Wreck-It-Ralph was indeed awesome. Loved the characters, the thought and care that went into the jokes and art-design, great movie for all ages. Kind of sags in the middle, but picks back up because the climax and emotional moments are quite good.
And stay through the credits. For they are glorious.
Being John Malkovich holds up well. I wasn't sure it would. It's still very clever and funny, and is a pleasure to watch. This is quite an achievement considering the three main characters seem to b specifically designed as unlikeable.
One of the best I've seen in a long time. I haven't read it, but I feel like this might be one movie that's better than the book. It was really intersting to see the same actors in all those different roles.
Saw Wreck-It Ralph tonight as well and very much enjoyed it. In my opinion it was Pixar good, and if not Pixar good, then like, 0.05 steps away from that level. It's just so full of fun and joy and good characters and emotion and adventure and nostalgic references and a-million-and-one puns about candy and The only thing I could really criticize was that it's pretty predictable, but it's just so nicely put together that I very emphatically stopped caring about that aspect about halfway through the movie.
My favourite bit was Vanellope choosing to be President instead of Princess. I love me some Disney Princesses sometimes, but not all major Disney girls have to be them either, so it's great to see one who actively goes "Yeah, that whole princess thing isn't for me. I can be a leader without the floofy dresses, thank you very much. "
Also, agreed on Paperman. I want a whole feature done in that animation style.
Lastly: that Sugar Rush song is performed by AKB48! It plays in full over the end credits with Japanese lyrics and everything. That made me very happy as a lover of sugary Japanese music and someone who hopes to see more international music showing up in mainstream North American media.
I wanted to catch up on the Star Wars prequels, checking out episodes II and III for the first time since they were initially released on DVD (I didn't bother seeing them at the cinema). It took quite a bit to get through, but I finally made it to the end. What can I say? Episode II is almost entirely crap except for some impressive action sequences. Episode III had more to it, and is only partly crap. The end goes on way too long. Padme dies for no reason. It tries to end hopeful, on Tattoine, but that's tricky when you've just seen most of the characters die or be almost burned to death. I never took Vader as someone who would kill children. He seemed much more like someone who would do anything to get the job done... but at that point, what job needed doing?
Saw Wreck It Ralph. It's about as good as everyone says it is.
But seriously, how awesome was Paperman, right? That was some seriously fantastic animation.
I legitimately want an entire movie in the hand drawn, computer rendered style. It would be so cool if that is what they were doing for Frozen, but I think that one is going to just be CG.
Loved Wreck-It Ralph as well, and Paperman was also really, really cool and sweet. It definitely had a very Pixar feel to it, as some of the other folks on here said.
Well John Lasseter did have his finger in both as an executive producer, from what I recall in watching the credits.
I want to talk more about this from all the awesome jokes/references, but I don't know where to start, and I should be working. I felt they were all done well. I don't think it dragged on in the middle like Nukesjr states.
Normally I don't like packed theaters, but it seems 80% of the people watching got most of the references and were more than likely video gamers of the 80's and 90's. I love the name of the cops, it took me a second to get the joke.
Apparently in one of the graffiti writings it says, "Aeris Lives!". I didn't catch it, but my friend mentioned it.
The Calhoun most tragic backstory was great. Along with "You're one dynamite gal."
I love how the characters of Fix-It Felix, Jr. moved in an 8bit fashion even though they were in 3D.
I thought the video game hub/station was pretty clever as well.
Yeah, I forget how it's spelled, since I never got into FF7. All I know it's the stupid healer girl that everyone was sad because Sephiroth killed her.
Yes, that part with Felix was great. Also when he tries to break the bars and sobs, "WHY DOES EVERYTHING I TOUCH GET FIXED!?" or something along those lines.
The Man With The Iron Fists was ridiculous, and RZA is so bad of an actor that he nearly ruined the entire movie...which is an exceedingly cheesy kung-fu movie in the 70s style.
The Man With The Iron Fists was ridiculous, and RZA is so bad of an actor that he nearly ruined the entire movie...which is an exceedingly cheesy kung-fu movie in the 70s style.
He should stick to writing, directing, or producing as long as he's off screen. Maybe a walk on if he takes some classes, but that's it.
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And stay through the credits. For they are glorious.
The Man With The Iron Fists was fun!
But seriously, how awesome was Paperman, right? That was some seriously fantastic animation.
But seriously, it was just fantastic to look at.
Also, agreed on Paperman. I want a whole feature done in that animation style.
Lastly: that Sugar Rush song is performed by AKB48!
I want to watch the movie again, but probably will just wait until it is released for sale.
I want to talk more about this from all the awesome jokes/references, but I don't know where to start, and I should be working. I felt they were all done well. I don't think it dragged on in the middle like Nukesjr states.
Normally I don't like packed theaters, but it seems 80% of the people watching got most of the references and were more than likely video gamers of the 80's and 90's. I love the name of the cops, it took me a second to get the joke.
Apparently in one of the graffiti writings it says, "Aeris Lives!". I didn't catch it, but my friend mentioned it.
The Calhoun most tragic backstory was great. Along with "You're one dynamite gal."
I love how the characters of Fix-It Felix, Jr. moved in an 8bit fashion even though they were in 3D.
I thought the video game hub/station was pretty clever as well.
Ok, that's enough for now.
My favorite joke was with the taffy and Felix. I cracked up hard watching that. Very inventive use of Felix's powers too.
Yes, that part with Felix was great. Also when he tries to break the bars and sobs, "WHY DOES EVERYTHING I TOUCH GET FIXED!?" or something along those lines.
Silver Lion should have been played by Prince.