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Toyota Matrix Tire/Wheel Questions
Changing the rims is NOT going to fix the problem.
If your mechanic friend doesn't think it's alignment, what did he think it was? I'm sorry to say, but I think he is totally wrong. Most irregular tire wear issues can be traced to alignment problems of some sort - and in this case, it is clearly the camber. As peter reported, he seems to have solved the problem by fixing the camber.0
I got a great belly laugh off your arrogance and hope it works for you. I have every service record of this car since it left the lot, one of it's first, under warranty returns was tire wear. After seeing people ripped off by the dealership and other shops, my new mechanic, who I venture to say has way more experience than you or any single car owner and has indicated to me Toyota is very much aware of this problem and who, by the way at the dealerships where he worked has also, been assigned to charged many a camber, struts, alignments, etcetera only to have the problem exist, he is a decent, honest mechanic. So, check the year and model Toyota changed the rims on these cars after you 'fix' your car. And, he didn't suggest changing the rims, it's my idea.0
I have researched this issue since I've had this car, I love the way people who don't really know what the issue is throw out all these suggestions and especially cracks me up when you talk alignment. I wonder if you understand this is a factory issue that Toyota is not acknowledging as a defect just like they didn't acknowledge the issue of acceleration. In one of the first post, the dealership suggest "his wife turns too much". That should be your 'duh' moment. For people who use this forum for what it is suppose to be, real issue is not alignment, cambers, struts and all the other expensive repairs being suggested (unless it started happening after years of not happening). There is an issue, my last attempt is to try new rims because Toyota changed the factory rims on these cars the same time the problems started. By the way, if you google Toyota, unever wear cupping you will get a huge return on the issue, people who have had this problem since they drove off the lot, fully warranted and have spent years without a decent fix. That means they have realigned to factory specs and tried other versions, they have changed struts, replaced cambor screws and every other speculation and nothing has worked. So there are lemons, not every single Toyota being driven has accelerated unexpectedly, so please don't mention that "i've never had the problem, must be your ......" Toyota knows it and just like the gas pedal/floor mat bs, they aren't gonna fix the cars.0
I'm sorry, but perhaps it would be good to explain where I am coming from. I am a tire engineer - many years at that (more than your mechanic!)
You've highlighted all the things you think are NOT the problem, but you are still fishing for the solution. The problem is the alignment SPEC. The spec issued by Toyota calls for camber anywhere between +0.2° to -1.3°. It's the large negative number that is the problem.
As proof I offer 2 posts: Rocky's Message #70 and Tamedskr's Message # 185.
They seem to be the only ones who had the problem and fixed it - and they both did it by adjusting the camber.
BTW, I have documented other vehicles that seem to have a similar problem - and guess what? Camber!
As you have pointed out, it's Toyota's problem and it's their alignment specs!0
Sorry, we tried the camber 'fix' and it doesn't work over the long haul. Seriously, if it were just the camber don't you think Toyota would fix it?0
:lemon: The camber is set so the car won't roll over doing the "slolam" driving test through the cones. The car-all four wheels- is set up like the right front of a super-modified race car for a 1/2 mile oval. When the car has to pass the slolam test it will roll over if the tires are not "canted" so more rubber is on the road during maneuvers with high side loads. That is why the dealer will NOT deviate from the recommended camber settings. Even though the tires will wear out prematurely, they won't ever solve this problem with the Matrix. The runaway car problem has them scurrying enough.
Seriously, if Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM or whomever has to admit to a problem they will all play dumb and talk the party line. Seriously, I am absolutely positive Toyota or any other car, truck or motorcycle maker will do anything to save their own skin. Seriously, I am sure Toyota will spend billions to make the public think they are very concerned about safety. Even though the problem might just cost millions to fix. A hard fix is out of the question. A couple million tons of BS poured on top of the problem is how this is fixed. Just think if no one would speak up for the victims of the runaway cars. If there were no ambulance chasing lawyers they would just shove the problem down our throats forever with their fingers crossed behind their backs. I will never buy another Toyota.0
Did you replace the tires? Once tires have developed irregular wear, they are exceedingly difficult to get the irregular wear replaced with something else. You need to start over to get a good reading!0
pixelriffic Posts: 2My 2005 Matrix, purchased new in 2005, shares this problem. The original tires were spent at about 31000 miles in the third year. The dealer had the same line that these stock Continental tires just don't last. The car has been reliable overall, so I didn't give it much more of a thought.
I purchased a pretty expensive set of Sumitomo tires to replace the originals. In the past couple of years, I have rotated the tires on every oil change at about three thousand miles each. Every time, when the rear tires come forward, they're out of balance. I have them balanced of course, but this tells me that wear is taking place.
Seems most posters complain about front tire wear, but mine seems to happen when they're on the rear.
I took my car into the dealer when the thumping noise began around 31K. They confirmed it was the tires. To their credit, they suggested the tire store down the street, as the prices were better.
Every rotation of the new tire set each oil change results in vibration through the steering wheel. This means of course means the tires are wearing unevenly. The local tire shop in our new home town says this is abnormal. The dealer I bought the car from has never heard of this complaint. He suggested that I call Toyota, and the rep had also never heard of my problem. I will add that the Toyota company rep insisted on calling my car a Corolla. Yea, I know it's based on the corolla platform, but that was just annoying. He also had the mind bending habit of saying "uh huh" before I could finish a sentence. He seemed to read a canned message, ending with a suggestion was to take it to the dealer.
The only new car I've every owned. Not sure I'd buy another one.0
Yep, the dealership will deny, deny, deny just like they did when the acceleration problem occurred. I think a class action lawsuit is in order.0
diva2008 Posts: 10I own a 2009 Toyota Matrix S AWD. I amapproaching 40,000 miles. I know I will need to be in the market soon for tires. Any suggestions?0
calinmd Posts: 7Hi Diva
I got a set of Hankook Optimo H727's for my '07 Matrix (and my wife's '99 Corolla too) and like them very much. I had a little trouble getting my local mechanic to get them (he wanted to sell me what he wanted to sell me) so I just ordered them online myself (Tire Rack) had them delivered to my house, then installed by the local guy. Turned out to be cheaper that way, too.
It seemed strange at first to have tires delivered right to my house (UPS) but it worked out perfectly. I could also have chosen to have them delivered directly to my mechanic...
They were highly rated by Consumer Reports, for what it's worth. That aside, they're good, and seem to be wearing well.
Hope this helps
louy Posts: 2Just put a set of Hankook Optimo H727's on my Matrix over the weekend. Very pleased in the last 3 days.0
My wife drives her Toyota very gently. I reversed the tires on the rims last fall-like 13 months ago. Now they are cupped again. I found a shop that understands the problem. The wheel alignment specialist and I talked for some time and I trust him. I have been a mechanic for 45+ years so he was up front and honest with me. He is going to make the camber come back to where it should be. Like I said in previous posts, Toyota is not going to admit to any fault in this. They still have the runaway cars dangling around their necks and it has brought them down. I bought Toyota on the success of their racing programs. That was a big mistake. I will never buy anything Toyota ever again. Seeing them dance around this problem and the runaway cars is an exercise in politics. Since the economy has gone south most industries have gotten real picky with warranty claims. The auto and motorcycle industries both are well known "dancers" when you want something fixed. If the economy is strong you could write some emails and keep after them and get your own way but not in today's world. For the few dollars it would cost to fix this properly Toyota has lost a customer for good. I tell everyone I know about how they danced like little monkeys around the solution and lied to my face. The service manager with his innocent routine made me so mad. I never reveal the depth of my understanding of the problem. Just go into my Columbo routine and see how much condecendence they give me. Friday0
I have a 2003 matrix fwd and after reading all of the compliants pertaining to the tire issue I was think that perhaps I should do the same to my vehicle and have the Camber Adjustment kit K929 MOOG installed on the matrix...also did the solution completly repaired it for you vehicle????? and has any other issue pertaining to the tires come up and if so what was the next steps that you had to take to solve it. [Email removed]0
All I keep reading is blah, blah, blah, but no one has come up with a permantly resolution witht the matrix tire issue.
