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jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jul 21 @ 3:37 AM ET
the Road Warrior is my all time, #1 favorite movie and I'll go to the grave with that sentiment.
So, with that said, the franchise leaves me to rank the following 3….
Mad Max
Beyond Thunderdome
Fury Road
……I *kinda* think Mad Max beats out Fury road because it's a prequel that sets up the whole franchise.
I thought fury road was pretty damn good.
Thunderdome was fvcking hollywood, "we need to sell some Tina Turner records" stupid. So dumb……just soooo dumb.
Mark my words though. the road warrior is one of the greatest movies of my generation. The lead character spoke 14 lines of dialogue.It was a brilliant film that produced a lot on not much of a budget. I watch it about once every 3 months.
…..should probably change my avatar.

- seedy



I think it's the kind of movie that, if you're a BIG Mad Max fan you'll dig it
But if not, all the hype will leave u wanting more
Actions scenes were good...
But what actually happened in the movie?
They drove way out to the middle of nowhere, then turned around & came back
Um, what?!
I know I'm simplifying it...
But I feel like they could've developed the story much more
That's prob why the movie was so short though too
3 stars outta 5,
And that's prob generous


Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jul 21 @ 3:40 AM ET
the Road Warrior is my all time, #1 favorite movie and I'll go to the grave with that sentiment.
So, with that said, the franchise leaves me to rank the following 3….
Mad Max
Beyond Thunderdome
Fury Road
……I *kinda* think Mad Max beats out Fury road because it's a prequel that sets up the whole franchise.
I thought fury road was pretty damn good.
Thunderdome was fvcking hollywood, "we need to sell some Tina Turner records" stupid. So dumb……just soooo dumb.
Mark my words though. the road warrior is one of the greatest movies of my generation. The lead character spoke 14 lines of dialogue.It was a brilliant film that produced a lot on not much of a budget. I watch it about once every 3 months.
…..should probably change my avatar.

- seedy


I thought Fury Road was a throwback to those movies where they didn't have a huge budget so they were forced to get creative. I thought it was extremely well done. Just the special effects(car stunts) alone were worth the price of admission. I think every car stunt was done in camera(no computer effects).

They had to invent a new way to flip a car when it's close to other cars because all the old methods had an area of effect and would damage cars/people nearby. It was in the beginning when Max loses the Interceptor. During rehearsals the stunt guy actually set a world record for flips in a car. But when they actually shot the scene he fell short of the record, and immediately retired. He was a legend, so it's not like he was a young guy who walked away.

The guys on the poles were all Cirque de Soleil and to balance/control those 20' poles they attached small block V8 blocks to them. And on and on. Everything was done for real at speed.

The visual effects were less spectacular. The tornado scene in particular didn't really do it for me.

But the cars were all real. Even the half car half tank was real. They actually built it and it ran and did everything it needed to. Most of the speakers on the Doof Wagon worked. And yes that was a real flame thrower on the guitar controlled by the whammy bar, and the guitar actually worked as a guitar.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 21 @ 7:32 AM ET
the Road Warrior is my all time, #1 favorite movie and I'll go to the grave with that sentiment.
So, with that said, the franchise leaves me to rank the following 3….
Mad Max
Beyond Thunderdome
Fury Road
……I *kinda* think Mad Max beats out Fury road because it's a prequel that sets up the whole franchise.
I thought fury road was pretty damn good.
Thunderdome was fvcking hollywood, "we need to sell some Tina Turner records" stupid. So dumb……just soooo dumb.
Mark my words though. the road warrior is one of the greatest movies of my generation. The lead character spoke 14 lines of dialogue.It was a brilliant film that produced a lot on not much of a budget. I watch it about once every 3 months.
…..should probably change my avatar.

- seedy

YOU BUST THE DEAL

YOU FACE THE WHEEL
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 21 @ 7:34 AM ET
I think it's the kind of movie that, if you're a BIG Mad Max fan you'll dig it
But if not, all the hype will leave u wanting more
Actions scenes were good...
But what actually happened in the movie?
They drove way out to the middle of nowhere, then turned around & came back
Um, what?!
I know I'm simplifying it...
But I feel like they could've developed the story much more
That's prob why the movie was so short though too
3 stars outta 5,
And that's prob generous

- jdfitz77

they did nothing to develop max


zip nil nodda


special effects were great

plot/dialogue was blah


I was entertained though, just expected more
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 21 @ 7:36 AM ET
I thought Fury Road was a throwback to those movies where they didn't have a huge budget so they were forced to get creative. I thought it was extremely well done. Just the special effects(car stunts) alone were worth the price of admission. I think every car stunt was done in camera(no computer effects).

They had to invent a new way to flip a car when it's close to other cars because all the old methods had an area of effect and would damage cars/people nearby. It was in the beginning when Max loses the Interceptor. During rehearsals the stunt guy actually set a world record for flips in a car. But when they actually shot the scene he fell short of the record, and immediately retired. He was a legend, so it's not like he was a young guy who walked away.

The guys on the poles were all Cirque de Soleil and to balance/control those 20' poles they attached small block V8 blocks to them. And on and on. Everything was done for real at speed.

The visual effects were less spectacular. The tornado scene in particular didn't really do it for me.

But the cars were all real. Even the half car half tank was real. They actually built it and it ran and did everything it needed to. Most of the speakers on the Doof Wagon worked. And yes that was a real flame thrower on the guitar controlled by the whammy bar, and the guitar actually worked as a guitar.

- Wetbandit1

homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 21 @ 7:37 AM ET
I thought Fury Road was a throwback to those movies where they didn't have a huge budget so they were forced to get creative. I thought it was extremely well done. Just the special effects(car stunts) alone were worth the price of admission. I think every car stunt was done in camera(no computer effects).

