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Feb 9, 2010 18:46:42 GMT -5
Post by emma286 on Feb 9, 2010 18:46:42 GMT -5
My apologies in advance - if this question sounds over-pessimistic or ignorant. But when a movie goes straight to dvd isn't that a sign it's doing badly? I really hope this isn't the case! As am feeling it wouldn't be good at this stage for Cillian's acting career at all - assuming he's still interested in remaining internationally known for his acting work at this time. Of course, for all I know his career priorities may well have changed - for his own private reasons. But at the same time, in the event this is still his goal (and because I'd also be very disappointed from a fan point of view if this were to happen) I hope this isn't going to start occurring with all his films - for the forseeable future anyways. Seconding Rukia's comment on hoping soon Cillian has a more mainstream project lined up. Back on topic though, what do you guys think of the Peac*ck DVD cover? Looks pretty intriguing me thinks. Will still check the film out when I can - though like yourself may well rent it first!
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Feb 9, 2010 22:56:50 GMT -5
Post by ashleyrose09 on Feb 9, 2010 22:56:50 GMT -5
I hope it's not a trend either! But don't forget Inception's gonna be coming to theatre's soon so maybe there's still hope.
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Feb 10, 2010 5:48:01 GMT -5
Post by emma286 on Feb 10, 2010 5:48:01 GMT -5
Very true AshleyRose. Indeed there's still Inception (though Cillian's not got the lead part, am remembering The Scarecrow was only a small part, yet his performance still really stood out to audiences despite Christian Bale playing the lead film role so I do hold up some hope for this) and of course Perriers Bounty too. Still hoping that Cillian soon chooses to go for some more mainstream projects though. I respect it's entirely up him to choose the types of role that he personally feels are right for him, regardless of what fans think (and that he's not in control of how well his movies do upon their release) - but at the same time would really like to see him playing a lead role in a movie that's much more likely to do well internationally (as opposed to say Watching the Detectives and this one). Still, guess only time will tell - I'll continue to keep my fingers crossed and hope this is what starts to happen over the next year or two anyways! Edit: By the way retracting my earlier question. Being pretty ignorant as to how these things work, I did a little online research since. I guess somewhere along the line - for reasons I guess we're never likely to know - the film company involved must've decided it very likely this wouldn't be a hit and decided to recoup their money. Disappointing to know Still not allowing this to put me off seeing the movie. This doesn't automatically mean it's a bad film, and knowing Cillians movie choice track record - I have high doubts he'd have chosen to take any kind of part in the project if it didn't have anything good going for it. I'm still going to give it a chance!
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Feb 10, 2010 11:10:27 GMT -5
Post by razzthekid on Feb 10, 2010 11:10:27 GMT -5
Well i'm a bit disappointed it won't be in cinemas but i'm just glad we now have a release date and can look forward to having it then. I just need to see a new movie by Cillian and i, for one, think this sounds like it should be a good little indie film- it's got an outstanding cast anyhow. Indie films are my favourite kind anyway so i've no problems with this film.
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Feb 10, 2010 18:10:22 GMT -5
Post by Larvalee on Feb 10, 2010 18:10:22 GMT -5
I was seriously pissed when I heard this! I was really hoping to see it in the theater and I was thinking this would be the role that would really get him noticed again and now it's going straight to damn dvd! As much as that sucks for selfish reasons I am happy that I will be able to watch it sooner then I expected. I will be buying it no question, sight unseen! I don't see it sucking at all it's just that no one has faith in good original indie films. I understand maybe for main theaters, but there are the art houses out there, I'm sure it would have done great there. Seriously bummed out! I agree that at least we know Inception will be in theaters. That'll be a big one for sure.
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Feb 10, 2010 18:35:40 GMT -5
Post by punctuator on Feb 10, 2010 18:35:40 GMT -5
I've read the script. There are two big leaps in logic, one throughout the story and one right at the end, that I just couldn't get over. Maybe that's what kept it out of the theatres; maybe if Michael Lander had done another draft or bounced more things off of a script editor, it would have gotten at least a narrow release. Don't want to spoil things story-wise, so I'll leave it at that and join in on the general commiseration. I wanted to see it on the big screen, too...!
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Feb 10, 2010 19:33:55 GMT -5
Post by rukia888 on Feb 10, 2010 19:33:55 GMT -5
The DVD cover looks a bit strange, like it's supposed to be a reallly scary movie when I'm pretty sure it's just a psychological suspense movie. I'm a bit bummed that it's going straight to DVD. I don't think it necessarily means it's a 'bad' movie, but it's definitely going to go under the radar in terms of audiences and critics. I guess the producers or whoever just didn't have faith in it for it to be released in theaters. I'm definitely going to watch it, but I'm not going to buy it unless I like it. It's nothing personal. I just don't like buying movies I haven't seen before because it kinda sucks when the movie sucks. I think we can all be happy to know that Inception's definitely going to hit theaters. There's no way a Nolan movie's going straight to DVD.
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Feb 10, 2010 20:03:30 GMT -5
Post by Pisces on Feb 10, 2010 20:03:30 GMT -5
I never had a good feeling about Peac0ck - so I'm not surprised it's going straight to DVD. I am going to focus on his upcoming role in Inception and gladly so - Cillian desperately needs that kind of exposure, and to be part of a good, solid project that will garner (hopefully) a lot of positive attention. As much as I love indies as much as anyone here, they have been draining the lifeblood out of Cillian's career. Inception could well be the infusion he needs - to put him back on the map and in people's eyes - where he deserves to be.
