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Post by Anonymous Andy on Nov 19, 2018 22:08:40 GMT
I used to think Dante's Peak was the better made, more "mature" of the two volcano flicks from 1997, but after re-watching it Friday night, I'm not so sure anymore. I think I might have to give Volcano another look now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 22:13:55 GMT
Volcano was pretty dull and forgettable, save for the admittedly great scene where the firefighter has to jump in the lava.
I wouldn't call Dante's Peak mature or anything, but it was watchable enough.
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Nov 19, 2018 22:20:09 GMT
Volcano
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Nov 19, 2018 22:47:14 GMT
Volcano was pretty dull and forgettable, save for the admittedly great scene where the firefighter has to jump in the lava. I wouldn't call Dante's Peak mature or anything, but it was watchable enough. The firefighter scene is about the only thing I can recall as well. That and ash. Tons and tons of ash. |
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Post by politicidal on Nov 20, 2018 2:12:36 GMT
Volcano was pretty shitty as I remember the last time I saw it 15(?) years ago. I only saw bits and pieces of Dante's Peak but didn't hate it.
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Post by lenlenlen1 on Nov 20, 2018 2:37:41 GMT
Dante's Peak actually had a story. There's no contest.
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Post by anthonyrocks on Nov 20, 2018 3:26:13 GMT
Dante's Peak
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Post by kingkoopa on Nov 20, 2018 3:31:45 GMT
I gotta go "Dante's Peak."
Always liked Linda Hamilton and thought she got slightly pigeonholed after her (amazing) performance in "T-2." Similarly, I thought Brosnan got sort of an overly harsh reaction to his James Bond. And he was excellent in Mrs. Doubtfire, which isn't easy to do playing opposite Robin Williams! Connery is Bond to me, but Brosnan wasn't bad at all...what he had to work with is another story...
For score fans, both have very interesting and well-thought-out scores and are worth a listen on their own.
But what really sells "Dante's Peak" as the winner for me...Grandma Ruth...we all remember it. Gave me goosebumps just thinking about it
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Post by twothousandonemark on Nov 20, 2018 5:44:13 GMT
Volcano was such bait & switch marketing.
Was built up as LA/SoCal gonna blow up like a mother, instead we got some lava seeping onto the streets & a bunch of rescue ops. I saw it only once, opening week, so I could be way off.
Dante's Peak was the one about an actual f'n volcano.
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Nov 20, 2018 5:52:13 GMT
Dante's Peak.
Nether was amazing but Volcano sucked and Dante's effects are still amazing.
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Post by them1ghtyhumph on Nov 20, 2018 6:14:13 GMT
Volcano
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 6:45:42 GMT
Volcano was such bait & switch marketing. Was built up as LA/SoCal gonna blow up like a mother, instead we got some lava seeping onto the streets & a bunch of rescue ops. Oh yeah. Don't they stop it with some overturned trucks and firehoses? Zzzz. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 6:49:30 GMT
Dante's Peak for sure. Volcano was pretty crappy.
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Nov 20, 2018 11:59:39 GMT
I gotta go "Dante's Peak." Always liked Linda Hamilton and thought she got slightly pigeonholed after her (amazing) performance in "T-2." Similarly, I thought Brosnan got sort of an overly harsh reaction to his James Bond. And he was excellent in Mrs. Doubtfire, which isn't easy to do playing opposite Robin Williams! Connery is Bond to me, but Brosnan wasn't bad at all...what he had to work with is another story... For score fans, both have very interesting and well-thought-out scores and are worth a listen on their own. But what really sells "Dante's Peak" as the winner for me...Grandma Ruth...we all remember it. Gave me goosebumps just thinking about it Ah, good ol' grandma Ruth. Felt like emotional manipulation to me, but I can see how it might be disturbing to some. |
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Post by JHA Durant on Nov 20, 2018 12:32:36 GMT
Of those two, Dante's Peak by a long way.
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Nov 20, 2018 16:33:15 GMT
The thing that bothered me about Dante's Peak is just how badly it tried to ape all of Speilberg's hallmarks. I seriously expected the Jurassic Park theme to swell up when they flew away in the helicopter at the end.
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Post by Ass_E9 on Nov 20, 2018 16:40:29 GMT
The one featuring one of the most venal grandmothers in cinematic history.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 17:23:57 GMT
Dantes Peak. It had far better special effects. That pyroclastic cloud at the end is still awe inspiring.
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Post by Vits on Nov 20, 2018 23:27:18 GMT
DANTE'S PEAK - 4/10
VOLCANO - 6/10
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