Hi All,

Has anyone seen the movie White Noise yet? I'm anxious to see it but have yet to get the chance. Some of the reviews I've read have been mixed so curious to hear some other comments.

I'll still go see a movie if it really interests me even if there is mixed reviews as I've been disappointed by some with high star ratings and enjoyed others with less.

Thanks, Cat =)

Cat,
I want to see this movie too, I think it looks good. I normaly don't listen to the reviews, when they say it's bad I like it. when they say it's good I normaly don't.. Although I will probably have to wait until it comes out on dvd, we hate going to the theater..

Hi Shana

Not big theatre fans either. Not sure I can wait for this one to hit DVD but am curious to hear a little more before going. If we go we usualy tend to wait for a movie to be out awhile as there's something about a crowded room of strangers crunching away and whispering that can ruin a movie I guess that's why we opted to collect movies and go the home theatre route.

I enjoyed Sixth Sense at the theatre and I am hoping this movie will be as satisfying. =)

Oh yes, the Sixth Sense was really good.. Did you see The Village? It was the same guy that did Sixth Sense. We rented The Village a couple of nights ago. I was a little disappointed with this movie but it was ok..

Hi Cat and All:

I was going last weekend, but had my big puter crash and some unexpected guests. Hoping to see it tomorrow or Saturday. I'll be sure and give my review when I get back. You know, I was thinking...(look out)... I wish now I had shared my evp's with my friend's family before this hit the theaters. Now, I'm even more reluctant to do so. Well, we'll see how the movie is.

Hugs,
Pate

Pate,
You do have a good point on that, I guess we will just have to see how the movie turns out.. I can't wait to hear your review on it.

Not sure we will get to the theatre this weekend, as much as I'd like to. Very ify I could last through the movie with the way my back is right now, but I may try to push it if I hear some good feedback. Do let us know Pate if you go.

I understand your reluctance on sharing the EVP with your friends. Would they go to this movie? Depends how it's done I guess, but you know even if it's not presented in a favorable way it is just a movie. It just may give you opportunity to get their feel on things if you went for a visit and mentioned you saw the movie. They may give you an indication that will let you know if now is a good time to share it or not. =)

Shana I want to see The Village, will verly likely rent it this weekend. At least I can lay down and watch it at home. When it hit the theatres most ppl seemed disappointed but some said they really liked it? I'll let you know this weekend what I think.

Cat,
I think you had a good idea about mentioning the movie to pate's friends and see how they react to it..

Don't get me wrong, The Village was a good movie it's just not what I thought it was going to be that's all..

Hey all!

My hubby and I saw White Noise this past weekend. Sorry for not getting to post about until now.

It was ok. We were both kind of disappointed. It definitely had it's scary and suspenceful moments...but I wasn't too keen on how they portrayed the EVPS and how one goes about getting them. Of course, for entertainment purposes this was needed. If they had filmed a bunch of people walking around with tape recorders asking questions....that might not have made for such a good movie.

I think it's definitely worth a see...but I wasn't 100% thrilled with it.

Hi Trin,

Thanks for the feedback on the movie. I wondered if they would play it a little different to add a little edge of sorts to the movies. Glad to hear it's still worth seeing though. =)

Hey Shana, we rented The Village tonight, will be watching it shortly. Will let you know what I think later on.
Will it be a or a ???

The Village well Shana I have to agree with all those that were disappointed by this movie. It was ok but not at all what I expected.
That's the thing with trailers sometimes they give you the best parts or as in this case clips that mislead you to what the movie is going to be like. It was missing that air of suspense and even the drama aspect was choppy. It certainly had potential to be a good movie but it was too predictable at times, especially once they revealed who the creatures really were. Overall not bad but it didn't come close to Sixth Sense or Unbreakable.

