I very much enjoyed it, and I think I might have to use the "I can see why you think you're right" IRL. As for FFs VII and VIII, I loved them both. (Irvine is teh smex.) However, I first played VII as a high school freshman, and that was my first real exposure to video games (other than Pokemon as a kid, haha), so it was what got me involved in Final Fantasy and video gaming as a whole, so it affected me on a personal level more than VIII did. But they were both wonderful game IMO.
the ending's kinda open to interpretation, but that's probably what it was.
I respectfully disagree with you on the Final Fantasy thing - each to his own. Oh, if you have an IMDb account, would you mind giving this a rating on there? cheers
I enjoyed the dialogue. It was quite amusing and I liked the references. It actually did feel like a conversation between friends. However, I felt most of the film was "chit-chat" and that we weren't moving anywhere. I think the ending would have been stronger if you had alluded to the character trying to sleep before and if you would have given us a clue. (Perhaps you did and I missed it). I felt that the length of the film could have been cut by a few minutes too. Very entertaining though.
Yean, I watched I Bet You earlier and its better than Take. I notice you till have the Pulp moments. I thought in general, it was better filmed, more imaginative and more...out there.
A few small criticisms though. The major one being the twist. The second the camera lingers on her at the birthday and then you find out she got raped, everybody knows who did it. Also, I don't think I've seen funnier running from Charlie Chaplin. The end chase scene was unintentionally hilarious. I give it 3/5.
I thought the dialogue was pretty amusing. A little 'written' perhaps, but very naturally delivered. And although the piano piece felt a LITTLE bit tacked on, it was still an absolutely beautiful piece of music. well done eBAY!
its not that the conversations they had were bad. I just didn't really know where it was going and it sort of didn't go anywhere, if you understand what I mean. Some of the lines were good but you have a habit of doing the weird idea monologues. Every QT fan has their own little 'Like a virgin' tirade, it seems, with yours being the pizza idea. However, I liked how each character had their own voice and I admire the time it must have taken you to complete it. You have the ability to do better.
"you have a habit of doing the weird idea monologues"
- I take it you've seen my film "Take" then! It's true, I like randomness - I guess I write like that because I hate films where the dialogue is nothing but exposition. I realise it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's just part of my writing style.
However, I've done a new film which is completely different to "Take" and "Multiplayer" (my 'talkies'), it's a revenge film called "I Bet You" - the trailer is under My Videos.
sorry but what is the point of this short? I know it's not meant to be about anything. Just a few guys chatting but it has to have a point. Films like Pulp Fiction (which you liberally steal from) have points to them even if the dialogue doesn't advance the plot. Why are they all the same person? What's the point? Why do they all talk like Quentin Tarantino? The dialogue sounds scripted I'm afraid. It doesn't have the flow of QT. Also, get rid of the piano ending. It doesn't fit with the film.
I wasn't really trying to make a 'point' as such, I just wanted to see if I could make a short film by myself, so it was more of a technical exercise than an attempt at making a structured story. The dialogue just came out of random conversations I'd had with friends. It may not have the golden touch of QT (who I admit I am greatly influenced by), but I hope it at least sounded something like the kind of random conversation you might have with a group of friends at the end of a long night.
There is a version that ends when Eddie gets up and walks out, but I wanted to include those pictures on the shelf in the hallway somehow, to make the ending a bit more ambiguous (because I felt if I spelled the ending out too much it might kinda take the piss out of it). But the way I look at it there are two explanations - either they're all brothers, or they're all part of Eddie's subconscious (and playing the piano lullaby helps calm his thoughts so he can get back to sleep)
I think VII and VIII were excellent in their own ways. Each made me feel something different, although yes, VII is my favorite and especially opposed to VIII. But VIII was by no means a bad game at all. "Have you heard One-Winged Angel?" Have you heard Liberi Fatali? I think Uematsu was just in his prime during the era of the late 90's, period.
'Liberi Fatali' is a great piece of music too. I liked FF8, but I didn't love it - then again, after 7 I think anything would have been a letdown. Thanks for the comment!
I very much enjoyed it, and I think I might have to use the "I can see why you think you're right" IRL. As for FFs VII and VIII, I loved them both. (Irvine is teh smex.) However, I first played VII as a high school freshman, and that was my first real exposure to video games (other than Pokemon as a kid, haha), so it was what got me involved in Final Fantasy and video gaming as a whole, so it affected me on a personal level more than VIII did. But they were both wonderful game IMO.
