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Link · 02-12-2004, 10:01 AM

Just been watching this movie (after seeing a few bits here and there) and I think it's a pretty good movie, although I thought Edward Norton was more impressive as nazi-Derek than when he turned good again. What are your thoughts?

Barry the Sprout · 02-12-2004, 10:37 AM

Really good film in my opinion. I love the bit where Derek has his conversion - talking to his black friend in prison and realising that that guy is in for much longer for stealing a television than he is for killing someone. As that incredibly irritating Furlong says at the end: hate is baggage.

NewbietoRPGs · 02-12-2004, 10:40 AM

That movie was very intense. Very ironic ending and all. Extremely disturbing and interesting in the same way. I had nightmares about what Ed Norton did to that black guy in the beginning on the curb??? Yuck! Gave me the creeps. Hard to believe someone can hate so much.

Gnarf · 02-12-2004, 10:47 AM

Good movie...

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I had nightmares about what Ed Norton did to that black guy in the beginning on the curb??? Yuck! Gave me the creeps.

I believe that scene is why my mom now always checks with someone else before checking out a movie I've suggested [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Jorath Calar · 02-12-2004, 10:50 AM

It's one of my favourite movie and one of the reason Edward Norton is my favourite actor

johnny · 02-12-2004, 11:38 AM

That scene where he forced the black guy to bite the sidewalk and then kicked him in the back of the head gave me the creeps. Good movie though. Edward Norton has grown pretty big in movieland. He was great in "The score" where he was starring next to Robert de Niro as well.

Jorath Calar · 02-17-2004, 05:18 AM

Anyone seen 25th hour? That one is wonderfull.

Xen · 03-12-2004, 12:03 PM

Saw the film yesterday. Great piece of work. E.N is one of my favourite actors too.

The guy can DEFINITLY act unlike that Jean-Claude Van Damme fellow.

Sir Degrader · 03-25-2004, 03:15 PM

Jean-Claude Van Damme can't act? What about universal soldier? oh wait, I guess your right...

Jerr Conner · 03-25-2004, 04:52 PM

Liked the movie. Liked the character better when he wasn't a Nazi.

Wasn't surprised Furlong died.

02-12-2004, 10:37 AM	#2
Barry the Sprout White Dragon Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: York, UK. Age: 41 Posts: 1,815	Really good film in my opinion. I love the bit where Derek has his conversion - talking to his black friend in prison and realising that that guy is in for much longer for stealing a television than he is for killing someone. As that incredibly irritating Furlong says at the end: hate is baggage. __________________ [img]\"http://img1.ranchoweb.com/images/sproutman/certwist.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><i>\"And the angels all pallid and wan,<br />Uprising, unveiling, affirm,<br />That the play is the tragedy, man,<br />And its hero the Conquerer Worm.\"</i><br /> - Edgar Allan Poe

02-12-2004, 11:38 AM	#6
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	That scene where he forced the black guy to bite the sidewalk and then kicked him in the back of the head gave me the creeps. Good movie though. Edward Norton has grown pretty big in movieland. He was great in "The score" where he was starring next to Robert de Niro as well. __________________

03-25-2004, 04:52 PM	#10
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 42 Posts: 1,634	Liked the movie. Liked the character better when he wasn't a Nazi. Wasn't surprised Furlong died. __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

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02-12-2004, 10:01 AM	#1
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	Just been watching this movie (after seeing a few bits here and there) and I think it's a pretty good movie, although I thought Edward Norton was more impressive as nazi-Derek than when he turned good again. What are your thoughts?

02-12-2004, 10:40 AM	#3
NewbietoRPGs Drow Warrior Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: Connecticut Age: 50 Posts: 264	That movie was very intense. Very ironic ending and all. Extremely disturbing and interesting in the same way. I had nightmares about what Ed Norton did to that black guy in the beginning on the curb??? Yuck! Gave me the creeps. Hard to believe someone can hate so much.

02-12-2004, 10:50 AM	#5
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	It's one of my favourite movie and one of the reason Edward Norton is my favourite actor

02-17-2004, 05:18 AM	#7
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Anyone seen 25th hour? That one is wonderfull.

03-12-2004, 12:03 PM	#8
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Saw the film yesterday. Great piece of work. E.N is one of my favourite actors too. The guy can DEFINITLY act unlike that Jean-Claude Van Damme fellow.

03-25-2004, 03:15 PM	#9
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	Jean-Claude Van Damme can't act? What about universal soldier? oh wait, I guess your right...

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