The Official RAZZIE® Forum : INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? http://www.razzies.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The Official RAZZIE® Forum : THE INVASION : INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? Fri, 24 May 2013 18:27:22 +0000 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.70 360 www.razzies.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2084 The Official RAZZIE® Forum http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_images/RazzieLogo02.gif http://www.razzies.com/forum/ INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : OK. 2 years later. I've... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27028#27028 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: October 29 2009 at 11:07am

OK. 2 years later. I've been hearing about Oliver Hirschbiegel's version being torn to pieces by Joel Silver disliking his cut and got like 3 new directors and a new writer to re-write 60% of the script which was why the movie was so inconsistent with fast-cut editing (although I still liked the movie) along with replacing the before ambiguous ending (which I didn't like from the detailed description on IMDb). I really want to see Oliver's cut, which I heard runs about 2 hours long. I'm trying to look for it everywhere but I can't find it. I honestly want to see it.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:37 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27028#27028 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : This movie was greatI can't... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13892#13892 Author: SlammyFewFew
Subject: 2084
Posted: October 20 2007 at 12:21pm

This movie was great
I can't see how people would think otherwise to be honest
]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:21:38 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13892#13892 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Well, I like the 2007 remake better,... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13543#13543 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 23 2007 at 2:15am

Well, I like the 2007 remake better, because it doesn't waste its time trying to explain the infection and where it came from and blah blah blah (which filled about an hour of the 1978 version). The 2007 remake actually assumes we've already seen at least one version of the movie, and know what we're getting ourselves into. I like that...

 

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:15:44 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13543#13543 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : This better get a RAZZing. The... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13537#13537 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 22 2007 at 1:50pm

This better get a RAZZing. The 78' one was WAY better than this one. But, neither can compare to the original 50s' version. Well, the 78' version could.]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:50:27 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13537#13537 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : So I finally watched it. Like... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13534#13534 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 22 2007 at 11:26am

So I finally watched it. Like the remake (2007) better than the 1978 version. I guess you could've seen this coming miles away. I liked it because it was faster paced....and it wasn't slow and quiet like the 1978 version. WATCH IT YOU GUYS! AWESOME MOVIE!]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:26:14 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13534#13534 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : The 1978 ending was a 1,000 times... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13461#13461 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 18 2007 at 1:28pm

The 1978 ending was a 1,000 times better than everything that happened in this one.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:28:27 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13461#13461 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : I finally bought the 1978 version... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13440#13440 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 16 2007 at 7:48am

I finally bought the 1978 version and I liked it a lot, except for the ending, which was....well, bad. ]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:48:15 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13440#13440 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Originally posted by ITbeast former... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13348#13348 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 10 2007 at 8:11am

Originally posted by ITbeast

former Scientologist?) Nicole Kidman as Worst Actress... 

 

                                                                                        Actually, Nicole Kidman was never a Scientologist. That was one of the reasons why she and Tom Cruise broke up.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:11:57 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13348#13348 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : It was actually a story by Robert.A... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13280#13280 Author: Brierfox
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 07 2007 at 11:48am

It was actually a story by Robert.A Heinlein that put pods on the backs of people which gave rise to the term "Pod People".  In Heinlein's book,  the invasion resulted in civil war, pitting the hero as the good guy and the aliens as the bad guys.  The book was a metaphor for the  conservative John Birch Society's fifth column scenario: infiltration by communists resisted by American patriots.
Robert Heinlein was a well know conservative, libertarian and friend to Barry Goldwater and a staunch anti-communist.

  The aliens attached themselves to humans and were thus easily spotted,  and the victims soon wore out and died of starvation or thirst.  Later, the aliens began to take better care of their victims, but the patriots soon had the upper hand.
This would have made a pretty good movie.

The Body Snatchers, on the other hand,  was a horror story, with zombies and gremlins everywhere.  It was supposed to be scarier because you couldn't tell who was infected.

Over the years, the plot lines of the two original stories has become tangled and the movies took on political overtones.
That it is being remade again says less about the novelty of the original and more about the lack of creativity in Hollywood. 