can someone pleaseeee ******* tell me that the issue was solve and how instead of blabbing out garbage that no resolution to the tire issue please ppl get with the program...and I want a permant resolution not a temporary one...thank you Dam0
It has been discussed. MOOG makes a repair part. On mine, I saved the $$ of buying a part and had the alignment tech open up the adjustment slot so the camber could be set at a value that made the tires "flatter" on the road. My car is alot quieter now. The MOOG part has been discussed and a part number was shown. Toyota won't admit to any problem-EVER! This is my last Toyota. I got the biggest runaround ever by them. I have 45 years heavy duty truck repair and a racing background even longer but just played dumb like Peter Falk in the Columbo TV series. They will never get a penny from me again. Rick in Ohio0
Can you please give me the beakdown of how and what did you do to solve the issue so that I can have my mechanic do the same on my 2003 matrix xr and did this solve the entire issue pertaining to the tire wearing down sooner that the warrenty also I also live in ohio and was wondering what "All season tires" do you recommend for the type of cars that we drive...Thanks dude Lorain, ohio. [Email removed]1
mantech Posts: 28Is 205/16"/60 tire are okay? I am planning to change my tire, so far the ODO is 100200kms.
It seems the 55 series is noisier than 60.0
I am looking for suggestions on tires for my mom. She has a 2009 Matrix base model. Front wheel drive, no traction control, and from the few times I have driven it, a very touchy throttle. She loves the car but is scared of it in winter driving. She says her old geo prism would run circles around the Matrix in 1/2 inch of snow. Any thoughts? and thank you . First time user in here and after reading the discussions i am questioning how good her little car really is.. lol0
zs735 OntarioPosts: 3
I have same issue with 2008 Matrix (base). When i moved rear tyres to the front, i noticed a light wear on the inside of the rear tyres. When moved forward, cupping sound started. it was more pronounced on the right rear tire.
I have a 2008 Corolla as well; never had this issue but then again; it run 185/65/R15 vs 205/55/R16.
I got the car aligned and rear right camber was -1.25 within the spec. Question is as follows - can the rear camber be adjusted without the shim kit or do you need it in order to get it right?
Any suggestions would be appreciated for Toronto area.
Also, i am considering replacing 205 with 185 set like the corolla. The dealership confirmed no issues with that on my model.0
Hi, my kindred Matrix people! I just found this thread, and am trying to figure out what to do. I have a 2005 Matrix XR and have had lots of issues with these tires!!! I also live in New Orleans and I had been blaming the streets here, which are more like a Third World country!! I initially came on here to find out what tires people recommend, and am distressed to hear about the uneven wear problems everyone has had.
So, has anyone had success with adjusting the camber/ alignment settings? Or anything else? Any chance Toyota will help? Also, does anyone happen to know if the Pontiac Vibe also has the same issues? I know the 2005 Matrix and Vibe are essentially the same car.
I am thinking I might just buy used tires since new tires probably won't last anyway!
Thanks, and I hope to to hear from someone
Also, do you guys recommend I go with the factory tire size? A few people got the 205-60-16, and someone said they were trying 185-55-16?
Thanks again!
facthuntress Posts: 1I'm on my fifth set of tires, sadly it's 2016. How about a class action lawsuit?0


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Quarantine (UK - BD)
Our Marcus gets locked in an apartment complex with a bunch of infected tenants
Following the action in a Cloverfield-style hand-held camera, Quarantine tells the story of 'The Nightshift' TV presenter Angela Vidal (Jennifer Carpenter) and her cameraman, Scott (Steve Harris), as they follow a group of fire-fighters on a seemingly routine call-out to an apartment complex, only to find that it's actually something so deadly the authorities have to shut the building down—with everyone still inside.
I'm struggling a little to keep my feelings for Quarantine fair as it's a remake of the recent Spanish movie [REC], which I have a lot of admiration for. It's quite difficult to see Quarantine as a standalone project, especially as the majority of the movie is a shot for shot conversion. For the record, [REC] was a movie that made me jump. This might sound obvious as it's a horror movie, but I'm really not a jumper when it comes to horror. I just sort of go with what's thrown at me and manage to see what's coming a lot of the time. [REC] got me like three or four times and to add to that it was actually a great movie in a horror arena that's been done to death (followed by un-death).
Quarantine immediately gets off to a shaky start in comparison to [REC]. I'm not sure if it's the cultural divide or the simple fact I knew the actors in the US remake, but the opening scenes with Angela and her cameraman as they follow the firemen round the station felt one hundred percent like a movie and I think it would have done whether I'd seen [REC] or not. The charm and total believability of [REC] was totally lost on this remake. Everything shot was lit like a movie, the natural delivered dialogue sounded like it had been rehearsed to try and sound natural and just because Jennifer Carpenter giggles with every line of dialogue doesn't make it sound or feel like a real conversation.
Once we get to the apartment complex and the events start to unfold, the worth in this remake starts to become apparent and the fact that the decision was made to stick so closely to the original set up and style is a credit to everyone involved in the project. The makers begin to make slight changes to the original to bring their own spin. The infected old lady is handled with the same sense of realism that [REC] set up so well, but the sense that she was struggling with her new urges was a nice touch that I don't remember picking up in the original events.
This continues as the film carries on, using pretty much all of the moments from [REC] in exactly the same way and the majority of them working just as well. The same character arcs are all there, the slow build in the realisation as to what the tenants think is going on and the huge build in momentum when it all really starts kicking off. It has all of the original's pace, tension and timing, even if it doesn't have the same realism.
There are a few exceptions though, without getting too spoilery, fans of [REC] will no doubt go on about a massive shock involving a fireman who makes a 'dramatic entrance'. I literally can't say anymore without spoiling it but it's nowhere near as effective here. Same can be said for the end pay off. As the events build and build, leading up to a final ten to fifteen minutes of heart-pounding tension, some of our characters find themselves presented with all the answers to what's actually happened here. In [REC] it was something far more brave, ballsy and out there, but Quarantine opts for a more 'current fears' explanation, which wraps the events up nicely enough, but not as satisfying or original as the [REC] ending.
As I said, it's hard to see Quarantine as something new, especially as I saw [REC] so recently, but I will say that Quarantine does its remake job far more satisfactorily than many of the others gone by. As with [REC], Quarantine manages to take the 'zombie' genre, do very little new with it, but still make it feel fresh and effective. As the numbers turn in the infected characters' favour and the odds of survival start dropping, Quarantine manages to keep the fear of the situation in check and despite the fact the whole thing feels like a movie, whereas [REC] kept that realism illusion pretty much solid until the end, it's a movie that keeps you scared, and it can't ask for much more than that.
Shot in HD, there's very little to fault with Quarantine's transfer. I don't remember seeing a speck of grain or any sort of issue with the image.
The only tiny things that could be mentioned are the that colour scheme of the movie isn't one that relies on colour, so everything's quite muted, outside of maybe the yellow fire jackets, but even they don't pop like HD can when it wants to. Blacks can sometimes feel a little blue, but this is probably more to do with the lighting than the transfer. So, overall the picture all looks very clean throughout no matter the lighting and it's a fine example of a Blu-ray disc.
For the first ten minutes or so Quarantine does very little but sit in the front speakers, but once we get to the apartment complex and the lock-down begins, it's a very different story. The atmospherics in the rear speakers hardly ever stop. There are police sirens everywhere, helicopters flying overhead, people bustling about outside the sealed doors, and when an exit gets blocked as an escape route there's just enough bass to tell you that the option is no longer available.
