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Ask HN: The Man from Earth

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?
( 18 comments | 20 points | on HN )
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by has2k1 on Saturday October 05, 2013 @07:52PM (#6502520)
You can help fund the sequel on Kickstarter, 5 days to go.

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

Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by mansigandhi on Monday October 07, 2013 @08:41AM (#6507794)
Whoa! I didn't even know about this campaign. How is it not fully funded :(
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by tanto on Saturday October 05, 2013 @08:50PM (#6502643)
thx just done.
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by sker on Saturday October 05, 2013 @08:01PM (#6502543)
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...

Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by Zenst on Saturday October 05, 2013 @05:34PM (#6502161)
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.
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by curtis on Saturday October 05, 2013 @07:26PM (#6502468)
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.

Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by anywherenotes on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @09:14PM (#6525103)
Thank you for the links
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by prody on Saturday October 05, 2013 @05:53PM (#6502223)
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.

Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by unicornporn on Saturday October 05, 2013 @05:41PM (#6502181)
I totally fell in love with this movie too. Thanks for the reminder, I think I will watch it again tomorrow!
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by staunch on Saturday October 05, 2013 @06:26PM (#6502312)
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.
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by yashg on Saturday October 05, 2013 @06:59PM (#6502393)
I can't actually think of anything that can be added with big budget. It might actually ruin it.
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by staunch on Monday October 07, 2013 @01:46AM (#6506662)
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.
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by satori99 on Saturday October 05, 2013 @07:09PM (#6502414)
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!

Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by has2k1 on Saturday October 05, 2013 @07:44PM (#6502501)
It is the only movie that I have re-started as soon as the end credits started rolling.
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by tanto on Saturday October 05, 2013 @08:53PM (#6502650)
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...
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by johngalt on Sunday October 06, 2013 @05:02AM (#6503557)
It impressed me as well. Watched it completely by chance. Thought provoking premise.
Re:Ask HN: The Man from Earth by db48x on Saturday October 05, 2013 @11:21PM (#6502974)
Yes, good film. Reminded me of 12 Angry Men.