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 Aug 20 2009, 05:31 PM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG"  Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740  |
OK so it's only a few sizeable clips on TV, and it's not in Super Dooper Magic Cameronvision, but it all looks a bit crappy and computer gamey to me. Well the "alien world" aspect does.
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Aug 20 2009, 06:06 PM
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Not sure if Sostie is talking about this trailer (probably is) but I agree. It looked alright until the guy turned into a CGI alien. Did we learn nothing from I Am Legend, apart from don't have one of your two characters be a dog then kill it an hour in, even the most bankable star in the world can't compete with that.
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Aug 20 2009, 07:25 PM
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Cent Dix-Sept Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,968 Joined: 1-October 04 From: London Member No.: 2,258 |
My brother was right - it looks like Ferngully 2.
And the character design is what you'd expect on the boxart for a graphics card circa 1994. I was almost getting interested in this, but frankly, I don't think any amount of 3D wibbly-immersive-wobbliness is going to sell it to me. One of those "I'll go if a bunch of mates are going" sorta films. |
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Aug 20 2009, 08:05 PM
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Dreaming my life... Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,593 Joined: 3-October 04 From: Lots of different places. Member No.: 2,336 |
QUOTE (Kick in the Head @ Aug 20 2009, 08:25 PM)  My brother was right - it looks like Ferngully 2. And the character design is what you'd expect on the boxart for a graphics card circa 1994. I was almost getting interested in this, but frankly, I don't think any amount of 3D wibbly-immersive-wobbliness is going to sell it to me. One of those "I'll go if a bunch of mates are going" sorta films. Surely these shots aren't the final renders though? ... There's a few months before the film's released and a film's post production can continue up until a couple of weeks before release. |
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Aug 20 2009, 09:18 PM
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Cent Dix-Sept Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,968 Joined: 1-October 04 From: London Member No.: 2,258 |
QUOTE (Jon 79 @ Aug 20 2009, 09:05 PM) Surely these shots aren't the final renders though? ... There's a few months before the film's released and a film's post production can continue up until a couple of weeks before release. Oh I'm not quibbling with the quality of the effects, more the design and concept. Seems a lot of money's been blown on what looks like Arthur and the Minimoys for grown-ups. |
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Aug 20 2009, 09:53 PM
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Dreaming my life... Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,593 Joined: 3-October 04 From: Lots of different places. Member No.: 2,336 |
This site says the trailer's been temporarily pulled, and will return soon.
...Perhaps Jim read your comments. |
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Aug 20 2009, 10:31 PM
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Serenity. Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,150 Joined: 8-May 06 Member No.: 5,170 |
After watching some of Coraline in 3d I am utterly turned off by the idea. 3d films are horrible and lose so much quality and clarity to gain an effect that isn't even that great.
Havent seen the trailer but I am still quite interested in what everything looks like, |
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Aug 29 2009, 02:21 PM
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Bully for you Group: Senior Members Posts: 20,419 Joined: 25-February 05 From: behind a desk, sitting very still Member No.: 3,498 |
Ever the arbiter of good taste, Hitler chimes in on the trailer
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Aug 29 2009, 02:47 PM
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Ade Flanders Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 14,205 Joined: 2-October 04 From: the moment I could first write, I KNEW that I wanted to be an internet forum moderator... Member No.: 2,296 |
I think it looks interesting.
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Aug 31 2009, 12:39 PM
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You do scribble Group: Senior Members Posts: 14,968 Joined: 7-October 04 From: East Member No.: 2,423 |
QUOTE (Ade @ Aug 29 2009, 03:47 PM) I think it looks interesting. It does, but in a way I wasn't expecting. It seems more aimed at a younger audience than you'd expect from Cameron: Pocahontas with gangly Smurfs. I've had to adjust my expectations for it, so now I'm more interested in what they've done technology-wise than what the story is. It might then be a nice surprise if the narrative is good. |
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Aug 31 2009, 07:49 PM
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Addict Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,405 Joined: 22-July 05 From: Leeds, UK Member No.: 4,256 |
err, not sure about this. then again, it is james cameron and he's only really had two great films, which were 20 years ago and, i'm beginning to think, were flukes...
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Aug 31 2009, 10:26 PM
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Dreaming my life... Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,593 Joined: 3-October 04 From: Lots of different places. Member No.: 2,336 |
QUOTE (dandan @ Aug 31 2009, 08:49 PM) ...it is james cameron and he's only really had two great films,... True Lies and Piranha 2, right? |
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Dec 17 2009, 07:02 PM
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Dreaming my life... Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,593 Joined: 3-October 04 From: Lots of different places. Member No.: 2,336 |
Well I saw it last night, and though it's not perfect, it still deserves 9/10.
The only down point being that you know the plot already. Once you see the set up, you know what's going to happen, and you know how it's going to end. That doesn't really matter though. This film's all about the journey, not the destination. The visuals are beautiful. The animation is perfect, and the designs are classic Cameron. This is a must-see for everyone. You'll never have so much empathy for giant blue cat-faced people. |
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Dec 18 2009, 06:57 PM
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Life's a grave, dig it. Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 6-November 04 From: A spoon cupboard somewhere. Member No.: 2,711 |
QUOTE (Jon 79 @ Aug 31 2009, 11:26 PM) True Lies and Piranha 2, right? Both are epic in their own right! |
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Dec 22 2009, 07:32 AM
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