The Illusionist

[GageFX]

Caught it today at the Arclight. (My least favorite theater in L.A.)

Entertaining flick although highly predictable. I dont go into movies trying to figure things out, I just like to watch, but you could see the ending from a mile away.

The cinematography was good and the pace was alright, but ever since I saw the trailer for The Prestige a week ago I have had little interest in this film.

I'm interested to see what others thought of the film.

-GageFX

On a side note, what on earth is happening with Jessica Biel's butt? It's out of control.

[Brandon Rice]

Just saw it this morning... caught the first showing... Awesome film! Ed Norton was fantastic, and I really didn't see the twist coming. The look of the film was awesome as well, and I thoroughly enjoyed the picture!

[Rasquachemedia]

i really want to see this one, trailer looks awesome

[THX1138]

Do us a favor, Brandon: if you're going to spoil something (like the fact that the movie has a twist) please warn before doing so. I wish I hadn't read your post, but now it's too late and I'll go into the movie looking for something I wouldn't have otherwise, effectively robbing me of any surprises.

Thanks for ruining that one for me, buddy.

[GageFX]

I guess that is somewhat my fault too, THX. Is it possible for me to change the thread Title?

Sorry, man.

-Gage

[Evan S]

Hey guys, Neo dies.

[mcgeedigital]

Great film.

My wife and I had to travel into DC to see it, but it was worth it.

[Alex DePew]

On a side note, what on earth is happening with Jessica Biel's butt? It's out of control.

Out of control 'good' I assume?

[GageFX]

No no no. Out of control as in someone needs to take action NOW. Legislation needs to be introduced to keep this from happening to other smokin hot chicks. Like NOW!

Here she is from the premiere of The Illusionist:

http://www.pbase.com/gagefx/image/66260682/large.jpg

And here she was just a few short years ago:

http://www.bladetrinity.com/character_abigail.gif

and my favorites:

http://www.pbase.com/gagefx/image/66260623/medium.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gagefx/image/66260625/medium.jpg


Now, granted, they airbrush and alter posters, but her butt used to be perfect and of human proportion.

I'm just not a fan of the JLo-ization of the derriere. Or Byoncification.

I like a little bubble to the butt, but when it hits hot air balloon proportions of solid muscle, stop with the squats!

I feel better now.

And how about Summer Catch? Holy Shnike! BUt I cant find a screencap so oh well.

-GageFX

[GageFX]

Sorry to inundate you with Ms. Biel's behind, but I found Summer Catch and I remembered an incident.

First:

http://www.pbase.com/gagefx/image/66260822.jpg
:shocked: :shocked:


Now my boring story: :furious3:

A friend and I were in The Cheesecake Factory at The Grove (in L.A.). If you want the worlds highest concentration of hot females outside of Elite NYC's offices, this is the place to be - The Grove. I was sittin, enjoyin my Godiva cheesecake and watchin the fine lasses when I see an attractive girl walking towards me, and being a guy, my eyes immediately drifted south. She was attractive but way too thick for me (out of my "weight class" as friends would say. As she turned to sit at the booth next to us, I watched her butt was was taken aback by the size. Long story trying to make it short, as we left, we looked over and it was Ms. Biel but I hadn't noticed at first because I was agast from her booty. When I saw the face - gorgeous - but that butt. Ikes.

Sorry for the retardation. It's my job.

-GageFX

[Brandon Rice]

Do us a favor, Brandon: if you're going to spoil something (like the fact that the movie has a twist) please warn before doing so. I wish I hadn't read your post, but now it's too late and I'll go into the movie looking for something I wouldn't have otherwise, effectively robbing me of any surprises.

Thanks for ruining that one for me, buddy.

Real sorry man... as I didn't reveal the twist I thought it was ok...

[Zak Forsman]

No no no. Out of control as in someone needs to take action NOW. Legislation needs to be introduced to keep this from happening to other smokin hot chicks. Like NOW!

