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The Wolverine FILMS (X-Men Universe)
Ivan replied to antibiotictab's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Saw it in Hong Kong last night. It's an okay film, not great, but not bad either. I enjoyed Pacific Rim a lot more. Though gotta admit that Hugh Jackman's physique looks really nice. Can Agent One explain how to achieve a body like that? On a side note, I can't help but be bothered by the following: -
Glad you changed your mind and like it! Were the audience in Hong Kong psyched to see their city get trashed? Too bad the city scenes look more like Chinatown than Hong Kong.
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I have yet to see episode 13, but didn't Akagi at the end say something like Saburo Hatte can always come up with an excuse to create another season if the audience wants it?
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Thanks for the recap! Any hint of a third season? I really enjoyed this series.
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x2 ... and reissue all the sold out items
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I am waiting to hear some Keanu Reeves jokes, or are they not funny anymore?
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I agree, the animation seems top notch and it's good to look at. Is this part of the bigger movieverse or is it in a standalone universe? Don't plan to see it unless it's available on some Chinese video sites for free.
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Have to admit I really enjoyed the film, at least much more than Man of Steel. I heard a lot about script re-writes and re-shoots, so was pleasantly surprised at how coherent the final product was. The re-work was barely noticeable in my opinion. Yes, I was disappointed that the social and political themes were basically gone (though I never read the book), but overall it's still a decent summer movie. The realistic approach (family man as supposed to zombie warrior) made it a lot more watchable then disasters like Resident Evil 5. Brad Pitt's solid performance also helps alot.
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Curious to know if this is one of Yamato's inside stories that Graham was going to tell us about.
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Man of Steel - Superman movie has a director
Ivan replied to Mr March's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Saw it in Malaysia last night. Mediocre at best, but no doubt it will do well at the box office. As much as the previous installment was considered a let down, I still think Superman Returns has more heart to it and is a much better film overall. Several things in particular that I really dislike about Man of Steel: -
I tend to collect toys that are recommended by Graham But seriously, as a colleague of mine once said, there are all kinds of other more expensive stuff (i.e. watches, cars, etc) that men can collect, so toys in comparison are relatively cheap. They are fun to play with, nostalgic, and sometimes a beauty to behold.
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I am keeping my mind open for fellow members i.e. Keith to argue how awesome FB 7 is
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Saw it on PPS with Chinese subtitles last night. I believe it's a legitimate copy, but who knows for sure. Anyway, can't believe FB7 was actually released in a theater and they expected people to pay see it! They went through the trouble of creating new footage for Frontier, and there are all kinds of interesting things they could have done with this crossover. And yet, they decided to go with this pointless lack-of-story! I knew beforehand that FB7 is supposed to be a promotion for the release of Mac 7 BluRay and would contain mostly recycled footage, but still.... major disappointment.
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I feel sorry for you man I think they also removed the post credit scene in China There are actually all kinds of internet jokes about the Chinese edition. I am heading to Beijing next week and will watch it again. Really looking forward to the extra scenes
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That's right! The reason they allowed China to partly finance the production was to get a bigger cut of the Chinese box office (China box office is expected to surpass US fairly soon). This is also why there is a Chinese edition of the movie with additional footage featuring Chinese actors/actresses. But don't worry, you won't see this edition in any place other than China. Like it or not, this is how many Hollywood movies will be financed / made in the future, including Transformers 4.
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Good point, haha! The camera was pointing at Hong Kong island, which by itself may have a population of 2 million (Hong Kong as a whole is a city of 7+ million). I really hope the movie doesn't make silly mistakes like this.
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In the latest trailer, did the guy say "protect a city of two million" and then they showed Hong Kong?
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I would love to tell you about my reaction but then that would ruin the experience for you. Just go see it. Ben Kingsley did an excellent job.
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I almost wetted myself when they re-enacted the opening sequence of Dairanger.... that was Akibaranger at its best...
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I expect nothing less than total confusion and unresolved plotlines from Evangelion, and I am not being sarcastic. Hollywood is where I would go to if I want everything explained.
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Some comparison pics with Alto's VF 171 http://toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-206529-1-1.html
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Saw it in HK two nights ago. Definitely a fun ride, but the first Iron Man is still the best. Also glad that they didn't show the PRC version in Hong Kong that supposedly had additional scenes catered to the Chinese market. Why? Because Shane Black was quick to claim that he had nothing to do with the Chinese edition.... which is always a bad sign. Anyway, remember to stay till end of credits for a pleasant surprise.
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They also had the Awe Strker, but it didn't do much. Not to mention it was kind of weird to see it running in the Himalayas rather than the desert.
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My impression of the new film: Separately, the different acts and action sequences were decent and a dream come true for G I Joe fans. However, once connected together, the whole movie does not flow well and feels choppy at times. Regarding 3D, don't think it's worthwhile. The operation in Pakistan especially felt like a blurry mess. The only redeeming part was the moutain side ninja battle, which was very well done. Also, I usually don't have much expectation on character development in an action flick, but I believe Jon Chu can still do better here. Can't help comparing Retaliation to Fast 5, which also features Dwayne Johnson as a military badass out to avenge his fallen comrades. Even though Johnson had a smaller role and less screen time in Fast 5, his character actually got more depth and left a stronger impression. I would love to see an angrier Roadblock. Jon Chu can also learn from Fast 5 on how to build better momentum. Overall, I gave the movie a B+ for good efforts. Oh, to those who are wondering whether they added a lot more "Channing Tatum" after the nine month delay to help boost ticket sales, the only re-shoot they did was the video game scene. So I believe the answer is a little bit. In fact, I think they probably edited more scenes out than in. Just compare the various trailers to the movie itself and you will know what I mean.
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Have Graham start a company and hire all the ex-employees of Yamato