Pacific Rim

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Really? What other movies recently release featured giant robots vs giant monsters?

So just because it changed the antagonists and protagonists, it's a different movie?

It has the exact same formula as countless other action movies. The last scene is literally Independence Day with different characters.
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[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by -King-

So just because it changed the antagonists and protagonists, it's a different movie?

It has the exact same formula as countless other action movies. The last scene is literally Independence Day with different characters.
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Then by your definition, every action movie is cliche. It could see you using the term if there was a huge influx of giant monster movies, but alas, there are not.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Then by your definition, every action movie is cliche. It could see you using the term if there was a huge influx of giant monster movies, but alas, there are not.

Uh no. This movie just had the same elements of most action movies. It was predictable as hell. It's a cookie cutter movie with different characters. Seriously, is there any element of the movie that took you by surprise?

[Pants]

Originally Posted by -King-

Uh no. This movie just had the same elements of most action movies. It was predictable as hell. It's a cookie cutter movie with different characters. Seriously, is there any element of the movie that took you by surprise?

You completely missed the point of this movie. I am sorry you found it boring. I, on the other hand, enjoyed it immensely. This is the same thing that happened with Avatar. People were mad that the story of that masterpiece was unoriginal.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Pants

You completely missed the point of this movie. I am sorry you found it boring. I, on the other hand, enjoyed it immensely. This is the same thing that happened with Avatar. People were mad that the story of that masterpiece was unoriginal.

What was the point of it?

And I didn't find it boring per say, just amazingly predictable. I guessed what the end result of each character would be when they were first introduced and I was right on basically all of them.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by -King-

What was the point of it?

And I didn't find it boring per say, just amazingly predictable. I guessed what the end result of each character would be when they were first introduced and I was right on basically all of them.

I think the point was to go see some badass giant robots fight some badass monsters. I think the point was to suspend disbelief and be taken on a ride.

[The_Doctor10]

Originally Posted by -King-

Uh no. This movie just had the same elements of most action movies. It was predictable as hell. It's a cookie cutter movie with different characters. Seriously, is there any element of the movie that took you by surprise?

You're right. But what makes movies like this work is the charm with which they're done. There are literally a dozen moments in this movie where I'm genuinely excited to see what's about to happen. I know what's going to happen but it's still fun. Because del Toro understands what makes movies and the cinematic experience FUN.

To this date, the only film I've seen that was an enjoyable 3D experience.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by The_Doctor10

You're right. But what makes movies like this work is the charm with which they're done. There are literally a dozen moments in this movie where I'm genuinely excited to see what's about to happen. I know what's going to happen but it's still fun. Because del Toro understands what makes movies and the cinematic experience FUN.

To this date, the only film I've seen that was an enjoyable 3D experience.

Did you see Avatar in 3D? I thought that was an even better cinematic ride. Going to see Avatar was like going on the best Universal Studios ride of all time that lasts for 2 hours.

[The_Doctor10]

Originally Posted by Pants

Did you see Avatar in 3D? I thought that was an even better cinematic ride. Going to see Avatar was like going on the best Universal Studios ride of all time that lasts for 2 hours.

I found myself really bored through a lot of Avatar. And I saw it in 3D. And I wanted to love it. I was bored.

There are moments in Pacific Rim where it's cheesy and stereotypical genre stuff. But literally all the fights are fascinating. When Striker is running through the bay to help the other Jaeger, that shit's exciting. Saving the boat is exciting. Strutting down the road with a huge **** off boat to beat the monster? What more can you ask for in a summer blockbuster?

[Pants]

Originally Posted by The_Doctor10

I found myself really bored through a lot of Avatar. And I saw it in 3D. And I wanted to love it. I was bored.

There are moments in Pacific Rim where it's cheesy and stereotypical genre stuff. But literally all the fights are fascinating. When Striker is running through the bay to help the other Jaeger, that shit's exciting. Saving the boat is exciting. Strutting down the road with a huge **** off boat to beat the monster? What more can you ask for in a summer blockbuster?

I get that, my dude. Watching Avatar was like having that screen gently make love to my eyes, though. To each their own.