Here she is from the premiere of The Illusionist:

http://www.pbase.com/gagefx/image/66260682/large.jpg
uhhh... this is a problem?

[MOVIE STUNTS]

A friend and I were in The Cheesecake Factory at The Grove (in L.A.). If you want the worlds highest concentration of hot females outside of Elite NYC's offices, this is the place to be - The Grove. I was sittin, enjoyin my Godiva cheesecake and watchin the fine lasses when I see an attractive girl walking towards me, and being a guy, my eyes immediately drifted south. She was attractive but way too thick for me (out of my "weight class" as friends would say. As she turned to sit at the booth next to us, I watched her butt was was taken aback by the size. Long story trying to make it short, as we left, we looked over and it was Ms. Biel but I hadn't noticed at first because I was agast from her booty. When I saw the face - gorgeous - but that butt. Ikes.

Sorry for the retardation. It's my job.

-GageFX
With that butt, she must be living at the cheesecake factory.

[Kholi]

uhhh... this is a problem?\

Seriously, though. Jessica Biel is stacked. I'd love to... shake... her hand.

[Isaac_Brody]

No no no. Out of control as in someone needs to take action NOW. Legislation needs to be introduced to keep this from happening to other smokin hot chicks. Like NOW!

http://www.pbase.com/gagefx/image/66260682/large.jpg



I see nothing wrong with her. So she's gots a little a junk in the trunk, you know that's all muscle. I think she's always had that butt but its been airbrushed in all those other posters and photos. Nice to see an actress who doesn't look like a prepubescent boy. I wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers. :)

[Hairy Lime]

That's a very nice ass.

The movie was good too.

[JimtheJib]

great movie: however the opening was very clumsy and jessica biel was miscast imo. they should have picked a lesser known actress who looked more the part. i couldn't suspend my disbelief after i remembered she had been on seventh hevean for 10 years!.

[maverickstunts]

Well, it was the Cheesecake Factory......Maybe she needs to do some "push aways". You know push herself away from the cheesecake and the table.

[MattinSTL]

We're going to see this flick later today and now the ONLY thing I'll be thinking about is J-Be's butt... Oh sure... I could have gone in with no butt expectations of any kind... and now I'll be looking for bootylishousness right from the opening credits. I could have been asking myself "is it the turn of the century hoop skirt or does J-Be really have that badonkadonk butt?" Thanks for ruining it for me buddy!

[GageFX]

No, you really dont see it until I think the very last shot of the film. That's when I asked a friend. "Oh dear lord, what happened to her @ss?"

He replied, "What? You didnt see the premiere photos? It's Huge!"

As for the other replies, to each his own, but damn, that thing is big. Muscle or not, it's just not right. And Vida Guerra should not be the poster child for nice butts. Nor should Paris Hilton. Just something human.

-GageFX

[GageFX]

Oh, and really, Jessica's butt is really the only discussion worthy part of the film. Again, cinematography was good, but a very average flic.

-GageFX

[arhartman]

Honestly, I really disliked the film. This does contain some *SPOILERS*
Here is why:
1) With the exception of Jessica the film was filled with great actors. Edward, Paul, and my personal favorite Rufus Sewell (Dark City!). And I felt they fell short with all these great actors. Given, their performances I thought were the best part of the film, but it fell short.
2) When the film did something cool visually, either with the cinematography or vignette transition, they over used it. They made me dislike it because I had to see it every five seconds.
3) I am a big sap for love stories, even cheesey ones (sometimes), but this was so lame.
4) The dialogue was poopy, and so trite. They tried to be smart with it, but failed to do so.
5) Speaking of being smart. This movie, as a whole, was not. After Edward asked "Do you want to come with me" and it cut to a close on his face, I knew exactly how this entire movie was going to end.

and lastly...

