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Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by softfalcon » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:26 AM UTC

k2enemy wrote: post #4

I found it incredibly hard to turn when I wanted to. Not sure if it is key detection or if I needed to have more precise timing.

It looks like you have to hold the direction for a bit prior to turning. Pretty bad UX in my opinion. Especially since this makes it nigh unplayable on mobile as you fat thumb the tiny D-pad trying to hold the right direction down.

I tried it on keyboard and it's a bit more playable, but frustrating for players like myself who more than have the dexterity to press exactly when I want to.

A+ for humour, artistic style, and concept... D for play-ability.

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by messe » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:28 AM UTC

itisit wrote: post #70

esrauch wrote: post #50

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's another genre also commonly called Black Comedy where Black is African American not Dark. To be fair, it is genuinely confusing to have that genre name collision.

That’s not true in colloquial American English. Movies like “Friday” or “Madea Goes to Jail” are just referred to as “Comedy”.

That doesn't contradict the person you're replying to

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by JumpCrisscross » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:31 AM UTC

sph wrote: post #6

Based on a recent "black comedy" movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11813216/ Which is one of the weirdest and heaviest hitting films I've seen recently, and while there is some comedy, it is not a funny movie.

Is there a mood one should be in to watch it? (Or a mood it leaves you in.)

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by Jalad » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:37 AM UTC

sph wrote: post #6

Based on a recent "black comedy" movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11813216/ Which is one of the weirdest and heaviest hitting films I've seen recently, and while there is some comedy, it is not a funny movie.

And if you liked this movie you might like "In Bruges". Very similar in mood and the same two lead actors (and director). Personally I liked In Bruges a bit more but they're both good

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by lucideer » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:40 AM UTC

spywaregorilla wrote: post #66

I'd like to see the end but I cannot get past level 6. I'd enjoy a spoiler if anyone has it. I enjoyed the film. There was this nagging feeling the whole time that there was supposed to be some sort of metaphor for the conflict in Ireland but I knew nothing about it, so it felt like I was missing something. I don't know that I really understood what it was trying to say either way. I liked 'In Bruges' a lot more pers…

> but I knew nothing about it

You're probably better off not knowing - any attempts at serious commentary on that conflict by the film didn't land well with anyone more informed. It's an enjoyable, likeable film, but cultural or political insights aren't McDonagh's strong points.

I also really liked Three Billboards, though I heard it received similar criticisms for its clumsy portrayal of US political themes (which I'm more distant from).

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by Sebguer » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:43 AM UTC

JumpCrisscross wrote: post #73

sph wrote: post #6

Based on a recent "black comedy" movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11813216/ Which is one of the weirdest and heaviest hitting films I've seen recently, and while there is some comedy, it is not a funny movie.

Is there a mood one should be in to watch it? (Or a mood it leaves you in.)

It will leave you sad and a bit forlorn, likely.

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by throwawaylinux » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:46 AM UTC

MikeOfAu wrote: post #52

imiric wrote: post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Absolutely loved the film. The acting and directing is superb. Colin Farrell's and Kerry Condon's performances are incredible, but Barry Keoghan steals the show. This is one of my favorite scenes in recent memory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBIsqYO9l8w

For me, it was the proposal scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6oF9OpmjGw What acting.

Is it supposed to be a caricature of a mentally disabled person? What is great about that acting? Not being rhetorical here, I'm not a person of high culture.

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by dreamcompiler » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 3:58 AM UTC

I rarely watch a movie that is so unpleasant that I wish I'd never seen it, but this one falls into that category. It is a dark exploration of isolated people suffering from profound mental illness. It is not even remotely similar to "In Bruges."

But it is beautifully photographed.

Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by stefantalpalaru » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 4:00 AM UTC

dreamcompiler wrote: post #78

I rarely watch a movie that is so unpleasant that I wish I'd never seen it, but this one falls into that category. It is a dark exploration of isolated people suffering from profound mental illness. It is not even remotely similar to "In Bruges." But it is beautifully photographed.

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Re: Banshees of Inisherin: The Game

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Post by dreamcompiler » Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 4:01 AM UTC

Jalad wrote: post #74

sph wrote: post #6

Based on a recent "black comedy" movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11813216/ Which is one of the weirdest and heaviest hitting films I've seen recently, and while there is some comedy, it is not a funny movie.

And if you liked this movie you might like "In Bruges". Very similar in mood and the same two lead actors (and director). Personally I liked In Bruges a bit more but they're both good

Couldn't disagree more. In Bruges is a wonderful black comedy. Banshees is not even remotely similar in story or mood; the two actors play entirely different characters.