Just got back.
It is, without a doubt, the greatest muthaf**kin' action flick to grace the silver screen in years (OK, maybe just the summer, but you have to forgive me, I'm still on a SoaP high). Yes, it's very cheeseball at times, and completely ridiculous in others, but that's what MAKES this movie. The fact that it doesn't take itself seriously at all.
And, without really spoiling anything, I have to say that I'd have loved to have sat in on the meeting of the writers while they discussed all the fantastically ridiculous ways in which they could kill people. 😆
Totally kick ass flick! Exactly what I was expecting. Some disturbing images and quite a lot of people running for their lives. My only disappointment is that some of the snakes did look too cgi. But I wasn't looking for some academy award story nor an academy award performances. When Samuel says the infamous line nearly everyone in theater either laugh or cheer. I did both.
There really isn't much to it. You want Snakes on a Plane....that's what you get...snakes on a plane. Out of all the disturbing scenes of people getting bitten by the snakes. The only scene I didn't like was the one with the baby and the rattle snake...honestly I won't spoiled but I didn't like it.
If you're looking for Masterpiece Theather movie. Don't bother with this flick....go rent Meet Joe Black or Titanic. This film isn't for you. Me? I'm grabbing another bag of pop-corn and taking my seat...I'm going for another viewing.
WD presents Snakes On a Plane a score of:
4 out of 5
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Can someone clarify what the point is? Yes, we get that it's simply Snakes on a Plane, but I'm curious as to why this is acceptable film material nowadays.Why are people paying money to see a film about snakes on a plane? I'm genuinely curious here, not poking fun.
-AC
Swear to god, if this movie does better than Superman Returns or V for Vendetta....
😠
I really really don't understand what all the hype is about. The movie looks kinda neat, and I'll go see it when it goes to the local three dollar theater, but the attention this movie is getting just doesn't make much sense too me. Like it's the first cheesy campy movie that's come out or something.
AC I'm not looking for an argument or anything....but why do you keep saying "They're tricking you to get your money"? Can you name a movie that doesn't make money out movie goers? What's the all the hype? Ask yourself that question when you see countless and countless of people making line to buy a ticket to buy a Space Battles movie like last year. Why do people pay money? Gee, maybe because they're looking for some kind of entertainment? When people buy pornography and spend money (porn is alway more expensive than a movie ticket) watching the same positions..the same moaning and blah, blah, blah...if you would ask them why do you spend your money? What do you think they'll asnwer? I tell you...."I enjoyed"
Simple..
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Can someone clarify what the point is? Yes, we get that it's simply Snakes on a Plane, but I'm curious as to why this is acceptable film material nowadays.Why are people paying money to see a film about snakes on a plane? I'm genuinely curious here, not poking fun.
-AC
I think it's more of the combination of Samuel Jackson's type cast character being stuck on an airplane with a bunch of snakes. If it were Snakes On A Plane, starring Tim Allen or someone like that, it wouldn't be the same. But yeah, it's way overhyped.
Originally posted by BackFire
I really really don't understand what all the hype is about. The movie looks kinda neat, and I'll go see it when it goes to the local three dollar theater, but the attention this movie is getting just doesn't make much sense too me. Like it's the first cheesy campy movie that's come out or something.
I think it's the first one that has based its hype upon a cult movement, coupled with an arch irony that is, to me, incredibly punchworthy.
I don't know how to accurately specify it, but this seems like exploitation film at its finest. Entertainment for the sake of entertainment. Coolness for the sake of coolness. Samuel mother****ing Jackson with mother****ing snakes on a mother****ing plane!
All you haters need to lighten the **** up and have some fun... Because I know I will...
I might see this. I've been hearing that the net nerds have been flocking to this picture in droves. Hissing at the opening credits, giving a standing ovation to Samuel's "I have HAD it with these MOTHER****ING snakes on this MOTHER****ING plane! " speech. Sounds fun if just for the audience.
The other reason I probably will see this is after spending my childhood watching the greatness of Kenan and Kel, I've had to torture myself by watching every crappy movie Kenan stars in just for the hope that maybe one time, he will be in something that will be as good as the greatest kids show ever: Kenan and Kel.
Originally posted by Dr. Strangelove
I might see this. I've been hearing that the net nerds have been flocking to this picture in droves. Hissing at the opening credits, giving a standing ovation to Samuel's "I have HAD it with these MOTHER****ING snakes on this MOTHER****ING plane! " speech. Sounds fun if just for the audience.The other reason I probably will see this is after spending my childhood watching the greatness of Kenan and Kel, I've had to torture myself by watching every crappy movie Kenan stars in just for the hope that maybe one time, he will be in something that will be as good as the greatest kids show ever: Kenan and Kel.
Kenan is in it? Im definately going, the chance of seeing that idiot eaten by a snake is worth the ticket admission alone, at least for me. 😄
Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
AC I'm not looking for an argument or anything....but why do you keep saying "They're tricking you to get your money"? Can you name a movie that doesn't make money out movie goers? What's the all the hype? Ask yourself that question when you see countless and countless of people making line to buy a ticket to buy a Space Battles movie like last year. Why do people pay money? Gee, maybe because they're looking for some kind of entertainment? When people buy pornography and spend money (porn is alway more expensive than a movie ticket) watching the same positions..the same moaning and blah, blah, blah...if you would ask them why do you spend your money? What do you think they'll asnwer? I tell you...."I enjoyed"Simple..
Who said anything about movies making money being a bad thing? I said it's tricking people into paying money to see the crap. It is. It's one of those nerd movies, the kind that they try to make "uncool" to not like.
I'm not asking you about the ins and outs of morals in movie going, stop being so over-dramatic. I was asking why you'd pay money multiple times to see Snakes on a Plane, quite literally. If the answer is: "Because it's entertaining.", then fine, but I question how easily entertained you are.
Originally posted by exanda kane
Film is all about making money, has been since it began, I fail to see your point AC, other than just trying to be elitist.
Yes, well I've encountered you before, and you're an idiot. So it doesn't surprise me that you don't get my point.
I'm not trying to be elitist, that's a dumb claim. I'm not going to see this movie because I feel it's stupid, and so is the choice to give it any credibility.
Originally posted by Dr. Strangelove
I might see this. I've been hearing that the net nerds have been flocking to this picture in droves. Hissing at the opening credits, giving a standing ovation to Samuel's "I have HAD it with these MOTHER****ING snakes on this MOTHER****ING plane! " speech. Sounds fun if just for the audience.The other reason I probably will see this is after spending my childhood watching the greatness of Kenan and Kel, I've had to torture myself by watching every crappy movie Kenan stars in just for the hope that maybe one time, he will be in something that will be as good as the greatest kids show ever: Kenan and Kel.
This proves my point.
People don't even know why they're going. Now it's for the audience and some washed up child actor.
-AC