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Post by spooner5020 on Jun 6, 2019 0:03:57 GMT
I bought it on dvd Monday at a used bookstore. I had always been wanting to see this. This seems like one of those movies that seemed to be riding on the coattails of Burton’s Batman and just seems like no one talks about.
Is the movie worth watching and was it just a underrated movie that deserved better?
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Post by anthonyrocks on Jun 6, 2019 0:08:44 GMT
I thought that it had it's moments but that is just me.
My advice would be to watch it and just judge it for yourself.
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Post by koskiewicz on Jun 6, 2019 0:13:26 GMT
Interesting film. The Dark Horse Shadow comics from the late '80s are outstanding.
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Post by politicidal on Jun 6, 2019 0:15:13 GMT
If you're a fan of pulpy action films in that vein like The Phantom or Rocketeer or Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, I think you'll enjoy this movie. Or if you just want to see Alec Baldwin laugh maniacally behind a red scarf and black fedora while machine gunning down villains, you'd still probably like it. The villain and central threat could had been fleshed out better aside from "take over the world because 'OF COURSE'!!". Penelope Ann Miller looks lovely in thirties outfits. It's also one of those movies where you can play "spot that actor" who randomly shows up in a supporting role like Tim Curry or Peter Boyle and friggin Ian McKellan.
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Post by moviemouth on Jun 6, 2019 0:43:25 GMT
It's okay.
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Post by spooner5020 on Jun 6, 2019 0:46:10 GMT
The one thing I don’t get about this movie, is who told Baldwin he should play a superhero?
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Post by moviemouth on Jun 6, 2019 0:52:45 GMT
The one thing I don’t get about this movie, is who told Baldwin he should play a superhero?Tim Burton  I believe Tim Burton offered Baldwin the role of Batman, but he turned it down.
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Post by Catman 猫的主人 on Jun 6, 2019 1:06:09 GMT
It is not unwatchable.
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Post by spooner5020 on Jun 6, 2019 1:21:27 GMT
The one thing I don’t get about this movie, is who told Baldwin he should play a superhero?Tim Burton I believe Tim Burton offered Baldwin the role of Batman, but he turned it down. 🤢. Thank goodness that never happened. |
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Post by politicidal on Jun 6, 2019 1:28:59 GMT
Tim Burton I believe Tim Burton offered Baldwin the role of Batman, but he turned it down. 🤢. Thank goodness that never happened. I could kind of see it around Beetlejuice or Red October. It'd certainly been different from Keaton's Batman.
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Post by alpha128 on Jun 6, 2019 1:33:25 GMT
Several years ago Amazon.com was running a DVD sale and I picked up both The Shadow and The Phantom for, IIRC, $5.99 each.
Both are stylish and entertaining movies.
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Post by spooner5020 on Jun 6, 2019 1:34:00 GMT
🤢. Thank goodness that never happened. I could kind of see it around Beetlejuice or Red October. It'd certainly been different from Keaton's Batman. Not anymore. He’s become a laughing stock. |
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Post by politicidal on Jun 6, 2019 1:37:24 GMT
I could kind of see it around Beetlejuice or Red October. It'd certainly been different from Keaton's Batman. Not anymore. He’s become a laughing stock. Well yeah, today I think he could audition for Penguin.
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Post by kolchak92 on Jun 6, 2019 1:58:55 GMT
I loved it as a kid.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jun 6, 2019 12:38:23 GMT
If you're a fan of pulpy action films in that vein like The Phantom or Rocketeer or Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, I think you'll enjoy this movie. Or if you just want to see Alec Baldwin laugh maniacally behind a red scarf and black fedora while machine gunning down villains, you'd still probably like it. The villain and central threat could had been fleshed out better aside from "take over the world because 'OF COURSE'!!". Penelope Ann Miller looks lovely in thirties outfits. It's also one of those movies where you can play "spot that actor" who randomly shows up in a supporting role like Tim Curry or Peter Boyle and friggin Ian McKellan. I enjoy The Shadow well enough but I enjoy these three films to a much higher degree. Not sure what it is that doesn't work for me in that film. I think it's the villain, as you mentioned. The Shadow is a great concept and there are some fun recent comic book runs of the character.
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Post by Ass_E9 on Jun 6, 2019 15:45:14 GMT
It felt workmanlike, but not without some charm.
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Post by spooner5020 on Jun 6, 2019 16:11:39 GMT
Well I watched it. I thought the character was great. Baldwin was just being Baldwin lol. It was enjoyable, but I hope someone takes another shot at this.
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Post by johnspartan on Jun 6, 2019 16:51:42 GMT
I bought it on dvd Monday at a used bookstore. I had always been wanting to see this. This seems like one of those movies that seemed to be riding on the coattails of Burton’s Batman and just seems like no one talks about. Is the movie worth watching and was it just a underrated movie that deserved better? You wasted your money, it's an unbearable movie if you have any taste.
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Post by spooner5020 on Jun 6, 2019 16:54:38 GMT
I bought it on dvd Monday at a used bookstore. I had always been wanting to see this. This seems like one of those movies that seemed to be riding on the coattails of Burton’s Batman and just seems like no one talks about. Is the movie worth watching and was it just a underrated movie that deserved better? You wasted your money, it's an unbearable movie if you have any taste. The movie was only 4.99. I think that was a reasonable price for a movie like this lol |
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Post by johnspartan on Jun 6, 2019 16:58:32 GMT
You wasted your money, it's an unbearable movie if you have any taste. The movie was only 4.99. I think that was a reasonable price for a movie like this lol You still paid too much but let us know your thoughts after you watch it.
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