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I think I was the only one that noticed Hud's dismemberment and splitting at the middle when he was spat out of the mouth...

It hasn't been mentioned anywhere else. It was so sickening, I mean I loved Hud, that scene hit me so hard.

It was amazing. I mean, I can't put it into words.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:07 pm

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**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:11 pm

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spawniecat · Boot Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 20

Rob didn't force anyone to go with him, though. He was prepared to go alone. It was their decision to tag along.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:14 pm

Phoenixka · Kl00 Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 42

The movie was even better then I could have hoped for. If I could draw I would make myself a flaming hobo avatar for the boards.

The main thing I want to know more about is the little monster guys. What's in their venom? Do they just kill you or do they lay eggs?

**Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:45 am

WartyHogger · Veteran Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 116

Yea, was better then i thought it would be, i was gripping the edge of my seat everytime a monster would attack, and the small monster were alright, Showed them more then bigger ones. :\

blaaaaaah · Unfettered Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 313

I loved the movie to death. It exceeded all of my expectations, for sure.

I can't wait to see it again.

**Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:10 am

SlushoRoar · Boot Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 14

in the uk i have to wait till the 1st of feb.
I tried to remain spoiler free but alas that didnt work.
I now know about Marlena and im already upset.
She was my favorite without watching it.
Meh! I may feel differently after seeing it.

**Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:12 am

Euchre · uF Game Warden Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 3342

I have to say I agree that this wasn't just a film about 'the boy getting the girl' because Rob goes back for Beth. It is very much about being true to the ones you care about, and showing respect for them. The loss of Hawk solidifies everyone's resolve to help Rob have a chance to reconcile things with Beth and try to keep themselves together. Lily understands this of course because of how she feels about Hawk, and despite Marlena's cynical misgivings about their chances she sees the importance of the bond and respect that enought to help Lily in this whole endeavor. Of course Hud wants to help his best friend, and because he seems to have the greatest breadth of ties to the whole group he's compelled to honor the bond as well. If you could ask the characters as they died if they regretted it, I suspect they would say they didn't at all. The way that Lily seems to have survived and escaped successfully kind of shows that you couldn't predict if any of them were going to survive in any case. Rob, Beth, and Hud had no reason to think they weren't escaping alive, fate just changed that destiny.

**Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:28 pm

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Theatreboz · Greenhorn Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 4

The Epic and The Personal

**Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:44 pm

jamman1 · Decorated Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 159 Location: Indiana

I loved how realistic (and gut wrenching) some of the scenes were. Like when the bridge collapsed - you see just this shower of water, and then next thing you know Rob's brother is whapped by the cable (or whatever). It was violent and sudden, just like real life tragedies are.

The leaning apartment scene was also really cool (especially from the inside, looking through Beth's window and seeing everything at an angle that no building dweller would ever like to see). I've had bad dreams where I'm in high structures that are slowly tipping over, so that one really got to me.

I have mixed emotions about the lice monsters though. One side of me is like "Cool! MGP has killer crabs!" But another part of me was thinking that, until CGI effects are perfected, Hollywood needs to keep the animation to a minimum (I hate when I'm watching a live action movie that seems to switch to cartoon mode whenever the film makers want to show something that can't be done by a guy in a rubber suit).

**Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:05 pm

NorsU · Veteran Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 79

My biggest emotional tie in to the movie was an intense "what are you doing" as Rob runs back to Midtown and the Warzone instead of trying to get off Manhatten.

At the end there is a love story that intertwines into this movie. Almost humanizes a crazy devestation. Rob realized he had screwed up in his handling of his relationship and a going for it to right the wrong.

it was a telling subplot to this movie

**Posted:** Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:26 pm

carson1213 · Veteran Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 139

Saw first showing in my town

**Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:49 am

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All I'm gonna say is this movie was totally satisfied my expectations.Now I'm patiently waiting for the ARG/ARE to start back up.

**Posted:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:05 am

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