stevehallcharles
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So, just watched this again as I just felt like it on a rainy bank holiday afternoon...
Have just read a few reviews and a couple things to note:
1) the majority of reviewers have no idea what the 1-10 scoring system means. Let's assume we are talking about cars. A "1" would be a car that rarely started, wobbled all over the road, nothing worked, could not drive up hills, barely made 30mph and was shocking quality. A car that was in all effect totally unusable. A "10" is almost unobtainable. It is the perfect car in every way. Awesome performance, efficiency, quality and reliability. Everything is perfectly designed and has every option currently available - all for a reasonable price. There is no better car available. Every other car is in the scale - and to be fair, most live in the 5-7 range. Usuable, but flawed in some way. To rate a film "1" or even "10" is impossible. Even particularly bad B movies with terrible plots, effects and scripts are still only a 2 or 3.
To label this film as s 1 is ridiculous. It is flawed, and there are some pacing issues, and not Ed bough depth given characters, but a "1"??!! Come on, it's perfectly watchable and even though most reviewers feel that they can only offer a 1,5 or 10, it really doesn't deserve to be thrown in the bin like that. If I have to be honest, a 6 or 7 is perfectly right.
2) stop comparing it to Alien. The original was a Good film, but not perfect either. It did well with a limited budget and technology available, but there was room for improvement. At best, I would give Aliens a 8, but they'd mainly for originality and working with the limitations of the era. You don't need to compare this film with the original. There are a lot of similarities to the plot, and both sets of characters are flawed and make mistakes. The key antagonist is very similar to a character in Aliens, although the build up is much more subtle. Always review a film on its own merits. On this basis, a "1" would be obtuse.
I have watched this film twice now, and although I would change a few things, it's perfectly watchable as I said earlier. More character development would have been better, though all the character mistakes such as removing helmets and other actions are spot on. They are not hardened experts. If this are a film about Tier 1 seal operators, I would expect them to be perfect in their actions. But this film contains a collection of mercenaries and subject experts that make irrational and illogical mistakes, just like you and me.
If you don't like creature features or science fiction, don't watch it. If you want to watch a film that about those chasing their dreams, only to find something else, then watch this film.
Just don' pay any attention to the reviews giving it a 1 and making it sound like a 1 legged centipede trying to bake a cake using only nails. 😎
It has issues, but give it a chance!
Have just read a few reviews and a couple things to note:
1) the majority of reviewers have no idea what the 1-10 scoring system means. Let's assume we are talking about cars. A "1" would be a car that rarely started, wobbled all over the road, nothing worked, could not drive up hills, barely made 30mph and was shocking quality. A car that was in all effect totally unusable. A "10" is almost unobtainable. It is the perfect car in every way. Awesome performance, efficiency, quality and reliability. Everything is perfectly designed and has every option currently available - all for a reasonable price. There is no better car available. Every other car is in the scale - and to be fair, most live in the 5-7 range. Usuable, but flawed in some way. To rate a film "1" or even "10" is impossible. Even particularly bad B movies with terrible plots, effects and scripts are still only a 2 or 3.
To label this film as s 1 is ridiculous. It is flawed, and there are some pacing issues, and not Ed bough depth given characters, but a "1"??!! Come on, it's perfectly watchable and even though most reviewers feel that they can only offer a 1,5 or 10, it really doesn't deserve to be thrown in the bin like that. If I have to be honest, a 6 or 7 is perfectly right.
2) stop comparing it to Alien. The original was a Good film, but not perfect either. It did well with a limited budget and technology available, but there was room for improvement. At best, I would give Aliens a 8, but they'd mainly for originality and working with the limitations of the era. You don't need to compare this film with the original. There are a lot of similarities to the plot, and both sets of characters are flawed and make mistakes. The key antagonist is very similar to a character in Aliens, although the build up is much more subtle. Always review a film on its own merits. On this basis, a "1" would be obtuse.
I have watched this film twice now, and although I would change a few things, it's perfectly watchable as I said earlier. More character development would have been better, though all the character mistakes such as removing helmets and other actions are spot on. They are not hardened experts. If this are a film about Tier 1 seal operators, I would expect them to be perfect in their actions. But this film contains a collection of mercenaries and subject experts that make irrational and illogical mistakes, just like you and me.
