Me and Jon (who may or may not have been wearing an argyle hat at the time) saw Terminator Salvation last night. I really wanted to see it, but it didn’t get the best reviews, and word of mouth hasn’t been all that stellar either, so I wasn’t expecting it to be any good, but I ended up really liking it. I should have known though, because Massawyrm liked it, and I almost always agree with his reviews. It’s obviously completely different from the other Terminator movies, and I thought it had the most story, since the first three are essentially two hour chase scenes. Don’t get me wrong, the other Terminator movies are amazing (I even like the third, which Jon pretends doesn’t exist) but this one broke out of the mold and introduced a really dense story. The story hardly made sense most of the time, and had a tendency to jump around too much, and introduce too many unnecessary characters, but it was still a pretty interesting story.
The biggest surprise for me was how much I liked Sam Worthington’s Marcus Wright, who I ended up liking a million times better than Christian Bale’s John Connor who just spent the entire movie keeping himself alive and using his Batman voice, which is even more pronounced when he isn’t playing Batman. Even Marcus’ love interest played by Moon Bloodgood was heads above Bryce Dallas Howard who’s sole purpose was to stand around and look pregnant. I thought the action was all top notch, which also helps me go easy on the story’s shortcomings, although some of the special effects seemed a bit off. Sometimes the machines looked a bit too glossy and fake in the mostly desert backdrops, but the action was moving so fast (in a good way, not the shaky camera too hard to see way) that it didn’t really matter much. So if bad reviews kept you from seeing this movie, I definitely think you should give it a shot, especially on the big screen.
Aw Crap, I was Toshiko. Oh, Ryan is Toshiko, that’s okay then.
It’s tough being a geek. People walked all over you in high school, and you’re finding that adult life, sadly, isn’t so different. But without you, our computers would crash, we couldn’t program our DVD players, and our plasma screens would be on the fritz. Clearly, you’re a necessary part of the operation, even if everyone else doesn’t always realize it…
But really, you are screwed if you’re waiting for me to program the DVD. I can barely turn it on.
I wanted to be Owen. I always liked Owen and you guys made fun of him. Okay, he was an asshole, but a likeable one.
Tam: He kinda looked like a frog.
Dave: Stop picking on my boy. >:-(
Dave S.: If by kinda, you mean exactly, then yes, he does.
Tam: It’s not picking on him if it’s true.
Dave S.: He might look a bit like a frog, but he was a cute frog.
Thank you Ryan. We truly are Torchwood soul mates. Although he did treat Tosh like shit but she took it. That’s why I didn’t like her.
Tam, Ryan: I join you in the ranks of Toshikos.
Tam: “Although he did treat Tosh like shit but she took it. That’s why I didn’t like her.” I actually felt very sympathetic/empathetic toward her character for that exact reason. I guess this is why I would drink urine and you would eat people.
I loved Toshiko. I really related to her. I’m actually surprised I didn’t get her in the quiz.
Philip: Welcome to the club. Maybe as a girl I have no patience for other girls who let guys treat them like crap. Grow a backbone woman. No one likes a door mat. I always carry some little ketchup packets in my carry-on luggage … just in case.
Hmm, so Puntabuland is populated with chicks and teaboys *snicker*. We need an assertive, trenchcoat wearing, omnisexual leader type, and a frog doctor (I’m sorry Tam, Owen really isn’t….well, I’d do him, but I do almost anybody, but he’s really not attractive at all. And honestly, that’s one reason I liked him).
Re: Gwen’s gap, I mock it, but like I said with Owen, I don’t think anyone on the team (with the possible exception of Jack) is convetionally attractive. I mean you’d never seen any of them in as a leading man or woman in a Hollywood movie or TV show. Which is why I’m really liking the BBC shows…
HUGS…
Tam: I’m sure one of the side duties of the teaboy *snicker* can be to program the DVD player if need be.
HUGS…
I loved Tosh, she was one of my favorites and she was cute to boot. I will admit, her door mat status did get to me.
I’m just glad I didn’t come out as Suzie.
Gwen, here. At least I’m in good company. Mind the gap!
Haven’t seen Terminator. God, I haven’t even seen Star Trek yet. I hear someone walked into Christian Bale’s sight line while he was acting… that’s probably what threw him off. And his voice was probably hoarse from yelling at the poor guy. Well, that’s my theory anyway.
Dave S. I actually liked the PantyChrist’s dress. But then I’m wearing a sweatshirt and pajama bottoms, so I’m probably not one to judge. Unless it’s Barbie doll fashion, of course.