The mix does a fine job at wrapping its audience up in its desired uneasy atmosphere and largely went unnoticed in its subtly as I got more and more into the unfolding tension, but when I stopped to check, it was a massive element of what made this all work so well.
Besides the Blu-ray showreel, trailers for Resident Evil: Degeneration, Lakeview Terrace, Terminator Salvation (teaser trailer); The International and BD-Live, there are some featurettes. The first, 'Locked In: The Making of Quarantine' (10:05) is a short look at the process of making Quarantine. This contains a few interviews mixed with a few on set glimpses and nothing more.
'Dressing the Infected: Robert Halls Make Up Design' (07:29) has a look at the infected look, which in all honesty looked better in photos than it did in the movie and 'Anatomy of a Stunt' (03:23) takes a closer look at the scene where one of the infected residents takes a dive down the middle of the stairwell.
Lastly comes the commentary with writer/director John Erick Dowdle and writer/producer Drew Dowdle. The both have lots to say and their thoughts and feelings are covered throughout. It's a pleasant, easy to listen to commentary. However, for the longest time there's not one mention of [REC] and all of these decisions they were making and the artistic choices they are taking to make the movie convincing are pretty much sold as their own, which soon gets annoying as the majority of this movie is literally just replicating [REC] beat for beat. I'll give them credit, they did a fine job at capturing the look and feel of the original, but outside of handful of new elements there were surely no more decisions to be made other than deciding to re-watch [REC] on DVD, where all the original decisions were made.
Quarantine does a great job of capturing what worked so well in [REC]. While it looks pretty great in HD, this holds it back somewhat, from feeling quite as real as the original did. That might come down to my recent viewing of [REC] and referencing it in the back of my mind, knowing that this is a remake. Maybe it's just a personal thing.
Expect to be more wrapped up in this if it's your first trip to the apartment complex with the batty old lady screaming from her room, and if you've seen [REC] don't write off the US remake just yet. It's well worth a look and debate over what explanation of the events works best for you.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page.
Review by Marcus Doidge
Fabricio De Zuasnabar Member Join Date: July 2005 Location: United States Posts: 1,350
nice review...
i have not seen [REC] i cant find it anywhere...
and saw this back in October... with a bunch of friends and it was awesome!!!
when we left the theater we could not stop talking about the movie...
i think it's one of the best (if not THE best) remakes made the last three years...
i read somewhere they're making, or it's made already (not sure) [REC]2... so probably we're having QUARANTINE 2 soon (?)
btw... any1 knows the release date of [REC] for US???
i have not seen [REC] i cant find it anywhere...
and saw this back in October... with a bunch of friends and it was awesome!!!
when we left the theater we could not stop talking about the movie...
i think it's one of the best (if not THE best) remakes made the last three years...
i read somewhere they're making, or it's made already (not sure) [REC]2... so probably we're having QUARANTINE 2 soon (?)
btw... any1 knows the release date of [REC] for US???
Bouncy X Member Join Date: March 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,931
i hope i didnt screw up and its visible but in case so...dont read the rest if you dont wanna be spoiled. lol
Spoiler i just gotta say i cant believe they spoil the ending, the literal final shot of the movie in most of the tv ads and trailers and even worse, the dvd cover art. i know movies show too much but this was nuts. lol
Spoiler i just gotta say i cant believe they spoil the ending, the literal final shot of the movie in most of the tv ads and trailers and even worse, the dvd cover art. i know movies show too much but this was nuts. lol
horrorfan25 Member Join Date: November 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,080
See all the REC lovers said Quarantine would suck. Alas! There are so wrong. While I hate remakes, Quarantine is probably my favorite remake. It's jumpy, it's suspenseful, it's daring, and it's crazy. I loved this movie. Can't wait to buy it when I have the money.
Spoiler X
X I have to agree with Bouncy X on this one. The poster, the ads, and the commercials gave away the ending. Like Bouncy X they do give some spoilers but not major. We should start a petition.
Spoiler X
X I have to agree with Bouncy X on this one. The poster, the ads, and the commercials gave away the ending. Like Bouncy X they do give some spoilers but not major. We should start a petition.
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
Fabricio De Zuasnabar wrote: i read somewhere they're making, or it's made already (not sure) [REC]2... so probably we're having QUARANTINE 2 soon (?
I like the idea of [REC 2]. Just to get a bit more info on whats in the room and what happened after the events. Hell even a prequel would be a welcome move.
I like the idea of [REC 2]. Just to get a bit more info on whats in the room and what happened after the events. Hell even a prequel would be a welcome move.
horrorfan25 Member Join Date: November 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,080
I'm sorry if I gave away spoilers. Spare me please, it's the first time I used the "spoiler box" thing so instead of putting the the spoiler, I put the X. I tried editing it a third time but unfortunately you can only edit it twice.
shatnerfan Member Join Date: June 2008 Location: United States Posts: 71
I liked this movie and am looking forward to seeing "REC" when it's released on R1 DVD. I personally thought the opening was slow and dragged a bit. I understand that it is to set-up the main characters (chick and camera man) and the firefighters, but I think they could have limited it to 10 minutes maximum or just opened with the chaos of them arriving at the actual apartment.
The poster/DVD cover does bother me, but the "REC" poster and DVD cover are essentially the same in terms of spoilers. Bad marketing all around.
The poster/DVD cover does bother me, but the "REC" poster and DVD cover are essentially the same in terms of spoilers. Bad marketing all around.
leigh1975 Contributor Join Date: October 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 318
The cover is hardly a spoiler for the new viewer, because the image isn't shown in the context of the climax. Had I not seen the film (or indeed [REC]), I would not guess the ending from the art.
kinglasgow Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 187
This was rubbish absolute tripe.Not a patch on REC far superior.
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
One of the better remakes - still I wonder why they cannot come up with an original idea....
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Disc Details
Release Date: 9th March 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English, Audio Description 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, English HoH, Hindi
Extras: Commentary with Writer/Director John Erick Dowdle and Writer/Producer Drew Dowdle, Locked In: The Making of Quarantine, Dressing the Infected: Robert Hall's Make-Up Design, Anatomy of a Short, Trailers: Blu-ray Disc is High Definition; Resident Evil: Degeneration; Lakeview Terrace; Terminator Salvation (Teaser Trailer); The International, BD-Live
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: John Erick Dowdle
Cast: Jennifer Carpenter, Steve Harris, Jay Hernandez, Johnathon Schaech
Genre: Horror and Thriller
Length: 89 minutes
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Son of Rambow (US - DVD R1)
Gabe and some talented kids shout "They drew first blood, not me!"
Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner) is an imaginative child looking for an escape from his family's stifling religious beliefs. When waiting in the school hallway for a documentary to finish in the classroom (television is against his religion) he encounters Lee Carter (Will Poulter), a miscreant who forces him into a confrontation that puts them both in trouble with the principal. After a bit of bonding the boys become fast friends, and go to work creating a homemade sequel to First Blood called Son of Rambow.
Right out of the gate Son of Rambow is brimming with coming of age clichés. The plot is really just a twist on the Dirty Dancing formula (which wasn't original in the first place, I'm assuming): conservatively raised character is 'seduced' by a forbidden art as presented by a charming rogue. Simply replace the dirty dancing with schlocky movie making, make the conservative parents even more conservative, and replace the romance with childhood friendship. I found myself unable to fall in love with the film because it's such a familiar story, but good storytelling and loveable characters ensured that I enjoyed the film, even though I could practically count the steps from act to act.
