Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel - Page 42

innerSpaceman · 03-30-2010, 02:36 PM

Bwahaha, though reports are it's Dreamworks' most Pixarian to date.

As I was telling the cricket in another venue, the advertising campaign for this movie was so intrusive on my life (printed ON the table surfaces at the place I routinely eat lunch) that I refuse to pay money to see it. Essentially, the advertising did exactly the opposite of what was intended.

I suppose they'll get a stipend when I rent the DVD, but I'll live with that.

Time has it as a mash-up of Beowulf and E.T. - in 3-D.

Gemini Cricket · 03-30-2010, 02:39 PM

It is, in fact, very Pixarian. Someone at Dreamworks went to storytelling class. The movie made me quite curious about the books. I got to say, the illustrations in the books made me laugh a lot.

What's great is that the movie is surprisingly touching. I teared up in a couple of places.

And something that I think may be overlooked as well is the great score the film has. I found it to be quite wonderful.

Not Afraid · 03-31-2010, 11:11 AM

May 28th. Micmacs. Jeunet always makes me happy.

Strangler Lewis · 03-31-2010, 11:40 AM

I enjoyed it very much.

If it was Pixar-like, there would have been gratuitous scenes of zany animated peril for its own sake.

Alex · 03-31-2010, 11:47 AM

As opposed to a scene of falling through the air only to prevent complete splattering upon the ocean by a bit of last second daring do?

I enjoyed it a fair amount too.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-31-2010, 11:48 AM

Saw Alice in 3D last night. Liked a lot of the 3D, though they seem to have a fixation with the "in-your-face!!!!" thing. I like it better when it's just part of the overall scenery.

I was bored and annoyed by the White Queen. Bring back the Red queen- she was far more interesting.

Overall I liked it; there were enough elements of the book that it was right and good, and they built on that.

Strangler Lewis · 03-31-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

As opposed to a scene of falling through the air only to prevent complete splattering upon the ocean by a bit of last second daring do?

That wasn't zany. Or herky jerky, in the worst Pixar tradition.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-31-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

May 28th. Micmacs. Jeunet always makes me happy.

SQUEE!!!

innerSpaceman · 03-31-2010, 12:50 PM

Trailer looks awesome. That wasn't even on my radar, and now I'm definitely going to see it.

Film advertising does sometimes work.

In other news, I just learned that Clash of the Titans features post-production 3-D conversion, like Alice - and was not filmed in 3-D like Avatar.

So it's the old-fashioned 2-D for me. Cheaper ticket prices, too.

Alex · 03-31-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

That wasn't zany. Or herky jerky, in the worst Pixar tradition.

Can you give me a Pixar example to help define what you mean? I'm also thinking of the danger and silliness in the training ring but aren't sure of your definition.

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Bwahaha, though reports are it's Dreamworks' most Pixarian to date. As I was telling the cricket in another venue, the advertising campaign for this movie was so intrusive on my life (printed ON the table surfaces at the place I routinely eat lunch) that I refuse to pay money to see it. Essentially, the advertising did exactly the opposite of what was intended. I suppose they'll get a stipend when I rent the DVD, but I'll live with that. Time has it as a mash-up of Beowulf and E.T. - in 3-D.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	It is, in fact, very Pixarian. Someone at Dreamworks went to storytelling class. The movie made me quite curious about the books. I got to say, the illustrations in the books made me laugh a lot. What's great is that the movie is surprisingly touching. I teared up in a couple of places. And something that I think may be overlooked as well is the great score the film has. I found it to be quite wonderful.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Trailer looks awesome. That wasn't even on my radar, and now I'm definitely going to see it. Film advertising does sometimes work. In other news, I just learned that Clash of the Titans features post-production 3-D conversion, like Alice - and was not filmed in 3-D like Avatar. So it's the old-fashioned 2-D for me. Cheaper ticket prices, too.
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