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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 1, 2019 10:19:11 GMT -5
Currently at 42% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Post by I'm Team Bayley and Indi on Feb 1, 2019 11:06:03 GMT -5
Went to a preview screening last night, honestly wasn't impressed, some of the effects and that were good but just didn't engage me
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Post by riseofsetian1981 on Feb 1, 2019 11:28:53 GMT -5
I am not overly familiar with the manga that the film is based on. So I must admit that I am not in a huge rush to watch it, either way I'll most likely check it out when it's officially released.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Feb 1, 2019 15:44:30 GMT -5
While it looks visually interesting, I can't imagine this doesn't bomb.
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 1, 2019 16:16:28 GMT -5
I saw the last trailer. It had Motorball. So, literally 3 arcs in one movie? Yeah, no way this isn't a mess.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 18:28:37 GMT -5
It's risen up to a 49% now, but still not exactly doing any favors to a movie that is based on very obscure source material, has received little advertising, and has a needlessly massive budget.
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Post by Glitch on Feb 17, 2019 0:21:02 GMT -5
Just saw it earlier today. Aside from some of the bad/cheesy acting, it was so so.
I thought the people looked a little too well dressed for a destitute, post apocalyptic city. With most of them being part robot, they really pushed on how much mutilation they could get away with. I actually liked that.
Since Rodriguez directed, you could see tiny hints of Mexican culture snuck in (without it slapping you in the face). Especially the Aztec calendar on the cyborg's back. It had this almost Lucha Underground vibe.
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Post by burdette25159 on Feb 17, 2019 1:18:31 GMT -5
The film won't be #1 next week, it'll be dethroned by the 3rd HTTYD film
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Post by Cela on Feb 18, 2019 2:32:27 GMT -5
Saw it, agree with the reviews that say.
"Bloated and convoluted, but I enjoyed it."
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 18, 2019 2:45:19 GMT -5
They could have saved a lot of money and had Sarah Hyland as the lead.
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Feb 19, 2019 6:27:16 GMT -5
I am conflicted
On one hand Battle Angel Alita is my favorite anime. And the manga is one of my top 3 mangas,only Astroboy and Lone Wolf and Cub are better.
But on the other hand James Cameron is a hack. Who has only made 2 films worth watching. One,Terminator,is ripped off from Harlan Ellison Outer Limits episodes and the other is the Directors cut of The Abyss.
Guess I am gonna wait for this one to hit Netflix or Hulu.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 19, 2019 6:31:05 GMT -5
I am conflicted On one hand Battle Angel Alita is my favorite anime. And the manga is one of my top 3 mangas,only Astroboy and Lone Wolf and Cub are better. But on the other hand James Cameron is a hack. Who has only made 2 films worth watching. One,Terminator,is ripped off from Harlan Ellison Outer Limits episodes and the other is the Directors cut of The Abyss. Guess I am gonna wait for this one to hit Netflix or Hulu. How about Aliens?
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Feb 19, 2019 11:23:10 GMT -5
I am conflicted On one hand Battle Angel Alita is my favorite anime. And the manga is one of my top 3 mangas,only Astroboy and Lone Wolf and Cub are better. But on the other hand James Cameron is a hack. Who has only made 2 films worth watching. One,Terminator,is ripped off from Harlan Ellison Outer Limits episodes and the other is the Directors cut of The Abyss. Guess I am gonna wait for this one to hit Netflix or Hulu. How about Aliens? Over-rated action crap.
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Post by Dat Dude on Feb 19, 2019 14:32:43 GMT -5
I liked it. They made only a few changes from the Anime but also recreated entire shots frame for frame. Visual effects were impressive and the action scenes were good. Overall it’s worth a watch.
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