If you don't like creature features or science fiction, don't watch it. If you want to watch a film that about those chasing their dreams, only to find something else, then watch this film.
Just don' pay any attention to the reviews giving it a 1 and making it sound like a 1 legged centipede trying to bake a cake using only nails. 😎
It has issues, but give it a chance!
It's a tricky one to rate. There is a lot of quality, with fantastic photography and camera work, and a lot of history to fill in the gaps.
For non-divers: probably very interesting and eye-opening to see the process of learning to dive, what goes into it, risks and seeming deep ish wrecks.
For divers, it comes across as very "diving for dummies", especially if you are a seasoned UK wreck diver - abs let's not forget how many HAVE dived, if only on holiday. Having dived on a Few of the wrecks covered, they added mystery that really doesn't exist. The M2 is a very well dived wreck (done it 3 times) and the Thistlegorm which has been dived on for over 30+ years and has been slowly stripped by divers over the years. Last time I dived it, it was significantly different and butchered by all the dive boats mooring to it, divers bumping into it and stealing stuff. Totally different than in 2004.
The Treasure part of the title is a little misleading, as many of these programmes are. Nice to actually see fresh wrecks as nd treasure found for a change.
Would like to see a series 3 with a bit more adventure.
All that said, Ross is easy to watch and not annoying like many of these shows. Yes, there is some dramatic non-events included, but they are only selling the excitement to the non-divers, so I can forgive them that!
For non-divers: probably very interesting and eye-opening to see the process of learning to dive, what goes into it, risks and seeming deep ish wrecks.
For divers, it comes across as very "diving for dummies", especially if you are a seasoned UK wreck diver - abs let's not forget how many HAVE dived, if only on holiday. Having dived on a Few of the wrecks covered, they added mystery that really doesn't exist. The M2 is a very well dived wreck (done it 3 times) and the Thistlegorm which has been dived on for over 30+ years and has been slowly stripped by divers over the years. Last time I dived it, it was significantly different and butchered by all the dive boats mooring to it, divers bumping into it and stealing stuff. Totally different than in 2004.
The Treasure part of the title is a little misleading, as many of these programmes are. Nice to actually see fresh wrecks as nd treasure found for a change.
Would like to see a series 3 with a bit more adventure.
All that said, Ross is easy to watch and not annoying like many of these shows. Yes, there is some dramatic non-events included, but they are only selling the excitement to the non-divers, so I can forgive them that!
I don't get the haters for this film.
So OK, at a Guy Ritchie film, is it as complicated, quirky and clever as son of his? No.
Let's assume for a minute that you watch this film not because of Guy, but because it's a bit different and to be honest, I thought the script was clever in terms of dialogue and how the characters worked together. Not sure about Gary, he came across as pretty flat but I loved Hugh Grant. He played a very similar role vocally in the Gentlemen, and I think it worked.
I'm not a film critic, but I like to watch as many films as possible. Does this deserve a 4? God no. A 4 would be Moulin Rouge or Showgirls. I enjoyed it, and kept my phone out of my hand.
Watch it with an open mind and the time will fly by. Watch it expecting Lock Stock or Snatch, and yes, you'll be disappointed. I honestly think 8 is fair.
So OK, at a Guy Ritchie film, is it as complicated, quirky and clever as son of his? No.
Let's assume for a minute that you watch this film not because of Guy, but because it's a bit different and to be honest, I thought the script was clever in terms of dialogue and how the characters worked together. Not sure about Gary, he came across as pretty flat but I loved Hugh Grant. He played a very similar role vocally in the Gentlemen, and I think it worked.
I'm not a film critic, but I like to watch as many films as possible. Does this deserve a 4? God no. A 4 would be Moulin Rouge or Showgirls. I enjoyed it, and kept my phone out of my hand.
Watch it with an open mind and the time will fly by. Watch it expecting Lock Stock or Snatch, and yes, you'll be disappointed. I honestly think 8 is fair.