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Post by Jeremy on Jun 6, 2018 17:34:01 GMT -8
We had this thread on the old forum, so I thought I'd revive it, since there are some promising-looking films coming out over the next few months. New trailers have just been released for a number of upcoming animated films. The Lego Movie 2 and Wreck-It Ralph 2 both look promising, although I sort of doubt either will hit the highs of their respective predecessors. (I'm at least guessing that Ralph 2 will provide better Internet satirization than The Emoji Movie.) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse isn't quite grabbing me, though. Despite my long-acknowledged Spidey love, the animation style is jarring, like a weird cross between CG and stop-motion, and I fear that cinema may finally be reaching franchise fatigue. On the bright side, Spider-Gwen is apparently in the film, so points for keeping things current.
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Post by PBTD on Jun 6, 2018 20:42:31 GMT -8
I enjoyed the original The Lego Movie, but wasn't blown away by it.
The Incredibles 2 is on my short list, though Pixar has had issues with sequels to films not named Toy Story. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was looking promising based on the latest trailers focusing on more atmospheric horror and reintroducing the ethical dillemma, but based on early reviews it sounds uneven and unsure of itself thematically - which isn't really surprising but heck, I had to hope (not sure if anyone remembers how much I despised the first Jurassic World).
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Post by Jeremy on Jun 7, 2018 8:09:16 GMT -8
The Incredibles 2 is on my short list, though Pixar has had issues with sequels to films not named Toy Story. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was looking promising based on the latest trailers focusing on more atmospheric horror and reintroducing the ethical dillemma, but based on early reviews it sounds uneven and unsure of itself thematically - which isn't really surprising but heck, I had to hope (not sure if anyone remembers how much I despised the first Jurassic World). Am I the only one who liked Finding Dory? I mean, I'm obviously not, given the critical reaction, but it sure feels like it sometimes. ( Cars 3 is also decent, maybe better than the original Cars, although I'm not going to defend it that much.) I enjoyed Jurassic World back when it premiered, but it's really decayed in my mind over the last couple of years. Early reviews for Fallen Kingdom are lukewarm, but I'm holding out hope it'll be better.
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Post by PBTD on Jun 7, 2018 9:06:22 GMT -8
The issue with Finding Dori is it's made by a studio traditionally exceptional with its storytelling. At worst it's about average, and may even be slightly above it, but for Pixar it's certainly not par. It's very by the numbers, and unfortunately for them - fair or not - I've come to expect a bit more.
For The Incredibles 2 I will especially be disappointed in something average. The original is one of their best films in my opinion, and one of my favorite animated films in general. The way it skillfully injects a legitimately believable exploration of urban family life, mid-life/missed glory days crises, and both satires and honors the super hero genre - at a time way before the over saturation of today no less - all in one without ever feeling preachy, overextending, watered down or boring is storytelling at its finest.
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Post by ThirdMan on Jun 7, 2018 9:56:10 GMT -8
I liked Finding Dory about as much as the first one, and found the Dory character far less annoying in the second film than the first. Of course, keep in mind that I've never considered Finding Nemo to be one of Pixar's finest features: the stuff in the fish tank was far more tolerable to me than the bland, warmed-over schtick between Brooks and Degeneres.
That said, I'm a bit apprehensive about Incredibles 2 as well: I don't want the first one's legacy to be diminished. But I'm hopeful it'll turn out alright.
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Post by otherscott on Jun 7, 2018 10:28:47 GMT -8
Yeah I just think the problem with Finding Dory is that it's a good movie, even a very good movie, but it doesn't measure up to Finding Nemo. Especially for me as Nemo is probably one of my top 5 movies of all time. The Toy Story sequels succeeded because they were as good if not better than the original, which is kind of the bar for sequels if they don't want to become forgotten.
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Post by Jeremy on Jun 7, 2018 11:02:17 GMT -8
Yeah, Dory is no Nemo, but that's a high bar to clear. I don't think the sequel necessarily built much on the characters of the original, but it offered a fresh and interesting perspective on their world.
And I'm fairly excited for Incredibles 2. Brad Bird is a talented director, and although it's been over a decade since his last animated film, I don't think he would have accepted the project if he didn't feel he could do justice to the original.
