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[m_talon]

 [RANT]Fanboys, please don't rant

[konamouse]

Well said.

[Matt Horvath]

Before I start I just like to make clear that this is my personal point of view of everything related to this movie.
And please forgive any English mistakes, I'm Brazilian

I couldn´t agree more. Ever since the 1st post about a 'supposed' review made by someone who already seen the movie, everybody just freaked out, 'cause it said nothing about Slusho, or Tagruato, or whatever. I think that, given the way the movie was shot/made, there is, apparently, no room for technical explanations, like I read on one interview from the director I think, who said that there are no scientists to explain us what is the creature, or what could have happened before. Maybe if the monster attacked another city instead of NY, and the guys who were filming the party were watching more news on TV, then they would have known more about it.
To make it simple, everybody here knows way more about the background of the movie than the regular people (I.E. those who doesn't know about this forums) who will see it, and we can enjoy a little more, like, when I first saw the Chuai Station videos, I thought that the timeline of events were kinda working, but the whole 'damn the movie wasn't set in January, and all those pics at www.1-18-08.com have this date on them'. I mean, does it really matter? Almost everybody will see the movie next friday, and I have to wait until February 1st to watch it. So, the whole date thing is ruined for me.

I'm sorry for this long post too, but I had to vent it. I am sorry and I apologize if I am rude with all that I wrote.

Peace

Matt

[Pandafarmer]

Well said. But I do understand as well, that people who are interested in this thing from an ARG perspective. But as smart movie making, you simply wouldn't want to cram all of this crazy back story into a very simple premise. Monster shows up, crushes, people freak. The average movie goer doesn't care about oil rigs, sushi, or slush. It might make the experience more enjoyable for those of us who can see deeper into the story... but overall can't we just enjoy the movie for what it is? A movie? Who knows, possibly this will all continue as a solid ARG after the movie is done, especially if it is successful. I know all of us fan boy or not, would enjoy that prospect.

[Slusho Addict]

[Some Thing]

I agree with the sentiment of this thread, however...
...to ask fanboys not to complain is to ask the sun not to rise or the tide not to come in.

[Red_Daze]

Let me start by saying I am a Cloverfield fan boy I guess. Never really been one but I got sucked into this whole thing and have been loving it.

As for this ARE, I don't expect it to tie to the movie cause I think that would be a silly expectation since 80-90% of the movie goers would be lost and have a bad time. Secondly I have stayed away form all the spoilers so I could enjoy this ARE and the movie this Friday.

That being said as an ARE I have expectations. I expect it to be a self contained story and have a beginning (check), middle (check), and end(?). The end is what I am concerned about but really wanting to see. My theory is they saw the amazing internet buzz and threw together an ARE for folks to follow (slusho, Tagruato, TIDOwave, myspace, j+t.com). They've done some cool stuff and there are some inconsistencies sure but right now I fear they are going to end it without answering some fundamental questions of this experience. Namely, is Teddy dead or alive? What secrets did Tagruato know or not know? How crazy is Jamie? I think these questions are not unfair to ask given what has been setup so far. I am sure I will love the movie regardless but I would like to see this ARE pulled together this week as a good experience in and of itself.

Thanks for letting me vent.

[lcamino]

I am glad someone came out and said what I hope many of us are thinking. We should be grateful, if anything. Nothing has grabbed and kept my attention like this in long time. Transformers came ouit in June. I wish I kept a log of the insane amount of time I spent coming up with hairbrained theories and checking the same sites dozens of times everyday. I can only say that I've enjoyed the ride. The idea that we are owed some sense of closure, like from some ex-girlfriend that left us flat, is ridiculous. It just goes to show the level of intimacy we've generated for the characters and plotline. Then again, wasn't that the point. Who cares if there are some loose ends? I know we all enjoyed ourselves.

Fanboys, JJ owes us nothing. Our obligation is to return the favor and spend ten bucks to see the damn thing.

[underwaterdonkey]

Well said. TBH,

[TPMdm]

[m_talon]

[robyclov]

Let their heads explode!

[TPMdm]

[soupy sales]

THANK YOU!

[tiny420]

Funny; you're telling fanboys not to rant. Which I agree. But your complaining like a little bitch. (No offense) Come on now.