tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post473689925817589808..comments2024-03-27T12:35:33.631-04:00Comments on The Deadly Doll's House of Horror Nonsense: What Happens In Vegas Dies In VegasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-15854376080691805612012-07-19T19:42:36.746-04:002012-07-19T19:42:36.746-04:00Absolutely - will need a gal with a high movie IQ!...Absolutely - will need a gal with a high movie IQ!Ashlee Blackwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530884243523757687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-20790086828342725302012-07-19T10:19:50.566-04:002012-07-19T10:19:50.566-04:00So glad there are others who appreciate HOstel II....So glad there are others who appreciate HOstel II. I just love that Roth--who I don't always care for--seemed to listen to the criticism of Hostel and specifically improved upon all that DIDN'T work in the first film. Overall, the third wasn't great, but I'd be happy--if not drop-everything-excited--if the franchise continues on DVD with the same level of quality.<br /><br />And when you teach that class, you best call me in as a guest auditor!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-61532769898579465422012-07-19T07:58:29.968-04:002012-07-19T07:58:29.968-04:00*applauds*
I'm glad I decided last night to g...*applauds*<br /><br />I'm glad I decided last night to give this one a whirl. Probably based on the premise of me enjoying Part II alone.<br /><br />You made some excellent points and I could not agree more. III was watchable with those false starts. For me, it made the twists much more enjoyable because you didn't really know who to trust or what would happen next. <br /><br />Although I zeroed in on a few plot points before the happened (especially at the end), it provided enough plot wise to make it a solid "threequel" as you say. Especially giving up a snapshot into how the hunting society has expanded with more of a sophisticated operation.<br /><br />I didn't love it and I certainly didn't hate it but I do think it's worth a watch.<br /><br />And kudos for giving Part II its props. When I teach a class on horror, we'll definitely be discussing this franchise.Ashlee Blackwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530884243523757687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-79379902349078580392012-07-18T21:42:39.623-04:002012-07-18T21:42:39.623-04:00It's funny Knob, I also wonder why the series ...It's funny Knob, I also wonder why the series is so hesitant to tackle sex, especially since the films are so eager to toss in light-hearted boobs at every turn. Strange double standard, although if they handled that poorly, it would be truly offensive. It's a copout.<br /><br />And yes, you hit the nail on the head regarding franchises. I liked that Hostel 3 started with a mini-flip of that, where you assumed the Ukranians were the bad guys before the twist. But sure, a franchise is prone to predictability. I actually appreciate that the later Final Destination films waste so little time with the tension of the characters figuring out the same deal the audience already knew going in.<br /><br />And btw: there is no quota on whiny complaints. This is a non-judgmental place.<br /><br />PoT: Agreed. It wasn't a masterpiece, but considering how easy it would have been to make a lazy film, I'm really happy with the results!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-36938429979382489982012-07-18T19:26:45.305-04:002012-07-18T19:26:45.305-04:00I was surprised that I had so much fun with this. ...I was surprised that I had so much fun with this. As you mentioned, the break in formula and neat-o twists made for an interesting film which could have easily been direct to video poopage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-61280437980013239242012-07-18T19:15:00.888-04:002012-07-18T19:15:00.888-04:00Ok, watched III... hmmmmmm... not for me I guess. ...Ok, watched III... hmmmmmm... not for me I guess. <br />My main problem with these movies is that they really don't explore the concept much... they don't come close to the sort of things I'd expect people to do with each other given free reign. The near total lack of sexual torture for one thing... hardly even suggested except for the one crossbow bolt.<br />I'm not saying that's what I want to see, but without it I'm just not buying the premise.<br />Not that it ought to be 'A Serbian Film'... but if you want to make a movie about this topic you shouldn't balk at following the idea down some nasty rabbit holes.<br />The gambling show being put on in this one also never convinced me for a moment... the bettors were blandly anonymous and the 'games' were... well, boring. <br />If these 'elite hunters' had been at this for a while their tastes would be much more refined by now... very precise and... extreme.<br />As it is they're just 'porn fancy' (vague, lowbrow visions of what very rich people must be like).<br />Also, the general issue with franchise horror that you know pretty much what to expect going in... and find yourself just waiting for the formula to kick in... no longer a ride through dark and unknown territory. If Pinhead doesn't show up in a Hellraiser movie the 'fans' will cry... so instead it all ends up retreading the same water over and over and over. <br /><br />Except for a few exterior shots it didn't look or feel like Vegas at all... I guess it was just set there for the gambling tie-in. There are MUCH stranger things that go on here that could have been worked in if someone had done just a bit of research.<br /><br />Ok, I've exhausted my whiny complaint quota for the month I think...Timmy Crabcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14737954661234574830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-55840483115160293212012-07-18T16:25:13.127-04:002012-07-18T16:25:13.127-04:00I'll be curious what you think. Also, I really...I'll be curious what you think. Also, I really do think the second film is head and shoulders above the first. I also have my issues with Roth, but I feel like he took the sequel as a chance to listen to his critics and figure out what worked and didn't work about the first. The villains are actually interesting, and you can definitely see the 'appeal' of the whole thing through their eyes in a way that isn't just pure exploitation. <br /><br />The third film is a good enough time killer. In terms of its Vegasness, it does actually get a little off the strip, and it's so rare to see that on film. Come to think of it, that's something I really dug about the Fright Night remake!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-68778620581467444982012-07-18T16:19:42.899-04:002012-07-18T16:19:42.899-04:00Man... I sooooo hated the original. The concept se...Man... I sooooo hated the original. The concept seemed promising but the execution... compared to the hype and the poster art was a huge letdown. People keep referring to it and Saw as if they were so transgressive yet they were pretty mild IMO. <br />In the end the formula felt lazy, no need to really develop the villains... no fun-loving backwoods chainsaw cannibals... just anonymous rich folks with knives. <br />I felt downright cheated when I left the theater, so no surprise I didn't have much interest in the 2nd one... <br />This one though... well, I live in Vegas... and without Roth's name to annoy me in the credits maybe I think I'll give it a try. <br />Thanks for pointing it out.Timmy Crabcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14737954661234574830noreply@blogger.com