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]]> By: Matt Gamble http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68704 Matt Gamble Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:20:11 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68704 I'm not angry people like The Man from Earth, I just find the comments from people who like it highly amusing. I’m not angry people like The Man from Earth, I just find the comments from people who like it highly amusing.

]]> By: Jonathan B. http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68698 Jonathan B. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:44:55 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68698 Matt's just angry because... well, I don't know why. He's starting to slowly transform into Henrik, I think. Angry for the sake of being angry. Matt’s just angry because… well, I don’t know why. He’s starting to slowly transform into Henrik, I think. Angry for the sake of being angry.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68643 Kurt Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:17:45 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68643 Gamble should be moving hyperbole stand up. I laughed, this is spot on. (Yes, I will watch Man From Earth when it pops up on Canadian Netflix) Gamble should be moving hyperbole stand up. I laughed, this is spot on.

(Yes, I will watch Man From Earth when it pops up on Canadian Netflix)

]]> By: Matt Gamble http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68628 Matt Gamble Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:12:46 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68628 The comments in this thread read like they are coming from six year olds who have yet to learn any sort of self-control. I loved it soooo much it made each day brighter with my warm rememberance of it, and each memory is better than the last! I watched it 87 times in a row with my family and friends and EVERYONE loved it as much as I did! I bought 122 copies and am handing them out to everyone, and they love it and me for it! I don't know why I gave it 5 stars, that was too high and I don't know what I was thinking, but it is one of the top ten films of the decade! The comments in this thread read like they are coming from six year olds who have yet to learn any sort of self-control.

I loved it soooo much it made each day brighter with my warm rememberance of it, and each memory is better than the last!

I watched it 87 times in a row with my family and friends and EVERYONE loved it as much as I did!

I bought 122 copies and am handing them out to everyone, and they love it and me for it!

I don’t know why I gave it 5 stars, that was too high and I don’t know what I was thinking, but it is one of the top ten films of the decade!

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68622 Andrew James Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:36:16 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68622 Wow Bob, that's great. The stage play for this would be fun to see! I was excited to see you would be in Hutchinson as I might be able to attend. Then I realized it was Hutchinson, KS and not Hutchinson, MN. Ah well. Stop back in here and let us know how it went when you're through. Break a leg! Wow Bob, that’s great. The stage play for this would be fun to see!

I was excited to see you would be in Hutchinson as I might be able to attend. Then I realized it was Hutchinson, KS and not Hutchinson, MN. Ah well. Stop back in here and let us know how it went when you’re through.

Break a leg!

]]> By: Bob http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68621 Bob Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:02:29 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-68621 I watched this movie about 4 months ago on Netflix, not sure how I found it, I think Netflix suggested it to me. Probably based on my love of sci-fi and time travel. I immediately watched it again & again & again. I was sure while I watched it that it was a screen adaptation of a play. It just had that feel for me. I found out it wasn't but that it was available for the stage. I am just getting ready to open this show as director and it has been fun trying to recreate what they put on screen. I am also playing Art the Archaeologist. I hope our theatre audience comes away with the same feelings we got from watching the film. I watched this movie about 4 months ago on Netflix, not sure how I found it, I think Netflix suggested it to me. Probably based on my love of sci-fi and time travel. I immediately watched it again & again & again. I was sure while I watched it that it was a screen adaptation of a play. It just had that feel for me. I found out it wasn’t but that it was available for the stage. I am just getting ready to open this show as director and it has been fun trying to recreate what they put on screen. I am also playing Art the Archaeologist.

I hope our theatre audience comes away with the same feelings we got from watching the film.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65968 Jonathan Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:30:23 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65968 I have watched this four times since reading this review, Andrew, and I love it more every time. I have watched this four times since reading this review, Andrew, and I love it more every time.

]]> By: antho42 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65952 antho42 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:53:02 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65952 Kurt -- watch this film. It is a must watch for science fiction lovers. Kurt — watch this film. It is a must watch for science fiction lovers.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65948 Andrew James Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:47:50 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65948 Yes! Looking back at <a href="http://www.rowthree.com/2010/01/13/andrews-favorites-of-the-decade/" rel="nofollow">my ten best of the decade</a>, I'd probably remove <em>Sideways</em> and include <em>The Man From Earth</em> somewhere in that list. Yes! Looking back at my ten best of the decade, I’d probably remove Sideways and include The Man From Earth somewhere in that list.