6) While I felt this movie did not have an intentional political message, it definitely did. And what it had to say, I hated. First, this is what I felt it was saying: Until the end of the film you never knew what kind of leader Rufus Sewell was, other then he was 'progressive' and was a drunk and got a little rough with women and wanted to get rid of parliament (but that doesn't tell you much). As the film continued, when Edward began to have all those followers and they showed the 'church' scene where the man talked about the soul being infinite and how it was the beginning of the 'spiritual revolution' or something. And finally at the end, prior to Rufus' suicide, during his angered rant, he said "Thousands of people are yelling, but no one is listening, and they are being into the ground by mongrels". First off, I am a Marxist, just so you have an idea as to where I am coming from, regardless, after all of this I began to like Rufus' character more then I did Edward, and thought "hmm..maybe he should over throw his father." Given being cruel and rough with women is one of the worst things ever, but i found worse traits in Edward's character then I did Rufus'. All in all, I felt the bad guy in the film could and maybe should have been the good guy, and Edward should and could've been the bad guy.

you may agree, or disagree...

but there have been and will be far better movies to come out in 2006.

can't we all just go watch The Prestige now?

cheers.

[GageFX]

First off, I am a Marxist

Errr?


can't we all just go watch The Prestige now?

Can I please get some sleep first?

-GageFX

[arhartman]

Errr?


as in you don't know what it is? don't know how it relates? or disagree with it completely?

p.s. spiritual revolution (in the church part of the movie) = bad news my friend.

[Cpt. Shiner]

Her butt look's asstastic. I've got to see the movie now. Vida Guerra's butt is quite nice as well. I don't mind a small, shapely bottom either, though. I'm all about the shapely firmness.

Paris Hilton's butt is just doo-doo. In fact she's just doo-doo. Do you hear that Paris Hilton? You're doo-doo.

[Hairy Lime]

arhartman.

I think you overlooked the historical context of the "spiritual revolution" scene. That was a time when Empiricism was on the rise and church attendance was on the decline in Europe. Actual evidence of an afterlife or even the concrete existence of the human soul would have revolutionized their view of the world. It would have turned science, religion, and philosophy on their collective heads.

The other purpose of the scene was to demonstrate that people believed the illusions were real, and not simply an elaborate parlor trick. This is what made him dangerous. As long as it was just a topic for discussion at dinner parties he's a curiosity. As soon as the discussion turns to organizations advocating beliefs based on his tricks, the government has a legitimate concern.

But it had nothing to do with the sedation of the masses based on faith alone.

Brave choice being a Marxist after the failed experiment in Eastern Europe. Hope you've got a better solution than pogroms and purges. I lean toward Social Anarchy myself.

And I wouldn't kick Jessica or her ass or her acting ability out of bed or my movie.

[GageFX]

as in you don't know what it is?

What what is?


(That's why I quoted "Karl" above.)


My best friend is a capitalist with socialist and communist ideals. Which means those other two systems are better, but as long as he;'s in a capitalist society he'll go along with it and make money. How nice to be able to work everyday, have nice things and still be able to entertain pie in the sky dreams - no matter how silly they might be.

But, to each his own. He's still my best friend. We just dont talk politics. And I'll read your posts with a new interest in where you are coming from.


As for Vida's butt, that thing is all wrong. And there's nothing firm about it. Now I'm gonna have to dig up the pre-airbrushed photos. That thing's a mess. AND wrong. Even it it were firm, what less to this chaos. If @sses were political parties, Vida's @ss would be Marxism.




-GageFX

[Alex DePew]

She looks like she has the white version of Serena Williams @ss. I wouldn't have any problems with that! Not sure what political system I would attribute to that @ss. But as for a political movement, expansionism would definitely be appropriate.

[ZFarms Productions]

just got back from the movie. i really enjoyed it. Paul Giamatti was great as usual. He's blown me away with everything he's done. Edward Norton was good too, but could have been better. Biel, well she's Jessica Biel, eye candy was all IMO. her acting wasn't the greatest... Rufus Sewell was great as the prince. there were a lot of nice shots in the film, and the effects were pretty great too. i liked the look of the film overall, the darkness of most of the scenes, it fit very well.