I suspect Christian Bale is angry all the time because of that big mole he has in the corner of his nose/eye. I bet he feels it every time (still not one word) he blinks. That would probably make me an angry person also.
Michelle M: You need to see Star Trek immediately! Come on!
I know! What the hell is wrong with me?? Don’t answer that.
Maybe boys like Tosh because they want to take care of her and feel sorry for her and girls can’t stand her because she perpetuates that female stereotype of being all needy and shit. Yes, she was the brains of the outfit but emotionally? Not good.
Michelle: Get to Star Trek. Go in your jammies. No one will care.
Another Gwen…ho hum…but I’m in good company…
I like Tosh because my life can be summed up by the words “unrequited love”.
Craig: Awwww, hugs for you baby.
Craig – guess you’ll have to make do with us (we love you!) until the right one comes along… which he will. And then you’ll forget all about us. But we’re not gonna be ignored, Dan! I mean, Craig.
Another Gwen here, although I don’t really know what that means as I haven’t watched the series (it’s in my queue, don’t worry.)
Craig: We all love you! Glad you liked the movie, I am going to have to wait a few more months before the theator in town gets it.
Enrico has distracted me by twittering about noodz.
Michelle M.: I had to drive 90 miles to watch Star Trek, and it was worth it! So get goin’ missy!
Ryan: But is he posting twitpics?
Tam: No. Perhaps that is for the best because it would be even more distracting if he did that before I go home.
Aww. Pushing Daisies. It’s kind of sad the way they gave us the final three, just to remind us they were taking it away forever
Ryan: Did you like them??
Enrico: It was obvious that they knew it was ending. It was nice that they were able to wrap things up rather than just end abruptly.
Ryan: I meant my n00dz. lol. I posted a twitpic! But I’m glad you liked PD. I wonder if they really will do anything else with it (movie, comics, etc).
Enrico: I hadn’t noticed that you had posted the twitpic. I’ll have to wait until I get home from work to comment on them.
Craig: We prove our requited love for you everytime (tee hee) we post a comment. In which case Polt and Dave S. harbor love for you that is the equivalent of 10,000 suns.
Michelle M.: Don’t make me drive to California. Get thee to a theater to see Star Trek!
Tam: I liked Tosh because she was the hotness (in my book) and because I hoped she would grown a spine. I’m used to disappointment.
Enrico: The pics are awesome, very classy.
john: If anyone is going to track Michelle M. and drag her to Star Trek, it should be me. I have the shortest drive.
Tam: “Maybe boys like Tosh because they want to take care of her and feel sorry for her…” Actually, it is more like wanting to take care of my mother (who also lacked a backbone). Though, the lack of backbone makes me want to yell at times (both Tosh and my mother). Despite the frustration with her lack of spine, I really loved her character (e.g. the episode where she got the necklace). I was sad to see her go. Not so much with Owen (I really tried to like him).
Michelle M.: I must be the only other poor sap who hasn’t seen Star Trek yet. I plead that my partner was in Germany when it came out (he’s been back for over a week, but I stand by my case). I’m sure you have an equally valid reason worth defending.
Ryan – phone first, I’m in my jammies!
Philip – I was waiting for the crowds to die down, and then for the the see it again crowds to die down. I don’t like going to the movies on the weekends. People checking their cellphones, making noise with wrappers, talking, kicking my seat, blocking my view with their big, stupid heads. Rant, rant, rant.
I have no excuse now, though.
Michelle M.: Yeah, I’m kind of out of excuses too.
Cupcake: Excellent, I wasn’t sure I had enough gas for the trip. And for god’s sake, make the woman put on a pair of pants. Unless her jammies are Hello Kitty jammies, then jammies are totally fine.
No they have moons and stars.
Michelle M.: I’d have to figure out where you live first, which would take a while, especially since I wouldn’t start until after I get home from work.
Also, I just got free donuts. Yay, donuts!
Ryan: Yay for donuts.
“MMMMM….donuts…” (in my best Homer Simpson voice.)
Ryan: Did you bring enough for everyone?
Ryan has all the yummies.
john: If I require people to come and get them, I do.
OK. If it were cookies, I’d be looking for my keys.
By the time I get there the donuts will be stale.
(Almost 100 and I’m feeling compelled.)
Does everyone know that tomorrow is Michelle M’s birthday? Just sayin’.
100!!!! Yay.