Writer/director Garth Jennings (who also made the unfairly disliked Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) has a good eye and ear for the genuine childhood experience. The film never struggles with placation, and the kids aren't dumbed down or cutesied up for mass consumption. Jennings mixes in just enough character quirk (mostly concerning the b-story adventures of super hip French exchange student Didier Revol) to keep things interesting without devolving into Napoleon Dynomite or Garden State style histrionics. Our leads, Bill Milner and Will Poulter, are fantastic and utterly realistic (just because dim-witted adults think kids are dumb, doesn't mean they are). Poulter channels the hard edged kid with a heart of gold of Butcher Boy's Francis Brady (without the murder, of course), while Milner epitomizes that special brand of dual personality (hyper to calm in seconds) that the most creative children exhibit. And both actors do their thing without becoming a nuisance.
Based on the content and trailers my expectations here were very simple. At best I expected a UK kids story at least half as good as Billy Elliot, and my expectations were exceeded— Son of Rambow is at least two thirds as good as Billy Elliot. The one thing Billy Elliot holds over Son of Rambow (besides being a generally more impressive production) is its palpable sense of uplifting morale. Son of Rambow does have a satisfyingly touching ending, but it doesn't inspire any throat lumps of tears of joy. On the other hand, Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry's art direction is missing the wonderfully childlike imagery that Garth Jennings thrives on. It's a little bit Michel Gondry (who's Be Kind Rewind is apparently very similar to this film, though I haven't seen it), but little William Proudfoot's illustrations are likely the film's strongest suit, especially when his imagine is brought to life through animation, stylized lighting, and gloriously cheap special effects.
Son of Rambow has issues with edge enhancement, especially in middle and backgrounds. These bright white outlines run the whole way though the film. Part of this may be due to the film's generally high contrast levels in outdoor sequences. Close-up details, like those of faces and of William's sketches, mostly avoid over-modulation and look generally very nice. Jennings doesn't go for too many candy or pastel shades (thankfully, we have enough filmmakers that think they're the next Wes Anderson already), but the pallet does allow for some poppy tones, especially Didier Revol's neon red boots, and the lush greens of outdoor England. The browns and skin tones under darker writing suffer the most compression noise, but I've got no big blocks to complain about.
I should note that the scenes shot through the lens of Lee Carter's video camera are rife with the usual video quality artefacts, but considering the point of these scenes I'm not going to count it against the transfer.
For the most part Son of Rambow features an easy going soundtrack. The centre channel is devoted to clean and clear dialogue and incidental sound effects and the rear and stereo channels are effectively devoted to Joby Talbot's whimsical score, along with a few choice '80s cuts. There is a small collection of effective and amusing surround effects, like William's grandmother falling off her wheelchair upstairs. Then, every once and a while, William will have himself a fantasy sequence, and every channel will explode with generally loud wackiness, including plenty of bass and directional effects.
The extras start with a commentary track featuring Jennings, producer Nick Goldsmith, and our leads Bill Milner and Will Poulter. Jennings and Goldsmith mostly play comedians, coaxing the boys to talk, and the boys are just as quick witted as the characters they play in the film (and actually offer more behind the scenes information then the director or producer). Commentary highlights include a handful of little songs Jennings' plays at inopportune moments (I think off of a Casio Keyboard), the bringing in of Bill and Will's mothers into the booth, and Bill's answer when asked about his Rambo muscles ('did you have to work out to get those?' 'No, I had to slim down for the skinny bits').
'Boys Will Be Boys' is a general making of featurette, set up around a roundtable interview with the commentators. There's a bunch of behind the scenes and rehearsal footage mixed in with some choice scenes from the film, and the information spewed forth by the interviewees is almost all grossly entertaining. Probably the strangest thing about the entire production is the fact that the production offices are set up on two boats. The filmmakers didn't look for their child actors through talent agencies, they went to local schools and gathered the best of the best, a strategy that really paid off considering the natural performances they got out of these kids. Between this and the commentary (not to mention the film itself) I'm just shocked at how authentically adult Milner and Poulter are, and now that I know they were amateurs I'm even more baffled. I worked with kids their age for years, and none of them, even the smart ones, were this quick witted. A very sweet and involving twenty six minute featuette.
Next up is a short film called Aron, which was apparently the inspiration behind the film. There isn't any real context, but one can gather that Jennings made the film as a lad with his friends, and there are some First Blood-ish moments, but the making of Aron seems to have been the actual 'inspiration' behind Son of Rambow. The film shows definite skill for a child, and is more amusing than the short film M. Night Shyamalan includes with his DVDs, or the garbage killer spider movie I made when I was eight. The musical soundtrack is pretty huge and stereo, and takes many cues from Son of Rambow, though I suspect that the original choice music would've broken some kind of copy right. The film runs about ten minutes.
The ' Son of Rambow Website Winner' and a series of trailers finishes out the set. Again, no context is given to the 'Website Winner', but we can assumer there was some kind of contest on the Son of Rambow website for kid made movies, and this was the winner.
I don't necessarily want a sequel to Son of Rambow, but you've got to wonder what these kids would think about First Blood: Part Two. And what about Rambo III? Would they run off to Afganistan and join the Mudjhaden? As far as I know Best Buy is going to be the only place this disc will be made available in the US. There are no plans to release it to others stores, or even on-line stores like Amazon. There's also no news of a Blu-ray release. I think this is what experts call a 'dump'. It's too bad, because it's a fun film.
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I will buy this when it gets under $10, it sounds like a pretty good movie.
Bouncy X wrote: so i gotta ask, why's it spelled Rambow? is it to avoid legal troubles or is that some sorta plot point?
At the end of the credits, Lee Carter (in a voiceover) says, "by the way, not that it matters, but Rambo isn't spelled with a W." Or something along those lines...
At the end of the credits, Lee Carter (in a voiceover) says, "by the way, not that it matters, but Rambo isn't spelled with a W." Or something along those lines...
I saw this at the volunteer screening when I volunteered at the Phoenix Film Festival. At first I thought it was just going to be two boys & a video camera. But there actually was a story. I wasn't the only one at the screening that felt this way.
But for now the $20 price tag at Best Buy is keeping me away. But when it goes on sale, you can bet I'll be adding it to my collection!
But for now the $20 price tag at Best Buy is keeping me away. But when it goes on sale, you can bet I'll be adding it to my collection!
saw the preview when i saw "My Blueberry Nights" looked awesome,but this one just didnt stick with me that well,it was good in some points but then really lost me towards the end!
Chris Gould wrote: The character didn't know how to spell the name because he wasn't allowed to watch film/TV. He's a kid as well.
ah ok...figured it be something like that.
ah ok...figured it be something like that.
The character didn't know how to spell the name because he wasn't allowed to watch film/TV. He's a kid as well.
so i gotta ask, why's it spelled Rambow? is it to avoid legal troubles or is that some sorta plot point?
I caught this a few weeks ago at the dollar theatre. I can definitely recommend a blind buy to you all. Great movie!
I enjoyed the film as well. I've never heard of a retail chain being the only one to release a theatrical release on dvd... I think my Blockbuster has it for rent though.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 26th August 2008
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 French
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Extras: Director, Producer, Actor Commentary, 'Boys Will Be Boys', Short Film, Website Winner, Trailers
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Garth Jennings
Cast: Bill Milner, Will Poulter, Jessica Hynes
Genre: Adventure and Comedy
Length: 93 minutes
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This was in the morning paper. I had no idea Fred was living here in Provo. I thought you would like to know - I will go to the funeral. Wish you were all closer so you could come and go with me. Fred loved Mom and Dad and had a lot of respect for our family. He was very good to us when times were tough
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Fred Nuttall Giles, 96, died peacefully October 10, 2010 at Cove Point Retirement Center in Provo, Utah.
He was born December 13, 1913 in Provo to Joseph Francis Giles and Clara Clarkson Nuttall. He married Mary Helen Hacking October 27, 1937 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He attended Provo schools and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1937 with a Bachelor Degree in the College of Applied Science.