KamiStrife 1 year ago
haha, i must be a little slow, but i dont understand where the other guys went at the end! were they just in his imagination?
oh, and i love that this is on IMDB!
and Final Fantasy VIII is SOOO MUCH BETTER!
jmlani7 2 years ago
the ending's kinda open to interpretation, but that's probably what it was.
I respectfully disagree with you on the Final Fantasy thing - each to his own. Oh, if you have an IMDb account, would you mind giving this a rating on there? cheers
mwadaddy 2 years ago
I enjoyed the dialogue. It was quite amusing and I liked the references. It actually did feel like a conversation between friends. However, I felt most of the film was "chit-chat" and that we weren't moving anywhere. I think the ending would have been stronger if you had alluded to the character trying to sleep before and if you would have given us a clue. (Perhaps you did and I missed it). I felt that the length of the film could have been cut by a few minutes too. Very entertaining though.
Comanchenator 2 years ago
Yean, I watched I Bet You earlier and its better than Take. I notice you till have the Pulp moments. I thought in general, it was better filmed, more imaginative and more...out there.
A few small criticisms though. The major one being the twist. The second the camera lingers on her at the birthday and then you find out she got raped, everybody knows who did it. Also, I don't think I've seen funnier running from Charlie Chaplin. The end chase scene was unintentionally hilarious. I give it 3/5.
lollerz16 2 years ago
I thought the dialogue was pretty amusing. A little 'written' perhaps, but very naturally delivered. And although the piano piece felt a LITTLE bit tacked on, it was still an absolutely beautiful piece of music. well done eBAY!
serpentsdanslavion 2 years ago
Thanks Adam!
mwadaddy 2 years ago
its not that the conversations they had were bad. I just didn't really know where it was going and it sort of didn't go anywhere, if you understand what I mean. Some of the lines were good but you have a habit of doing the weird idea monologues. Every QT fan has their own little 'Like a virgin' tirade, it seems, with yours being the pizza idea. However, I liked how each character had their own voice and I admire the time it must have taken you to complete it. You have the ability to do better.
lollerz16 2 years ago
"you have a habit of doing the weird idea monologues"
- I take it you've seen my film "Take" then! It's true, I like randomness - I guess I write like that because I hate films where the dialogue is nothing but exposition. I realise it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's just part of my writing style.
However, I've done a new film which is completely different to "Take" and "Multiplayer" (my 'talkies'), it's a revenge film called "I Bet You" - the trailer is under My Videos.
mwadaddy 2 years ago
sorry but what is the point of this short? I know it's not meant to be about anything. Just a few guys chatting but it has to have a point. Films like Pulp Fiction (which you liberally steal from) have points to them even if the dialogue doesn't advance the plot. Why are they all the same person? What's the point? Why do they all talk like Quentin Tarantino? The dialogue sounds scripted I'm afraid. It doesn't have the flow of QT. Also, get rid of the piano ending. It doesn't fit with the film.
lollerz16 2 years ago
I wasn't really trying to make a 'point' as such, I just wanted to see if I could make a short film by myself, so it was more of a technical exercise than an attempt at making a structured story. The dialogue just came out of random conversations I'd had with friends. It may not have the golden touch of QT (who I admit I am greatly influenced by), but I hope it at least sounded something like the kind of random conversation you might have with a group of friends at the end of a long night.
mwadaddy 2 years ago
There is a version that ends when Eddie gets up and walks out, but I wanted to include those pictures on the shelf in the hallway somehow, to make the ending a bit more ambiguous (because I felt if I spelled the ending out too much it might kinda take the piss out of it). But the way I look at it there are two explanations - either they're all brothers, or they're all part of Eddie's subconscious (and playing the piano lullaby helps calm his thoughts so he can get back to sleep)
mwadaddy 2 years ago
Excellent! Great dialogue.
SDKfilmproduction 2 years ago
Jokes.
ClickFrankieFTW 2 years ago
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VI
Final Fantasy IX
That's my top three. I liked FF VIII too.
Gaaraoftheoasis 2 years ago
I think VII and VIII were excellent in their own ways. Each made me feel something different, although yes, VII is my favorite and especially opposed to VIII. But VIII was by no means a bad game at all. "Have you heard One-Winged Angel?" Have you heard Liberi Fatali? I think Uematsu was just in his prime during the era of the late 90's, period.
FirionDemon2 2 years ago
'Liberi Fatali' is a great piece of music too. I liked FF8, but I didn't love it - then again, after 7 I think anything would have been a letdown. Thanks for the comment!
mwadaddy 2 years ago