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Old 06-15-2008, 01:12 AM   #37
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Originally Posted by kdogg View Post
Very well said.

I think a lot of people don't understand how Shyamalan makes movies. He comes up with an message or idea he wants to deliver, and tries to make a movie around.

For those of you who want to be cheaply entertained, go see Iron Man or the Hulk. For those of you who want something deeper (see Shyamalan's deliver a message), you might enjoy it.


I really enjoyed it. 7/10


The best part about Shyamalan movies is how they make you think about it afterwards. I find myself often talking with people afterwards about the deeper meanings many tend to overlook. That's what makes his movies great.
Exactly. We just did that very thing outside of my house for some time. Like it or not, I think if you are intelligent you will certainly discuss it for some time. Our discussion moved from his films to horror films in general. We were discussing The Entity, The Ring and The Grudge, when a horrible sounding wailing noise could be heard from the neighbors house...
Friend: What the hell is that?
Me: (doubtfully) Maybe it's the baby monitor? (they have 4 year old, 2 year old and a newborn)
Friend: That can't be a child (noise is continuing)
Me: (thinking about awful girl from The Ring) Not a human one.
Friend: What the hell is that? (noise combined with conversation and movie seen creates disturbing feeling)
Me: What the hell is that?
Friend: Is it ----- (names 4 year old next door)
Me: (Silently thanking friend for forever joining that delightful child with that devilish sound in my mind) I hope not (looking for a stake)

Finally noise stops, awful cat runs past us from neighbors front step. Yes, black cat. That's why I dont usually leave the house!
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