Author Topic: Pacific Rim -- But...was it Battletech?? (Read 43147 times)

Kat · « **Reply #270 on:** 23 July 2013, 22:46:08 »

Quote from: YingJanshi on 23 July 2013, 22:37:08

Sorry...don't get it...

Hand in your nerd card! >:(

Then go watch MST3k. One of the robots is named Gypsy.

Foxx Ital · « **Reply #271 on:** 24 July 2013, 05:14:53 »

I'm -really- hoping for a prequel movie, showing the jaegers in their heyday.

ColBosch · « **Reply #272 on:** 24 July 2013, 16:54:00 »

Quote from: Arvanna on 23 July 2013, 00:52:37

That was one of the things I can't understand reading some of then less then stellar reviews, saying between the rain and the darkness you couldn't follow the action. WTH? I had no problem following the action, Transformers I couldn't track most of the action and it was done mostly in broad day light cause too much was going on at once.

Yeah, I have no idea what those folks are talking about. As opposed to (for example) Bay's idea to shoot every robot scuffle from three feet away, Pacific Rim's battles were big, wide-field-of-view affairs.

I am Belch II · « **Reply #273 on:** 24 July 2013, 19:16:48 »

Quote from: Foxx Ital on 24 July 2013, 05:14:53

I'm -really- hoping for a prequel movie, showing the jaegers in their heyday.

That would be really awesome.

sir_spamalot · « **Reply #274 on:** 25 July 2013, 09:45:53 »

I actually put this up on the Web back on Tuesday, but finally have my own review ready.... http://paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/moviereviews/x1724760090/Pacific-Rim-a-new-standard-of-monster-and-bot-excellence

FedSunsBorn · « **Reply #275 on:** 26 July 2013, 00:20:51 »

While Pacific Rim didn't do that great in the US I believe the rest of the global market picked it up a lot.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #276 on:** 26 July 2013, 00:37:39 »

I think it has done OK, but part of the problem is 'Every blockbuster this summer is a flop!' seems to be the chant. I mean I heard a summary of its opening weekend as 'gaining no traction, this looks like the 4th flop so far.' Besides, if the critics talk down a movie I am interested in, it generally means I will like it.

Arvanna · « **Reply #277 on:** 26 July 2013, 01:23:12 »

Have to agree with you on that, if the elitist, critics pooh pooh something I usually like it. a lot.

ColBosch · « **Reply #278 on:** 26 July 2013, 08:09:51 »

Between domestic and an early international release, I believe it's already made back its production money. So, yeah, not a flop.

Mecha82 · « **Reply #279 on:** 26 July 2013, 08:24:00 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 26 July 2013, 00:37:39

I think it has done OK, but part of the problem is 'Every blockbuster this summer is a flop!' seems to be the chant. I mean I heard a summary of its opening weekend as 'gaining no traction, this looks like the 4th flop so far.' Besides, if the critics talk down a movie I am interested in, it generally means I will like it.

That is why when reading reviews from critics is best to try read between lines or just ignore them. This way you know are you going to like it yourself. it. After all those reviews are always based on critics' opinions that might not match your personal opinion.

Netzilla · « **Reply #280 on:** 26 July 2013, 08:46:46 »

Whether a critic did or did not like something is far less important to me than why. That's why I still watch Maltin's reviews even though he gives everything 2.5 stars. I frequently disagree with his conclusions but it's the analysis that let's me know if I'm likely to like the movie.

Klep · « **Reply #281 on:** 26 July 2013, 10:09:22 »

Film criticism used to be an elitist game, but Ebert and the internet have really democratized it. Like Netzilla said, it's more important to understand why a critic feels the way they do than to agree with them, but failing that just find someone that you do agree with. For what it's worth, critical reaction to Pacific Rim was generally favorable. It's important to differentiate between discussion of box office returns and discussion of a film's quality.

Lazarus Jaguar · « **Reply #282 on:** 26 July 2013, 14:07:32 »

Damn, I wanted to go see it again today, but seems the theaters have all pulled it to just two showings a day now. And neither at a convenient time.

Marveryn · « **Reply #283 on:** 26 July 2013, 18:50:07 »

Quote from: Klep on 26 July 2013, 10:09:22

Film criticism used to be an elitist game, but Ebert and the internet have really democratized it. Like Netzilla said, it's more important to understand why a critic feels the way they do than to agree with them, but failing that just find someone that you do agree with. For what it's worth, critical reaction to Pacific Rim was generally favorable. It's important to differentiate between discussion of box office returns and discussion of a film's quality.

One thing I like the late Ebert.. is while he may not like a film he made certain you understood his reasoning and let you draw your on conclusion from that if the movie is the sort you as a fan would enjoy.

YingJanshi · « **Reply #284 on:** 27 July 2013, 12:49:10 »

Quote from: Marveryn on 26 July 2013, 18:50:07

One thing I like the late Ebert.. is while he may not like a film he made certain you understood his reasoning and let you draw your on conclusion from that if the movie is the sort you as a fan would enjoy.

Yeah, I am really going to miss his reviews. :'(
He was one of the very few film critics I actually respect. Unlike most of the others he wasn't an elitist snob. He genuinely loved movies and wanted to cultivate that in others.

Darth Nichos · « **Reply #285 on:** 27 July 2013, 18:42:49 »

Saw it today and loved it; though it reminded me more like Evangelion than Battletech- minus the religious elements, the characters whom all have parent issues, and AT Fields.

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #286 on:** 29 July 2013, 08:16:21 »

And now Jaeger bombs will now be defined as this in my mind. Forever.

gooseman · « **Reply #287 on:** 29 July 2013, 14:39:44 »

You may call me "Jumpin' Jim Tong" ;)

ONE_HELLCAT · « **Reply #288 on:** 29 July 2013, 16:01:15 »

Saw the movie twice, bought the graphic novel, soundtrack, and just got the art book. Then I saw this:

And it reminded me of this:

worktroll · « **Reply #289 on:** 29 July 2013, 20:40:10 »

Looks LAM-ish to me. Or should I say "Remoinds moi orv ar LARM" - about as authentic an Aussie accent as the movie featured ;)

Saw it on the weekend, enjoyed it. Liked Cherno Alpha and its crew best, albeit only used in snippets. When everyone else was fleeing the charging weapon in the hanger, they just casually strolled away.

Soundtrack - got that. Really reminds me of the original Iron Man soundtrack, not suprisingly (same composer). Djawadi seems to be one of the few graduates of the Zimmermatic who's prepared to different. Unlike his old master, he didn't bother using the mixing deck to produce the signature "foghorn" tone - he went out & hired more basses & bass trombones. And no woodwinds (except for a small flute solo) helped make it suitably "heavy", IMO.

Listen to the Iron Man track "Driving with the top down" and then the theme "Pacific Rim". The leit-motifs are different, but the framing seems very similar. But it works for both.