VF5SS Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/pacific-rim-review-there-be-monsters-here-somewhere-101501 I really like the backup plan for monster invasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 So far, so good.Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 81%"In most ways, this paradoxically derivative yet imaginative sci-fi epic is everything every monster movie since the beginning of time might have wished it could be: In no way pinched budget-wise, it's got first-class special effects, crafty behemoths that calculate and react to circumstances in non-dumb ways, a smart director who injects a sense of fun and surprise whenever he can, a fair percentage of characters you don't mind watching, and a few decent plot twists. In this genre, that's saying something." - Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter"... just the kind of big-ticket sci-fi adventure you’d want del Toro to make -- provided you’d want him to make one at all." - Stephanie Zacharek, The Village Voice"... a crushed-metal orgy that plays like an extended 3D episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on very expensive acid." - Justin Chang, Variety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taksraven Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I've seen two very conflicting reviews today. Sounds like different reviewers wanting to see different things. (surprise surprise) Seeing it in just over 24 hours so hopefully I will enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Kaiju Remedies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Reminder: Pacific Rim was not filmed in 3D. The post-conversion job is a money grab by the studio, and not an artistic choice by del Toro. In other words, it's meant to be viewed in 2D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I can't wait too (and I've already seen it) - I want to see in IMAX 3D digital... Guillermo said that's the best format. Money grab... Or best experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Money grab... Or best experience? Money grab. Look one post up. Had he intended it to be best viewed in IMAX 3D, he'd have used IMAX 3D cameras. He didn't--he filmed it in 2D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Well, its no so clear cut on this one. Let me preface this by saying that I am not a fan of 3D myself, I usually actively seek out the 2D versions of film when available. I find 3D films (either post processed or native) to be generally darker, less contrasty and more blurry than its 2D counterpart. Guillermo did originally say it was going to be 2D and he wasn't a fan of 3D himself before he started shooting. It was shot with 2D cameras, so any live footage was post processed. I'm sure the original intent of the conversion to 3D was a "money grab" by the studios. However, once I saw it in 3D, I was amazed how good it looked. Most of the movie is complete CG (despite over a 100 days of shooting live action!) or so much CG that the majority of elements on screen was naturally in 3D to begin with. Even with films originally shot in 3D, the best shots are the CG shots anyways (I've worked with the 3D cameras used on Avatar - "unfortunately" we had used those cameras for Resident Evil: Afterlife which was shot in 3D and it didn't look as good as Pacific Rim does). I think Guillermo was "won" over during the conversion process - I personally don't believe he would let the 3D version out there if it looked worst than the 2D. He said to the crew that the "best" version of the film is the IMAX digital 3D version - he had just spent the last few months supervising the transfers to the various formats and I would definitely trust his advice. That's what I've already bought tickets for Saturday! This is really a film that is "the bigger the better!" p.s. Everybody who intends to go see this film, really should fight the crowds and see it this opening weekend - there really is nothing like the "energy" of sitting in the theatre with other enthusiastic people on opening weekend. Also, Hollywood judges the success of a film by its opening weekend, if you're complaining about the excessive reboots, remakes, sequels and prequels then support this original film - otherwise you should not be complaining and whining about it later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) Seeing it in IMAX 3D on Friday. Not sure if the crowds will be that big, sad to say. Critical response is great from all the right bloggers and podcasters and internet fandoms are ablaze with enthusiasm. But it's tracking really low compared to the advert campaigns. Speaking from personal experience talking about the movie among family, friends and coworkers, sadly most people are luke-warm to indifferent. When I questioned as to why, most said their initial impression was no different than to other similar-looking, poorly-regarded fare, like the awful Transformers movies, John Carter or Jack the Giant Slayer. One person said to me "Pacific Rim" showed all the tell-tale signs of one of those-kinds-of-movies to avoid like the plague (sigh) We could have another Dredd on our hands here; critically praised and an awesome movie that finds no audience at the box office. I only hope the 16-34 male crowd is on board for this one because I'm getting the impression a not-insignificant portion of everyone else is not Edited July 9, 2013 by Mr March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Yep, all my friends wives are saying they'd rather see "Grown Ups 2"... there really is NO hope for humanity after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuelGundam2099 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I am more interested in seeing White House Down than I am this so.... Eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 - there really is nothing like the "energy" of sitting in the theatre with other