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[TacticalFox88]

Those mechs remind me of a bastardized version of IGPX meets Zone of the Enders....

Horrible designs all around. Hype deflated.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

If they can pull this off I'd like to see them try (AKA butcher) an Evangelion film.

I seem to remember someone saying earlier in the thread that this is recycling some of the assets/ideas from the previously aborted Eva movie. Someone also posted some spoilers about the plot and claimed it was Eva-ish, but I didn't want to spoil myself so they could have been full of shit.

 

[3N16MA]

So the Cherno Alpha is Russian

Striker Eureka is Australian

Coyote Tango is Japanese

Gypsy Danger is American

And the Crimson Typoon is Chinese?

Chinese is correct. Third arm better detach so it can be used to beat a Kaiju over the head.

 

[hteng]

So you were hoping for realistic western military designs when from the beginning everyone following the project has been expecting anime inspired giant humanoid robots with rocket punches and power swords? Okay!

lol who says realistic designs can't swing around big ass swords, throw rocket punches and being flashy overall?

 

[duckroll]

I don't mean how they look, as it was expected they would be humanoid from the beginning, but more how they move, I'm expecting some clunky shit, rather then like backflips and crazy sword play, or just about any kind of action scene from EVA.

I'd be totally cool with being wrong though, because honestly I don't really care how the Robots fight, I'm far more interested in the giant monsters.

But you said Gundam, not Eva. Gundams don't do backflips and they don't move like Evas. In fact, when they're not in space, Gundams are traditionally really clunky!

 

[Replicant]

If they can pull this off I'd like to see them try (AKA butcher) an Evangelion film.

If they kept the script as close as to the last time I read it, then there'll be lots of references to Evangelion you'll see in this film, thus practically rendering an EVA movie pointless.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39945901&postcount=617

 

[3N16MA]

On the PPDC website it has dates next to all the Jaeger names.

Coyote Tango: 2015 12-30
Gipsy Danger: 2017 07-10
Cherno Alpha: 2018 07-04
Crimson Typhoon: 2018 08-22
Striker Eureka: 2019 11-02


Looks like the Japanese Jaeger was the first built and that explains it's simple design plus 1 pilot. Gipsy Danger most likely introduced dual pilots but is supposedly an obsolete model. Striker Eureka which is the Australian Jaeger is the last to be built and most advanced. Nice to see there is a reason behind the simplistic Japanese design.

 

[hteng]

If they kept the script as close as to the last time I read it, then there'll be lots of references to Evangelion you'll see in this film, thus practically rendering an EVA movie pointless.

so do we get the mind fuck of the last few episodes of eva in the movie?

edit: i just read your link, lol at the ending. I guess I'll have to watch it to see how it stacks up.

 

[Replicant]

so do we get the mind fuck of the last few episodes of eva in the movie?

In a big-budget Hollywood production? No one is that crazy.

Also, love that the 1st production of Jaeger starts in 2015. Yeah, there'd definitely be nods to EVA all over this film.

 

[Khezu]

But you said Gundam, not Eva. Gundams don't do backflips and they don't move like Evas. In fact, when they're not in space, Gundams are traditionally really clunky!

Oh, well whoops. Never really watched much Gundam, the only one I did watch much of was Seed when it was on Toonami, and I just remember the main character pulling off a lot of just fucking ridiculous bullshit.

 

[nick nacc]

It's hard to image those giant robots in motion not looking cheap and cg. They could always go shaky cam and help that. Then again, I am no director.

 

[3N16MA]

It's hard to image those giant robots in motion not looking cheap and cg. They could always go shaky cam and help that. Then again, I am no director.

They assembled some great talent on this film and have a huge budget. Even though this is a larger scale I'm more confident after seeing films like Transformers and Iron Man.

 

[Platy]

Crimson Typhoon bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That arm dispossition don't make much sense ..... why put 2 normal arms next to each other and make the bizarre arm alone on the other side ?

Exchange a normal arm with the claw would make a HUGE sense

 

[Good Job Bob]

Digging the designs of the robots because I'm not a pretentious ass.

 

[NoRéN]

Digging the designs of the robots because I'm not a pretentious ass.

.

