Quite frankly, I was shocked to hear all of the complaints concerning the ending of the movie, however I felt it completely necessary and fitting to end the movie with the vast majority of the main characters dead. After all, the movie was supposed to be the straight feedback off of this random camera, not a sappy movie where true love prevails and the protagonists live happily ever after!!! But, I do work at a theater, so more often than not I have people who come out and rant about the unsatisfactory ending...
I must admit, the best complaints I continue to get are those revolving around these "extra clip" rumours. Going to the movie on Saturday night, I had read on the web to stay till the very end of the credits for a "surprise". Being as spoiler free as I am, I didn't read what would happen, but went to the theater knowing something would be there. I got there extremely early to get good seats, and the theater was just letting out. People were leaving, and I turned to my friend and said "DON'T THEY KNOW SOMETHING IS AFTER THE CREDITS????"...
Dumb Move...
About 50 people stopped and pushed their way back into the theater, attracting people to follow them and wait for 15 minutes for the credits to end. Happy that I had tipped them off, I stood with a smile on my face...until they came out yelling that "NOTHING WAS THERE" and "THANKS A LOT KID". Ugh, I didn't believe them, so after the movie (which was freakin awesome) I stayed. Sure, it wasn't a clip, but there was a whisper...but you all know this right? Record it, play it backwards, says "Its still alive". Yeah, I did it myself just to feel cool...
Anyways, I've seen it three times, and I am going with my friend on Thursday to see it again; however, I know that I'm missing something. There's got to be more there. How do I know this? Because the Tagruato and TIDO Wave sites (the viral sites) were offline on the 18th and are now back on. My guess is that there is more to the story, more viral marketing...and I will be watching like a hawk.
Speaking of viral marketing, FIND815 is the coolest! I am hooked, and was home all day sick so I finally caught up. The website is helping my theory to come along, but its still rough. I can't wait to work it all out though. I am rewatching the series so far, gathering up my information for the newest season to start. I really can't wait, only a week left!
Oh yeah, and JJ Abrams seems to continue his knack for viral amazingness with the new Star Trek movie. I'm not going to lie, I am not a Trekkie, my father is. He actually made me watch part of a Star Trek movie yesterday (the voyage home?) where there was whale saving going on....no offense, not my cup of tea. However, if you go to the official paramount site, the movie site, and see the trailer load, look to the bottom of the screen where it says "Under Construction". A red light will flash on, click it, and you go to the new viral site. There are four monitors, mess with the tuning to get a surprise. But no more hints here!
Gaming,
Deneece
aka Lostie108
EDIT:
Thanks to Cloverfield Clues for catching these Cloverfield/Lost easter eggs: Note the Dharma logo (the pearl?) on the opening of Cloverfield and the similarities between the Third Video Diary snipit and this Cloverfield Screenshot...hmmm. Interesting.
3 comments:
"Being as spoiler free as I am..."
Awesome.
Too bad those 50 people were incapable of appreciating the brilliance of backwards audio.
Frankly, I don't understand why so many people are disappointed with the ending. Like you said, that's how it HAD to end. When I saw the movie (the first time) the dude sitting directly behind me was not happy with it at all...
Beth: I had a good day.
(Cut to black)
Dude: YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!
Then he hung around for about 10 minutes, convinced there had to be a secret "real ending".
*sigh*
Oh well... I'm very much looking forward to the new Star Trek film. I enjoy The Original Series, everything else is kind of boring, in my humble opinion. But a Trek prequel sounds right up my alley.
Thanks for the heads up on the viral stuff.
-Brian
Ah, you've assumed a bit. :-)
I don't think that Christian is Jacob, but I do think he's a major player, especially after I watched MP#13. The Pros and Cons were just things I found on Lostpedia and thought were interesting.
And what I meant with Michael and Walt is that they may be part of the Oceanic 6 because they might've already gotten back home and they were initially known as the Oceanic 2. Anyway, the Questions section is always just random brainstorming.
Update, dang it!
Btw, I've now watched Cloverfield 3 times, and I saw the thing splash at the end. The first time felt really long, but good long. The second felt really short, but good short. The third time, I was playing the game of "try to find where they probably hit cuts". Really fun!
And the name of that article was hilarious. Season IV: A New Hope...lol
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