The Last Item You Purchased?

[Comrade Pants]

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

It's a good movie. I would have a similar fixation if I had more money.

Am I alone in thinking it wasn't very good?

(Waits patiently for Dashing, prolific hater of all modern mainstream movies, to agree.)

[Alcoremortis]

Originally Posted by Comrade Pants

Am I alone in thinking it wasn't very good?

(Waits patiently for Dashing, prolific hater of all modern mainstream movies, to agree.)

I don't know if you are alone, but I enjoyed it immensely. I wouldn't say its the greatest movie that I have ever scene, but I will say that it's one of the cleverest animated movies to come out within the last ten years or so. And I loved that there was no wasted space. Even the throwaway jokes at the beginning became major plot points by the end.

All this, and I'm something of a sucker for villain protagonists and this one made up for the disappointment that was Despicable Me.

[Rather Dashing]

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

but I will say that it's one of the cleverest animated movies to come out within the last ten years or so.

Define "clever". And "animated". And "movie.".

[Alcoremortis]

Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

Define "clever". And "animated". And "movie.".

That's nitpicky and you know it. Though, I will also amend a "that I've seen" to the end of my previous statement. For all I know there could be something better out there that I missed.

[Rather Dashing]

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

That's nitpicky and you know it.

I'm trying to figure out where you're coming from on this because I have no idea what the statement actually means. I did not see what I'd consider to be a clever film when when I watched Megamind, so when I read this I don't know what you mean. Moment to moment gag stuff? Overall structure? Premise? Dialog writing? The use of clever here really and literally means nothing to me.

[Alcoremortis]

Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

I'm trying to figure out where you're coming from on this because I have no idea what the statement actually means. I did not see what I'd consider to be a clever film when when I watched Megamind, so when I read this I don't know what you mean. Moment to moment gag stuff? Overall structure? Premise? Dialog writing? The use of clever here really and literally means nothing to me.

Alright, if you really want to go through this thoroughly perhaps I'll just make it into "avoids the pitfalls commonly seen in most animated movies intended for children in the last ten years". Supposedly throwaway gags made at the beginning of the film are never really forgotten and there is no wasted space in the movie. My favorite example (spoilers...kinda) is we have the protagonist dehydrating garbage at the beginning to impress the girl. Mildly amusing, in the sense that it's yet another case of using advanced technology to accomplish menial tasks. But then later, during the being dumped scene with the rain, all the garbage starts becoming rehydrated, popping up again over the city. I found this and other such moments a really nice touch.

Yes, it doesn't have a particularly original storyline, but it does tell an old story in a way that I found compelling. Especially how they left no loose ends in the story. Everything had a purpose for parts in the later narrative which is something that often find lacking in movies. And of course, the soundtrack was fantastic. But then again, it was also written by one of my favorite composers, so I might be slightly biased on that point.

TL;DR It was fun. You remember fun, right?

[Rather Dashing]

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

Alright, if you really want to go through this thoroughly perhaps I'll just make it into "avoids the pitfalls commonly seen in most animated movies intended for children in the last ten years".

OH! That makes a lot more sense to me and is something I could more or less agree with.

TL;DR It was fun. You remember fun, right?

[RetroVortex]

Insane 2 £19.54
From Steam

For a launch price, its very reasonable, and I hear it works good with a 360 controller.
(Plus its hard to find a good arcadey PC racing game these days)

Looks like Motorstorm, which isn't a bad thing since I like that game and wished there was a PC version.

[Alcoremortis]

Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

OH! That makes a lot more sense to me and is something I could more or less agree with.

Alrighty then. You should try to have more fun.

Though, it should cheer you up a little bit that I'm starting up Fallout 2 again. After New Vegas, I really felt the need to complete my Fallout education.

[Comrade Pants]

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

TL;DR It was fun. You remember fun, right?

Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

Rather Dashing described in two posts. Well done, team.

[Vainamoinen]

Pulling movies to pieces can be fun!!

[divisionten]

PIZZA! Grilled chicken and spinach, to be exact.

[WarpSpeed]

Originally Posted by divisionten

PIZZA! Grilled chicken and spinach, to be exact.

Try it with feta cheese and a light pesto/ranch sauce!

[coolsome]

[Comrade Pants]

Originally Posted by coolsome

That one's missing MGS1, the only MGS that counts.

[coolsome]

Originally Posted by Comrade Pants

That one's missing MGS1, the only MGS that counts.

I have that on my PSN account anyway. Its a good thing the HD collection has Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake or there would be barley any Solid Snake action in the collection.

[coolsome]

Buying cheers me up and I need it right now thats why Iv been on a shopping spree.

[Icedhope]

Assasins Creed Brotherhood and Revelations. Need to work on the second one tonight.

[puzzlebox]

A roof over my head for another month (luckily, this building throws the walls in for free).

[VeronicanPlay]

Originally Posted by Comrade Pants

I think VeronicanPlay may have a slight fixation on Megamind.

And what gives you that idea?

Originally Posted by Vainamoinen

Shush. She could be on Twilight or some other ****, but she's adoring far better stuff instead.

I can't stand Twilight, I would rather watch paint dry than look at that garbage.