Following their marriage, Fred and Mary Helen moved to Wyoming. In 1943, Fred entered the US Army and served in Europe during World War II. He fought in the Colmar Pocket area of the Battle of the Bulge, and was awarded the Purple Heart on two different occasions and the Bronze Star. He was awarded a battlefield commission and honorably discharged as a first lieutenant in 1946. Following the war, Fred and Mary Helen homesteaded a farm in Heart Mountain, Wyoming, where he was instrumental in bringing electrical service to the area. In that role he served on the first board of directors of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association in 1952. He was also influential in the creation of the University of Wyoming Northwest Center (now Northwest College) and served on its board of trustees.
As an active member of the LDS Church, Fred's activities included executive and leadership responsibilities in many ward and stake organizations of the church. He was Bishop and a counselor of wards in the Big Horn and the Wind River Stakes in Wyoming. He served as a member of the High Council five times in four different stakes. He served in two branch presidencies. He was one of seven charter members of the Master M Men organization.
Fred retired after working for the federal government for 38 years and a locally owned bank for 12 years. He and his wife served an LDS proselyting mission to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 1979 - 1980. Later in life, he served as an ordinance worker in the Vernal Utah LDS Temple.
He was an accomplished golfer, shooting a hole in one and winning several tournaments. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons and a daughter: Joseph F. (Sue) of Sandy, Utah; Kent H. (Elizabeth) of Wabash, Indiana, Steven H. (Gaylene) of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania; Bradley H. (Janet) of Castle Dale, Utah; Mrs. Noel (Jeannette) Burke of Aurora, Colorado; sister-in-law Mrs. Floyd (Leora) Giles of Provo, Utah; twenty-two grandchildren; and thirty great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Mary Helen), sisters; Mrs. Charles (Mary) Goodson, Mrs. James (Zelda) Schultz, and Mrs. Rex (Edna) Hickman; brothers; John F., Leonard, Joseph, and Floyd Giles; and son-in-law, Noel R. Burke.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 15, at the Provo 1st Ward Chapel, 100 East 200 South, Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center, Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.bergmortuary.com/


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May 2016
Dear Anet,
I hope you are doing well ! I need your advice: I have a few Lumiere Gold/silver paints. Recently, i tried to get a shiny metallic blue/silver color by mixing Metallic Silver paint with a regular dark blue paint but when mixing i ended up with a pale shiny blue. Is it because your silver paints have a white base paint?
Now i am thinking that if i want to get a shiny blue silver effect, i might need to use a dark blue paint and mix in your silver pigments with it. Or perhaps just your colorless extender with metallic blue pigments?
Im just trying to understand how your products work because i have never used the colorless extender Or the pigments. Could you help me please?
Thanks a ton!
May 2016
Yes, the silver does have some white in it in addition to the silver. You can avoid this by mixing from scratch using neopaque flowable extender # 579 and pearl ex silver. You need about a 10% pigment in extender to get a full metallic.
May 2016
Ah i thought as much. Here are my questions:
1.Do your golds have white too?
2. If im screen printing, what mesh count do you recommend for lumiere paints? And what if i mixed my own metallic just with pearl ex silver and extender- just trying to understand how i could get nice metallics with screen printing.
3. Does your Lumiere paint range of metallic have more metallic pigment than your metallic range of screen printing inks?
Thank you so much for this help! I use a bunch of your products and your advice help me plan better.
May 2016
1. Gold does not have any white in it.
2. I wouldn't use anything finer than 230. Super sparkle will likely not screen well as the pigment size is very big.
3. Lumiere has tons more metallics than screen inks. We do have silver, gold, solar gold, and copper in screen ink. I would use the silver ink instead of lumiere if I had the choice.
You can definitely make your own lumiere and or screen inks with the pearl ex. Start with 10% pigment and you can adjust from there. Using JSI screen ink extender is good or the neopaque extender which is the base for Lumiere as well.
Here is a chart that shows the different pigment sizes for each pearl ex #. Obviously the smaller pigment size is easier to print. I would not suggest printing 652 macropearl. Anything over 60 is going to be difficult.
Color # PARTICLE SIZE (in Microns)
640 60
641 60
642 60
643 60
644 60
645 60
646 60
647 60
650 25
651 100
652 200
653 48
654 60
655 100
656 60
657 100
658 60
659 48
660 48
661 48
662 48
663 60
664 60
665 48
670 60
671 60
672 60
673 60
674 60
680 48
683 25
684 25
685 25
686 25
687 60
688 25
689 60
691 60
692 60
693 60
May 2016
Thanks so much ! This is very helpful :)
Another qstn: If i want a glossy surface on denim after i have screen printed all over what product do you have for that? Would just extender by itself do the trick?
Youre doing a wonderful job with this forum. Thanks again
May 2016
Clear extender should make is slightly glossier if you did that as a final layer. Screen gloss on fabric is a little tricky as gloss is generally associated with brittleness and that is not good for clothing. I suppose we would consider the screen ink and extender semi-gloss.
June 2016
Thanks. I have been reading a lot about the production processes of Hermes scarves and learned that they mix their pigments with binder and once silk screen printed, the silk is steamed for an hour. Im pretty sure that they dont use dye paste to print so im guessing its a pigment with binder and then its steam set.
My question for you is: Whats the difference in the making of your screen ink and fabric paint (lumiere, neopaque etc)?
Im guessing you start with the same pigments but the binders are different....Can you give me some explanation? My guess is that your fabric paint has an acrylic binder but your screen ink does not.
Thanks a ton :)
June 2016
Well this is interesting because the process you are describing does sound like it is a dye process. I would guess that it is. The steaming for an hour is classic silk dye time in the steamer. Pigments are usually not set in this way, as they are supposed to be set with dry heat. Usually 350 degrees for 30 sec or so.
As far as our paints are concerned. They all set with the above listed heat. You are right in that they do used different binders, but they are all acrylic based.
Sometimes the difference is in the hand of the binder, or how it makes the cloth feel different on the fabric once applied.
Dye-na-flow, textile paint, and versatex screen ink all have the same binder, which makes the paint/ink very very soft on fabric once dried. Dye na flow feels like nothing, and the other two you can just barely tell they are there. In this instance, the main difference between them is actually in the thickeners used as dye na flow is as thin as water, textile is a normally viscous acrylic paint, and versatex has a much thicker consistency of screen ink with a heavier duty thickener. Thickeners wash out at the end, and you are left with 3 very soft paints.
Lumiere and Neopaque use a difference binder which feel stiffer, but is also much more durable than the paints above. They have to be tougher to hold the metallic pigments especially in the Lumiere. It is really really tough to wash out the Lumiere out for this reason, and also this particular binder self-cures, so you do not need to heat set if you leave it 72 hrs. The textile, dye na flow, and versatex won't do that.
The binder in the JSI professional ink is the toughest of all 3. It is a really really special one that is highly durable and highly adhesive and is also scuff proof. It too self cures and does not require a heat set. It can be set with the 350 conditions if needed before the 72 hrs. It also has a binder that does not need much water to function, which is why you can print it easily on plastic and vinyl without beading up or being repelled. This is the most special binder and has all sorts of properties that the others don't have. It is really tough, but you can also feel the binder more than the others, and that is why it should go on very thinly like in screen printing. If you leave this one on very thick, the inside will basically never dry, so it should only be applied very thinly.
Versatex, textile, dye-na-flow strength = utmost softness to final product and transparency
Lumiere and Neopaque strength = durability, opacity, self-curing
JSI professional screen ink strength = versatility, true multi-surface adhesion, scuff proof, opacity, self curing
June 2016
Thanks again! I saw the Hermes scarf making process on blogs and some bloggers say that Hermes says they use pigment with binder, other bloggers say they use vegetable dye and steam it so i dont really know what they use. Here are the 2 links in case youre curious too!
