m going to stay on topic, I’m going to stay on topic, I’m going to stay on topic. 🙂
Well, that bodes well then!
Ouch…
I”ll PM you. 🙂
What is the plot? I actually haven’t paid too much attention.
Off topic, but I see JD is doing that Navy Seals movie based on that true story.
I may have to go see that then, lol!
Yeah, me too!
I can’t imagine what it would be like to be hunted down and the last survivor of your group!
Scared sh!tless? I would be!
You said it! I would think you would have to go into a very primal mind set to survive. Almost non-human
I agree with that.
Well the plot was much better than the second and third one. It centers around the search for the fountain of youth. I really like the first part of the film but it became predictable. The action is great I will say that.
Ah predictability. The great movie killer. Although, for some movies it works. But usually I just think, “Next!”
We were watching a movie the other night and I kept calling everything before it happened. My husband just thought I was really smart. hahaha!!!
Lol! As long as it ends better than the third one I’ll be happy. I really didn’t like that ending at all!
Ozzie- If u are a fan of the series than u might appreciate it more. This one is much better minus the false endings and the mermaid vampire. LOL!!
I am a fan of the films though I’m still not sure if it was necessary to make more. I have to admit the Johnny Depp/Jack Sparrow fan is doing flips! I’m glad to hear it’s better. I still haven’t bought the third dvd because I don’t the ending. If I like this one, I may get the third one when the fourth comes out on DVD!
HI lOB and Ozzie! I didn’t get in my formal greeting yet. 🙂
Hi LB!
So what did u think of Thor?
I liked it a lot! However, I did have a problem with the fact that Thor’s great humility and turn about happened in a 2-3 day period when he couldn’t pull the hammer out of the stone and he realizes his powers are gone. I would like to have had him been on earth for a week or two having some experiences that made him pull his head out of his bum. The loves scenes were cheesetastic, but overall I did enjoy it. 🙂
I thought there was a good lesson in there: Don’t be prideful and act like you know everything. It will bite you in the bum and sometimes it’s too late to make restitution for bad choices and decisions.
Ok, so what was that elctronic contrapction in the briefcase at the end? What are we being set up for?
Did u see it in 2-D or 3-D?
2D. I’m cheap. Not every film has to be in 3D to be great.
That’s o.k. I think the production design was really impressive in 2-D as well as 3-D. That’s a sign of a good CGI film it can work in 3-D as well as 2-D.
Hey, did Portman do this film before or after BS? It seemed like a filler movie for her.
Did u think the love scene developed too quickly?
It was like 5 minute speed dating! And what on earth did they do together that made them fall in love? Drive fast in a big old jeep? Sleep under the stars? Talk about science?
Honestly at one point where he’s about ready to go back and he grabs her to him a few times, I about spewed my Pepsi and snickered. I actually said, “Oh my gosh!” out loud in the theater. It was pretty cheesy. haha!
See I think men don’t know how to direct love scenes today. Everything is rushed and over in 5. LOL!!
Just like sex…. say what????
I was resisting the urge to joke about that!
*waves* Hello!
OB,
Would you recommend this film?
Yes! I think the action is good. However, I would not see it in 3-D. It’s a lot better than the last two films. Did u see the last two? If so than it’s better than that. Honestly, JD and Cruz are good to watch together. The critics are really harsh because of it’s predictability. Also, it just drags on towards the end with all the false endings. U want to scream at times it’s just annoying and overdone.
I saw the second and third one on DVD and honestly, I don’t remember much. I’ll wait till this one comes out on DVD as well. Sorry to hear about all the false endings. I get riled up as well. I can’t remember the films, but I’ve seen enough where they could have ended 5 endings ago and it would have been OK. haha!
*electronic contraption*
Hmm! I don’t know I was thinking it had something to do with opening up the portal again. Remember Lotki saying there was more than one way to teleport? Perhaps this was it.
Oh! That seems possible? So would it be like an Iron Man 2 thing? What other characters are going to be in Avengers? Do you think we will see films about them as well? I like how they are incorporating Iron Man via Samuel L. Jackson with Thor.