R.Heinlein would have scoffed at the pseudo realism of Sci-Fi movies being made today.   He would have laughed at the idiots who think computer graphics and explosions make up for bad character development and lousy plot devices.

Hollywood is headed for a record year in ticket sales, but not in attendance.  Most experts agree that once again,  it has been the sequels that have distorted the figures.  Whether the Indies make a big difference this year or not is still in doubt.



]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:48:25 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13280#13280 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Yeah, Larry did some of his own... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13268#13268 Author: ITbeast
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 06 2007 at 6:59pm

Yeah, Larry did some of his own "Matrix Re-loaded" and is is now Lana Wachowski. I guess now will call them the Wachowski siblings (I guess?). ]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:59:21 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13268#13268 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : One of the Wachowskis , Larry... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13256#13256 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 2084
Posted: September 06 2007 at 1:09pm

One of the Wachowskis , Larry I think, had some surgery recently.]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:09:51 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13256#13256 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : ^^^Hahaha...not really...but hahaha.... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13073#13073 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 22 2007 at 3:24pm

^^^Hahaha...not really...but hahaha.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:24:44 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13073#13073 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Agreed, as usual I think moviewizguy... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13065#13065 Author: ITbeast
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 22 2007 at 7:44am

Agreed, as usual I think moviewizguy takes what we said to much to heart, I would suggest that moviewizguy re-read my last post concerning this thread. Like I said the worst thing this movie along with Evening will most likely due is make me slobber all over myself from putting me to sleep (Not a pretty picture by the way). This movie just barely skims the top of the most prestiges honor of worst movie ever, Like I said before there is so much worse out there (Daddy Day Camp, Bratz anyone?). But I am sure our esteemed Razzie colleague will find saving graces with those 2 as well.

Note to HeadRAZZBerry: Suggestion for a new Razzie category, "Worst Picture that will most likely put you to Sleep"

 

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:44:36 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13065#13065 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Originally posted by moviewizguyIt... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13064#13064 Author: saturnwatcher
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 22 2007 at 5:14am

Originally posted by moviewizguy

It was boring and forgettable but is it actually worth calling a boring film the worst film ever?

With all due respect, after reading through every post on this thread, not one person has suggested that this is "the worst film ever." At worst, there have been some suggestions for possible Razzie nominations this year. The two suggestions are very different.

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:14:17 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13064#13064 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : It was boring and forgettable... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13055#13055 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 20 2007 at 11:32am

It was boring and forgettable but is it actually worth calling a boring film the worst film ever? ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:32:22 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13055#13055 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : I have a feeling Nicole Kidman... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13052#13052 Author: Criss808
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 20 2007 at 11:11am

I have a feeling Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig will be nominated for WORST ON-SCREEN COUPLE for "The Invasion" and "The Golden Compass". I saw "The Invasion" the day it came out and there was nobody in the theater. The people who were there walked out during the film. It was boring and forgettable.]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:11:09 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13052#13052 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : They did a bunch of crapthat were... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13050#13050 Author: ZookGuy
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 20 2007 at 5:02am

They did a bunch of crap that were things similar to crap (but Invasion of the Body Snacthcers isn't crap) for todays generation, but they never a Manos: The Hands of Fate for todays generation!?! Why not?

]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 05:02:09 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13050#13050 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : True, it looks like they previewed... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13035#13035 Author: ITbeast
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 18 2007 at 10:31am

True, it looks like they previewed it at the last minute (to avoid bad publicity?). But going by RT's Tomato meter, it is only rating 20% approval at this point. They'd probably have been better off without the critic's screenings!    

At least Daniel Craig can excuse himself for this by saying finished this before getting the job as Bond in Casino Royale.

I doubt this will pick-up any Razzie Nods next year. The worst that may happen is, it will get put on our preliminary Nominee Ballots for Worst Remake. There is just so much worse garbage out there for this year than this! From what I understand, is the worst thing this movie will do is put you to sleep! 