In India, i do know that printers use pigment colors with binders (also some kerosene! ) and later steam set. So im not a 100% sure whether steaming is not needed when pigments (non dyes) are used because in India they have been doing that for many years. I asked an artisan in India and he said the same thing.
When i use dyes on silk, i steam set. Just not sure whether the same methods are used globally.
June 2016
I think sometimes the way people speak is not so precise. People have an intuitive idea about the differences between dye and paint, but may not explicitly know the difference.
We talked it over here, and the boss says that he is 99% sure they use dyes in a paste. I agree with him, and there is a softness involved and a transparency to the color that would be hard to match with paints, but maybe isn't impossible.
Setting pigments with steam is possible, but is usually not advisable as it can pop the color right off the surface as compared to dry heat. It seems unusual to want steams penetrating properties on something that has been painted.
I really think that such a traditional garment maker would be using dyes and steam.
June 2016
Thanks a ton - what you said makes sense!
I dug around some more and the write ups in french had more info- the 3 paragraphs below are translated (from an online translator) from 3 different sources... just wanted to share this with you-
Source 1:This is unquestionably the particular sign of the squares Hermes the colors. They are multiple, intense. It is here that we are preparing, in the kitchen to colors everywhere pans, spatulas, of mixers and scales. By a mix of water, natural gum and pigments, the heads of the workshop are able to create seventy-five thousand different shades from forty colors mothers. This nuancier is exclusively the great pride of the House. Red Erion, black finesse, polar blue,neutral gray, blue Alizée, yellow xylene..., every nuance has its number. Once the colors are prepared,they are assigned to the corresponding framework. And the printing can begin.
Source 2: But to be completely fair, several steps still have place after this impression of colors : take off, drying, cooking to the vapor, washing to remove vegetable gums present in the colors and soften the fabric, removal of a film of a secret product to make the texture even more silky and finally roulottage, operation which is to obtain its lovely edges rolled in gently rolling in both directions for 45 minutes the four sides of the square.
Source 3: Then come the engraving and printing. "Create the colors, it is of the kitchen: you boil the pot, continues Kamel Hamadou. For example 22 grams of yellow more than 10 grams of red More 1 liter of Solvent plus a little boiling water. It stops when it is al dente, at the end of approximately seven minutes. There, we adds Plant gums to thicken."
June 2016
Sounds like acid dye to me?
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The claim: The Bodywell chip is a tiny black device that promises to reduce the unknown risks of non-ionizing cellphone radiation. The company claims you simply stick the $30 chip to the surface or battery case of a mobile device, and it will help balance the body's electromagnetic fields.
A closer look: Several federal agencies say cellphone radiation scams are rampant and warn consumers to avoid products marketed as shields.
There's no scientific evidence suggesting shields reduce emissions. Moreover, devices that block only the earpiece or another small part of the phone are worthless because the entire phone can transmit electromagnetic waves, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Devices may also interfere with reception; this forces the phone to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in radio frequency absorption.
The Bodywell chip doesn't claim to be a shield, according to Haim Einhorn, CEO of EZ Technologies, which owns Bodywell USA. Instead, it uses the natural frequencies associated with matter. When chips were "imprinted" with four specific frequencies, researchers measured a significant reduction in energy absorption by simulated brain cells when exposed to a radio frequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF), said biomedical physicist Nachaat Mazeh, a research associate at Beaumont Health Systems in Royal Oak, Mich., and a consultant to Bodywell.
Mazeh agrees that non-ionizing radiation has not been shown to break the DNA of cells, which can potentially cause cancer. "But that doesn't mean it's not doing other damage," he said, referring to a 2009 review of 101 studies published in the journal Pathophysiology which found more than half reported a genotoxic effect. "The brain cell's functions could be affected when exposed to RF electromagnetic fields."
Still, the lack of published research on the Bodywell device and the Web site claims make some outside experts skeptical. For example, Bodywell says the chips have been "imprinted with frequencies that support the body's cells in the opposite direction of the phone's radiation emission, rendering the potentially harmful waves neutral."
Researcher James Lin, an expert on the biological interactions of electromagnetic radiation, said it's unlikely the device would protect a cellphone user from microwave radiation and called the claims "incomprehensible" and "technically meaningless."
"Frequencies are not imprinted in precise quantities. … There isn't such a thing," said Lin, a professor of bioengineering and electrical engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. "Frequencies must be generated not imprinted."
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Text more. Keep voice calls short.
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Public & Private Leaders Join OTA in Sharing Best Business Practices to Increase Privacy Controls, Secure Data and Enhance Online Trust
Public & Private Leaders Join OTA in Sharing Best Business Practices to Increase Privacy Controls, Secure Data and Enhance Online Trust
SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - Jan 28, 2013) - Recognizing the importance of privacy and data protection, the Online Trust Alliance (OTA), a non-profit with the mission to enhance online trust, today announced a series of town hall meetings and the release of the OTA 2013 Data Protection & Breach Readiness Guide in recognition of Data Privacy Day (DPD).
OTA's analysis of more than 1,470 data loss incidents worldwide tracked by the Open Security Foundation reveals that an astounding 242.6 million records were exposed in 2012, yet more than 97% of the incidents could have been avoided by implementing simple steps and following best practices and internal controls. While businesses typically focus on external threats, 26% of the reported breaches were the result of employee threats or accidental disclosures, indicating a need for more internal controls and employee training.
"I believe Americans have a fundamental right to privacy: to know what information is being collected about them and to be able to control whether or not that information can be shared with third parties," said U.S. Sen. Al Franken. "As the chairman of the Senate subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, it's my job to make sure that our nation's laws keep pace with technology. I'm proud to call the Online Trust Alliance a valuable ally, because I've seen how effectively they work within the business community to try to make sure consumers can trust the companies they interact with."
"For many businesses, data is an increasingly vital asset," said Federal Trade Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen. "Companies need to protect their customers' personal information from theft that can hurt customers and harm the business's reputation. Because breaches may still occur even in the most security-conscious companies, however, it is also critical to have a plan for responding to data breaches before they happen. Putting together a response plan now may help reduce the impact of a data breach on a business and its customers later."
As society continues to become tethered to mobile devices which collect greater amounts of data including unique identifiers and location data, users are mostly unaware of what data is being collected, how it is being used and who has access to it. Increasingly data incidents and identity theft are occurring through accidental device loss and increased targeting by cybercriminals.
"As citizens increasingly rely on the Internet for their personal and business lives, businesses are looking to implement safeguards to enhance the protection of their data from abuse and potential identity theft," said Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson. "Working together, we can assist businesses and implement voluntary best practices to help protect consumers from harm while holding cybercriminals accountable. The efforts outlined by OTA are important steps towards reaching this goal."
The recovery costs to businesses as a result of a breach are staggering at more than $8 billion in 2012. The Town Hall meetings and Guide provide a framework that addresses issues that can help businesses protect their data and prepare for a data loss incident.
"Organizations of all sizes and in both the public and private sectors have an obligation to make privacy and data protection part of their value proposition. Being stewards of data and having a comprehensive data breach plan is the responsibility of every executive, who otherwise puts consumers, employees, companies and shareholders at an unacceptable risk," said Craig Spiezle, Executive Director and President, Online Trust Alliance.
The OTA 2013 Data Protection & Breach Readiness Guide is a comprehensive guide to help businesses understand the evolving privacy landscape, to enhance data security and to develop data loss incident plans. The guide is available at: https://otalliance.org/breach.html
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Eden Lake (UK - BD RB)
Marcus learns never to ask teenagers to turn their music down. Not ever. EVER!!!
