rjanaconda:

BCE stands for Big C---k Entertainment hence the big stomping chicken as part of the intro

**** stars

Once it got going this was an excellent story for so much of the time. It was kind of a cross between Lord of the Rings and The Bible (which are both two great works of fiction in my opinion).

The music could have been more dramatic in some scenes, in particular the battles. That would really have helped sell some of the more static shots, but I loved the epic scope of those scenes. It's a tribute to the filmmaker that I understood exactly what was going on when one of the main characters gets betrayed during the battle.

The set designs were stunning - the castles, ramparts, ante chambers, throne room, the works. A visual feast. Costumes were great too - as was makeup. We had some VERY Lord of the Rings looking characters. Legolas, Aragorn and the Orcs were in there in all but name. But they looked great.

Acting wasn't always the best (some unstable accents!), but not bad either - you don't watch these epics for the acting anyway, it's all about the spectacle and the story.

It's the ending that loses this film a star - and in such infuriating fashion.


!!!!!!!!!SPOILER WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After effectively murdering his best Captain, just so they wouldn't find out that he got their wife preggers while they were away fighting for him, the King gets visited by a mysterious stranger who tells him a parable which he soon comes to recognise as the word of God.

He comes to see the error of his ways and begs God for forgiveness.

Ok - so far so . A preachy scene, but nothing surprising in that.

However - the King's motives for being forgiven are entirely selfish and strike a near-mortal blow against the whole ethos of Christianity. True morality goes out of the window:

The King exclaims ".. but won't I lose everything God has given me?" - then he confesses to the wife "I've something to tell you - and I need you to forgive me". Sure enough - despite having a loyal, dedicated elven soldier killed on a whim, a couple of confessions later he gets to keep the kingdom and the beautiful wife who he deliberately had widowed.

Rather than being locked up in a dungeon for the rest of his life as he should be, he gets to keep the girl and still own the whole kingdom. The moral of the story is "say sorry to God, and you'll keep the lot".

If this character had one ounce of moral conviction, he would have felt REAL remorse for his crimes long before the stranger turned up scaring him with God's omiscience.

"(Sh*t! He knows!) Oh ... urm ... I'm REALLY sorry. Forgive me. Let me keep everything! PLEASE!" - that, unfortunately, sums up most of what Christianity is all about. It's a transfer of responsibility from the individual to God (you just say "sorry" first); and sadly, it revels in it through stories similar to this one.

The ending to this story is therefore morally bankrupt - as a lesson, it has nothing to teach anyone with a conscience.

I'm also not sure the parable from the mysterious stranger even fits what happened. The greedy so-and-so in the parable steals the poor man's sheep and kills it. So that would mean the King stealing the wife's husband by having him killed? Or stealing the wife? Messy.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPOILERS OVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Anyway - what went on before the ending was well worth the ride. A film overall.

I have something for you, Jazz! 

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Perverted

Summary: Jimmy’s mother is taking a shower, and Jimmy walks into the bathroom, unaware that she’s there. Hilarity ensues in this little spin-off of Psycho.

Genre: Suspenseful/Comedy

Length: 3:44

Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/151627

Cast: Jimmy is played by Howie
Jimmy’s Mother is played by Jenniza

Music: Loyd’s Horror Theme Music
Del’s Psychotic Strings
Alan400’s music stopper

Sounds: Makrim83’s scream 1, and 2 sounds

Overlays: "A TPK Production Presents: TPK, Kitty in a Poptart box courtesy of MSN images

Alfred Hitchcock entry Perverted Overlay: TPK, image provided by the internet.

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Thanks! I really appreciate it. 

TPK

rogerSIMIAN:

"Turn To The Fart Side, Luke!"

dude123456HasReturned:

I have something for you, Jazz! 

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Perverted

Summary: Jimmy’s mother is taking a shower, and Jimmy walks into the bathroom, unaware that she’s there. Hilarity ensues in this little spin-off of Psycho.

Genre: Suspenseful/Comedy

Length: 3:44

Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/151627

Cast: Jimmy is played by Howie
Jimmy’s Mother is played by Jenniza

Music: Loyd’s Horror Theme Music
Del’s Psychotic Strings
Alan400’s music stopper

Sounds: Makrim83’s scream 1, and 2 sounds

Overlays: "A TPK Production Presents: TPK, Kitty in a Poptart box courtesy of MSN images

Alfred Hitchcock entry Perverted Overlay: TPK, image provided by the internet.

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Thanks! I really appreciate it. 

TPK

So your more of an Old Testament kind of guy eh Jazz..hehe.  Law of Hamurabi and such. 

Didnt realize you had an empty queue.  Heres a shorty if you have the minute.

Sister Abstinence and The Lothario - Comedy (1:15)

1 Minute superhero for our times.

http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/150640

Thanks!

Teaser out now

thebiz:

So your more of an Old Testament kind of guy eh Jazz..hehe.  Law of Hamurabi and such. 

