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Bright (2017) (dir. Auguste and Louis Lumière)
Jan 15, 2018 12:00 AM
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FrankTheWallaby
I'm still not convinced all the "Bright's not bad" posts aren't being made by secret advertiser accounts. No one said it's bad. It's a ruse!
idpassr
We gonna tittybar gunfight die!
Tophar01
Your expectations must have been really low.
unboundword
WRONG!
realistichorsegonadbehavior
Tikka was like a manic pixie dream girl without the "dream girl" part.
Choozery
I liked the trailer more that a movie
PeerlessJazz
Nah fuck that. It would just be a painfully drawn out piece of shit. The movie was fine
EmergencyAbortionSavingsAccount
this movie was fucking trash.
DHATBIGMEAT
so this is the kind of stuff that gets upvoted huh..
epoke
British style 1-season series. Get in there, tell the story, and get out. If liked, do season two based in the universe, but diff story.
Obscurepythonquote
Pretty sure that's the plan but most of the u.s. isn't worldly enough to understand that format.
ChellFreeman
Those magic fed dudes had a lot of buildup with no fight scene. Very disappointing but the film was fun to watch.
BubbaRunski
It wasn't bad, honestly. Wasn't great, but not bad either. Pretty average.
VoltageXL1
I thought it was interesting at first but then they crammed way too much shit in and it was also pretty cheesy at times
saddadbadhad
Am I the only one with a suspicion that many of these positive posts about Bright could be an orchestrated marketing ploy?
Sheepyhead
They certainly *could* be and it wouldn't be the first time.
catchyusername
Wait, someone is gonna give me money? Yes please!
Sonicdahedgie
Why the fuck would they waste money advertising a critically panned movie that even the screenwriter said was an embarassment?
Saustino
It was such an awful movie I seriously don't understand the people who liked it.
LoopStricken
I will gladly take money to say I enjoyed Bright. I've said it for free but if there's money aboot, gimme.
Edgarallenpoboywithfries
Tbh I wouldn't be surprised, I found it to be a sloppy attempt at a film in general. Script, editing, camera work, lighting everything.
Zutier
100 times better than Suicide Squad
SteveHarringtonBabysittingServices
Still a better love story than twilight.
wadatahmydamie
Setting a bar so low, Barbados Slim couldn’t limbo under it
Mercenarity
Suicide Squad played fast and loose with the Joker & Harley thing. Should've went with the cartoon's super-unhealthy relationship.
Christx30
"What am I, some kind of Bright?"
KiwiGameDev
100 X 0 =
wowsocoolawesome
FencingFoxFTW
You telling me this isn't a Suicide Squad screenshot?
leonth3duke
Who the hell is paying people to post this stuff?
catchyusername
I don't know, but whoever it is I'll gladly send them my address so I can get my check! In all seriousness, I'm on FP and Rising daily...
catchyusername
checking what's new and haven't seen anyone saying it should be a series. If it's similar to others, sorry for clogging your frontpage.
TheStoryTellaFella
I’m with you. Worst movie I’ve ever seen.
Sonicdahedgie
"There's only one possible scenario behind this post, and I'm the only man smart enough to realize it"
Saustino
I watched this movie because of IMGUR, can I have my 2 hours back? It was such an awful fucking movie.
CaffeineManic
Gave up after the first hour. Just going from one blood bath, to the next, to the next. Actually got boring & story wasn't being advanced.
Raecracy123abc
I liked that it was on Netflix so I could fast forward through a lot of that
wadatahmydamie
Hated the shoehorned parallels too. “DO YOU GET IT? IT’S ABOUT RACISM!”
SvellUlfr
I thought it was a super cool idea but tripped itself up with how preachy it was.
KiwiGameDev
Between the Dresden Files and Shadowrun it didnt have a unique idea in its running
Nalianna
comparing Orcs to black people, and suggesting that they are worthy of having rights? yeah, how dare black people have rights? /sarcasm
berserkerteacup
Nah it's more like, why isn't Ward sympathetic? Why does he perpetuate it with his hypocritical actions?
unaballer
how many fuckin times do u guys gotta say this and vote it to FP
thadken
That's crazy talk. They didn't even have enough story to make the movie good, let alone a series. Would have just been empty episodic BS.
CaffeineManic
I upvote you. Lots of blood & gore, very little story. A few gags which were all in the trailer.
Mobileuserwholikestoberandom
No, but there was plenty of potential for a story. A world where Orcs and Elves and Humans and Dragons and Centaurs, etc. live together...
Mobileuserwholikestoberandom
Then a magic wand shows up and it’s up to them to protect the wand from the Elves who want to watch it all burn
KiwiGameDev
Shadowrun though!
Slander7
They had a lot of weirdly abandoned threads- like the Inferni needing THREE wands, and the barrier that kept them from escaping.