Jenny (Kelly Reilly) and Steve (Michael Fassbender) are taking a break one sunny weekend. They head off to a flooded quarry that goes by the name of Eden Lake. It's off the beaten track and closed as it's soon to be developed into housing. They can be alone, away from the crowds and more importantly it'll give Steve the chance to propose to Jenny in an idyllic romantic location. That is until they have some visitors.
Now, knowing this is a thriller/horror, in the woods, next to lake, you'd be forgiven for expecting one of the following: werewolves, psychos with machetes, mountain folk, mutated freaks... On all counts you'd be wrong. Eden Lake brings us a new breed of horror, one that is quite literally on your doorstop (or outside your local shop at least) - teenagers (queue the sinister music).
What starts out as a fairly normal, 'turn the music down' stand-off, escalates into a series of worst case scenarios that play out in the back of any reasonable adults mind when they approach or are approached by a group of spitting, swearing, texting, narky teenagers. These kids have an angry dog, these kids have knives, these kids love filming sick shit on mobile phones and these kids come from bad families.
Now the bad family bit is the initial stumbling block in what could have been a flying start. There's a ridiculous bit of plot development where Steve happens upon the house of the kids who burst his tyres and rather than knocking on the door to have a go at their parents, he goes round the back, lets himself in and then realizes that he's trapped upstairs when angry drunk dad arrives home. It was a scene that was there to set up these kids' home lives but damn, it was heavy handed and was Eden Lake's first step into being a movie rather than a genuine play on every day fears.
After that we get back to the terror. Jenny and Steve have another more violent face off with the kids and haphazardly kill their dog. Head teenager isn't pleased with that and it's time to start the chasing through the woods. From here on in it's a mixed bag of effectiveness. Some of it is incredibly tense, realistic and outright scary. Rocks being thrown at the adults in their car as they are trapped on a verge, teenagers playing with knifes and goading each other on for the mobile phone camera, having a nasty version of the group BMX chase from E.T. and playing heavily on the sheer brutal mentality of 'we've come this far, we have to finish it or they'll go to the cops'. It's everything and more that the media highlights as the problem with teenagers.
On the flip side of that, Eden Lake is a movie, and a horror movie at that. So for what could have been a realistic, atmospheric and simple affair, begins slipping into the age old clichés of the killer gang in the woods. As the movie progressed I believed less and less in the depiction of the teenagers - especially lead teen, Brett. He felt too organized, too savvy, and too clichéd to keep the sense of realism alive. Those around him seemed to play it more subtle, being conflicted over their actions and dealing with the situation in a kid out of their depth way but that still didn't save the overall sense of them being just a stereotypical angry mob chasing down another stereotype victim in a movie.
Also, the horror curveballs that just kept being thrown drove me more and more out of the situation at hand. Having Jenny get away only to put her foot on a spike was an effective bit of stomach turning film making, but other than slowing her down, the movie just didn't need it. Same goes for the fact that Jenny managed to get away many a time and run for what seemed like ages only to have a teenager moments behind her every second of the way. By the movie's last half hour this really began to wear me down and by twenty minutes to the end this no longer felt like an exercise in realistic horror, but just out for the scares and brutal situations.
As the movie winds down and we go through one too many unfortunate twists for Jenny, as well as a Hostel-esq hit and run, I have to say that, in the end, Eden Lake managed to pull me back in with its closing scene. I won't spoil it for you, but I will say that The Mist wasn't the only bleak as all hell ending that 2008 delivered. Eden Lake manages to hold its own in the 'ahhhhh shit' sucker punch to the gut ending and even though I don't think it saved the movie completely it certainly ensured that I'll never ever go to lake on a weekend break and if I did I ain't trusting or talking to anyone. Teenager or otherwise.
When Eden Lake is bathed in sunlight and the green foliage glows an ultra-natural green - it looks great. Natural, bright, warm and like an idyllic summers day should look in glorious HD. When it's dusk or night though, it's a different story. The odd bit of clever lighting to sell the image just isn't enough to hide the blandness of the darker image.
Generally textures aren't that great on skin, despite looking okay on the trees and plants. Detail is shown off in some of the gorier moments even if it doesn't really call attention to itself.
Eden Lake hasn't got a bad transfer overall, it's just not one that does too much to continually impress.
There's not really that much going on. The score is tonal with hints of musical cues, the surrounds are barely used and this is all very much in the centre speaker.
Dialogue is mostly clear, with the odd muffled teen banter and there's the odd flourish of sheer power to make you jump but it's all to enhance the short sharp scares rather than on a level that shows off the audio system.
The extra features essentially consist of a whole lot of interviews with director James Watkins (08:38) Kelly Reilly (07:47), Michael Fassbender (04:57), Thomas Turgoose, who plays Cooper (04:38), and producer Christian Colson (06:49). They are all basically asked the same set of questions and many of the answers get quite repetitive. Telling us about how the movie was put together before the big hoo-ha over 'hoodies' in the papers, how Kelly Reilly is a great actress (which I totally agree with judged on much of the performance in Eden Lake) and how it wasn't the warmest of summers to film in and things like that.
There's another Q&A with James Watkins (16:17) which covers a lot of this again but goes into a bit more detail and a quick 'Behind the Scenes' (05:50) montage which is a lot of raw footage from the shoot.
Besides all that you get 4 'TV Spots' (01:08), the 'Theatrical Trailer' (01:48) and the 'Extreme Trailer' (02:05). So all in all not too much in the way of depth but lots of talking.
Eden Lake isn't the movie I thought it was going to be. Many a friend has said that they couldn't get this one off their minds for days after seeing it and I thought we might finally see a horror/thriller that ditches the age old over-used events that come when characters go off the beaten track. We don't.
It's all much the same stuff you'd expect from many a horror gone by and sadly outside of the initial terrifying use of a much media fuelled fear of gangs of youths and an ending that is effectively chilling, this is just another one of those trips to the woods that most '18' certificate movies offer up nowadays.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page.
Review by Marcus Doidge
Dunny Member Join Date: October 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 347
Quite an enjoyable movie but I have to say I really hated that ending. IMO it's one of the worst endings I've seen and it'll stop me from ever bothering to watch it again.
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
We talking the bathroom part...right? Not the kid looking in the mirror.
losthighway Member Join Date: January 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 309
Without a doubt, one of the best films of 2008 and left me totally shellshocked as the end credits began to roll. I'm still wanting to DVD version of this but am happy to wait till it goes for under a tenner.
Vincent Pina Member Join Date: September 2005 Location: United States Posts: 154
I've shown my girlfriend Irreversible, I Stand Alone, Inside, Last House on the Left, I Spit on Your Grave...all of which she loved and bought her own copies. I show her this one, and she gets mad at me at the end of it.
Dunny Member Join Date: October 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 347
Marcus1138 wrote: We talking the bathroom part...right? Not the kid looking in the mirror.
yeah, bit of a downer and I know everyones going to say it fitted the movie but it ruined my entertainment! :D
yeah, bit of a downer and I know everyones going to say it fitted the movie but it ruined my entertainment! :D
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
It was proper dark wasn't it. Sort of what I expected the whole movie to feel like.
Fabricio De Zuasnabar Member Join Date: July 2005 Location: United States Posts: 1,350
I wanna get this, but WalMart, BestBuy, and other places i buy movies have no copies left...
carniv4 Member Join Date: August 2007 Location: United States Posts: 33
I absolutely hated this film. Total cliche garbage with stupid unbelievable characters doing stupid things, over and over again. I didn't believe a minute of it. I couldn't wait for them all to die.
I'm amazed at the amount of positive buzz this has received amongst horror fandom. Makes me think most viewers haven't really seen much of the genre before. I blind bought this based on all the buzz, thinking it may be raw and vicious like CHAOS or other grueling modern horror films, and all it was was a wannabe LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT with dumb characters doing dumb things in a dumb scenario. Sold it off already to get it out of my collection asap.