Didnt realize you had an empty queue.  Heres a shorty if you have the minute.

Sister Abstinence and The Lothario - Comedy (1:15)

1 Minute superhero for our times.

http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/150640

Thanks!

andy_inc:

Here we have an incredible offer for you! My comedic ad into Kit's Advertising competition! An incredible entry for an incredible competition! It's 3:22 of madness! That's right! 3:22! Time has been massively reduced! This offer is not to be repeated!
So check out my entry today!

Thanks, Jazz!   I have another one for you! 

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Brains!

Summary: It's not an average advertisement, mind you. It's an advertisement within a movie! Bwahahaha! 

Genre: Comedy/Horror/advertisement

Length: 1:44

Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/151696

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Cast: Zombie: Played by Cipher
Citizens: Played by Cipher

Overlays: A TPK Production Presents overlay: TPK; kitty in a Poptart box courtesy of MSN images.

Brains! Overlay: TPK; Brain, and Zombies courtesy of MSN images.

Library Overlay/Backdrop: TPK. Pooka helped converted it into a backdrop. Thanks, Pooka! Image of school: courtesy of msn images; grass: From the picture in Bmaitland’s competition thread. Thanks, Bmaitland!

The sky in the library overlay/backdrop: I repainted it with a different blue color in paint.

Music: Loyd’s Horror Theme Music
Timothy’s Tippy’s Waltz music

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TPK

rogerSIMIAN:

"Turn To The Fart Side, Luke!"

Title: Darkshade: Origins 1

Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/151751

Description: It's the first entry in my new superhero series. A scientist is hurt in an explosion at a nuclear plant wakes up and he has powers...This is just an into to the series.

dude123456HasReturned:

Thanks, Jazz!   I have another one for you! 

=================================================

Brains!

Summary: It's not an average advertisement, mind you. It's an advertisement within a movie! Bwahahaha! 

Genre: Comedy/Horror/advertisement

Length: 1:44

Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/151696

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Cast: Zombie: Played by Cipher
Citizens: Played by Cipher

Overlays: A TPK Production Presents overlay: TPK; kitty in a Poptart box courtesy of MSN images.

Brains! Overlay: TPK; Brain, and Zombies courtesy of MSN images.

Library Overlay/Backdrop: TPK. Pooka helped converted it into a backdrop. Thanks, Pooka! Image of school: courtesy of msn images; grass: From the picture in Bmaitland’s competition thread. Thanks, Bmaitland!

The sky in the library overlay/backdrop: I repainted it with a different blue color in paint.

Music: Loyd’s Horror Theme Music
Timothy’s Tippy’s Waltz music

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TPK

**** stars

That was not a film - and then came the punchline, which made me laugh out loud!

I'm saying no more... great idea!

Thanks, Jazz! I'm glad you enjoyed it.   

TPK

rogerSIMIAN:

"Turn To The Fart Side, Luke!"

jjnelson222:

Title: Darkshade: Origins 1

Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/151751

Description: It's the first entry in my new superhero series. A scientist is hurt in an explosion at a nuclear plant wakes up and he has powers...This is just an into to the series.

timothy_richmond_3:

Hey, jazzx! Here is the comedy "Office Wars!" It is 15 minutes long, and here is a link:

http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/151600



Enjoy!

FallenThomas:

Name of Film: Guns And Games
Genres: Action/ Experimental 
Length: 3:10
Description: This is an experimental movie. I am attempting to increase my FreeCam, Set Dressing, and Post Production skills. There is no real story (which may effect your overall review), but there is plenty of entertainment. It is an action film starring one lone wolf fighting against a ruthless gang of bunny rabbits. Now, this may sound cheesy, but trust me, you'll enjoy it.
Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/147841

I don't mean to bother you, but you haven't reviewed my movie yet.

FallenThomas:

FallenThomas:

Name of Film: Guns And Games
Genres: Action/ Experimental 
Length: 3:10
Description: This is an experimental movie. I am attempting to increase my FreeCam, Set Dressing, and Post Production skills. There is no real story (which may effect your overall review), but there is plenty of entertainment. It is an action film starring one lone wolf fighting against a ruthless gang of bunny rabbits. Now, this may sound cheesy, but trust me, you'll enjoy it.
Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/147841

I don't mean to bother you, but you haven't reviewed my movie yet.

FallenThomas:

FallenThomas:

Name of Film: Guns And Games
Genres: Action/ Experimental 
Length: 3:10
Description: This is an experimental movie. I am attempting to increase my FreeCam, Set Dressing, and Post Production skills. There is no real story (which may effect your overall review), but there is plenty of entertainment. It is an action film starring one lone wolf fighting against a ruthless gang of bunny rabbits. Now, this may sound cheesy, but trust me, you'll enjoy it.
Link: http://movies.lionhead.com/movie/147841

I don't mean to bother you, but you haven't reviewed my movie yet.