08-22-2009, 09:20 AM
I hadn't intended on dropping $10 to go see this, but some friends from work invited me and I wanted to get out and do something. It was playing at the Del Mar which is our restored Art Deco theater with a full neon marquee. It's a great place to see a movie.
I was surprised to find that the 8:30p show had sold out, And pre-8:30p, the line was forming for the 9:15p showing ticket holders, waiting to get in and claim their seats. Who knew this was going to be so popular? Luckily we had some downtown Santa Cruz entertainment while we were waiting 45 minutes to get in. We had a clown making balloon animals, such as an anorexic Elmo, and a busker singing about how all he wanted was shoes.
We finally got in. Even though this showing was on their larger screen, I think this show is also sold out. The theater was packed. I won't say anything about the story, but here are a few comments:
Despite the trailers, I think this movie is less violent than Tarantino's other movies. Maybe this one is for the kiddies...(not!).
The consensus from the people I was with is that it also had more of a story arc.
I find Tarantino's use of fonts completely distracting. Who did these opening credits? They should have him shot...(At least the credits roll before the movie starts, unlike most Hollywood releases that drop credits in during the movie for the first 15 minutes.)
Casting Mike Myers was an "interesting" choice.
The actor that played the lead German office was great.
--tg
I was surprised to find that the 8:30p show had sold out, And pre-8:30p, the line was forming for the 9:15p showing ticket holders, waiting to get in and claim their seats. Who knew this was going to be so popular? Luckily we had some downtown Santa Cruz entertainment while we were waiting 45 minutes to get in. We had a clown making balloon animals, such as an anorexic Elmo, and a busker singing about how all he wanted was shoes.
We finally got in. Even though this showing was on their larger screen, I think this show is also sold out. The theater was packed. I won't say anything about the story, but here are a few comments:
Despite the trailers, I think this movie is less violent than Tarantino's other movies. Maybe this one is for the kiddies...(not!).
The consensus from the people I was with is that it also had more of a story arc.
I find Tarantino's use of fonts completely distracting. Who did these opening credits? They should have him shot...(At least the credits roll before the movie starts, unlike most Hollywood releases that drop credits in during the movie for the first 15 minutes.)
Casting Mike Myers was an "interesting" choice.
The actor that played the lead German office was great.
--tg