]]> By: jshah http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65937 jshah Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:27:54 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-65937 Amazing film! Not often at all I see a movie like this... I saw it in 2008 and could not remember what it was at all until I searched it on the internet today. I knew it had 'Earth' in the title so that helped. But so happy I found it and rewatched it.. so refreshing. Amazing film! Not often at all I see a movie like this… I saw it in 2008 and could not remember what it was at all until I searched it on the internet today. I knew it had ‘Earth’ in the title so that helped. But so happy I found it and rewatched it.. so refreshing.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-62445 Andrew James Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:16:19 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-62445 Greg - great observation and great question! But it kind of goes along with MY chief complaint of the film: it isn't long enough! I could've sat in that room and listened to that guy talk for hours on end. There would be no limit the questions that could be asked. One of my favorite responses to a question: Were you a witness to the black plague? Yes. Was it horrible? More so than history records. Fucking great. I would like to know more! Greg – great observation and great question! But it kind of goes along with MY chief complaint of the film: it isn’t long enough! I could’ve sat in that room and listened to that guy talk for hours on end. There would be no limit the questions that could be asked. One of my favorite responses to a question:
Were you a witness to the black plague?
Yes.
Was it horrible?
More so than history records.

Fucking great. I would like to know more!

]]> By: greg http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-62444 greg Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:51:05 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-62444 very enjoyable, thought provoking movie... the only flaw i saw was there is no way, in a room of that much intelligence, no one would ask mankind's #1 curiosity - Are we alone? very enjoyable, thought provoking movie… the only flaw i saw was there is no way, in a room of that much intelligence, no one would ask mankind’s #1 curiosity – Are we alone?

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40633 Andrew James Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:30:45 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40633 I actually rewatched it about a month ago so my gf could see it and we both loved it (again). I actually rewatched it about a month ago so my gf could see it and we both loved it (again).

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40632 Andrew James Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:29:38 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40632 Yeah, the director has actually been encouraging people to download it (or he was at the time). Now that it's available on DVD and Bluray - probably for really cheap - there's no excuse. It's like the sci-fi version of <em>12 Angry Men</em>. Yeah, the director has actually been encouraging people to download it (or he was at the time). Now that it’s available on DVD and Bluray – probably for really cheap – there’s no excuse. It’s like the sci-fi version of 12 Angry Men.

]]> By: Chris http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40622 Chris Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:57:58 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40622 Thanks for reviewing this! This movie is really good, and deserves more attention. I heard about it through word of mouth a couple of years ago, and bought it with some initial regret, because the case is so B movie. But when I actually put it in the player and watched it, I was pulled right in. I then bought a few more copies and gave them away. Thanks for reviewing this! This movie is really good, and deserves more attention. I heard about it through word of mouth a couple of years ago, and bought it with some initial regret, because the case is so B movie.

But when I actually put it in the player and watched it, I was pulled right in. I then bought a few more copies and gave them away.

]]> By: Jonathan B. http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40621 Jonathan B. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:29 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-40621 I just watched this again today and good god, Bixby's script is amazing. I'm going to start loaning this out to all of my friends. I just watched this again today and good god, Bixby’s script is amazing. I’m going to start loaning this out to all of my friends.

]]> By: Mike Rot http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-33364 Mike Rot Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:08:22 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-33364 I am now halfway through the film so that is some kind of accomplishment. actually this will be my version of On the Road segment as I watch it on my ipod on my way to New York next week. So far I don't find it that amazing as everyone is claiming it to be but will see. I am now halfway through the film so that is some kind of accomplishment. actually this will be my version of On the Road segment as I watch it on my ipod on my way to New York next week.

So far I don’t find it that amazing as everyone is claiming it to be but will see.