Response from Head RAZZberry: Actually, in addition to a possible slot on our Nominating Ballot as Worst Remake or Rip-Off, INVASION also looks likely to make the preliminary lists for Worst Director (Oliver Hirschbiegel, with an Un-Asked-for Assist from The Warchowski Brothers) and possibly former Oscar winner (and former Scientologist?) Nicole Kidman as Worst Actress... 

 

]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:31:44 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13035#13035 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : One thing for sure...it already... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13032#13032 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 18 2007 at 2:02am

One thing for sure...it already has one strike against it: It's not being released for pre-review to the critics. And we all know that is not good!  

Ok, it has been shown to the critics...which makes you wrong. And I think you might need to reconsider not to nominate this as a Razzie contender because all I've heard about this film was okay and decent, not any worse.

]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:02:31 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13032#13032 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : I can just see the worst director... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13030#13030 Author: whennow
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 17 2007 at 1:08am

I can just see the worst director nomination for Hershbiegel "with unasked for assistance from the Wachowski's."]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:08:12 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13030#13030 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : It looks like it's going... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13027#13027 Author: bruin_522
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 16 2007 at 3:56pm

It looks like it's going to be another RAZZIE nod for Nicole Kidman, and this time, it's going to be a Worst Actress RAZZIE nod, and perhaps another Worst Screep Couple as well.]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:56:26 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13027#13027 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Originally posted by ITbeastOne... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13024#13024 Author: RoadDogXVIII
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 16 2007 at 1:39pm

Originally posted by ITbeast

One thing for sure...it already has one strikeagainst it: It's not being released for pre-review to the critics.And we all know that is not good!  

 



Actually, it is being screened. It's sitting at 16% at Rotten Tomatoes.
]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:39:59 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13024#13024 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Originally posted by Berrynoia Daniel... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13018#13018 Author: ITbeast
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 15 2007 at 11:04am

Originally posted by Berrynoia

Daniel Craig...why have I heard that...BOND!  Why would the newest James Bond be in this?

Craig actually made this first, before he got the job as the new James bond -- he found out he had gotten the Bond gig right in the middle of filming this movie. They had to hold filming a couple of days so Daniel Craig could attend the press conference announcing him as the new Bond.

This also tells you how long this film has been in the can -- well before they brought in Neo and his gang to do damage control on this sen-less remake.  

 

]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:04:05 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13018#13018 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Originally posted by moviewizguyUnless... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13017#13017 Author: ITbeast
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 15 2007 at 10:56am

Originally posted by moviewizguy

Unless you count Snakes on a Plane.

I should have elaborated that was the only exception to the rule...but other than that, please name another movie without press screenings that has not out right disappointed... 

 

]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:56:17 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13017#13017 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Unless you count Snakes on a Plane.... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13016#13016 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 15 2007 at 10:21am

Unless you count Snakes on a Plane.]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:21:57 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13016#13016 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : One thing for sure...it already... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13015#13015 Author: ITbeast
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 15 2007 at 3:08am

One thing for sure...it already has one strike against it: It's not being released for pre-review to the critics. And we all know that is not good!  

 

]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:08:19 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13015#13015 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : I think I'm going tosee this... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13014#13014 Author: moviewizguy
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 14 2007 at 2:52pm

I think I'm going to see this movie this week. Looks great, and I liked The Faculty, which was also inspired by Invasion/Snatchers...

 

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:52:39 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13014#13014 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : I think that this was a once good... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13012#13012 Author: ITbeast
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 14 2007 at 10:08am

I think that this was a once good idea gone completely wrong. By the time they brought in "damage control," it was to late!

 

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:08:40 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=13012#13012 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : Can anyone namefive non-independent... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=12996#12996 Author: ZookGuy
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 13 2007 at 8:49am

Can anyone  name five non-independent films this year that weren't  sequels, remakes, based on comic books or cartoons...well pretty much films with original characters?? 

 

]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:49:26 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=12996#12996 INVASION of the Pod People Executives?? : For some reason, this movie looks... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=12979#12979 Author: Criss808
Subject: 2084
Posted: August 13 2007 at 4:18am

For some reason, this movie looks a little bit like that awful Nicole Kidman movie, "Dogsville". ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:18:45 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=12979#12979