Now you see me

Discussion in 'The Red Room' started by Mila, Apr 23, 2014.

  1. Mila

    Mila Garak's Mom

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    Now you see me. The movie where The Hulk outsmarts Lex Luthor AND Lucius Fox
  2. Nautica

    Nautica Probably a Dual

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    The Mrs. & I enjoyed it, thought it was a fun distraction. I thought the plot twist wasn't really explained all that well, but whatever...
  3. Archangel

    Archangel Primus Peritia

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    I concur.

    It was fun, but the end really didn't make any sense though.
  4. John Castle

    John Castle Banned Writer

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    Yumpin' Yeeminy!
  5. Paladin

    Paladin Overjoyed Man of Liberty

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    The movie was a fairly enjoyable experience, but the "twist" was nowhere near properly set up. It was a "wait, what?" moment instead of an "oh, shit, I totally missed the clues" moment. See The Prestige for an example of how to do it effectively.

    It's also one of those scenarios where the guy's master plan is so incredibly detailed and complex, was thought up years before hand, and relies on so many things beyond his control from spoiling it, that it makes it hard to suspend disbelief.
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  6. The Original Faceman

    The Original Faceman Lasagna Artist

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    No, it was pretty bad.

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