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Has a great cast...but it will NOT do well in the theaters

Trey on Sep 9, 2016

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And why is it that? Not enough explosions?

tarek on Sep 9, 2016

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scope def looks impressive and epic in action but the subject matter is not going to appeal to the masses. I do hope its a critical hit though

desispeed on Sep 10, 2016

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Agreed. I hope it too.

tarek on Sep 10, 2016

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I'm Armenian and I agree.

ragethorn on Sep 12, 2016

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You agree that you are Armenian or you agree that it will not do well in theaters because you are Armenian?

tarek on Sep 13, 2016

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Both, but also it won't do well in theaters. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't find distribution.

ragethorn on Sep 13, 2016

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Hum...You are not being objective here ragethorn. You are too emotionally involved. ;D Emmenez-moi au bout de la terre Emmenez-moi au pays des merveilles. il parait que la misère serait moins pénible au soleil.

tarek on Sep 13, 2016

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haha. From what I hear, it's a slow burner with great acting but nothing major. I just wish more movies would cover the Genocide. I just want our own Schindler's List.

ragethorn on Sep 13, 2016

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You have to have a powerful lobby for that. that's alas how it works.

tarek on Sep 13, 2016

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I am not a big fan of photography, but the scope is really impressive

tarek on Sep 9, 2016

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This looks really impressive both in terms of the story and the execution. I'll definitely check this out.

InNolanWeTrust on Sep 9, 2016

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Istanbul, not Constantinople. Istanbul, not Constantinople. Istanbul, not Constantinople. Istanbul, not Constantinople. Istanbul, not Constantinople. Istanbul, not Constantinople. Istanbul, not Constantinople.

DAVIDPD on Sep 10, 2016

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Relax, David. It was Constantinople back in the time period when this film takes place. It's now Istanbul. You understand that, of course....don't you? Please tell me do...

Bo on Sep 10, 2016

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He seriously must not know history as Constantinople was also center of the Eastern Roman Empire for centuries.....better not tell him St. Petersburg is really Leningrad and Saigon is now Ho Chi Minh!!

desispeed on Sep 10, 2016

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Oh, I wouldn't get too heavy here with David. He's always having a bit of fun on this site and I'm sure that's what he was doing here too. I was just havin' a bit of fun back with him. David's cool....

Bo on Sep 11, 2016

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In fact, you are both right. It was officially Constantinople until 1923. when officially all other names were forbidden. Which means, the name Istanbul, or more correct Stambul, was used among some Turks ever since 16th century... But no big deal, really ...

shiboleth on Sep 10, 2016

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No, we both aren't right, shiboleth! As I stated in my jesting correction to David, whom I'm sure was just having fun with his original post, it was until 1923 so I don't know why you repeated that as if it wasn't stated before....hmmmmmm. It is no big deal. David was just have fun and was having fun back with him. No need to intercede, man. All was well without having to. Righto cheerio?

Bo on Sep 11, 2016

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Oh, didn't mean to. Just trying to help. That happens when you study history. Sooooorryyyyyyyyyyy ...

shiboleth on Sep 12, 2016

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It's cool. All is well. Like I said, there was no need to intercede, but so be it if that's what you need to do. You might want to ask your shrink about it though...lol...just teasing you shiboleth!

Bo on Sep 12, 2016

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I really thought I should say something, didn't want to spoil anything or play a smart ass. Besides, from time to time, someone always pop in my thread when I 'talk' with someone. Anyway, as already stated, no biggie. It's just talk, let's not be shy about it. So, everybody's doing fine until next time ...

shiboleth on Sep 13, 2016

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Whatever, shiboleth. We're kicking a dead horse here and the more you say the more I see you kinda missed my point. Let's let it go. I'm done.

Bo on Sep 13, 2016

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Reference to a pop culture blip by They Might Be Giants.

DAVIDPD on Sep 10, 2016

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Ok...but this reply went over my head. Sometimes you do that to me, David...lol... p.s. They Might Be Giants, by the way, is a very, very good movie. Funny and poignant and George C. Scott was terrific as was Joanne Woodward. Thanks for reminding me of that movie even though I didn't understand you referencing it here...sorry...lol...cheers.

