Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor)

Started by B.C. Long, April 08, 2005, 09:19:48 PM

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B.C. Long

April 08, 2005, 09:19:48 PM
Judging by the trailer, this looks like it's either going to be really good. Or incredibly bad. Some of the slo-mo shots in the trailer are useless. But I think this Russian film is worth checking out. It's suppose to be the first part of a sci-fi horror trilogy.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/night_watch/

Director: Timour Bekmambetov
Screenwriter: Sergei Lukyanenko, Timour Bekmambetov
Starring: Konstantin Khabensky, Vladimir Menshov, Maria Poroshina, Galina Tyunina, Victor Verzhbitsky, Dima Martynov

Details: Set in contemporary Moscow, "Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor)" revolves around the conflict and balance maintained between the forces of light and darkness -- the result of a medieval truce between the opposing sides. As night falls, the dark forces battle the super-human "Others" of the Night Watch, whose mission is to patrol and protect. But there is constant fear that an ancient prophecy will come true: that a powerful "Other" will rise up, be tempted by one of the sides, and tip the balance plunging the world into a renewed war between the dark and light, the results of which would be catastrophic. "Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor)" is the first installment of a trilogy based on the best-selling sci-fi novels of Sergei Lukyanenko entitled Night Watch, Day Watch and Dusk Watch.

Brazoliange

#1
June 03, 2005, 11:48:49 PM
I've seen this trailer 4 times in theater now and it gets better with every viewing.

Judging by the trailer this movie is going to kick ass.
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modage

#2
June 04, 2005, 01:02:39 AM
yeah i didnt watch the trailer when you posted it but i caught it the other day on like fox movie channel or something and we were like 'what the fuck is this?'  i will definitely see it.  watch this trailer everyone.
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Pubrick

#3
June 04, 2005, 05:34:48 AM
shit, that is a damn good trailer, especially with m83 "unrecorded" at the end.
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modage

#4
June 04, 2005, 11:29:11 AM
my only question is: is it an epic horror trilogy? or an epic fantasy trilogy?  :ponder:
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

Myxo

#5
June 04, 2005, 04:22:41 PM
Looks good. I love that there aren't any big name actors/actresses in this. It gives me hope that the film will rely on storytelling rather than starpower. I have a feeling that one or more of the people involved in this trilogy will end up with a long career as a result.

cron

#6
June 04, 2005, 05:25:17 PM
Quote from: MyxomatosisIt gives me hope that the film will rely on storytelling rather than starpower.

who are your current favorite russian moviestars?
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Myxo

#7
June 04, 2005, 10:00:41 PM
Quote from: cronopio
Quote from: MyxomatosisIt gives me hope that the film will rely on storytelling rather than starpower.

who are your current favorite russian moviestars?

Off the top of my head I don't really know any "movie stars" that are Russian. I'm simply stating that it is rare for a blockbuster (which this looks like it is) to be lacking in any recognizable stars. I really like it.

SiliasRuby

#8
June 04, 2005, 10:14:05 PM
Whoosh! This is gonna be visually awseome. Can't wait till it comes to where I'm at.
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June 04, 2005, 10:51:50 PM
Quote from: Myxomatosis
Quote from: cronopio
Quote from: MyxomatosisIt gives me hope that the film will rely on storytelling rather than starpower.

who are your current favorite russian moviestars?

Off the top of my head I don't really know any "movie stars" that are Russian. I'm simply stating that it is rare for a blockbuster (which this looks like it is) to be lacking in any recognizable stars. I really like it.
that's exactly what he means. it's a RUSSIAN blockbuster, so for all u know the cast ARE the most recognizable russian movie stars of the day. thus, the movie could still fail on storytelling.

Quote from: themodernage02my only question is: is it an epic horror trilogy? or an epic fantasy trilogy?  :ponder:
according to the blurb in the first post, it's a sci-fi trilogy. this confusion from the marketing team is a good sign.
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Stefen

#10
June 04, 2005, 11:41:27 PM
I've been duped by a good trailer many a time. This trailer is fantastic.
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Myxo

#11
June 05, 2005, 12:21:24 AM
Quote from: Stefen Posts DrunkerI've been duped by a good trailer many a time. This trailer is fantastic.

Horror movie trailers are really deceiving I think. I've noticed an aweful lot of horror films have great trailers but the film ends up being crappy. I remember loving the trailer for The Grudge. What a shite movie.

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#12
June 05, 2005, 01:51:34 PM
Quote from: MyxomatosisHorror movie trailers are really deceiving I think. I've noticed an aweful lot of horror films have great trailers but the film ends up being crappy. I remember loving the trailer for The Grudge. What a shite movie.
Well, thank God they didn't use any big name actors/actresses.
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#13
June 06, 2005, 11:22:05 PM
Quote from: BrazoliangeI've seen this trailer 4 times in theater now and it gets better with every viewing.

Judging by the trailer this movie is going to kick ass.

wow, i live in L.A. and haven't seen this trailer in any theater.  did you watch it in an art-house cinema there in Omaha?
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#14
June 06, 2005, 11:25:46 PM
I cannot wait to find out
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