I think the movie looks pretty good. Much better than Ghost in the Shell. I'm looking forward to it personally.
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Robert Rodriguez’ ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL release moved to December 21st
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Weird looking characters can be fine in a film, people identify with them no problem. This choice, however, is going into the Uncanny Valley and pitching a tent at the deepest point. It's too realistic to be stylised enough to make it palatable, but too stylised to be accepted as realistic. It's right in that sweet spot of "off" that will make it hard for many to fully get past it. It's an odd choice that wasn't really needed to portray that she's unlike anyone else around her, ultimately one that might put people off giving the movie a chance.
That might be unfair, but shit happens sometimes, if people think they won't be able to get past being distracted then it's unlikely they'll give it a chance over something more appealing.
That might be unfair, but shit happens sometimes, if people think they won't be able to get past being distracted then it's unlikely they'll give it a chance over something more appealing.
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They won't get used to the eyes because they'll watch something else.
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Maybe. I still think one great theatrical trailer when they've got the bulk of the footage rendered could do wonders. It did for Avatar 5 weeks prior to release.
I think between wan and momoa being so well loved will help aquaman if they let wan handle it. Hopefully people will avoid dceu association like they did with WW
People might get excited if bumblebee is even half good after bays debacles. I think he's a lot better than bay so it actually has a chance at being fresh. I really don't think we've seen a GOOD transformers movie yet so it could help recover at the box office a little
I'm willing to give this a shot on the Cameron/Rodriguez combo and the source material.
Here's hoping it's good.
Here's hoping it's good.
Glad it's been delayed, now redo the cgi, remove the "I'll give you my heart" shit, crank it up to an R rating, and put some cologen in those lips!
Waited 12 years since they first announced this back when Cameron was going to helm it, happy to wait 12 more if that's what it takes to do the franchise justice.
Waited 12 years since they first announced this back when Cameron was going to helm it, happy to wait 12 more if that's what it takes to do the franchise justice.
The 21st seems really crowded. Throwing this up against an animated Spider-Man movie, Aquaman, and a Transformers spin-off seems like a weird choice
I don't get why some are defending the ridiculous manga eyes. This is clearly a bad decision on all accounts and it looks absolutely terrible and downright creepy sometimes. Saying we'll get used to it is also a weird statement because I don't see why I need to get used to something as terrible as her design. Yeah it looks fine in your precious manga panels but come on, some things are better left in the source material. The average person has no fucking idea what manga even is and will think this looks like some horrible human insect hybrid and will be turned off immediately.
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there are 15 Avatar films coming, it will be around for a bit.
Moving into the Aquaman and Transformers slot is a ballsy fucking move for a flick that doesn't have any hype going on and won't have much commercial appeal.
This thing is going to make Ghost in the Shell look like a blockbuster success.
This thing is going to make Ghost in the Shell look like a blockbuster success.
Eh. Transformers won't be that big (Last Knight has a 50%+ drop.
Aquaman has a chance but not guaranteed.
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Aquaman is definitely far from a guarantee but if they pull off the marketing and push James Wan's name hard, it'll fare well. Combine that with even a modest earning for Bumblebee and this thing doesn't stand a chance.
Hell, I don't think it would have stood much of a chance in a completely empty week either.
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This. Ghost in the Shell, this, and probably Akira down the line taking up theatre screen real estate smh
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The previews posted here have been a bit selective, there is plenty of the same reactions as when the trailer went up:
The quality of the CG isn't the problem, it's the fact that you immediately want to punch her weird, annoying face as soon as you see it because it is that aesthetically offensive.
It just looks so odd and creepy.
It just looks so odd and creepy.
Some people like it, others don't, it's polarizing and divisive for people.
tbh it's so creepy it makes people not want to go and see the movie, myself included
Because in theory this movie is exactly what I'm into but damn this face...
I was James Cameron was doing this instead if 10 Abadah sequels. Fucker
That said, the eyes have grown on me, but the world looks ugly
That said, the eyes have grown on me, but the world looks ugly
Yeah, if you want to blame it on someone, blame in on James Cameron, it was his idea to make the eyes like that.
Im pretty sure there keeping the eyes out of stubbornness i refuse to believe they dont think it looks bad it reminds thoses bad moe blob faces in trash anime.