Saustino
Yes because it was a TERRIBLE FUCKING MOVIE with terrible writers.
upvotetuxedocats
Honestly, I felt like most of Smith's lines were from other movies, as if someone just clipped him into the movie as CGI.
someyoungguy820
I havent watched it but i figured that would be the case
Sonicdahedgie
It was like they hired him specifically because he used to do so great being charismatic in cop movies, except it felt like he completely
Sonicdahedgie
lost the spark that made him great to watch in those roles.
enderite
I thought it would make an exceptional video game.
KiwiGameDev
Shadowrun. It’s even better
Mercenarity
Seconded on Shadowrun for premise. Haven't seen Bright, so don't know how they compare though.
Mercenarity
One of the best gift games I ever received on Steam.
KiwiGameDev
You’ll be sorely disappointed
Majes2
The race relation stuff is basically lifted straight from SR. Bright isn't cyberpunk though, which really makes it feel different.
MegaDiogenes
They didn't need Will Smith. He offered nothing to his character. The same guy in every movie.
wadatahmydamie
He wasn’t always terrible, but now he’s the Black Ben Affleck
ThrashPanda1
Lol.
VanDammesForeheadCyst
Could be worse, he could be white Ben Affleck.
attackofthequokka
They needed Will Smith or someone equally capable of attracting an audience by himself so anyone would bother to watch it in the first place
ferretsandtgirlsshowmewhatyougot
Ironically it's the main reason I don't want to watch it.
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FelixG
Its name recognition and proof, not just his fan base "Will Smith stars in REAL movies, so this must be a REAL movie too."
Eddyrock
You must have had some low expectations then... it was a terrible movie. I wanted it to be good though
RequiescatInPace
The story was a mess. Characters were meh. But the world-building was captivating. There was even a dragon in there somewhere.
Rips4w
It wasnt terrible. It was just really unremarkable. The fantasy setting was a gimmick that was unable to save a really boring cop movie.
SteveHarringtonBabysittingServices
I agree with this. I didn’t find it terrible. But definitely not amazing. Cheesy at times. And one dimensional.
StephanSegull
You just described a bad movie though. What movies are considered good that are boring and lack depth?
SteveHarringtonBabysittingServices
I can see your point. I found it unremarkable but it was kind of that entertaining popcorn flick you put on when you can’t decide on a movie
Rips4w
I put a little bit more weight behind the term "bad" when describing a movie. It was just a typical, average film. Nothing special.
ImmortalAzrael
Agreed. It was a standard Hollywood movie. Not remarkable, but not as bad as reviews would lead you to believe.
StephanSegull
I don't think I should feel bored and underwhelmed in 2 hours. That's just bad to me. Not the worst but still bad.
CrouchingTigerFailingStudent
Same with The Dark Tower movie right?
WhatShouldIUseForMyUsername
Theres a series coming apparently that was going to be connected the movie but with how poorly it did, they're doing their own thing (1/2)
WhatShouldIUseForMyUsername
Now. I heard the show runner is gunna be the guy who did season 1 of the Walking Dead, so back when that show was still great (2/2)
jacksparrah
DT should have never been a movie. Idk why they ever thought it could be condensed into a movie's time frame, even with 7 parts.
ThrashPanda1
Exactly this. How the hell did they think they could condense 7 books into a hour an a half? Would have been better as a mini series.
TheOnlyPtylerdactyl
Fuck, don't remind me.
tysonwho
What a train wreck
squelcheswetly
I had to stop about 20 minutes in. So bad. Bad for a free movie. Bad compared to rewatching baking shows I’ve already seen.
JessieJanson
I liked it. Cant wait for movie two. The haters so far seem to be people that read the books. First movie gave us a villain and a ending 1/2
JessieJanson
a series that continues from there would be great provided they can find a new villain and give the kid time to power up.
LoopStricken
Being given 'an ending' is sort of counter to the entire book series.
JessieJanson
OK, but a movie isnt a book. If one movie cant sell they cant make more so it needs some kind of ending. Take valerian, that book wasnt 1/2
JessieJanson
suited for a single movie, too much in too little time. For what DT is worth, the movie was good even if it didnt follow the books.though1/2
JessieJanson
will say the kids power development seemed delayed and then rushed.
Zefram86
Unpopular Opion: Bright was shit and a lot of the dialogue just left me asking "Why even say that?"
IPostRandomStuffFromComicsIRead
Movie was a flaming pile of shit and the critics are 100% right for once.
ObiSeanFlurNobi
Yeah that movie was a fucking mess.
Sonicdahedgie
I saw a lot of problems with it, but loved the premise and Jakoby enough that it easily carried the movie.
iotaprime
A mini series would have been perfect for it. Like 3-6 episodes
MuayThaiwinLannister
With a better writer. Same with what happened to Monday
nefridelle
I thought it was a mini series from the ads. Then realized it was just one movie and got disappointed.
