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Pacific Rim |OT| Apocalypse Never
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Saw it in IMAX 3D and my gawd the visuals. This 3D totally delivers. The visual effects were a feast too. Everything had great scale, texture, and presence on screen. I totally expected bad acting from the main actor and cheesiness throughout the whole movie so it didn't bother me too much. Flawed but fun movie.
My favorite scene was
Damnit, we didn't stay for end credits. I have to catch it online somewhere now.
My favorite scene was
when Mako had that flashback of her as a kid running away from the Kaiju. It was genuinely a terrifying scene.
Damnit, we didn't stay for end credits. I have to catch it online somewhere now.
Thanks for the link. Bought both of them!
JetBlackPanda
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I really want that Gipsy Danger "6 figure! I would die for a Striker Eureka one.
Striker Eureka will be in Series 2, apparently.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Cancel the apocalypse! it will be mine.
chickdigger802
Banned
not to say the movie would be better or worst, but yeah this is probably the most franchiseable movie since... idk. Power rangers is making a big comeback these years, so put some commercials of this film around there. Partner with mcdonalds happy meals. Get Bandai or someone to churn out action figures.
Deified Data
Banned
Has this Slattern statue been posted yet?
B-B-Bomba!
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my favourite part was where at the end one of the characters accused another one of the characters of being a one-dimensional cardboard cutout
Aaaand bought. Thanks dude.
Eh?
Everyone's at the very least acknowledging that the movie was light hearted and GDT even said he wanted to make it light hearted, this is the first time I'm looking at someone say otherwise for this movie.
Just got back from seeing it for the first time, was also my first IMAX movie, thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was, loud, predictable, and cheesy. Took my nephews and my dad and they all enjoyed it as well. I'd be up for a sequel that's about an hour and a half long of just fighting because why not?
Also some family brought their damn baby to the movie, was crying or making noises all the damn time. Seriously what the fuck is wrong with people.
Also some family brought their damn baby to the movie, was crying or making noises all the damn time. Seriously what the fuck is wrong with people.
GraveHorizon
poop meter feature creep
Criticisms of the film:
-The CG was so obvious in the scene with Charllie Day in the
, specifically the
or whatever which looked too much like a texture.
-The trailers, most of which I luckily managed to forget and/or avoid watching, give everything away. If you know somebody who hasn't seen anything, get them in the theater without seeing any trailers. My friend was spoiled on the hypest part where the
, while I was saying "What the fuc*!?"
-Whoever wrote the dialogue needs to go back to screenwriting school. Or is it a problem with the actors that they sound like cartoon characters?
-3D was whatever. Occasionally there were some depth differences, but overall it didn't matter. Jurassic Park 3D was an awesome converted 3D film, while this was typical for a conversion. We did see it in regular Real 3D, so maybe the IMAX is better.
Other than that, it's the best new movie I've seen in forever. I didn't even have a problem with the robots, which all looked awesome and pretty realistic. And the Kaiju were great. So much fun all around for the whole family. It's a wonderful film!
#PacificRim2
-The CG was so obvious in the scene with Charllie Day in the
black market place
Kaiju fingernail
-The trailers, most of which I luckily managed to forget and/or avoid watching, give everything away. If you know somebody who hasn't seen anything, get them in the theater without seeing any trailers. My friend was spoiled on the hypest part where the
Kaiju flew Gipsy Danger out of the atmosphere
-Whoever wrote the dialogue needs to go back to screenwriting school. Or is it a problem with the actors that they sound like cartoon characters?
-3D was whatever. Occasionally there were some depth differences, but overall it didn't matter. Jurassic Park 3D was an awesome converted 3D film, while this was typical for a conversion. We did see it in regular Real 3D, so maybe the IMAX is better.
Other than that, it's the best new movie I've seen in forever. I didn't even have a problem with the robots, which all looked awesome and pretty realistic. And the Kaiju were great. So much fun all around for the whole family. It's a wonderful film!
#PacificRim2
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Saw the movie opening night in 2D and had a blast. Going back tonight for LieMAX 3D. Mainly because the 2D and standard 3D showings were too early for my wife to make it. The LieMAX 3D glasses hurt my head after a while, but I dont care.
Also, my wife was the one most anxious to see it again. She loved it more than I did. Curious if this will be like Star Trek Into Darkness for me. I really liked it the first time, but LOVED it the second time.
Also, my wife was the one most anxious to see it again. She loved it more than I did. Curious if this will be like Star Trek Into Darkness for me. I really liked it the first time, but LOVED it the second time.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
I really wish they went with that for crew gear instead of t-shirts. :/
I'm happy to forgive stupid dialogue and horrible accents I suppose, but the structure of the film was the biggest problem:
1. Opening battle which was an epic teaser
2. An hour of dialogue in a warehouse
3. The most epic battle of the film and then immediately...
4. The least epic battle of the film
I really thought the Charlie Day story was telegraphing
If this is what actually happened then you could have:
1. Opening battle which was an epic teaser
2. An hour of dialogue in a warehouse
3. The most epic battle of the film and then immediately...
4. The least epic battle of the film
I really thought the Charlie Day story was telegraphing
interfacing with and then controlling a live Kaiju, which they would then use to deliver the bomb.