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Feb 10, 2010 23:12:12 GMT -5
Post by ashleyrose09 on Feb 10, 2010 23:12:12 GMT -5
I agree. I hope that his role in Inception will be big enough for people to see what a great amazing actor he is!
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Feb 11, 2010 4:59:14 GMT -5
Post by emma286 on Feb 11, 2010 4:59:14 GMT -5
I don't see it sucking at all it's just that no one has faith in good original indie films. Can appreciate where you're coming from. It really annoys me that while some genuinely good films get overlooked for release on the big screen, movie companies don't hesitate to release others which are both unoriginal and not that great in quality - and happen to have some big actors name attached to the project in question. Of course, till I've actually seen Peac0ck for myself I can't have a proper opinion as to whether or not that likely happened in this case - but I wouldn't find it surprising if it did. In the event that it is the case though that not enough of the right people had enough faith in Peac0ck - purely because of it being an indie film, then I do also think that sucks - big time. I've read the script. There are two big leaps in logic, one throughout the story and one right at the end, that I just couldn't get over. Maybe that's what kept it out of the theatres; maybe if Michael Lander had done another draft or bounced more things off of a script editor, it would have gotten at least a narrow release. Thanks for the input there Punctuator. Will bear what you said in mind for when I eventually get to see this. Hopefully it won't be too long before the dvd's available in the UK too! The DVD cover looks a bit strange, like it's supposed to be a reallly scary movie when I'm pretty sure it's just a psychological suspense movie. One thing I wondered is whether they've made this movie anything like Psycho - which I personally thought was pretty scary for its time. Sounds to me like the storyline for Peac0ck is pretty similiar. Maybe with Cillian's character they're taking a bit of a Norman Bates approach lol! At the same time though, hoping this movie isn't going to turn out to be over much like Psycho (if it's anything like it at all). If it is , then that would make the film too predictable (as well as completely unoriginal) which would be very disappointing - at least for me. I hope that's not the reason why the movie went straight to dvd. Saying that though, the remake of Psycho got released on the big screen - and imo didn't deserve to be. I am going to focus on his upcoming role in Inception and gladly so - Cillian desperately needs that kind of exposure, and to be part of a good, solid project that will garner (hopefully) a lot of positive attention. As much as I love indies as much as anyone here, they have been draining the lifeblood out of Cillian's career. Inception could well be the infusion he needs - to put him back on the map and in people's eyes - where he deserves to be. Lately I've also been having the strong impression that Cillian's recent movie choices have been doing that to his career too. I'm really hoping that this hasn't been a deliberate choice on his part, as a result of deciding to start putting acting on the back burner in favour of other things in recent times. Of course, that's just a thought on my part and one that could be way off the mark. Maybe he's got every bit as much interest in remaining internationally known for his acting as he ever did. But just can't help wondering, if his recent movie choices are down to having lost interest - as his career priorities may well have changed. Hopefully that's not the case though, and Inception - like you say - will be exactly what he needs to get him back in the public eye. Maybe after that he'll be offered a wider range of roles - and we'll be seeing him back on the screen much more often as a result! *keeps her fingers crossed* ;D
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Feb 11, 2010 11:46:20 GMT -5
Post by ashleyrose09 on Feb 11, 2010 11:46:20 GMT -5
Well I don't know how Cillian feels personally, but I just get the feeling that with all the movies he's been making that he still likes acting very much and I myself don't believe he would purposely pick sucky movies just to not get attention. I just don't think he would feel that way.
And about the cover, now that you mention it it does look like Psycho kinda. And the story's have similarities but I don't think he kills people though, at least I don't think he will in this movie, but heck I don't know!
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Feb 11, 2010 12:35:34 GMT -5
Post by emma286 on Feb 11, 2010 12:35:34 GMT -5
Well I don't know how Cillian feels personally, but I just get the feeling that with all the movies he's been making that he still likes acting very much and I myself don't believe he would purposely pick sucky movies just to not get attention. I just don't think he would feel that way. My apologies AshleyRose for not expressing my meaning more clearly before. I'm not accusing Cillian of deliberately picking bad films because he's trying to avoid attention. In fact I'm not accusing Cillian of picking bad movies at all . What I am saying is that I was thinking maybe he's been avoiding going for big character parts in mainstream movie projects to a certain extent in recent times (not counting Inception) because possibly he doesn't want alot of mainstream movie attention right now - because of perhaps a change in career priorities, or some other reason i.e. he's got two children now, so maybe family commitments are leaving him with less time. Like I mentioned before though it's just a thought that occurred to me. Not trying to claim that its a fact or anything, as realise that just because the idea's popped into my head that it doesn't automatically make it one. I was just thinking aloud pretty much. Anyways, glad that you get the feeling that he enjoys acting as much as ever - as I certainly hope so!
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Feb 16, 2010 11:46:53 GMT -5
Post by ashleyrose09 on Feb 16, 2010 11:46:53 GMT -5
No problem emma! Thanks for clearing it up too!
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Feb 16, 2010 14:03:52 GMT -5
Post by emma286 on Feb 16, 2010 14:03:52 GMT -5
No worries
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Feb 19, 2010 13:50:20 GMT -5
Post by Mitzi on Feb 19, 2010 13:50:20 GMT -5
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