Calvin's Canadian Cave of Coolness: Luc Besson's Lockout

Friday, January 27, 2012

Luc Besson's Lockout

9 comments:

DrGoat said...: OK. I'll be seeing that. Like Guy Pierce too.; January 27, 2012 at 10:38 AM
FilmFather said...: Since there will hopefully never be a remake to Escape from New York, I'll take this. I like Pierce too, as well as Maggie Grace.; January 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Sarah said...: Looks good! Possibly even theater-worthy for me.; January 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolness said...: I just hope I don't look at it and keep wishing that Snake Plisken should be in the lead role. Can you imagine the moment when they open Snake's jail cell and he says - "Not the same fucking thing AGAIN!" "No, not the same fucking thing at all. This time you are going into space."

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

(this is my head exploding from all the awesome); January 27, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Erik Johnson Illustrator said...: I recall praising the teaser trailer some time back, and now the movie looks completely different.

I got the "Escape from New York" vibe too, and much like that film I spent most of my time asking questions like "How economical can it possibly be to send criminals into space?"

Not sure about Guy Pearce, I like him as an actor, but he doesn't "look" like a memorable character, especially when you're being unfairly compared to Snake Plisken before your movie is even out.

Still, I was on the positive side, until they did that "Maggie Grace lands Face First on his crotch" bit. That gag is cringe inducing, juvenile, disrespectful, low brow and stupid, so that lost points for me. It seems too "frat house". Based on the footage we do see I can't picture this kind of gag fitting into the tone of the film. Maybe its meant to show Pearce's character as a complete A-Hole, but they could have found a way a million other ways to do that throughout the trailer rather disgracing Maggie like that, and leaving me with a bad taste in my brain.; January 27, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Anonymous said...: This concept has been done before (Star Trek: Voyager and Fortress 2), but not with this much production value behind it. I agree that the idea of a space prison doesn't wash with the logic of economy.; January 27, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Urban Jointz said...: Looks predictable but, I'll probably watch it!; January 28, 2012 at 2:34 AM
M. D. Jackson said...: Why are all the prisoners Scottish?

Or is the Scottish one the only one who has any lines?; January 28, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolness said...: Well all the people of Scotland are trouble makers so it makes sense.; January 28, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Calvin's Canadian Cave Of Cool Manifesto

I forever stand vigilant to protect this planet from the myriad of forces that are always against us. Be it the octopus, zombies, aliens or the robots my team of human agents, and our feline allies, circle the globe in a never ending struggle for human freedom.

I learn all I can on every subject that interests me. I especially enjoy ancient history because in the past there are valuable lessons to be found. Also, if I ever get my time machine to work properly, it would be good to know a bit about possible destinations and what to expect when I get there.

I greatly appreciate beautiful design. Be it manufactured or found naturally I am fascinated by the process of invention. I am attracted to the unique, the strange, the haunted. I like to share what I find on this blog.

And not let us forget the 'Cephalopod Menace' who, if allowed to, would wrap their tentacles around all that is good and pure in this life and crush it until it remained no more. They are creatures of pure spite. Hate is all they know. Death is all they do. They are our most ruthless and determined enemy.

So we fight. Selena has the celebrity contacts, the cat is ruthless and without pity, Roosevelt's ghost has the experience and I do the wetwork.

Fighting for the future of the planet doesn't have to be a chore, however. We can take the time to appreciate all that is cool in this world even as we cut the octopus into bite sized chunks.

This is the reason there has always been and must forever be, a Cave of Cool. Be sure to wipe your feet before you enter.