]]> By: john no really http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-33352 john no really Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:57:02 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-33352 its has been 10 mins since i finished the movie and i just orderd 40 copies from a bulk movie website i intend to give it out to as many people as i can well i gess 40 lol 39 if i keep one myself lol but i just cant stop saying wow my mouth is open and and i just cant stop going wow im a sci fi kinda guy and this one hits home im glad it wasent flashy or over done a good movie is all on the basis of story telling and this is just that a story being told literally ty its has been 10 mins since i finished the movie and i just orderd 40 copies from a bulk movie website i intend to give it out to as many people as i can well i gess 40 lol 39 if i keep one myself lol but i just cant stop saying wow my mouth is open and and i just cant stop going wow im a sci fi kinda guy and this one hits home im glad it wasent flashy or over done a good movie is all on the basis of story telling and this is just that a story being told literally ty

]]> By: rot http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-28776 rot Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:45:07 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-28776 I have this film on my computer still haven't watched it. I know this is the sort of thing I would like but I find it hard to watch films on my computer. I have this film on my computer still haven’t watched it. I know this is the sort of thing I would like but I find it hard to watch films on my computer.

]]> By: Andrew James http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-28767 Andrew James Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:08:42 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-28767 Alright! Another convert. I watched the movie again back around Thanksgiving or Christmas. I watched it on that Thursday night with my sister and then again that Saturday for my mom to see. It just never gets old. Good luck in convincing your friends you are a cave man Jonathan. I already have doubt of that fact. Alright! Another convert. I watched the movie again back around Thanksgiving or Christmas. I watched it on that Thursday night with my sister and then again that Saturday for my mom to see. It just never gets old.

Good luck in convincing your friends you are a cave man Jonathan. I already have doubt of that fact.

]]> By: Jonathan B. http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-28759 Jonathan B. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:39:15 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-28759 I have no idea why I waited so long to watch this. I agree with everything said. A great concept, executed perfectly, with a minimal budget, no A-list actors - just a hell of a great script. I'm going out for some beers tonight and I'm going to try to stimulate conversation this entrancing with my buddies. Wish me luck! I have no idea why I waited so long to watch this. I agree with everything said. A great concept, executed perfectly, with a minimal budget, no A-list actors – just a hell of a great script. I’m going out for some beers tonight and I’m going to try to stimulate conversation this entrancing with my buddies. Wish me luck!

]]> By: Dovla http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-17326 Dovla Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:50:10 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-17326 my friend who is a professor recomanded me to see this movie... He said that it is a low budget movie, but that it is fascinating one... So i just did... and the movie is very good... like someone from the uper posts said, not for 5 stars maybe, but for 4 sure :-) but i dont get one thing:the whole movie, we could think ok, he is doing this because he wants to say good bye on that way with his friends, and the movie could end up like that... and that would be a very low budget story... but at the very last part of the film, he shows that he is a father of that old guy (i am sorry for my not so well English - i am from Serbia, btw:-)... psychiatrist is the right word i guess... so the end of the movie is the part when u say:"hey, what if...?" nevermind, it's 4 o'clock in the morning, and i am tired to think straight... its a good movie... my friend who is a professor recomanded me to see this movie… He said that it is a low budget movie, but that it is fascinating one…
So i just did… and the movie is very good… like someone from the uper posts said, not for 5 stars maybe, but for 4 sure :-)
but i dont get one thing:the whole movie, we could think ok, he is doing this because he wants to say good bye on that way with his friends, and the movie could end up like that… and that would be a very low budget story… but at the very last part of the film, he shows that he is a father of that old guy (i am sorry for my not so well English – i am from Serbia, btw:-)… psychiatrist is the right word i guess…
so the end of the movie is the part when u say:”hey, what if…?”
nevermind, it’s 4 o’clock in the morning, and i am tired to think straight… its a good movie…

]]> By: thomas vdp http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-7966 thomas vdp Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:21:37 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-7966 just saw the movie and thought it was amazing. It just makes you think about so many things. Maybe it did feel a bit low-budget but that kinda made the film charming. just saw the movie and thought it was amazing.
It just makes you think about so many things.
Maybe it did feel a bit low-budget but that kinda made the film charming.

]]> By: Kurt Halfyard http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-7944 Kurt Halfyard Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:02:48 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/2007/12/29/review-the-man-from-earth/#comment-7944 Hmmm, methinks I've nothing more to say *embarrassed* Hmmm, methinks I’ve nothing more to say *embarrassed*

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