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neat. ... what's the conflict?

posted 7 years ago by [deleted]
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people shrink, live like kings, the end.

Where is the conflict? The reason to watch other than as a fictional documentary? The "But..." Did I miss something in the trailers?

[–] DracTarashV2 (4493) 7 years ago

You’ll just have to go and see it for yourself!

I mean, yeah, the trailers give almost no clue as to what these characters are going to have to deal with it other than the obvious (being miniature). Could be fun simply watching the characters live this way, but there’s apparently something more to it. Maybe till the next trailer.

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I shall wait for the next trailer. Don't want to pay for something if I am not attracted to see it.

[–] 1p2r3 (3) 7 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_POpCkJToEQ

You're right and the latest trailer seems to know that, too. He goes through with it but his wife doesn't. There seems to be some sort of conspiracy.

Also generally explores concepts of existentialism, but that was already obvious from the previous trailers I feel.

[–] Renovatio (2990) 7 years ago

Why wouod you want to know that before you see the film? The premise is interesting enough...

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

so there is SOMETHING to be interested by other than the basics that the trailer shows. latest trailers added more.

[–] Renovatio (2990) 7 years ago

I suppose if you need more, then it makes sense to have waited to see the other trailers for this movie... I prefer less in trailers, because if the premise is good, I'm ok with giving it a shot...

If it's by an interesting director, such as Alexander Payne, then I don't even need to see the trailer at all 😉

I watched this movie and I still haven't seen the trailer 😁😎

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

My time is getting shorter in life and I'm getting pickier because of it. :) Want to enjoy only the best in my time left.

[–] CraigJamesReview (1726) 7 years ago

this movie unfortunately had a good premise but no real place to go with it. It's too bad because Payne is usually very good.

I'm trying to go for an entertaining, informative youtube channel so, if you have the time, take a look. Hope you enjoy what you see and if you have any thoughts or criticisms, i'd love to hear them. Thanks in advance. Review right here- https://youtu.be/tn12vJcJawY

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

So, where did it go? Is there a big spoiler somewhere do I don't even have to bother watching it? The sci-fi premise intrigued me, but lack of story makes me want to NOT waste much time in it. Maybe a 2 to 4 line synopsis/spoiler?

EDI: Nevermind found it on wikipedia. sounds average at best. oh well

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

It's a stupid concept, and apparently a stupid movie. It's been panned by both critics (50% on RT) and viewers alike
(5.8 on IMDB).

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