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1. The so-called Sci-Fi Channel
a. Does not show Dr. Who, Blake's 7, Space 1999, or a host of other classic shows.
b. Does show as many badly acted, cheap looking or otherwise unoriginal shows/movies as possible.
c. Cancels shows if they are good.
2. Wingcommander the movie. Could have been so much better.
3. I, Robot. What the **** does this have to do with Asimov's classics? Oh, yeah they both have robots.
4. Starship Troopers. See above.
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quote:
Originally posted by reds4ever
That no ones done a 'Foundation' TV mini series |
If I, Robot is any indication, you better hope no one does a Foundation mini. Can you imagine that as an action comedy?
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Adrian Hon
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Living in Perplex City
Nov 2001
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I don't think that I, Robot was really all that bad. Sure, it was a little absurd at parts, but the main story was very similar to something Asimov might have written (if not actually identical).
As for Firefly, that is a disappointment but all reports suggest the movie is truly great. They're on a contract for three movies, so it's doubtful we'll see a new series any time soon. Still, any Firefly is good.
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Adrian Hon
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Living in Perplex City
Nov 2001
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Originally posted by reds4ever
Thats not really the point though is it? The fact is, he didn't. |
So would've it been better if the movie was called something else then? I can see how that might make a small difference but I gave up hoping the movie would be a straight adaptation of an Asimov story when I heard Will Smith was involved. In any case, I'm not convinced an adaptation would have worked that well.
At least the producers didn't pretend it was an adaptation. I think it said something like, 'Inspired by stories by Isaac Asimov'.
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Kontiki
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Canada
Aug 2001
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There should just be a disclaimer for any of these types of movies, be it historic or sci-fi:
WARNING: This movie will not satisfy geeks. Please try to remember it is for entertainment purposes only.
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Originally posted by Odin
When it comes to Sci-Fi I am annoyed that most of the aliens are humanoid. The chance that ANY intellegent beings out there resembles us is close to 0 (which is why all this "alien abduction" and "alien bodies at Roswell" stuff is a load of crap. |
Actually, there are an explanation. Humans doesn't come from earth, they come from mars.
Saw Mission to Mars a couple of days ago, and was really dissapointed - they could easily have cut those two hours down to 15 mins.
Something dangerous looking happens - do the take cover ? no they just stare at it.
Their spaceship get punctured - do they isolate the area ? no, they loose almost all air.
and it continues throughout the film.
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29-12-2004 19:39
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) and BSG rocks your socks off, but beyond that there's not much to get excited about.
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