I know it looks good. Anyway, Black Widow will be in the Avengers remember she was played by Scarlet Johansen.
OOOOOOOOO!!! Awesome! Is the Avengers like a new Justic League?
*Justice* why can’t I spell today???
Yes! The Avengers is Marvels. Justice League is DC comics.
Ok, then I am super excited? Do you think Wonder Woman stands a possibility? Probably not, but I really wish they would incorporate her. She’s an original and I think there is still a very large population that remembers her and loves her. I just don’t know how a story line would work for her. How do you make a movie out of someone getting you to tell the truth?
That’s true it’s hard to do WW but it can be done. Look at Green Lantern and Thor? Come on it’s about a guy and a hammer?
haha! “If I had a hammer, I’da hammer int he morning, I’da hammer in the evening, all over this laaaaaaand!”
My husband and I did agree that that hammer would be pretty awesome to have. haha!
Torture techniques would make it interesting but that’s not Wonder Woman’s style! 🙂
Lol, I haven’t heard that song since I was 11 and we sung it regulary at school. I hated it back then!
Torture is better then killing people, which is what she was doing in the latest series.
Really? Damm WW, what got into you?!!!
What about Green Lantern?
Ok, What is Tied to a Chair about????
It’s really funny. Check it out.
http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=74888
THanks! I doubt it will play in my city. I couldn’t even get EMG. 😦
I know you ladies are waiting for Tree of Life to come out on DVD, but I’m gonna take one for the team and go. I like those dark kind of movies. I’m weird.
That’s o.k. I’m putting up wide and limited release films for us to choose from. So we are not restricted to only blockbusters but have indie films as well. That’s the problem with indie films they rarely open up wide until after it’s done well in limited release.
Ok…….Looks very odd, lol!
LOL! It does.
Is Avengers going to be different from The AVengers made in 1998? With Ralph and Uma, were they just two people grouped as avengers? I am so confused?
I already answered my question. haha!
OK, just got on IMDB. Ok, so there is Thor, Iron Man, Blackwidow, Captain America and Hawkeye. Who is Hawkeye?
No WW.
it looks like it will be a great movie and am super excited? Obviously Loki is going to be one if not THE villian.
U do know WW is DC comics? She is with the Justice League which is DC comics version of the Avengers, which is Marvels.
Gotcha!
And the Hulk!!!! Mark R as Bruce Banner should be good. Who do you like better: ERic Bana or Edward Norton? Ok, now I’m totally off topic!
I liked Edward Norton.
Ozzie, did I scare you away???
She’s around, Ozzie pops in and out. LOL!
haha! I’m sitting at the back patio watching my kids swim in their kiddie pool. It’s almost nap time!!!!
How nice.
Lol, sorry! I’m having another headache so I’m not understanding the comic talk! I was repling above though. In between posting times, because my headaches knock me out, I’m usually just staring at the screen, drooling and not doing anything! Untill a thought finally gets through to my brain to refresh the page and reply!
*hugs*
LOL! U are hilarious Ozzie!!
Cheers! Sometimes it helps having an insane brain. It brings the lols from time to time. Though you could factor in my family’s stupid gene as well! We’re intelligent yet do idiotic things that go against logic!
*hugs LB back*
Well Everyone-
Thanks for joining us today to discuss P4. I would say it’s worth seeing if u are a fan of the series and like action. Do not see it in 3-D it’s not worth it. Also, towards the end is a perfect time to take your bathroom breaks. U won’t miss anything.
Do u have any more Q LB and Oz?
Nope! I did vote for Hangover. I want to know if its just as good or better than the first. 🙂
LB I’m with u.
Ozzie did u vote yet? If not don’t forget to vote. Have any of these films opened in the UK yet?
I haven’t voted yet because I’ll need to check out when they open here. I’ll probably vote for Hangover 2 whatever the result is!
Well Everyone-
Have a nice weekend. Take Care! Nice discussion.
Night girls, I’ve had alot of fun again!
Oh! LB thanks again for sharing with us your Thor review.