tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post6161534075007029432..comments2024-03-10T01:18:18.094-08:00Comments on Elise Fallson: In Review: Pacific RimElise Fallsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-34548079879496330572013-08-03T09:01:51.482-07:002013-08-03T09:01:51.482-07:00My review would be almost identical to yours, Elis...My review would be almost identical to yours, Elise. I enjoyed the hell out of it--in the way an 8 year old enjoys going to see monster trucks crush cars. It was loud, obnoxious, over-the-top, and awesome in that way. :)<br /><br />I counted at least 6 little phrases like, "Let's do this!" that were used over and over again, and not in a cute, "It's our catchphrase!" kind of way. Just in a lazy writing kind of way. Seems like plotting, dialogue, etc. bugged you for the same reasons it bugged me: it didn't destroy the movie or make it unwatchable--a testament to how kick ass everything else was--but it definitely kept it from being one of the best movies I've ever seen. Which it totally could've been with a bit more thought. <br /><br />By comparison, I did watch maybe the best movie I've seen all summer last weekend, The Wolverine. It was paced and plotted tightly, I thought, and the characters were deep and fantastic. PLUS, it had tons of great effects and action. (Solid 8.5 out of 10 for me--pushing a 9.) <br /><br />By comparison, my nitpick with the Superman movie (7.5/10) earlier this summer was that it didn't develop its characters either, but spent a ton of time blowing everything on the planet up. It was almost more egregious than Pacific Rim, because you knew it was trying very hard to be both an action movie and a drama. (Much like the Batman movies succeeded in doing.) Pacific Rim pulls no punches: It's a crazy action movie to its bones, and really doesn't care if it makes sense.<br /><br />Pacific Rim should be seen by all fans of technical cinema. It sets a new bar for visual and sound immersion, in a very similar way that Avatar did a few years back. But if you demand full emotional and mental engagement from your movies, too, you probably won't enjoy it as much. 7.5/10 :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-57172849480807943262013-08-01T10:50:07.033-07:002013-08-01T10:50:07.033-07:00You're typo-free.
I loved it, and in the exac...You're typo-free.<br /><br />I loved it, and in the exact same way you did. I was angry that the Crimson Typhoon got knocked out of the fight so quickly. I wanted to see those three arms wailing on a beast for more than 2 seconds.<br /><br />Character development was lacking a bit, I agree. But these movies are pretty plot driven. I'd give Independence Day a leg up on character development when I compare the two.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-55949115063024355452013-07-30T20:30:12.319-07:002013-07-30T20:30:12.319-07:00My friends loved it. We need to see a movie togeth...My friends loved it. We need to see a movie together!!!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-76001864087417410992013-07-30T13:36:58.453-07:002013-07-30T13:36:58.453-07:00Hey Elise.
I haven't seen it yet and didn...Hey Elise. <br /><br />I haven't seen it yet and didn't want to see the spoilers so I skipped to the end of your review. It unfortunately doesn't surprise me that the character development lacked. Maybe someday Hollywood can give us action, great special effects and interesting characters, lol.<br /><br />=)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656368340547599511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-37514490901673758312013-07-30T06:49:17.768-07:002013-07-30T06:49:17.768-07:00I'm so movie-challenged, it's unbelievable...I'm so movie-challenged, it's unbelievable!<br />If my life depended on it - I'd be a goner... for sure... LOL<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-49593096096447080442013-07-30T06:26:14.442-07:002013-07-30T06:26:14.442-07:00I so want to see this! Thanks Elise for your detai...I so want to see this! Thanks Elise for your detailed review! Oh, no not flare guns.... I want better technology, than that!<br /><br />I hope you and yours are having a wonderful summer!!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing :DEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-22862519516239076222013-07-30T05:06:15.862-07:002013-07-30T05:06:15.862-07:00I haven't seen this one yet, but then again, I...I haven't seen this one yet, but then again, I don't think I've seen a single movie yet this summer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-44828919766670561902013-07-30T00:01:29.074-07:002013-07-30T00:01:29.074-07:00I hate it when a movie is so close to the bull'...I hate it when a movie is so close to the bull's eye, but just needed a wee bit of something else to make it excellent. I felt that way with The Hobbit...it was good, but needed a little more something.Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-42400366363562596102013-07-29T18:03:15.846-07:002013-07-29T18:03:15.846-07:00Hey Elise,