1. Opening battle
2. Half hour of dialogue with the science guys
3. Attempt (and fail) the original mission to blow up the breach, losing two Jaegar in the process
4. Half hour back in HK to learn of the new plan to catch and ride a live Kaiju
5. Battle the 2 Kaiju in HK, catch one alive and then ride it into the breach
2. Half hour of dialogue with the science guys
3. Attempt (and fail) the original mission to blow up the breach, losing two Jaegar in the process
4. Half hour back in HK to learn of the new plan to catch and ride a live Kaiju
5. Battle the 2 Kaiju in HK, catch one alive and then ride it into the breach
Just saw this. I dunno, I thought it was decent. The fight scenes were fairly cool and whatnot, but I didn't really get engrossed by it. Once the spectacle wears off there isn't really much there. And I find the comments of 'non-stop action' interesting, it seemed like a significant portion of the film was dedicated to trying to develop pretty lame characters.
Random thoughts:
Random thoughts:
-Ron Perlman was quite good, only actor that I felt really nailed their role. His death was also great.
-Idris Elba was pretty good, but nothing amazing. I feel like these types of roles don't suit him that well, felt the same with Prometheus. Wish he'd do more serious drama roles. Charlie Day was fairly funny but also not too memorable.
-Liked the beginning where the brother is ripped out of the Jaeger
-Funny that the Australian father didn't seem too upset over his son dying. I guess the son was a douche anyway.
-Ending seemed odd. Not even a kiss? After you both nearly died? Okay then.
-Idris Elba was pretty good, but nothing amazing. I feel like these types of roles don't suit him that well, felt the same with Prometheus. Wish he'd do more serious drama roles. Charlie Day was fairly funny but also not too memorable.
-Liked the beginning where the brother is ripped out of the Jaeger
-Funny that the Australian father didn't seem too upset over his son dying. I guess the son was a douche anyway.
-Ending seemed odd. Not even a kiss? After you both nearly died? Okay then.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
There is a BIG lull in action in the film. I think the scale of the Hong Kong sequence is what is setting it apart for some people.
Yeah, after all the hype about it never letting up, I found myself thinking "what's going on" during the warehouse scenes. I mean if I found the characters interesting, or if the acting was good, I wouldn't mind, but...
I was similarly surprised that Charlie Day's character received such a large amount of screen time and focus.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I was the same way. I was about to turn to my wife during the first viewing and whisper "This is really dragging." But then the kaiju alarm went off, and the Hong Kong battle kicked off. And all was forgiven.
Grimm Fandango
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Would have been great if they inserted a simulator scene with Mako or if they extended the fight between Coyote Tango and that crab kaiju (Onibaba). Budget may have been too tight for another big CGI fight though.
Cow Mengde
Banned
Apocalypse canceled!
They should have had a scene of Cherno Alpha and Crimson Typhoon completely destroying a Category 4 Kaiju as Raleigh's helicopter entered Hong Kong. Would have been a great introduction to the two.
I appreciated them not going the typical movie B-plot romance route. It is up to the viewer to decide if Mako and Raleigh are just friends who respect each other or are romantically interested. Subverting the kiss at the end really worked for me.
Eh, I can see where you're coming from and I appreciate that. It just seemed a little odd to me considering the rest of the plot was pretty typical generic action movie stuff. It didn't really affect me one way or another, just something I noticed.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!
Member
I'm sure this has been addressed,
Also, I enjoyed it overall but yeah the characters were weak. It seemed like the screenwriter came right out of writing class and took the "give every character a unique personality trait" advice that you get in writing 101 to heart. This guy has a dog! This guy wears a bowtie! This guy has a cane!
but how did the main character not know Idris Elba was sick when Mako seemed to know and they had merged minds by then?
Also, I enjoyed it overall but yeah the characters were weak. It seemed like the screenwriter came right out of writing class and took the "give every character a unique personality trait" advice that you get in writing 101 to heart. This guy has a dog! This guy wears a bowtie! This guy has a cane!
a secret-boss
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Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Funny enough I appreciated that more than most things in the film.
It's not a stereotypical romance. They don't become boy and girlfriend - they've already been inside one another's heads. It's more that they feel deep gratitude for having each other for support at the end.
Demoncarnotaur
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Has this Slattern statue been posted yet?
I need that.
Man I hope Neca does a toy of Slattern also..
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
a Master Ninja
Member
No way around it, the subject matter is inherently cheesy. That said, I could have done without all the unnecessary gags like the kid finding a little toy robot then finding a GIANT ROBOT or that stupid desk toy with the metal balls getting set in motion.
This is what del Toro was going for. As a result I thought the dialog was perfect in its cheese.
From what I can tell, the Drift only really shows flashes of memories. You don't look more deeply because if you do, you "follow the rabbit" and get distracted as you explore the memory.
BOUGHT! Thanks for the headsup! Loved the movie and hopefully it's the start of a new breed of action movies!
Dito. To bad he might be too big. Maybe if they put him into the 18' line but actualy would scale with the standart sized line.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
That slattern figure doesn't seem to be at the same scale of the other figures. It would be twice as big, I think.
looks like someone didn't watch the mid credits scene...
regarding your 2nd point,
she already said she loves stacker (idris elba) when he was about to die, it's the part where it's not being subbed if you watched the subbed version
tbh i also expected a mouth to mouth scene also at that point, but i thought it's interesting how they didn't go for it
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