 

[inky]

So, it's that confirmed to be 2 left arms? I immediately thought it was 2 different views of the same arm. Granted, it's the only blueprint to show it that way, but still... makes more sense to me.

 

[Raptor]

That arm dispossition don't make much sense ..... why put 2 normal arms next to each other and make the bizarre arm alone on the other side ?

Exchange a normal arm with the claw would make a HUGE sense

Right arm is a canon or something if you look at it, I guess the other two arms is for grabbing and the other to straight up shoot at the face of the monster

 

[lethial]

So, it's that confirmed to be 2 left arms? I immediately thought it was 2 different views of the same arm. Granted, it's the only blueprint to show it that way, but still... makes more sense to me.

That's what I figure.

 

[duckroll]

So, it's that confirmed to be 2 left arms? I immediately thought it was 2 different views of the same arm. Granted, it's the only blueprint to show it that way, but still... makes more sense to me.

Look at the shoulders on the left arms. It's definitely not 2 different views.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

So, it's that confirmed to be 2 left arms? I immediately thought it was 2 different views of the same arm. Granted, it's the only blueprint to show it that way, but still... makes more sense to me.

One arm per pilot, broski.

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

Del Toro and Travis Beacham already writing the sequel.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Del Toro and Travis Beacham already writing the sequel.

That's cool, because he doesn't have much lined up in the future.

 

[Puddles]

Right arm is a canon or something if you look at it, I guess the other two arms is for grabbing and the other to straight up shoot at the face of the monster

It would make more sense to throttle the monster with two arms placed on opposite sides of the body, and then use the third arm to blast it in the face.

 

[volpone]

This movie is so completely insane in scope and plot that I can't help but love it.

It also comfortably side-steps the largest pitfall of making an Evangelion movie: having young teens play emotionally and mentally complex roles.

 

[Amalthea]

It's funny how people act as if Evangelion invented the whole Giant Mech vs. Giant Monster thing.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Del Toro and Travis Beacham already writing the sequel.

I am strangely okay with this.

 

[ptolemy]

Why does everyone want this movie to be like other properties? Has del Toro said where we drawn the inspiration for the movie from?

 

[T Dollarz]

Del Toro and Travis Beacham already writing the sequel.

Let's see how the first turns out lol

 

[volpone]

It's funny how people act as if Evangelion invented the whole Giant Mech vs. Giant Monster thing.

I'm sorry I haven't watched enough obscure anime in my time. For a lot of people, Eva is simply the most visible point of reference. Even for those who haven't watched the show.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

It's a Kaiju movie.

Fucking kaiju!

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Let's see how the first turns out lol

This is Hollywood, lol.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Let's see how the first turns out lol

This is Hollywood, lol.

I doubt it will happen unless the marketing really gets people pumped. This whole thing has sort of a Scott Pilgrim vibe. Destined to be a huge cult classic.

 

[W_Dreamer]

This movie is so completely insane in scope and plot that I can't help but love it.

It also comfortably side-steps the largest pitfall of making an Evangelion movie: having young teens play emotionally and mentally complex roles.

That's not the main pitfall, the main one would be requiring a predominantly Asian cast.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

I'm sorry I haven't watched enough obscure anime in my time. For a lot of people, Eva is simply the most visible point of reference. Even for those who haven't watched the show.

Power Rangers isn't particularly obscure nor anime.

 

[Amalthea]

Yes, as the previous posters pointed out it's more often live-action than anime.

Here's a small list:

Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot (TV-Show)

The Space Giants (TV-Show) The hero Goldar didn't only have long blonde hair but also could transform into a rocket!

King Kong Escapes (Feature film)

Spectreman (TV-Show) A favourite of the Evangelion creator, he was Captain Planet before Captain Planet (just cooler)!

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (Feature film) The classic.

 

[Red_Man]

I doubt it will happen unless the marketing really gets people pumped. This whole thing has sort of a Scott Pilgrim vibe. Destined to be a huge cult classic.

I don't know if you're serious or not. If you are I want to know what you're smoking, there's a massive difference between a smaller movie based on a video game themed comic book staring Michael Cera, and a $200 million dollar movie that has giant robots fighting monsters.

 

[Replicant]

Yes, as the previous posters pointed out it's more often live-action than anime.