Great post! Thanks for sharing! Good...Hey Elise,<br /><br />Great post! Thanks for sharing! Goodbye....<br /><br />Oops, yes, you are correct, your post is long....very long. Then again, I skimmed, sorry, I thoroughly read the entire review of "Pacific Ram." I do think you bring up some important points. Not identifying or connecting with the characters in the movie, is not good. And was there any mention of Canadian Jaegers eh? Was Mick Jaeger in the movie? Do I want to move like Jaeger? Questions, question...<br /><br />I'm going back to my blog now. <br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-62382850948945629302013-07-29T14:48:51.911-07:002013-07-29T14:48:51.911-07:00The concept behind the technology was really great...The concept behind the technology was really great and refreshing in this movie, I'll definitely give them that. (: Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-89903786864344178822013-07-29T14:47:40.098-07:002013-07-29T14:47:40.098-07:00I think the problem I had is I was expecting too m...I think the problem I had is I was expecting too much from this movie. I really wanted it to be an all round awesome summer blockbuster. Oh well. The special effects were awesome though. The chips too. (; Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-11487837112497765042013-07-29T14:46:21.152-07:002013-07-29T14:46:21.152-07:00I know! When will they learn... (: I know! When will they learn... (: Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-45154578065363954102013-07-29T14:45:50.709-07:002013-07-29T14:45:50.709-07:00You should have been one of the writers for the mo...You should have been one of the writers for the movie.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-22295554000135788422013-07-29T14:44:12.544-07:002013-07-29T14:44:12.544-07:00I really thought this was going to be the film of ...I really thought this was going to be <i>the</i> film of the summer. *le sigh*Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-28037374664169013612013-07-29T12:25:38.230-07:002013-07-29T12:25:38.230-07:00Thanks for the review! I love the idea of this sto...Thanks for the review! I love the idea of this story, but I'm all about characters. I can wait for this to come onto DVD.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-652138305106447172013-07-29T07:17:29.215-07:002013-07-29T07:17:29.215-07:00I've yet to see this one, though hubby has bee...I've yet to see this one, though hubby has been itching to go. Definitely looks interesting, and I wasn't expecting much in the characterization department, I'll admit :) (lol, loved the 'meh...pass the chips' line!)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-23690642881025561092013-07-29T06:42:24.596-07:002013-07-29T06:42:24.596-07:00Great review! Shame it didn't live up to its p...Great review! Shame it didn't live up to its potential, but then again it's not the first time we've seen FX take precedence over characters/plot. When will they learn, eh?Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-44283008916313083682013-07-29T06:05:37.862-07:002013-07-29T06:05:37.862-07:00Great review. I suppose when it boils down to basi...Great review. I suppose when it boils down to basics, I just love giant monsters punching robots. And Charlie Hunnam sure is good looking.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-38513689295395947352013-07-29T05:23:28.546-07:002013-07-29T05:23:28.546-07:00it's quite unexpected that the film kinda flop...it's quite unexpected that the film kinda flopped at the boxoffice. DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-73984715667445715342013-07-29T04:21:45.339-07:002013-07-29T04:21:45.339-07:00I expected a little more, too. Enjoyed it though.I expected a little more, too. Enjoyed it though.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-56501381593546648112013-07-29T04:05:13.778-07:002013-07-29T04:05:13.778-07:00Thanks Tonya! (: Thanks Tonya! (: Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-39449343651092378872013-07-29T04:02:38.403-07:002013-07-29T04:02:38.403-07:00I think they're saving the Jäger-meister for t...I think they're saving the Jäger-meister for the sequel. It's gonna be a smash. (; Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-48451850026627048322013-07-29T03:59:23.445-07:002013-07-29T03:59:23.445-07:00Thanks Melissa. (: Thanks Melissa. (: Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-39028880799435399942013-07-29T03:58:34.530-07:002013-07-29T03:58:34.530-07:00Thanks Stina. It was still a fun movie to watch.Thanks Stina. It was still a fun movie to watch.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466797836225520430.post-43195490253082206592013-07-28T23:46:29.822-07:002013-07-28T23:46:29.822-07:00:) I skipped over the spoilers, since I haven'...:) I skipped over the spoilers, since I haven't seen it yet. But enjoyed your review and can't wait to watch it!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.com