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^^^ Exactly this ^^^
He absolutely did, just look at the mental gymnastics he went through both before he got there and when he was assessing the situation. He knew all the questions to ask that in any given situation would draw attention or worse get them arrested by John Q public officer(s). Things like; does it stall, busted taillight, blinkers all work etc.... anyone under that kind of pressure, any normal or even psycho killers would never think of things like that.... not to mention, the blankets.... no whites... dark to mask the car. In those times, seat covers would be absolutely the norm because of the cheap seats and added comfort.
100%, they got out of that jam... because of the wolf!!
It is clearly stated at the time of the accident and at first arrival of the cabin, the toolbag that hit the kid had an accident a few months prior, he was drinking today when he hit the kid, he was on probation for it, and they would fry him for what just happened. So, he just leaves and lets the kid unknowing die thinking all is good... until its not.
If you saw it when it was released in 1988, which sounds like..... you didn't, you'd know how terrifying it was at that time.... this was in the times of a nightmare on elm street all all of those slasher films.... the movie stands on its own..... a remake would be sacrilege.
My wife and I watch it every halloween, your mileage may vary.
After reading a few reviews and boards, and watching it again a few times.... your assessment is right and if you blink you'll miss it, there is a facehugger shown emerging from the nearby pipes when they are face to face implying that some face time about to occur.
Still though, try to be realistic, from all we know about the creatures, those tails and splines are razor sharp (shown multiple times hitting steel bars, walls, etc.)... she was free falling probably near terminal velocity and it just "catches" her without any damage? That was a bit tough to believe based on the scene... hell her neck didn't even snapback on the sudden stop.
I know it's movie magic and leave reality at the door, but the legacy and dissection of something this silly is what gives the installment (among many other things) a bad showing...in my opinion.
Is what it is I guess.
Yeah, that one has me stumped too.... their tails are like razor studs and it wrapped around her body like an anaconda and didn't hurt her like all the psycho aliens..... LOL. Not sure what its motivation was there.
If you've ever been clubbed, you'd have a welt the size of Texas and probably some ooze and blood too... and it would be noticeable.... the dude hit him pretty good with the bat which is why he was dazed in the tub for a bit until he came to....
I thought it was boring at the beginning, the last 30 is where it picked up. I paused at one point and said... holy shit, I'm half way through this? I give lots of leeway on movies like this as I enjoy the franchise, but I thought afterlife was better than this... the fire guy was annoying, he went from $50 bumbling zero to hero of NYC because he discovered XYZ about his lineage.... it was a good watch one time, doubt I'll be watching it again like the originals... but to each their own.
Because the computer models are already built... rinse and repeat... booooooring.
Totally agreed, same old shit from Hollyweird.
OMG, I actually laughed out loud reading that.... perfect!
.........did most of these people deserve such a punishment at all?
Yes, yes they did, you saw the wads of cash they were to receive for the role they played when she was stuffing the cash in the bag with their names on it right? They scammed John out of 250K for a hope at living, they deserved to die in the most horrific way.
In general, anyone who prays on people like this deserve summary execution no matter what part they play... you're knowingly in on it, you die. Bleeding hearts need not apply.
Thanks for the feedback, still holds up today, RIP R. Lee Ermey.
Sure, if he wasn't a corpse.
In the late 80's, this movie was a worse case of where things were going at the time. There was no tech like we have today, people actually got a punch in the mouth for saying something janky to someone else. This was an example of complacency of when people just let things unfold with no consequences to people’s actions. At the time gangs were a real thing and in some areas almost mob like where you would have been seriously cut, hurt, or even killed. This movie was not meant to be a comedy but a look at what could happen in some of the worst school systems in the USA's cities. The Bronx comes to mind back then as one of the worst with many other mentionable cities at that time. Jim Belushi of course was cast as a bad ass....but he still had his comedy roots strongly intact back then...so it was both a dark and "funny" flick at the same time.
I will say this as I've said to people around me and on other forums.... you cannot judge a movie like this by today's metrics....you just can't...the social structures, rules, and basic behavior has radically changed since this movie was released. Many ideologies have changed, viewpoints, vernacular and socially accepted practices.
The movie is what it is...and at the time...is was a great and powerful movie. I saw it when I was 15 years old when it was released...watched multiple times over my lifetime...even watching it today...with today’s Facebook/twitter/Instagram overlayed onto my life can immediately teleport back to that timeframe and recall all the emotions that this movie evoked. The movie was completely visceral with the clean up the trash of that generation and to finally put the foot down on that type of behavior... and many who grew up in that time frame can squarely relate.
On a side note: Remember National lampoon's vacation when they ask for directions in the "ghetto"? When they left, the car was jacked and picked by the same "type" of people the principal represents. It's a popcorn flick. Enjoy.
I think I sorted out where my original question came from. When he was doing the Mach 10 run, and Harris says you got balls stick jockey, the wall of screens showed Mavericks face via camera in the cockpit before it hits 10.4 and explodes. I was "expecting" the same type of feedback during the training runs, but I guess it had two different feedback mechanisms.
Not a big deal, but would have been cool to show Mavs face when he made the run an "what it took" to do that job...and with 15 seconds less than what they were expected to do.
If you can't be the cream in the Oreo(s) because they are not interested, then what is the point? I'm certainly not gay, but if a buncha chicks are not interested in a sausage in the mix being turned on just makes it worse....again...not gay...but I see your point.
Agreed, that was the right response...
But the little voice in the back of my head still asks the real question....head to head... who really is Top Gun?
If you use this film as the fast forward vs. just the 1986... I'd say it splits between the 2 of them in 1986. In 2022, Mav all the way... where as, a skill like dog fighting needs to consistently be honed and practiced... like a sniper......in my humble opinion.
Yes, I think that makes perfect sense. I found it compelling when he explained that to Penny, that Rooster should hate on him only and not putting the mother in a negative light for whom he promised to help protect her son, or at least that is what I got out of it.
Thanks for the dialog.
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I went back to view it again and everyone is right, it certainly is the seatbelt end.
So I guess the other half of my question was that he was apologizing to Goose because he would be responsible for his sons death too?
Overall I really enjoyed the movie. Seems to be a mixed reaction...but I grew up on the first....that they did a good job with the movie and content of 30 years passing.
Yes, for the most part that is correct, many retire and travel.
If you take a look at the price point on them, they are very expensive depending on what length and model you choose, so many in the younger generations will not be able to afford them as they are trying to buy a 1st house, kids, and life in general etc.
I was 47 when I bought mine as I'm in a fortunate position to be able to do so.
I've been to England about 25 years ago, beautiful landscape and architecture. Would the police rob me and leave to be die in the cold... ;)..... LOL.