Here's a small list:

Never seen any of those. Besides, the script does contain a lot of EVA-related events/references. Well, at least the one that was out back then.

 

[mrklaw]

how long do the monsters just wander around fucking stuff up while these countries research and develop giant robots? And what do they do that jets with big missiles can't?


(cant' wait for the movie, disbelief will be entirely suspended)

 

[Amalthea]

how long do the monsters just wander around fucking stuff up while these countries research and develop giant robots? And what do they do that jets with big missiles can't?


(cant' wait for the movie, disbelief will be entirely suspended)

Because Kaijus don't get hurt by conventional weapons. It's one of the reasons why the US Godzilla is hated so much by fans.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

how long do the monsters just wander around fucking stuff up while these countries research and develop giant robots? And what do they do that jets with big missiles can't?

You often need melee combat to hit the weak point for massive damage. Missiles alone can't get to the important bits.

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

I don't know if you're serious or not. If you are I want to know what you're smoking, there's a massive difference between a smaller movie based on a video game themed comic book staring Michael Cera, and a $200 million dollar movie that has giant robots fighting monsters.

I dunno, I kinda get the feeling this is a potential bomba as well.

 

[Graphics Horse]

Maybe it's just a spare arm for if the other one gets broken.

Looking forward to seeing the Chilean robot.

 

[neorej]

Maybe it's just a spare arm for if the other one gets broken.

Looking forward to seeing the Chilean robot.

Maybe it's there for the Double Bitch Slap, which we all know is much easier to do when you have two arms.

 

[Ithil]

I doubt it will happen unless the marketing really gets people pumped. This whole thing has sort of a Scott Pilgrim vibe. Destined to be a huge cult classic.

A bonkers, bizarre video game nerd-based movie about fighting evil ex-boyfriends, versus GIANT MONSTERS fighting GIANT ROBOTS with a 200 million budget?

This is anything but cult.

Scott Pilgrim was impossible to sell to a wide audience. Pacific Rim can be sold in five words, "giant robots fight giant monsters". Seems easy to market to me.

 

[Enron]

I didn't see anyone mention this yet...but....

Doesn't the Striker Eureka remind anyone of anything? Given the name as well...it can't be a coincidence.

 

[Stinkles]

I think in all my years of coming to gaf, seeing people seethe that robot designs in a movie about giant robots fighting giant monsters in the Pacific look too Japanese, is one of the most bizarre sights I have ever witnessed.

 

[bloodyroarxx]

I didn't see anyone mention this yet...but....

Doesn't the Striker Eureka remind anyone of anything? Given the name as well...it can't be a coincidence.

Oh wow, never noticed that does look like the Nirvash a bit

 

[Ithil]

From everything del Toro has said about how he shot the film, it sounds to me like the fights will be less Neon Genesis Evangelion and more Bokurano.

Which is fine by me.

 

[Platy]

A bonkers, bizarre video game nerd-based movie about fighting evil ex-boyfriends, versus GIANT MONSTERS fighting GIANT ROBOTS with a 200 million budget?

This is anything but cult.

Scott Pilgrim was impossible to sell to a wide audience. Pacific Rim can be sold in five words, "giant robots fight giant monsters". Seems easy to market to me.

Still only appeal to anime and godzilla fans ... wich IN THE USA is a very small percent.

I bet it will bomb in the USA and make huge money "overseas"

edit :

I don't know if you're serious or not. If you are I want to know what you're smoking, there's a massive difference between a smaller movie based on a video game themed comic book staring Michael Cera, and a $200 million dollar movie that has giant robots fighting monsters.

Yes, the 200 million dollar movie has to make MUCH MORE money to be sucessfull

 

[Stinkles]

Still only appeal to anime and godzilla fans ... wich IN THE USA is a very small percent.

I bet it will bomb in the USA and make huge money "overseas"

edit :


Yes, the 200 million dollar movie has to make MUCH MORE money to be sucessfull

Even one of the most poorly reviewed movies I can even think of, did reasonable bank in the US and made a fortune internationally. And it was SHIT. And everyone thought it was shit. Pacific Rim actually has the opportunity to be GOOD.

Godzilla (Emmerich)


Domestic Total Gross: $136,314,294