Bo on Sep 11, 2016

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I remember this song when watching Tiny Toon Adventures. Pretty awesome music video!

RAW_D on Sep 12, 2016

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It's a song.

InNolanWeTrust on Sep 11, 2016

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Ah, thank you kind sir! Yes, David's post certainly flew over my head and as I stated to him he certainly knew the history regarding the two names blah blah blah. But again, thanks to David and now you I have been educated to this musical group which I'd never heard of. Again, They Might Be Giants the movie is well worth whatever effort it might take to watch. Very good movie. I'll now go to youtube and give this group and this song a listen. Cheers.

Bo on Sep 11, 2016

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Your reference went over many people's heads. Well played, sir. Well played. 😉

InNolanWeTrust on Sep 11, 2016

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Might be interesting, why not ...

shiboleth on Sep 10, 2016

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Question is: when will Erdogan start putting pressure on the west to ban this movie?

Nash on Sep 11, 2016

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And why would he do that ?

tarek on Sep 11, 2016

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Really? This movie is set to a background known as the "Armenian genocide". Google for example "Erdogan Armenian genocide" and you'll see why mr. Erdogan might not like this movie.

Nash on Sep 11, 2016

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Oh! thanks for enlighting me. Well, I would die to see a movie about the massacre perpetrated by France on the Algerian in 1945 in a French theater. 45,000 civilians were killed by the Army in one day. To day, France refuses to apologize for this crime against Humanity. I think that Erdogan is waiting for Holland to show him the way...

tarek on Sep 11, 2016

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https://www.firstshowing.net/2016/new-4k-re-release-trailer-for-gillo-pontecorvos-the-battle-of-algiers/ Maybe something like this? Not actually about the events in 1945, yet a movie being very critical about the atrocities as committed by the French in Algeria. Indeed banned for 5 years in France. But that was a long time ago. I believe the movie is freely available in France for many years now. Holland has a history of colonial violence too. A ton of movies has been made about that. By Dutch directors, even supported by the Dutch government. So, I don't think modern day France and Holland offer the most striking examples of limiting free speech about historic events.

Nash on Sep 18, 2016

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This great movie ( thanks to the Italian Gillo) was indeed banned for a time in France, even though it didn't showcase the true horror, atrocity and discrimination committed by France on civilians, as this movie was just about the battle of Algiers, a very circumscribed conflict within the Capital. What happened in many remote places and villages is still taboo. France still refuses to apologize for the crimes committed on civilians ( May 8th 1945) and on the villages who supported the rebellion (terrorists for the French authority).

tarek on Sep 19, 2016

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Well, to be honest, I wasn't really aware of that part of French history. Since my own country committed, what only can be described as warcrimes against Indonesia, I am pretty sensitive about this stuff. Looking back so many years, it becomes more and more difficult to decide on what an apology in this case should look like, and in what way it should be made. In general, in case of large scale warcrimes, I believe apologies are just a 'first offer'. These warcrimes can disadvantage generation after generation and destroy significant parts of the social and economical structure of an entire nation.

Nash on Sep 19, 2016

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Or on a positive perspective, these apologies can start the healing process...

tarek on Sep 19, 2016

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I was just reading an interview on deadline with Terry George and he had mentioned that Sylvester Stallone was trying to make a movie about the Genocide 40 years ago after Rocky, and the Turkish government shut them down. When asked how he got The Promise made, he replied "I kept it low key." Basically, admitting they filmed in Europe, not the Middle East.

ragethorn on Sep 12, 2016

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It's funny. This premiered last night and nobody is talking about it. So weird. This morning, rotten tomatoes didn't even recognize the movie. An hour ago, it's up now, no poster, no nothing.

ragethorn on Sep 12, 2016

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Apparently the Turks and Azeries are campaigning on IMDB to post negatives ratings for the Promise. Apparently, in one screening 7000+ people have rated it for an average grade of 2.4 lol Makes sense.

ragethorn on Sep 12, 2016