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mmajere
Starting Member
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 Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 03:06:17
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Im unhappy that this movie is so terrible. I was very excited to learn it was being made, and its like the easter bunny drank my last beer and stole change from my dresser...
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Roadstar1600
Starting Member
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 05:45:48
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I'm unhappy first of all that the animation was outsourced to India. I've lost two jobs in the technology field due to outsourcing. Outsourcing has rendered my college degree virtually useless. Second, I'm unhappy with the poor quality animation that was done as a result of the outsourcing. Third, I'm unhappy at how fast the paced moved in the movie, and how much was skipped in order to make it fit into 90 minutes.
Last, I'm unhappy that such a small budget was given for the movie, which is what caused 1, 2, and 3. If Eragon can get such a huge budget, why can't Dragonlance? Look at all the money George Lucas talked Fox into giving him for his "space movie." He knew how to make a sale. I'm really curious to know what Eragon's book sales were vs. Dragonlance, and what each movie's budget was. |
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Slorg
Moderator
Australia
996 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 13:18:18
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I agree with every point Roadstar1600 brought up, though I still ultimately enjoyed the movie.
The animation made me visibly cringe a few times. |
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maddmattg
Starting Member
9 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 15:36:22
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I'm unhappy that Verminaard had a dishtowel over his face. What the hell was that?
I'm unhappy that I gave in and bought this movie after all the people told me "it was a rough trailer it'll look better, like the cover art".
I'm unhappy that piece of garbage is still in my house, I feel dirty just being near it. |
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Lokan
Starting Member
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 18:13:41
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I am unhappy because I feel this movie is going to be the death nail for a DL movie franchise.
I am unhappy with the way the DL fans have come out against it. Yes it was a poorly made movie but it is only a first step in getting it to the live action big screen.
I am also unhappy with my brother who has read all the comments on this site and refuses to even watch it. He tells me it is horrible and will not even watch it and make his own judgment. I wonder how many others are doing the same. |
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Sirch
Advanced Member
USA
2668 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 18:41:25
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I'm unhappy I don't have my movie yet.
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Lokan
Starting Member
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 19:20:09
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I'm really curious to know what Eragon's book sales were vs. Dragonlance, and what each movie's budget was.
Not sure if this reply belongs here but here it is.
I thought this was a pretty good question. From what I can gather it seems pretty hard to get a total number of books sold but I did get some general info.
Best I could do is finding out that DL is number 28 top selling series of all time. The info I found did not even show Eragon in the top 60 (that is as high as it went).
The budget for Eragon was $100 million US dollars.
The budget for the DL movie was $1.5 million US dollars.
This info I cannot say is 100% right but it is all I could find.
Finding this info did add to my unhappy meter a little bit. |
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Fizban Who
Moderator
USA
32527 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 19:36:31
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I'm UNHAPPY because there are folks that insist on pasting their Unhappiness and Negativity all over this website, even on a thread that STATES it is a HAPPY ONE!!!  
The single most dangerous thing in all of Krynn is to hear a Kender say "oops".
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Rastawiz
New Member
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2008 : 20:04:40
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Roadstar1600
Starting Member
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2008 : 03:50:05
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quote:
]Originally posted by Rastawiz
Best I could do is finding out that DL is number 28 top selling series of all time. The info I found did not even show Eragon in the top 60 (that is as high as it went).
The budget for Eragon was $100 million US dollars.
The budget for the DL movie was $1.5 million US dollars.
Wow, if these numbers are in the ballpark, I can understand your frustration. I don't understand why anyone would think Eragon would make a better movie than Dragonlance. If budgeted correctly and the right talent had been hired, I think Dragonlance would be right up there with LOTR and Chronicles of Narnia.
Well, the first D&D movie was horrible and they made a sequel anyway. So maybe we have a shot here. The only problem I see is that the second D&D movie is just as bad as the first. LOL. I'd like the second Dragonlance to be better. <crosses fingers> |
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mmajere
Starting Member
9 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 15:13:39
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Originally posted by Fizban Who
I'm UNHAPPY because there are folks that insist on pasting their Unhappiness and Negativity all over this website, even on a thread that STATES it is a HAPPY ONE!!!
Fizban Who?
Sooo, you would have all people who dislike the movie and wish to share their opinion on a forum dedicated to the movie and discussion, leave? That is true fanboy fantasy world dribble.
Why is it that practically every negative post on this site has a reply by someone trying to debunk it by saying things like "troll", or "its only your opinion", etc etc.? Yet when someone posts a thread saying they like the movie, you do not see people coming back with "you're just a fan!, its only your opinion!"
This clearly shows the insecurity of certain people in their beliefs.
p.s. who cares who made this movie!? many negative posts are being debunked (or trying to be) by others saying that "the authors didn't have much involvement!". so? I don't care if Donald Trump bought the rights and made this movie by hiring his 6 year old grandchildren to do the animation. (and it looks like that is the case). The forum is for the movie, and the movie is garbage. clearly you are going to have to deal with this since there are so many people, a very high percentage, that think this movie is trash... and before the flaming begins... let me add this. I truly love the DL novels, and have nothing against the authors. this is my point. DL = good. DLmovie = poop. end of point. |
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SirGrotius
Starting Member
2 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 16:37:48
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Annic
Starting Member
United Kingdom
2 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 16:44:45
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I'M UNHAPPY BECAUSE I CAN'T GET A COPY OF THE FILM IN REGION 2 FORMAT SO I'VE NOT EVEN SEEN IT TERRIBLE OR OTHERWISE!
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Vassor Doss
Advanced Member
USA
2224 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 17:52:38
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Fiz, this thread is actually about being UNHAPPY with the film. But there is already a NEGATIVE thread created so this probably should be locked (OMG I'm turning into Slorg's secretary). I don't mind all the negativity because I think it's justifiable. I'm just unhappy about all the insults being thrown around.
"Colt 45. It works everytime." |
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tw_fester
Senior Member
Canada
1161 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 17:55:34
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I'm unhappy 'cause VD is about to become the coffee gopher for Slorg, leaving me without a job
 
Cause we've got rocks and trees
and trees and rocks
and rocks and trees
and trees and rocks
and rocks and trees
and trees and rocks
and rocks and trees
and....Waterrrrrr
Rocks and Trees – Arrogant Worms
Besides... that dagger was Flint's. |
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Woggie
Senior Member
USA
1035 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2008 : 17:55:51
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I'm unhappy that I got 15 minutes into this pile of cellulose and had to turn it off. I just couldn't bear to hear Keifer blare out a dead-pan spell again.
/Yes I think it was that bad.
//I haven't decided if I'm going to finish it yet
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What are you unhappy about?!?!