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Post by Jeremy on Jul 22, 2018 11:05:21 GMT -8
I changed the name of the thread to encompass a broader line of yet-to-be-released films. Anyhow, a number of new trailers were released at SDCC, including three comic-book films: Aquaman: Remember when the idea of an Aquaman film was a running gag on Entourage? Well, now it's become a reality. Aquaman himself was one of the less interesting parts of Justice League, and I'm still not convinced Jason Momoa can carry a film on his own. But there some cool visuals and a few funny moments, suggesting that James Wan (who did a remarkable job on Furious 7) could make it work. Shazam: The first superhero to ever receive his own film is finally getting a second one, a mere 78 years later. Zachary Levi looks like he's enjoying himself, and the tone seems like it captures the joyful, goofy vibe of the comic book. Not sure why The Rock doesn't appear in the trailer, but perhaps there's hope for the DCEU yet. Glass: Once a filmmaking punchline, M. Night Shyamalan has recovered nicely with The Visit and Split, and his latest film shows definite promise. (Any trailer that opens with Sarah Paulson has me immediately hooked.) For those who haven't seen it, the trailer spoils the twist ending of Split (although pretty much everyone online seems to have spoiled it by now). Anyway, fingers crossed that Shyamalan's current winning streak will continue.
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Post by ThirdMan on Jul 22, 2018 18:24:56 GMT -8
Looking forward to Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Though the first three in the franchise got mixed reviews, #4 and 5 were nifty, and a lot of hard-to-please critics (especially when it comes to action films) are saying it's the best of its kind since Mad Max: Fury Road. Limited CGI enhancement, clean, muscular choreography, over-the-top in a genuinely breathtaking and funny way. I though July and August were gonna be a washout at the multiplex, but between this, the Ant Man sequel, and even (apparently) that Teen Titans thing, things are looking up.
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Post by Jeremy on Jul 22, 2018 18:59:46 GMT -8
The Mission Impossible series just seems to get better and better as it goes on. Given how long it's been running, and how many directors it's cycled through, that's an incredible accomplishment on its own. I can't wait for Fallout.
I'm also definitely going to check out those other two films you mentioned, and perhaps some other releases - Skyscraper, Hotel Transylvania 3, the surprisingly well-reviewed Mamma Mia sequel - as well. Not sure if this summer will be as strong as last year's, but I'm excited to see what it still has to offer.
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Post by PBTD on Jul 23, 2018 6:48:36 GMT -8
Well, as much as I hate Teen Titans Go! the creator is on record claiming that it is almost assured that the original will return if the film does well at the box office. So, assuming he knows something and is not just trying to sell tickets, I hope it does well.
I haven't seen MI5 since it isn't available on any service I have but I did enjoy MI4 quite a bit. And yeah, it has to be one of the most backward franchises ever.
Not sure if anyone has seen any of the new Comic Con trailers that were released, but as usual the DC ones look abysmal while Godzilla: King of the Monsters looks lit (it is a trailer though) despite Millie Bobby Brown looking like she's reprising Eleven.
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Post by Jeremy on Jul 23, 2018 8:05:25 GMT -8
Yeah, I referenced some of the SDCC trailers before. The DC ones aren't great, but my standards have been lowered since that abysmal Justice League trailer.
I'm not a Teen Titans Go fan, either (I at least enjoy the original TT animated series on a purely aesthetic level), but early reviews for the film are surprisingly strong. Maybe DC should invest more of their time in animated films.
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Post by Jeremy on Feb 17, 2019 10:45:44 GMT -8
Disney's live-action remakes have been a mixed bag from my view, but audiences seem to gobble them all up. So I didn't expect to see such a negative reaction to the Aladdin film. But this film, even months before its release, has clearly sparked an online backlash - the trailer currently has over 100,000 dislikes on YouTube, and plenty of comments echo a displeased sentiment. I'm not sure this is purely a case of ruined childhood memories - the trailer for the new Lion King, based on another early '90s release, has garnered very positive reception. But there's certainly still an online fondness for the original Aladdin - and, as many have already pointed out, Will Smith's Genie design looks awful.
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Post by Quiara on Feb 17, 2019 13:53:31 GMT -8
Getting Will Smith to replace Robin Williams is... not the decision I would have made.
(Granted, greenlighting these atrocious live-action remakes is not the decision I would have made either!)
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Post by Jeremy on Feb 17, 2019 16:05:24 GMT -8
It's an odd casting choice, but... who would make a good replacement? Rarely has any actor been so indelibly tied to an animated character as Williams was to the Genie. There's really no way to replace him without it feeling different. (As was evidenced when they recast him for the TV series.)
My issue is more that he looks like a blue alien blob with Will Smith's face attached, and it's creeping me out.
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