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    Default The Great Movie Tournament - 1980s: Round 3 - Group 9 of 32

    During the third round of The Great Movie Tournament, please vote for up to two films you would like to move onto the next round. The top two films will be moving on. Keep in mind that the percentage of the vote a given film receives will determine its standing going forward.

    The poll will run for seven days. Discussion is greatly encouraged!

    The nominees are (please let me know if any video doesn't play for you):


    The Thing (1982)
    Directed by John Carpenter

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    Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
    Directed by John Carpenter

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    The Running Man (1987)
    Directed by Paul Michael Glaser

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    Time Bandits (1981)
    Directed by Terry Gilliam

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    The Thing is the only "thing" worth my vote in this group.
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    Time Bandits

    Again, I see the words "The Running Man," instantly think whoa! yes!, and then immediately remind myself that we're talking about the stench-laden heap that was the movie.
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    Quote Originally Posted by St. Troy View Post
    Time Bandits

    Again, I see the words "The Running Man," instantly think whoa! yes!, and then immediately remind myself that we're talking about the stench-laden heap that was the movie.
    I like the Running Man on its own regards and separate it from the Bachman book it is "based" on. Kinda have the urge now to rewatch it, but I haven't upgraded from DVD, and I hate going back to watching SD movies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by St. Troy View Post
    Again, I see the words "The Running Man," instantly think whoa! yes!, and then immediately remind myself that we're talking about the stench-laden heap that was the movie.
    I'm glad I'm not the only one.
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    Never read the book, but I enjoy the violent, cheesy goodness that is The Running Man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fernandito View Post
    Never read the book, but I enjoy the violent, cheesy goodness that is The Running Man.
    Read the book.
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    Quote Originally Posted by St. Troy View Post
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    Never read the book, but I enjoy the violent, cheesy goodness that is The Running Man.
    Read the book.
    Excellent advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ladysai View Post
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    Never read the book, but I enjoy the violent, cheesy goodness that is The Running Man.
    Read the book.
    Excellent advice.
    The book is a super read!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoctorZaius View Post
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    Never read the book, but I enjoy the violent, cheesy goodness that is The Running Man.
    Read the book.
    Excellent advice.
    The book is a super read!
    But don't judge the movie on its faithfulness to the book, or you will be disappointed in the movie. The movie is its own kind of fun!
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    Quote Originally Posted by amd013 View Post
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    Never read the book, but I enjoy the violent, cheesy goodness that is The Running Man.
    Read the book.
    Excellent advice.
    The book is a super read!
    But don't judge the movie on its faithfulness to the book, or you will be disappointed in the movie. The movie is its own kind of fun!
    Trust me, I am not judging this film on faithfulness. It really offer no fun at all. I watched much of it a month or so ago, and it was pure agony.
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    I'll probably never, ever, ever read the book, but I'll take y'alls word for it
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    I know this is a King site, but still considering that, I'm still shocked that The Running Man has even made it this far.
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    For me its more about Arnold then King.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
    I know this is a King site, but still considering that, I'm still shocked that The Running Man has even made it this far.
    He's been training.
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    Quote Originally Posted by amd013 View Post
    For me its more about Arnold then King.
    But the Running Man isn't even good Arnold.
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    Just realized the Running Man takes place in 2019.

    I'll have to watch it again, to see how far off they were on the technology.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoctorZaius View Post
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    For me its more about Arnold then King.
    But the Running Man isn't even good Arnold.
    oh come on are you seriously telling me you didn't like



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    Nope - I won't bite. The only thing that Richard Dawson ever did that was any good was Hogan's Heroes!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoctorZaius View Post
    Nope - I won't bite. The only thing that Richard Dawson ever did that was any good was Hogan's Heroes!
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    The poll has closed. The following two titles are moving on to the next round:
    1. The Thing (65.52%)
    2. Big Trouble in Little China (48.28%)

    And the following two titles have been eliminated:
    1. Time Bandits (31.03%)
    2. The Running Man (27.59%)
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    Im sad to see Time Bandits eliminated. Thats such a fun movie.
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    And The Running Man's run has ended.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ladysai View Post
    Im sad to see Time Bandits eliminated. Thats such a fun movie.
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