LoMaSS
Agreed, they really rushed through the story and made a lot of quick leaps. It looked nice but felt like a story I've seen too many times.
SithElephant
Willow Smith needs a vehicle about now.
LordDalwhozey
A second movie is already in production confirmed by Netflix
thislooksfun
How do you have -3 episodes?
afmgreentea
Yes please! That was my thought as well.
vintagebroad
Thats what I said
RozzAMcGee
Bright 2 is in production
Eyecon11
From what i read about it at first it was going to be a series but they decided to do multiple movies
JasmineTwo
This is almost always the case with every high concept film.
RenaissanceFaireMan
Everyone wants to "binge watch".....including me.
RiceWithSoySauce
I don't think Will would be committed to doing a small series. I think he might be done after the second one.
Arnaldi
There was a little background more I'd like to learn more about
CamelaShy
Personally, I like when theres just enough of the background to make you want to dig into it more. Too little though, and it just...sucks.
TheMeII
Yea like star wars
legacyweaver
You guys all realize it got the green light for a second movie right? I'm not even a movie buff and my phone told me this weeks ago.
BADG3RTACT
I think it's already been confirmed for a sequel
detour512
I initially thought it was a series and was looking forward to it, but I enjoyed it.
TheRocketFiend
Same here. Not disappointed, per se...but wish the universe was expanded significantly.
ShankMugen
I want to know how come orcs weren't outright killed off after the war as that's something people do
standupdad
∆This
Rockageddon
I feel the opposite way about The Good Place. It would of been a fucking good movie. But meh to a whole series of it.
JohnLondis
Would have* been
fitlex
That's how I feel about a lot of movies. Scott Pilgrim is a good example. I like the movie, but it needed more space
cowmoomoo
Shut up you stupid orc
icantmakeanoriginalusernamesoichosethis
a book series is what i would have enjoyed (mainly for the lore and spin offs) but a mini series would be great
MeowWoof
Needed more Martin Lawrence
catchyusername
Yes! Like Sherlock. High production, 3 60-90 minute episodes, maybe even multiple seasons.
fitlex
In concept but not execution. Sherlock is the worst example of style over substance there is
wolfpreist
That's like the biggest complaint i've seen about the Movie... and i agree 100%
MrMcGeeIn3D
My heart couldn't take it.
Schitzoflink
How about like The Stand!
Sifi7
Only ever read the book was the series any good?
getswifftywithdankmemes
No one will understand you but I do.
DevonGronka
They tried to fit way too much in to a movie. They should have kept it at like normal cop drama stuff and not had them save the world. 1/2
DevonGronka
Like still have the magic bureau. the plot jumped around too much to explore any part of the characters personality in depth, you know? 2/3
DevonGronka
They could have kept it toned down and cut out the whole save the world crap and it would have been awesome.
F1L0Y1
I agree
zipykido
Luckily it's on netflix so they'll probably greenlight 3-6 movies
MisterManatee
I've seen so many posts about this I'm starting to buy into the conspiracy theory that Netflix is the one posting them
catchyusername
And we would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!
IPostRandomStuffFromComicsIRead
I agree. I'm usually very easy on movies and give them the benefit of the doubt, but this movie was straight garbage.
goosenman
Could not agree more - said it four or five times.
Copperdragon
Someone needs to tell the makers of Bright about Shadowrun. I'd commit bodily harm for a good SR series.
KiwiGameDev
RIGHT?!
grimwyrd
Exactly. Bright was OK, but all it did was make me desperately want a Shadowrun series. There is such a rich background for Shadowrun.
Imagispasm
Bright would be a perfect starting point for a Shadowrun series. Tech in SR didn't start booming until magic returned to the world...
davidtrest
But magic returned before Goblinization took place. Elves and dwarves came back before magic (UGE), but goblinization happened later.
Widgetboy
https://youtu.be/WoFqmF9GHWg at the very end.
Bobinatortron
I love the reference to Alien Nation!
manulofdoom
My biggest problem with Bright was that I was comparing it to SR, and it didn't live up to that expectation.
Nurglenurgle
Not seen the video of "casting for Bright 2"? Where literally an orc makes a pun of "we could play shadowrun together!"
Josh0Lantern
That's not what a pun is.....
TheActualDonKnotts
Shadowrun is so horribly underutilized. Blame Topps and Microsoft.
manulofdoom
There was no Shadowrun game by Microsoft. Nope. No such thing.
Majes2
I feel like Bright wanted to be a Shadowrun film, but the people in charge didn't like cyberpunk, (1/2)
Majes2
so the director just took the stuff he liked from the setting and put it in a modern day setting to appeal more to a casual audience (2/2)
SirSage
Aw man, now I'm craving those sweet sweet cyber drugs. Cram, Slab, Nitro, Pixie Dust, all that jazz. And especially Jazz.
manulofdoom
Nah man, BTLs are the stuff! Especially BTL porn!
