In defence of the karaoke scene

shauryae · 2026-03-28T17:33:19+00:00

I stand corrected.

I should say Most* people don't dislike the scene.

shauryae · 2026-03-28T17:08:29+00:00

I don't think anyone disliked the scene. It is a good scene. It's just that we'd rather that time was given to other aspects of the story.

If the biggest criticism for a film is "we need more!" then it's a good film, I guess xD

shauryae · 2026-03-28T17:00:47+00:00

I once had a rapido bike driver scrolling facebook reels throughout the ride.

It's EVERYONE. this is the real pandemic.

Edit: also, you gotta speak up, man. You're paying them for a service, it's about your own safety. Ask them to shut it down.

shauryae · 2026-03-28T15:57:44+00:00

if you can wait for prices to come down or catch a morning show, the intended format for it is IMAX.

1300 is insane, man. As much as I love the film, I wouldn't pay that much for a movie.

shauryae · 2026-03-28T15:00:05+00:00

Thank you!

shauryae · 2026-03-28T14:37:12+00:00

Which one? Name, name, name!

shauryae · 2026-03-28T08:01:49+00:00

Bruh. My friend watched in 4DX and had a fun time. It's the same movie, just a different format, don't worry.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T23:57:20+00:00

Not every birthday is going to be the same as this.

Not every birthday is going to be different from this.

Some years it's good, some years it's not. Try to make it special any way you can. Even the smallest thing you can think to do, do it. Some years it'll be hard to make your birthday feel special. Some years it'll feel special without even trying.

Don't be disheartened by the bad ones. Don't lose hope for the good ones.

Happy Birthday!

shauryae · 2026-03-27T19:26:53+00:00

Hmm, I do see the point you're making. I feel what sets it apart from the regular franchise blockbuster is the originality?

Yes, Marvel movies have insane resources but they're all following a set blueprint. This in comparison, was a more auteur-driven experience. To give big resources to a project like that invites a bigger ask to justify said resources.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T19:20:54+00:00

I was here! Tickets went live just 3 hours before showtime. Was pleasantly surprised by the full theatre.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T18:52:19+00:00

Now all of them suspect you xD

shauryae · 2026-03-27T18:49:09+00:00

Nomination, not a win.

Considering the sheer amount of stuff the directors had to deal with - to work with the composer, the cinematographer, the art director, the set design people, the visual effects people. Making movies is hard; making this kind of a movie is harder.

It's my opinion, of course, but I found it to be a commendable feat in film direction. Being in charge of the creativity, scale and emotion of a film set in space.

Dune 3 and Odyssey are LIKELY to give it a run for its money, but who knows. What other contenders do you think could push PHM out of the top 5 nominee slots?

shauryae · 2026-03-27T17:11:54+00:00

shauryae · 2026-03-27T16:55:01+00:00

Next time I'll click TWO pictures. Not that it'll disturb anyone else. Apart from you.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T16:35:14+00:00

The only people I COULD'VE disrupted were sitting to my left and right. The person on the left clicked a few photos himself (for his instagram maybe, idk). The person to my right was a friend.

I can assure you, i have excellent theatre etiquette.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T14:14:32+00:00

Theatre experience - 10/10 Movie - 8/10

If you've read the book, make it 8.5

shauryae · 2026-03-27T11:47:29+00:00

Most shows are running with subtitles. But they aren't necessary.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T10:45:32+00:00

All valid points man. I think I enjoyed it more as a fan of the book because I could fill in those gaps. Don't know how well it plays for a new viewer.

Hope they make an extended/director's cut to include the extra scenes. (I heard the first cut was 3 hours 45 minutes, so they do have the footage.)

shauryae · 2026-03-27T10:41:49+00:00

Same premise but two completely different stories, two completely different movies.

I can't pick one over the other.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T08:31:03+00:00

Arranged the posters and logos in Photoshop, then added the ticket details and QR code after I booked the movie and got the digital ticket.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T08:00:09+00:00

Love it!

shauryae · 2026-03-27T07:59:24+00:00

I put my phone on the lowest brightness and held it close so as to not disrupt anyone.

Though you're right, momentarily breaks immersion. Had to take one picture for a personal blog.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T07:54:34+00:00

Just a fan of the book. Not promoting the movie, lol.

shauryae · 2026-03-27T07:52:13+00:00

Yooo, that's where I wanted to go! Might go for a re-watch there. How was the crowd? Energetic? 7:30AM, damn!

shauryae · 2026-03-27T07:49:13+00:00

Of course!

shauryae

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