Ask HN: The Man from Earth

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by tanto • 13 years ago

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I saw the movie a couple days ago and it really impressed me. Everything in this movie happens in a little cabin where one guy tells a story to some of his friends. Still its probably one of the best movies I've every seen. What do you think about it?

Zenst• 13 years ago

One of my all time favorite films. One of those films which you wont notice how long it was on for and no hollywood effects or sets to keep you watching, just a good script.

unicornporn• 13 years ago

I totally fell in love with this movie too. Thanks for the reminder, I think I will watch it again tomorrow!

prody• 13 years ago

The movie is pretty awesome.

A fun fact is that when the film got released, it was poorly received in the box office. Some time later, people started torrenting it and spread the word. The cast are said to be actually surprised when they get recognised from The Man from Earth since, as far as they thought, was fairly obscure.

staunch2• 13 years ago

I've watched it at least 50 times. Absolutely one of my favorite movies. Before that I enjoyed the Star Trek: TOS episode he wrote, based on the same concept. The movie was great and the casting was almost perfect. I'd love to see what's possible with a big budget.

yashg• 13 years ago

I can't actually think of anything that can be added with big budget. It might actually ruin it.

staunch2• 13 years ago

I'm not saying recreate this movie with a bigger budget. I'm saying show the story of his life more, not just tell it.

jared314• 13 years ago

Link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_from_Earth

http://www.hulu.com/watch/517822

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAarR4tVEHU

anywherenotes• 13 years ago

Thank you for the links

satori99• 13 years ago

I loved this film!

It is one of the only films in recent years that i truly enjoyed. And not a single explosion or special effect!

curtis• 13 years ago

This movie felt a lot like a 90 minute Twilight Zone episode -- and I mean that in the best possible way.

It's also cool to see a science fiction movie succeed or fail entirely on the storytelling. Special effects seems like a solved-problem these days, storytelling, not so much.

has2k12• 13 years ago

It is the only movie that I have re-started as soon as the end credits started rolling.

tanto2• 13 years ago

Funny thing. I watched it two times on the same day and told couple friends to watch it so I can talk with them about it. It really a movie to think and talk about...

has2k12• 13 years ago

You can help fund the sequel on Kickstarter, 5 days to go.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1759006687/the-man-from-...

tanto2• 13 years ago

thx just done.

mansigandhi• 13 years ago

Whoa! I didn't even know about this campaign. How is it not fully funded :(

sker• 13 years ago

Great movie. It goes to show that, just like in video games, graphics aren't that important.

The producer even thanked piracy for spreading awareness of the movie:

http://torrentfreak.com/producer-thanks-pirates-for-stealing...

db48x• 13 years ago

Yes, good film. Reminded me of 12 Angry Men.

johngalt• 13 years ago

It impressed me as well. Watched it completely by chance. Thought provoking premise.

Ask HN: The Man from Earth

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