In Reply to: I disagree, Pacific Rim was predictable and boring Godzilla took advantage of their huge size posted by PhilJ on May 19, 2014 at 17:39:30:
...this one I found mind numbingly slow paced, esp the first hour, predictable, formulaic and derivative. Needless sub plots and a high degree of implausibility even considering the basic subject. They even ripped off 2001 a Space Odyssey: near the end when the paratroopers are jumping in from 30,000ft! the music is "Atmospheres" / Ligeti, same as the "trip" at the end of 2001.
Even the 3D was sub-par with a flat, non-immersive feel to it. At no time did I feel like I was part of the action or immersed in anything but a twenty something audience. Obviously a post-production addition.
"Pacific Rim" was no masterpiece but at least there was some originality to it, was entertaining and didn't have me looking at my watch wondering how much more I had to endure.
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Follow Ups
- We must have seen different "Godzillas... - Steve O 10:05:12 05/20/14 (4)
- And... - mkuller 20:31:45 05/20/14 (0)
- I saw the 2D Godzilla so no comment on 3D, I agree Godzilla started slowly but the "Rocky" ripoff story was - PhilJ 16:32:36 05/20/14 (2)
- Godzilla vs Pacific Rim... - mkuller 08:17:41 05/21/14 (0)
- Ah ha! I think we saw a different PR too ;-). (nt) - Steve O 18:23:05 05/20/14 (0)