I'm amazed at the amount of positive buzz this has received amongst horror fandom. Makes me think most viewers haven't really seen much of the genre before. I blind bought this based on all the buzz, thinking it may be raw and vicious like CHAOS or other grueling modern horror films, and all it was was a wannabe LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT with dumb characters doing dumb things in a dumb scenario. Sold it off already to get it out of my collection asap.
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 5th January 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Interviews, TV Spots, Trailers, Behind the Scenes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: James Watkins
Cast: Kelly Reilly, Thomas Turgoose, Michael Fassbender
Genre: Horror and Thriller
Length: 90 minutes
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|2008-04-29, 02:03
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Btw orion to go back to some of your comments in the Sheryl thread... did you have a look at the viewer demographics for episode 2 of Macross Frontier? Not much in the 13-15 crowd watching...
|2008-04-29, 02:06
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|2008-04-29, 02:06
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You also have to remember the moe crowd which buys DVDs would be rooting for Ranka. Hmm... that may be why she was dressed up similar to that Minmei model I saw in the merchandise thread.
I'd think that it's okay to think that way but put it in the Sheryl thread.
I'm sure there will probably be more sentiments in that direction next week. Just remember it's only anime.
|2008-04-29, 02:18
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When have I been anti Sheryl Herbert?
|2008-04-29, 02:23
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|2008-04-29, 02:34
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Sheryl does exhibit some risky behavior like believing she has perfect luck and that she has no barriers possibly without acknowledging why showing her arrogant side. She is about to cause a ripple in a relationship over a missing earring which means she's a little on the selfish and inconsiderate side. She thinks herself as invincible and encourages Ranka to follow in her footsteps without thinking that Ranka could possibly unseat her which is the normal cycle. Again, that's pretty arrogant.
Sheryl is the perfect setup for a fall.
Anyway back to the demographics, them look like otaku to me. It's nice to see some females in there.
|2008-04-29, 02:49
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But if Ranka takes up singing (too early at this point, considering from speculation Singing = Vajra beacon for her). It pretty reminds me of the whole Linn Minmei situation where she became more focused on her career and popularity than to have time for anything else.
Although this is all early specualation, for all we know the Vajra may want Ranka for their side for Macross II-Style Emulator moral boosting
|2008-04-29, 02:50
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Pandering to the moe crowd has already started. Klan Klein is a very good example of the pandering. She is the first Meltlandi warrior loli in Macross history. Ranka's Miss Macross Frontier outfit is another example. Too bad I can't afford that Minmei model in the merchandise thread.
Since they need those moe lovers yen, I expect more pandering to come. This is an expensive title after all.
Only time will tell who the final couples are.
So I'm back to Ranka cheering.
It's pretty obvious that Ranka is going to take up singing. Her seiyuu was chosen via a publicized audition that involved singing.
Last edited by orion; 2008-04-29 at 03:17.
|2008-04-29, 03:17
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By the way, my favourite manga character is June May of Cloth Road. If you have read vol 4 of Cloth Road, you shall understand what I expect from Sheryl.
|2008-04-29, 04:02
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Then how many bands did Fire Bomber have as competitors?
Fire Bomber continues to be the "It" band in this Macross title also. In Macross 7, you heard Fire Bomber and that's it. So I don't have any expectation for 2 Galactic Fairies.
Encouraging the competition to catch up to you only shows your arrogant side. She basically is saying Ranka can't beat her. Ranka can only follow her.
Of course, we don't know who Brera Sterne is yet. She just may be Sheryl's current competitor. I was wondering if that's Ranka's future stage name and image. She's seen at 27:10 in the Deculture edition.
|2008-04-29, 04:31
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There's a reason why Sheryl is called the Galaxy's Fairy. She's a native of Macross Galaxy.
In Macross 7 people started to notice Firebomber because Basara seems to drive off the enemy without firing a shot.
Of course compairing other artists to Basara is a bit unfair as he was considered the Minmei of his generation.
Unlike Sheryl, Basara wasn't the nuturing mentor type. UN Spacy asked him to train the Jamming Birds, he didn't.
Sheryl on the otherhand seems to take Ranka under her wing.
Sheryl infects others with her never say die attitude.
|2008-04-29, 04:47
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After that speech Sheryl gave when they were trapped inside that pod, I doubt her pride will let her RIP if she lets herself stoop down to her insecurities and end up as a clingy has-been. I find the idea of her becoming more emo than Ranka and consoling someone like Alto a little out of character. Besides, after 4 episodes, I still have yet to see some proof that Sheryl's self-esteem has its limits.
For the record, I never liked Sheryl btw, she just fell on the bad side of my first impressions that's all. I just give credit to where there should be credit. That and because I want princess Alto and her pet Ranka to have a happy ending without the "wrench" interfering. Because you see, Sheryl Nome antagonizes my fave character's happy ending. I have to hate somehow and I'm bitter that way.
I'm not familiar with the original Macross, but I'm guessing Misa was the first girl in the show and Minmei second, right? lol I don't think the LT will follow that previous set-up no matter how parallel things are. Where's the fun in that?
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|2008-04-29, 06:02
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I don't see Kawamori giving Ranka the Minmay role and the guy, especially since Sheryl is listed 2nd on the cast order but that's just me.. we'll find out in 20.5 weeks unless they decide to pull a second season on us.
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|2008-04-29, 08:53
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I'm talking about in the anime. Whatever shows up on a CD that mimics a radio station broadcast is not a part of my consideration.
I believe that they don't have school on Saturdays so that might account for a greater teen presence in Golgo 13 Saturdays 1 AM but that title has fanservice and is a revered property in Japan that should appeal to a wider male population. To Love RU is an otaku title with fanservice I believe that airs Fridays at 1:55 AM on a school day. So there you have it the power of otaku and fanservice on school day ratings.
Again, since there is a female segment, Ranka is prob going to receive the sympathy since Ranka x Alto is the perceived budding couple at the onset with Sheryl being the wrench.
So Brera is a male with an obvious female design and a similar necklace to Alto. Hmmm... I wonder if he's an onnagata too. Oh well, I have to wait to find out because this is the Ranka thread dedicated to cheering on our fav babe and not getting derailed in unnecessary discussions.
We may have to sing the Nyan Nyan song with liberal sprinkling of holy Macross oil to purify this thread.
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Okay, so I watched the first episode of original Macross (and a lil bit of ep 2) and Misa's introduction is just enough for you to warm up to her. (If Minmei's proper introduction really did appear before Misa's then sorry, I must've missed it. ) I don't see any similarities between her and Sheryl at all. If I was going to pick a female lead by just watching episode 1, then I will definitely be a Misa fan. Minmei's appearance is more like a cameo and I didn't even figure out that she's THE Minmei until I saw episode 2 preview where she's gonna get more attention. I have to admit Minmei is prettier than Misa to boot lol Though Ranka's attitude/restaurant is more like Minmei, she did strike me the way Misa did after seeing the MF preview and official episode 1. So to me, the impression I got from all this parallelism is that, they're reversing Misa and Minmei's role and paying homage to the characters at the same time. It really doesn't matter to me since I'm not a long-time Macross fan, but they better not kill off Ozma (from what I've been hearing lately) and go overboard with the parallelism.
Not that the cast order determines the LT, I mean Noe was listed second in True Tears and you know what happened lol
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2008-02-06 / Sports News
Becoming "one" With The Cheerleader Again
Section 1 crowns its conference cheer champs
A cheerleading competition is more like a party than an athletic competition, at least that's the way it seemed to me last Saturday at New Rochelle High where some 20 schools got after the first annual first annual Westchester/ Putnam/Dutchess/Rockland Cheerleading Coaches Conference Championships.
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