enthusiastic people on opening weekend Is this like wearing "beer goggles"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Will see this Friday morning...I even took the day off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I am more interested in seeing White House Down than I am this so.... Eh. You've got awful taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuelGundam2099 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 You've got awful taste.I think my tastes are very well rounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noriko Takaya Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) You've got awful taste. ×2 Edited July 10, 2013 by Noriko Takaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Yeah, going to midnight opening to see this, and convinced a few of my non-animemechaloving friends to join me as well Can't wait to see this movie, hopefully the highlight flick of the summer for me (Star Trek is taking that spot right now). Really hoping Hot Toys picks up the license for this and starts cranking out mecha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 So a kaiju takes a dump on Manila. Doesn't make the current landscape any more different. Netizens on Pacific Rim Photo: Why Dirty Manila? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Don't know If I'm gonna go see this. I can already say though that it would have been way better if it had this: Konatsu-ya Negora "Hachi-ware" by gunshrimp, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 So a kaiju takes a dump on Manila. Doesn't make the current landscape any more different. Netizens on Pacific Rim Photo: Why Dirty Manila? Not defending the movie in this regard, but Manila (and Philippines in general) HAS significant environmental issues other cities do not. Just saying. Course, one could also take this "Monster Mess in Manila" as a brief moment of social commentary by the filmmakers taking issue with the poor state of things in that city. A call to reason, one might say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syngyne Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Someone on another forum made this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 The New Originals - Movie Bob Although he said much the same about Cloud Atlas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Someone on another forum made this. That is both awesome and the best possible choice for fighting monsters. (Well, after an awakened Unit-01 of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Another glowing review... (especially for the Art Department - woohoo!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 So what exactly was your contribution to this film, WM Cheng? Pre-production art? General giant-robot awesomeness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) I was the principal set designer for the Conn-Pod interiors. These are all my babies... (and a wonderful group of draftsman, and hundreds of other carpenters and scenic artist...) I gave a presentation of my work in Stuttgart. http://www.fmx.de/program.html#!/event/1037 Edited July 10, 2013 by wm cheng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Well done, dude! I can't wait to see your work on the big IMAX screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 So: 1) You make awesome model kits 2) You make awesome robot cockpits 3) You make awesome giant robots come to life. You are my god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Here's a quick look at the figures by NECA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN_MARINE Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Just got back from a show, without going into spoiler territory... 1. GO SEE IT! 2. Go see it multiple times! 3. wm cheng, your work is awesome on screen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taksraven Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) JUST GOT BACK FROM SEEING IT. YAY FIRST MEMBER REVIEW HERE (OK, I TIED WITH UN_MARINE)...... I really enjoyed it. Pretty much everything I expected it to be. Saw it in IMAX 3D and they gave us a cool mini-poster as we went in. The action was great, the general layout of the story was a *bit* unconventional. The Imax 3D sensation was great. A bit of vertigo at times. Del Toro used a lot of good angles to capture the action. Cast was great. Worst Australian accents since Evil Angels (a dingo took my barrr-beeee), Fellow Aussies will know what I am talking about. Yeah, I see no need to go into spoiler territory yet either, I will wait for others to see it. Highly recommended, see it on a big screen, I'm going to see it again tomorrow morning. Edited July 11, 2013 by taksraven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taksraven Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Money grab. Look one post up. Had he intended it to be best viewed in IMAX 3D, he'd have used IMAX 3D cameras. He didn't--he filmed it in 2D. Regardless of the process, it looked great in IMAX 3D. Don't make judgements on things you haven't seen.....(I was looking up at the screen several times thinking "Monster is going to eeeat meeeeeeeee!!!!!") *VERY* effective.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Gipsy Danger design put on a japanese diet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taksraven Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 This is the poster I got at the screening...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmajay Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I'm visiting Ohio this week for business so I have to see it tonight in 2D since it seems they don't have any IMAX theaters within an hour of here I'll just go see it this weekend again with the family in glorious 3D IMAX when I get back home! Can't wait for tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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