It really is quite baffling, but then again it is primarily a video game board.
In terms of it's budget and what it brings in at the BO it's possible, but comparing it to Scott Pilgrim of all movies seems really ridiculous and off mark.
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Del Toro's Pacific Rim is the Godzilla movie GINO wasn't
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Lionel Mandrake
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I'm not saying it's a guaranteed flop. I'm just not sure if today's general audiences are going to be huge on giant monsters fighting giant robots. I expect a lot of, "Pfffft, that looks so stupid and unrealistic." Yeah, I know. But people are stupid.
People like giant fighting robots. How else would you explain the success of the Transformers movies?
Lionel Mandrake
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I think it's safe to say this is going to have a very different vibe than the Transformers movies.
Darth Pinche
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This movie seems like a slam dunk to me. A dream come true for fans like me and an easy to understand, action fest for the general public. And as posted earlier it will be massive "overseas"
not just giant fighting robots, but giant fighting robots fighting giant monsters that are wrecking and destroying cities.
imo, i can't believe there hasn't been a movie like this made before, what with all the advancements in cgi and whatnot. the new godzilla sort of touched on the possibilities just a tad, but this movie looks like it's going all the way. can't wait.
Slamtastic
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I wish instead of fighting monsters, the countries of tthe world were instead having a giant robot mma olympics to decide international politics.
G Gundam is the best one
Discotheque
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Yeah I kind of see this happening too. Sadly it doesn't seem like it will get the free pass that transformers did
Good Job Bob
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If the marketing campaign isn't a mess who knows what could happen.
Certainly the number one reason to have HBO in the early 90s. I probably watched that movie 50 times.
thehypocrite
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That's a movie that I liked. I don't care about studios making money, I only want movies that I like. If I like them enough, I'll hit the cinema, can't worry about anything else.
Mattdaddy
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LOL I had forgotten about that movie. Childhood favorite. I was hoping that would be the scene with the rocket fist. Link delivered.
There was another one, possibly the same movie I cant remember. But all I remember is one of the robots was a giant scorpion and the tail was a laser. And it was attacking Corpus Christi, Texas.
I kind of doubt he's basing his film off a Gonzo anime.
Good Job Bob
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Will people shut the fuck up with the anime shit already?
Darth Pinche
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About $10 of the box office is from me. I saw it the theater. Twice.
Yes it is crap, but silly fun. The bad guy's robot had a crotch chainsaw. There needs to be a MST3K done on this gem.
Pacific Rim will actually be a good movie though.
Yes, my intial thought was that it looked like a Kawamori design. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a reference to Eureka 7.
WordAssassin
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My best friend has the bomb prop they used, the bad guy's I think? It's like, his favorite movie of all time.
As far as this being a flop there is a lot of risk involved.
1. No huge star attached/not a well known cast
2. Del Toro is not a big name director to the average person
3. Original film (not based on any book or show and not a sequel)
That being said if it's marketed right and the trailers are as good as everyone has been saying about the footage as SDCC I can see this doing well domestically. OS is where the massive potential is.
Countdown points to December 12 at 6PM EST.
1. No huge star attached/not a well known cast
2. Del Toro is not a big name director to the average person
3. Original film (not based on any book or show and not a sequel)
That being said if it's marketed right and the trailers are as good as everyone has been saying about the footage as SDCC I can see this doing well domestically. OS is where the massive potential is.
Countdown points to December 12 at 6PM EST.
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Personally I don't think they look Japanese enough.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Where's the Canadian Jaeger? We're on the Pacific Rim too, yo.
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I know right? Let's talk about this good wholesome American film about giant robots fighting monsters spilling forth from a portal in the pacific ocean.
Get that anime shit outta here.
Agree 100%. They could have used some mecha designers consulting on design (unless they did...it certainly doesnt show).
Lionel Mandrake
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It's just a giant robot version of Colin Mochrie.
Lionel Mandrake
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cant wait.
You're thinking of the Robo Jox sequel. I'm serious. Forget the name of it.
Barkley's Justice
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Darth Pinche
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Good Job Bob
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Nice.
Darth Pinche
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Sweet! It says a running time of 2:24 which I hope means a full trailer not just a teaser!
i want it naaaaaaaao
Simo
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Expendable.
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It was confirmed for Wednesday a few weeks ago.
Darth Pinche
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Recently found out about this movie. Very hyped!
Idris looks so boss
I don't know why I never put this together, but I just realized Idris will be piloting a Jaeger!! So badass! In the comic-con footage , it is clear he is the leader giving a rallying speech and somehow I did not imagine him also fighting.
Kaiju don't stand a chance.
Fucking lol'd
Lionel Mandrake
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I too am expecting him to go down around the halfway point. Don't know why. All we know about him is that he's a leader, but for some reason I can easily imagine something going wrong and him sacrificing himself to hold off a kaiju. Then his death inspires the main characters.
We should have a thread where we each try to come up with the most accurate prediction of a movie's plot based solely on trailers and promotional material.
Really? I feel like this has been the longest tease in the history of film marketing. Just release the f'in trailer already.
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