SNAKES ON A PLANE

[babooshka]

In 1942, Casablanca was released. Cinema audiences were blown away by the film, which brought the artform to a new level of greatness previously unseen.

In 2006, the bar has again been risen.

My viewing of Snakes on a Plane was the greatest cinematic moment of my life, if not the greatest moment of my life.

Going to the Friday 9:00pm session at George St cinemas, we walked in just as the film began. The opening credits roll over a man driving on a motorbike in a jungle. Noticing that this had little to do with either snakes or planes (though you can find snakes in a jungle) we feared we had gone to the wrong cinema.

However, the film began and immediately we recognised the brilliance of this opening scene could only mean one thing: there would be motherfucking snakes on motherfucking planes.

Samuel L. Jackson's first appearance in the film ellicited many a cheer and applause. Snake attacks were accompanied by half the theatre throwing Snakes Alive! at one another - there were more snakes flying across the cinema than there were in the film.

I do not want to give away much more than this to the people here (as is, my revelation that snakes attack people on planes is decidedly a major plot twist that I should not have given) but wholeheartedly recommend everyone to see it, for a great dose of action, comedy, gratuitous sex and nudity and Samuel L. Jackson.

All I know is, I'm going to go see it again TONIGHT.

[gem]

I love gratuitous sex. I've put it on my 'must see' list.

[babooshka]

[Test Card Girl]

Oh LOL!
Loved the John Coltrane refernce - gotta love the Train.

[4213]

gem said:

I love gratuitous sex. I've put it on my 'must see' list.

Trouser snakes on plane?

I had a choice to go see this on Friday, but had to wait until 9.40 and decided to go rent Munich instead.

Lots of sweating, no snakes.

[zeds]

4213 said:

and decided to go rent Munich instead.

What did you think? I was disappointed.

I was so hanging out to see this movie. After hearing about the whole ordeal from a German schoolmate whose family went over to the Olympics that year, and his story when he got back.

His story as a 9 year old was much more interesting than the movie!

[4213]

Well firstly I have to report I did go see Snakes on a Plane, after much nagging, and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. I can't give anything away, but truly, this is a masterpiece. I giggled a lot. It's very violent and does have nudity, so be warned.

As for Munich, it is a must see. I'd seen a documentary recently that focused on the Olympic Camp and the complete and utter bungling of everyone to try to deal with it.

This film focuses on the aftermath of events clearly, and how reprisals eventuate. I was left utterly bereft, thus for that alone, the film was magnificent. Great acting and a very good factual undertaking that depicts the absurdity of terrorism, and how no one really understands how to deal with it. A lose lose situation.

Perhaps you considered it would show the Olympics more? The 9 year perspective would be totally different .

[4213]

Well how rude is Zeds. I answer her and she doesn't even acknowledge it. Perhaps I should have thrown in an insult. The serious me she doesn't recognise?

Anyhow Snakes on a Plane.

I had a slight fright this morning on seeing the headline Jackson to remake DamBusters film.
Imagine my relief to hear it was Peter.

'Get those mother fuckin bombs off my mother fuckin plane'

well maybe?

[babooshka]

I didn't like the original Dambusters.

I think Samuel L. could be just what it needed, however.

And what's with Peter Jackson suddenly having no original ideas?

[4213]

Well clearly he's gone on to being the graphic guru. Let's face it, he is. No denying he's streets ahead in technology and visuals.

I did like the original Dambusters. Such a fantastic historic event, the story should be told.
I'd often considered though the destruction from the other perspective, now that would be a unique idea, so clearly it will be just a complete remake.

Da da da da dada da da.

[zeds]

4213 said:

Well how rude is Zeds. I answer her and she doesn't even acknowledge it. Perhaps I should have thrown in an insult. The serious me she doesn't recognise?

I always take you seriously.

But no (seriously), I wasn't looking for more of the Olympics. I just found it long-winded.

But then you know what I am like watching any movie. It's hard work for me. Give me a book and an exercise bike anytime over having to sit down and watch a movie. Just can't sit for too long.

[Test Card Girl]

4213 said:

Well clearly he's gone on to being the graphic guru. Let's face it, he is. No denying he's streets ahead in technology and visuals.

I did like the original Dambusters. Such a fantastic historic event, the story should be told.
I'd often considered though the destruction from the other perspective, now that would be a unique idea, so clearly it will be just a complete remake.

Da da da da dada da da.

The theme music is certiainly memorable as well.