I hope that's not the case with White Noise. Trin I like the fact you said it had it's scary and suspenseful moments and though a bit disappointing it's worth seeing. I don't mind a bit disappointing just as long as it maintains some suspense and gives you a few of those moments. =)

Brauvura posted 01-16-2005 01:43 PM

Just to let others know.. I went and seen "White Noise" today at the Theatre. The middle of the movie is very very slow, and hard to keep awake. My hubby and mother fell asleep during it. The ending was very odd and disappointing at the same time. I don't want to discourage anyone from seeing the movie, if you had high hopes about the movie itself. It does show amazing ways how people can catch EVP's and ITC's. You don't really figure out the plot of the movie till the very end. It just wasn't too realistic in my point of view. Just for a glimpse into the future world of previews, more ghost movies are soon to come in the spring of this year. The sequal to "The Ring" is coming out and it looks very cool! Another thriller about ghosties (evil ones) is called "Hide and Seek". That looks kinda interesting as well. If anyone else would like to chat about the movie "White Noise" please feel free to let me know what you thought. I coulda missed something, havin to nudge my hubby and tell him to wake up. Later all! Have a wonderful Day!

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EDITED: Combined Brauvura's Topic: "White Noise" with Cat's Topic: "White Noise."

Cat posted 01-16-2005 04:52 PM
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Hi Brauvura,

Thanks for giving us your take on the movie. Seems it is a bit on the disappointing side. I have found a number of the PN related movies of late to be on the disappointing side. For me Sixth Sense set a high standard that few have lived up to since. I suppose it depends on what you are hoping to get out a movie.

I know some others are planning to go see the movie (me too I hope) so it will be interesting to hear their take as well.

Hugs,
Cat
"I will never be set free as long as I'm a ghost that you can't see." GL

[ January 16, 2005, 07:44 PM: Message edited by: Cat ]

Well, I saw it today... Where to start? Overall, it's a good story, and okay movie... It was worth the 5.00 at matinee, but I wouldn't pay 7 or 8 bucks to see it. I always like Michael Keaton and he was really good in his part. It wasn't scarey in the least, I don't think I jumped once. Gothika was much more intriguing.

On the EVP side of it, I could identify with the way he felt when he heard his wife's EVP, because when it happens directly to you, it will bring you to tears. Believe me. Of course, we all know it's not that common to be able to actually "see" the spirit when an EVP is recorded. I think that part gives a false impression to people who are not really familiar with it. The movie did do what I thought it would, and that is portray EVP's as evil and you shouldn't "meddle" in it, etc... At the end of the movie, they put a statement up on the screen that says, "1 out of 12 EVP's are threatening in nature." I'm not sure how true that is, I have no idea. Sometimes, I think EVPs sound threatening because the voice is coming from "the other side" and usually only a few words are spoken and you're left to guess the meaning behind them.

The very last little scene was "sappy" to me. (I won't give the ending away.) They were definitely going for an audience in my opinion, rather than dealing with fact. But hey, that's what movies are for, it wasn't a documentary. I'd either go see it at a matinee feature which is usually a couple bucks cheaper, or rent it on pay-per-view, or wait till it hits the video stores.

Pate's Picture Show Review

Thanks for providing your take on the movie Pate. Well I have to admit I did a quick zip of your comments with one eye closed as I did with Brandi's, so not to get to much of a feel ahead of time. It seems from those that have seen it so far it wasn't quite what was expected. Hmmm maybe waiting for the DVD release is not such a bad idea. =)

Interesting and mixed reviews. Seems like on a scale of 1 to 5 'White Noise' got a rating of:


I haven't seen 'The Village', but I did like Gothika. I would like to see The Others.

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Bobbygee

Bobbygee

Although we've promoted both Gothika and The Village, I've not seen either yet. I will though. Bobbygee, yes, check out The Others -- it has an ending you'd least expect.

I'm going to go see White Noise soon. Have to, it's (EVPs) part of what we do 'round here! I want to see Hide and Seek[/URL] too, when it comes out.

Boogedy, boogedy y'all!

Kell

Please.......don't waste yout time renting the Vilage, I thought it was real bad . I want to see white noise also I hope it wil be better then the last few horror flix that have come out. If you all want to see a real good ghost story try to find the Uninvited (with Ray Malland) it is a old blk/whi movie and it still to this day gives me goosebumps .