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Re: Eragon
« Reply #90 on: January 14, 2009, 05:26:51 AM »
Quote from: Ookla The Mok on January 14, 2009, 05:07:01 AM
Anyway, Eragon sucks, right?

I have not read it due to the testimony of many who have whose judgment I trust.

Well technically, we are supposed to be talking about the movie Eragon, but hey. They both sucked  :P
I think I've probably said this before, but there was so much potential. Paolini could have done something with it, but instead he followed a Star Wars plot and his execution sucked.
The book was not horrible. I might even say both Eragon and Eldest were good, at times. But there is better stuff to read. A lot better.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #91 on: January 14, 2009, 10:40:37 PM »
mtl-whatever–Ummmm, pretty standard in life, actually. If you give an opinion or a theory, you are often expected to have something substantial to back up your claim. And the point of these boards, besides fun, meeting people and all that good stuff, is to have intelligent discussions, which cannot happen without the occasional challenge.

I actually enjoyed the beginning of Eragon and the middle of Eldest. But Brisingr sucked, and the movie did, too. I don't know which was worse, honestly.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #92 on: January 14, 2009, 11:38:02 PM »
Uh, Shaggy, theories yes. Opinions, not so much. And neither are "substantial." They would need a bit of evidence to support them, but nothing substantial. And as for the opinions, it would be nice to understand why a person has an opinion, but it's not necessary, and it's not like you can go up to whomever and say "Your opinion is wrong" simply because you don't understand it.

And as for this LotR discussion. At this point it doesn't matter. He was going off of memory. His memory is apparently good, so he thought he was right. Memory, even good memory, can be wrong. I know. I have a stalkerishly good memory (that's not saying I'm a stalker. That's only saying that sometimes I remember things that make it seem like I could be a stalker....like phone numbers. And addresses....), and I've been wrong more than a few times.

And yes, the movie Eragon sucked. Big time. The book, even though it was completely unoriginal, was good.
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« Reply #93 on: January 15, 2009, 06:12:25 PM »
I actually thought that the movie was better than the book... but just because it didn't take as long to get through.  Couldn't even finish Brisingr, and I am usually pretty religious about finishing any series I start. But he just gets a sword right? Can't be missing too much....
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« Reply #94 on: January 16, 2009, 05:47:59 PM »
I'm not saying every theory/opinion/thought needs evidence to support it (and if I was, then I stand corrected). What I am saying, however, is that it is not unfair to question an unfounded thought.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #95 on: January 16, 2009, 07:46:12 PM »
Quote from: Shaggy on January 16, 2009, 05:47:59 PM
I'm not saying every theory/opinion/thought needs evidence to support it (and if I was, then I stand corrected). What I am saying, however, is that it is not unfair to question an unfounded thought.

If I had just been questioned, then this discussion would not have happened.

But what actually happened was that people demanded evidence and were quite. Maybe in this new world you youngsters live in, rude is the new nice, but not in my world.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #96 on: January 16, 2009, 07:48:29 PM »
Well, not to get into an insult-fest or anything, but for someone who criticizes others as being rude, you're pretty knowledgeable in that area.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #97 on: January 16, 2009, 09:40:24 PM »
Quote from: Frog on January 15, 2009, 06:12:25 PM
I actually thought that the movie was better than the book... but just because it didn't take as long to get through.  Couldn't even finish Brisingr, and I am usually pretty religious about finishing any series I start. But he just gets a sword right? Can't be missing too much....
Yeah, Brisingr was by far the worst of the series thus far. I can't really think of a single thing that actually advanced the plot. Well, **SPOILER** Eragon's teacher died, **ENDSPOILER** and we got some info on how Galbatorix is getting his power, but really that was it.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #98 on: January 16, 2009, 09:51:51 PM »
Quote from: Shaggy on January 16, 2009, 07:48:29 PM
Well, not to get into an insult-fest or anything, but for someone who criticizes others as being rude, you're pretty knowledgeable in that area.

Point me to ONE post of mine where I was rude. just ONE!

By far, you are the rudest person on these boards, but I, and I am sure others, have overlooked it because you are only 12. Honestly, if my 11 year old ever spoke to me in the manner you have made daily conversation here, he would be grounded for a week.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #99 on: January 16, 2009, 10:24:38 PM »
Quote from: Reaves on January 16, 2009, 09:40:24 PM
Quote from: Frog on January 15, 2009, 06:12:25 PM
I actually thought that the movie was better than the book... but just because it didn't take as long to get through.  Couldn't even finish Brisingr, and I am usually pretty religious about finishing any series I start. But he just gets a sword right? Can't be missing too much....
Yeah, Brisingr was by far the worst of the series thus far. I can't really think of a single thing that actually advanced the plot. Well, **SPOILER** Eragon's teacher died, **ENDSPOILER** and we got some info on how Galbatorix is getting his power, but really that was it.

Thanks Reaves. Now I am completely satisfied.  :D

And guys, not to stick my neck too far in there since I really didn't read all the posts leading to this, but the discussion seems to be getting pretty heated for a book/movie thread. Maybe you could take it down a notch, or find somewhere else to settle it? Thank you :)   
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #100 on: January 16, 2009, 11:07:28 PM »
My apologies to Frog and everyone else who has been posting on this board–we shouldn't have taken over the thread like this. I'm sorry.

mtlhddoc2, I'm just going to say one more thing and then I am not continuing this discussion any farther. I feel as if you have been rather set against me from the beginning, and so have responded accordingly. My apologies.

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« Reply #101 on: March 26, 2009, 04:10:21 AM »
In other news!

I think this story is epic. Really if you write eragon at that age its awesome.
The story is Good.
tis Blasphemy! to say it is Cliche or Unoriginal.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #102 on: March 26, 2009, 12:24:05 PM »
Quote from: Madjius on March 26, 2009, 04:10:21 AM
In other news!

I think this story is epic. Really if you write eragon at that age its awesome.
The story is Good.
tis Blasphemy! to say it is Cliche or Unoriginal.

The story is amazing, and I'm sure George Lucas would agree.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #103 on: March 26, 2009, 04:30:44 PM »
Muahuahuahua nice one, Reaves! I agree.
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Re: Eragon
« Reply #104 on: April 30, 2009, 04:03:30 AM »
I bought Brisingr. Because I read Eragon and Eldest and they were decent. A nice beginners book to fantasy. Low reading level, typical plot line, decently enjoyable.
But I only read the first chapter before I put it down and haven't felt the inkling to pick it up since. I mean, HELLO! They were talking about their male parts. Like... are you kidding me? It's not that it offended me, more like it made me laugh. But not in a good way. I mean, I watch South Park, I'm used to that kind of humor but... Gosh, it wasn't even funny. It was just... immature.
Bad Paolini... bad bad Paolini.
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