KittenVonCatsworth
When I first saw news about a modern-day Netflix movie with humans, orcs, elves, etc., I assumed someone was making a SR film.
JimJonesKoolAidSurvivor
Me too
wadatahmydamie
Nah, the only thing Bright did well at all was world building, and Shadowrun is established. Do we really need another movie where +
wadatahmydamie
+ Will Smith shows his range hasn’t expanded in 25 years, or more cringeworthy lines like “x lives don’t matter today?”
Nottheuseryouarelookingfor
Watch The Pursuit of Happiness. Really shows his depth and range.
wadatahmydamie
That’s certainly the exception, and what separates him from truly shitty actors. Blockbuster Will Smith is just dated as hell though.
Nottheuseryouarelookingfor
Yeah. You have a point there
squelcheswetly
Love the idea of dragons running corporations.
squelcheswetly
2: Oh. And trolls with mini guns.
manulofdoom
Just don't fuck up. You don't want Lofwyr to invite you to lunch...
Slander7
There was a dragon way off in the distance of one skyline shot. Maybe he was commuting.
Bobinatortron
What timestamp? I don't recall that one!
squelcheswetly
Haha! I saw that.
corgisarelittlebears
Not like a dragon would let me, but I would pay big money to commute via dragon.
worgenboy
The Dragon's personal assistant is also a live in assistant. That's her daily commute and one of the job perks. Gets a sweet flight jacket.
MustardGasZeplins
"Never deal with a dragon"
crunkus
I thought the same thing. My hopes are for a part 2 to finish explaining some backstory.
Magnasplit
It is litterally Shadowrun. Read up on Shadowrun
Thatswhatshesaidwasalreadytaken
Agreed, it felt as if they had multiple ideas they were running with to keep interest and left a lot unanswered .
badgergun7
They’ve already green lit a part 2 I think.
VanDammesForeheadCyst
Looking at you, The Last Jedi...
cheeseguy3412
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRRoAZcwQMY This'll help.
Killersmail
Thanks.
dwilson0725
Or you know... Actually begin to explain the backstory. Lol. Not just "hey this exists".
tardis63
They needed an FBI interrogation of an irrelevant throwaway character to shoehorn that it. I can't believe it.
Mobileuserwholikestoberandom
No, they did give some backstory. About the Dark Lord, what the Orcs did. The only thing they did that with was where the Wand came from.
dwilson0725
Right... They GAVE backstory. They didnt explain any of it.
Laggmonster8
What's to explain? I understood it perfectly. Do you need a Suicide Squad style exposition spoon fed to you?
tardis63
Was the faerie sentient? Did he murder that faerie? Why aren't centaurs or dragons included in "man, orc, elf" prominence? What would (1/2)
tardis63
(2/3) the FBI of magic actually do if they fought magic users? Why have people seemingly forgotten about magic, but still aware of wands?
tardis63
(3/3) Nobody is questioning the plot. The plot is 13-year-old's first short story simple. The world around it is cluttered and confusing.
GhostTigre
The dragon. I want to know more about that fucking casual cruising in the sky dragon.
Zemiax
I was waiting to see that dragon appear later in the movie :(
SpeckledOne
Asking the important questions here!
KroniK907
Also, we saw a CENTAUR Polieceman... Tell me his story
Mobileuserwholikestoberandom
corgisarelittlebears
Total stud. He must have all races going for that horsey arse.
Gayforbae
Or why does every fucking elf drive an exotic car?
charliekellyratkiller
the elves are the top 1% of society.
Gayforbae
But why? Usually in fantasy humans are on top, because they multiply and are more adaptable, more avirous.
avosel
SPOILER------- What if the orc was the Bright instead? That would have been a wayyy better twist.
BecauseCanadian
Maybe he is? Dare he touch the wand to find out?
avosel
Good point! That's why they need to make a series set in this world
asianmilkspray
I was actually hoping neither of them will be a Bright because it would have been the less obvious twist.
Slander7
The two twists I was expecting right up until the end were that, and that the Magic FBI elf would be the real villain.
Inauspiciovs
that's what i thought would happen watching the trailer
yournewpoodleoverlord
I was hoping it would be the main character's daughter or something - the fact it was him was too obvious.
lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI
thats the thing .. humans cant be brights - smiths character was an exception hence the prophecy
superbob201
They can, it’s one-in-a-million
lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI
oh damn i missed that my bad
OrcSkinSuit
So there are around 7000 of them walked around...
JessieJanson
except they dont know they are, the odds are so bad you are practically guaranteed to die. so its only worth testing if you are going to die
OrcSkinSuit
Is that an argument against something I said? I can't tell.