AniNate Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 I still feel like I'm going to love this more than IO. I had always had issues with that movie's conceit before release and they weren't entirely addressed by the film itself. The only thing I'm kinda worried about is the hillbilly raptors. I hope I find them funnier than Chang did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfHan Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I was never really expecting it to be great after the production issues but it's good to see it's at least enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenstate5 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Aaaaaand the Oscar goes to: Inside Out. I totally knew critics would unfairly compare the two, but it's inevitable. I mean, it sounds good but I don't even know if it'll be my #2 animated film of the year. It might go to Peanuts, I had a ton of fun watching that. I'm still eager to see it but unsurprisingly it's not another golden goose. The biggest praise seems to be "my god this film is purty!" And hey, no mention of "The Croods" in these reviews. It's almost as if that comparison is really dumb! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I think Anomalisa would be the animation frontrunner if those reviews keep up. They all seem to be loving the Arlo/Spot dynamic. It's just the setups and plot developments aren't that novel. I think this line from Grierson's review explains my hype for this movie best: Quote In part, the film is so potently evocative precisely because the script is so rudimentary, the on-the-nose dialogue and familiar thematic undertones a steady foundation upon which to build a collection of potent, beautiful images. Edited November 13, 2015 by tribefan695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misafeco Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 So it won't be as good as Inside Out? Wow, what a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenstate5 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 18 minutes ago, tribefan695 said: I think Anomalisa would be the animation frontrunner if those reviews keep up. Considering the past five years, it's easily going to "Inside Out". Charlie Kaufman is kinda polarizing, and so many of those reviewers are indie arthouse lovers. And, y'now, Pixar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasNicole Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) The film was clearly not inventive as inside out, i'm not surprised that the reception is not as good compared to the previous movie from Pixar. But the reviews so far are good and the film looks pretty good, so i'm expecting something around or higher than 90% in the RT, only with a lower average that inside out (probably closer to 8.0 than 9.0). It's still looking like another big hit from Pixar, and i think is extremely unfair to compare the two films because they are very different. Edited November 13, 2015 by ThomasNicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfHan Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 THR's review ended up rotten, one more review until the score and average are in on RT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 It's a 76 on Metacritic right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinaTakla Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I don't think anyone expected this to be better than IO.. Most of us already knew it's hard for TGD to top IO because IO was inventive and TGD is not. (in terms of storyline and context) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenstate5 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 We didn't. But we knew critics would. Let's see if audiences will as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Regardless of how it compares to IO, I think it's unfair to dismiss this as Pixar slumming in the storytelling department. Sohn always intended the story as a baseline to craft moody, grand imagery around. I just hope this isn't lumped in as shorthand for Pixar mediocrity the way Cars and Brave are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Reviews seem really good, not that I'm complaining, since I'll probably love / like it regardless. Besides The Hollywood Reporter didn't rave IO either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladels Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) 7 hours ago, tribefan695 said: It's a 76 on Metacritic right now That's good (great even) for other studio but a low for Pixar. Edited November 14, 2015 by bladels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 So, this is minor Pixar, IMO. Good, certainly, and visually the environments are stunning, but nothing we haven't seen before (and better) from Pixar. Mrs Tele liked me more than me, so your mileage may vary. Definitely it's aimed at a younger audience -- it reminded me of A BUG'S LIFE in many ways. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goffe Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 6 minutes ago, Telemachos said: So, this is minor Pixar, IMO. Good, certainly, and visually the environments are stunning, but nothing we haven't seen before (and better) from Pixar. Mrs Tele liked me more than me, so your mileage may vary. Definitely it's aimed at a younger audience -- it reminded me of A BUG'S LIFE in many ways. How would you rate other Pixar flicks? It's good according to Pixar standards or is it just an averagely good animation movie that could have been released by any other studio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 30 minutes ago, Goffe said: How would you rate other Pixar flicks? It's good according to Pixar standards or is it just an averagely good animation movie that could have been released by any other studio? I generally enjoy Pixar movies. I would put this towards the bottom of their output (though I haven't seen every Pixar movie). That doesn't make it bad -- it was entertaining -- but it felt very familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goffe Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 5 minutes ago, Telemachos said: though I haven't seen every Pixar movie which ones you haven't seen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 1 minute ago, Goffe said: which ones you haven't seen? CARS 2 and I've only seen parts of BRAVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goffe Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 hmm, that's not very encouraging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