They had to invent a new way to flip a car when it's close to other cars because all the old methods had an area of effect and would damage cars/people nearby. It was in the beginning when Max loses the Interceptor. During rehearsals the stunt guy actually set a world record for flips in a car. But when they actually shot the scene he fell short of the record, and immediately retired. He was a legend, so it's not like he was a young guy who walked away.

The guys on the poles were all Cirque de Soleil and to balance/control those 20' poles they attached small block V8 blocks to them. And on and on. Everything was done for real at speed.

The visual effects were less spectacular. The tornado scene in particular didn't really do it for me.

But the cars were all real. Even the half car half tank was real. They actually built it and it ran and did everything it needed to. Most of the speakers on the Doof Wagon worked. And yes that was a real flame thrower on the guitar controlled by the whammy bar, and the guitar actually worked as a guitar.

- Wetbandit1

TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 21 @ 7:59 AM ET
He was awesome in Justified, miss that show.
- mhp


all this and more
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 21 @ 7:59 AM ET
YOU BUST THE DEAL

YOU FACE THE WHEEL

- homiedclown


karlsson?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 21 @ 8:02 AM ET
Matt Donovan signs in Sweden. Your barely news news of the day.
stashu
Buffalo Sabres
Location: SC
Joined: 06.04.2008

Jul 21 @ 8:18 AM ET
Am I the only that thinks mad max fury road was just average

For all the hype this film got everyone says it was the best film of the year .. I don't get it

- GERBE!!!75PTS


I would rather have a bigger story about their "world" than what that movie was. The different factions explained would be cool, a look into the life in each of them, etc...but yeah, the movie was kind of annoying (trying to be spoiler-free).
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jul 21 @ 8:21 AM ET
I would rather have a bigger story about their "world" than what that movie was. The different factions explained would be cool, a look into the life in each of them, etc...but yeah, the movie was kind of annoying (trying to be spoiler-free).
- stashu


Am I that out of the movie loop? Never knew about the movie
stashu
Buffalo Sabres
Location: SC
Joined: 06.04.2008

Jul 21 @ 8:24 AM ET
Am I that out of the movie loop? Never knew about the movie
- cabin


Very - it was quite big, not sure how the hell you could have missed advertising for it.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jul 21 @ 8:33 AM ET
Very - it was quite big, not sure how the hell you could have missed advertising for it.
- stashu


I don't watch TV too much lately. Even though I bought a 55" visio 4k last august after I bought the house . Too much fun outside I guess.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 21 @ 8:37 AM ET
We may see Girgensons on the move in the next couple weeks I was told last night there is some talk of Girgensons and Fasching for Fowler +. Just talk as of now.
Deuce81
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 03.11.2016

Jul 21 @ 8:51 AM ET
We may see Girgensons on the move in the next couple weeks I was told last night there is some talk of Girgensons and Fasching for Fowler +. Just talk as of now.
- SABRES 89


Interesting. Murray really has his eyes on Fowler, huh? Seems like a steep price.

The value of top-4 D has gotten really high.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 21 @ 8:54 AM ET
Interesting. Murray really has his eyes on Fowler, huh? Seems like a steep price.

The value of top-4 D has gotten really high.

- Deuce81

IMO Girgensons for Fowler straight up is a even deal, nothing is final just names being talked about again.
Deuce81
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 03.11.2016

Jul 21 @ 8:59 AM ET
IMO Girgensons for Fowler straight up is a even deal, nothing is final just names being talked about again.
- SABRES 89


I agree. Those names make sense from Anaheim's standpoint, as it seems they are looking to shed salary.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jul 21 @ 9:08 AM ET
IMO Girgensons for Fowler straight up is a even deal, nothing is final just names being talked about again.
- SABRES 89

top 4 is getting expensive compared to a 2/3 C..

i guess it depends what the + is.. i didn't expect Fasching to be movable since he focused on him when he first got here
Havic3814
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Albany, NY
Joined: 08.25.2011

Jul 21 @ 9:22 AM ET
IMO Girgensons for Fowler straight up is a even deal, nothing is final just names being talked about again.
- SABRES 89



If we got Fowler but didn't have to resign Grigs what would that leave us to *potentially* go after another winger when that deal with the kid from Massachusetts finally falls through?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 21 @ 9:26 AM ET
We may see Girgensons on the move in the next couple weeks I was told last night there is some talk of Girgensons and Fasching for Fowler +. Just talk as of now.
- SABRES 89

I'm ok with that
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 21 @ 9:27 AM ET
We may see Girgensons on the move in the next couple weeks I was told last night there is some talk of Girgensons and Fasching for Fowler +. Just talk as of now.
- SABRES 89

Wouldn't doubt that + is Noesen
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 21 @ 9:29 AM ET
If we got Fowler but didn't have to resign Grigs what would that leave us to *potentially* go after another winger when that deal with the kid from Massachusetts finally falls through?
- Havic3814

Deuce81
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 03.11.2016

Jul 21 @ 9:32 AM ET

- homiedclown


He's the wildcard. If he's ready to play this year you've got a cheap solution!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 21 @ 9:33 AM ET
kane/ror/reinhart
nylander/eichel/okposo
foligno/larsson/ennis
moulson/cor/gionta


kane/ror/okposo
moulson/eichel/reinhart
foligno/larsson/ennis
desluarers/cor/gionta


ennis/ror/reinhart
kane/eichel/okposo
foligno/larsson/gionta
moulson/cor/deslaurers



lots of ways to play it even if girgens is moved for fowler
yen6d1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: maxim Afinogenov, NY
Joined: 02.21.2011

Jul 21 @ 9:43 AM ET
I'm ok with that
- homiedclown

im with ya, Baileys development makes that trade possible
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