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Caesar Will Rise · 04-04-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

I was curious about this project ever since I first heard of it (and got over my 3 seconds of excitement when I first thought this was going to be a sequel to Legend of the Guardians). Now that I've seen the trailer, I've gone from curious to genuinely excited. I like Dreamworks best when they try to do something other than zany animal flicks, which is why my two favorite films from them are How to Train Your Dragon and The Prince of Egypt. This one looks like it's going to their epic fantasy adventure film (coincidentally the same year Pixar tackles ITS first epic fantasy adventure with Brave). As a lover of that genre, I say bring it on.

CHEERS DUDE!

I love the fantastical look and feel this has. I think that is Guillermo's trademark rubbing off on the crew of this one. He genuinely embraces the more fantastical things without a hint of irony or trepidation. That seems to be the modus operandi on Rise of the Guardians. Embrace it and love it.

RJ Smoove · 04-04-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Caesar Will Rise

Just a little correction. Ice Age and all of its sequels are Blue Sky and Fox.

That's actually a BIG correction, because I despise those movies (the first is alright to me though). Only thing I really like from the studio is Horton Hears a Who. Anyway, some DreamWorks Animation films I find rather shitty would be Bee Movie, Shark Tale, to a lesser degree the two Madagascars, and to an even lesser degree Shrek the Third.

Not that anyone asked.

Foggy · 04-04-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

That's actually a BIG correction, because I despise those movies (the first is alright to me though). Only thing I really like from the studio is Horton Hears a Who. Anyway, some DreamWorks Animation films I find rather shitty would be Bee Movie, Shark Tale, to a lesser degree the two Madagascars, and to an even lesser degree Shrek the Third.

Not that anyone asked.

Shrek the Third is the worst degree you can get

THS · 04-04-2012, 10:58 PM

Dreamworks Animation has had a great track record lately... but I'm a little put off by the previews for this. I'm not sure what to think. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised like I was with "How to Train Your Dragon"...

RJ Smoove · 04-04-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

Shrek the Third is the worst degree you can get

I actually thought it was ok when I first saw it, then hated it the second time. After buying the the Shrek BD set, and rewatching it a third time a while back, it's still my least favorite of the series by far, but I find it slightly enjoyable now.

KidatHeart25 · 04-05-2012, 01:16 AM

Well, after getting over my sadness that this is not a sequel to Legend of the Guardians, I can say that it looks very interesting. I will definitely be looking our for this one in the future. Im hoping the story stays really interesting and keeps the feel from the trailer throughout the film.

bainbridge's_stache · 06-13-2012, 06:37 PM

Character posters

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Phoenix Theory · 06-13-2012, 06:39 PM

Man i thought this was a sequel to legends of the guardian.

Lnds500 · 06-13-2012, 11:41 PM

I'm not particularly fond of the character design but the premise makes up for that!

bainbridge's_stache · 07-06-2012, 04:35 PM

Second trailer

bajor27 · 11-22-2012, 06:02 PM

Apparently I've earned a promo code from Amazon.com which can be redeemed for one child admission (up to $8) to see Rise of the Guardians

A - I'm assuming this is only good in the US
B - I have no child to take

First to PM me can have the code, and I'll update this post once it's taken.

EDIT -- Taken

L-Rouge · 11-22-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bainbridge's_stache

Character posters

Click images for hi-res version

Love the Easter Bunny in this collection

Britnasty · 11-23-2012, 10:37 PM

Saw a screening last weekend. It's cute but it goes nowhere.

rikraq · 11-24-2012, 12:24 AM

I really liked it. Definite buy when blu-ray comes out.

TexasJack · 11-24-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rikraq

I really liked it. Definite buy when blu-ray comes out.

+1

Thought it was very well done. Best animated movie of the year. Must buy when it hits blu-ray.BO isn't looking good for this film though. :/

HD2Blu · 11-24-2012, 01:04 AM

Saw it today with the daughter. LOVED the style of the film. It will look amazing when it comes out on blu. Cant wait!

Moleman1138 · 11-25-2012, 01:55 PM

Rise of the Guardians was pretty good. Nowhere near my favorite Dreamworks movies like How to Train Your Dragon or Panda. The only thing is it's pretty dark in tone. Granted, we're dealing with the boogeyman here, but considering the time of year this is being released, I was expecting more comedy and lightheartedness.

Lehnhart · 11-25-2012, 08:49 PM

My fiance loved the film. I really enjoyed it as well. Looking forward to the blu-ray release.

The Mad Kiwi · 11-25-2012, 11:36 PM

I loved this film and already consider it to be my favorite animated flick from Dreamworks. There's a sense of wonder and awe about it that's missing in most of their films (save for How to Train Your Dragon and The Prince of Egypt, which happen to be my other two favorite films of theirs). I think the scene that really sealed it for me was the scene where

[Show spoiler]

People have been saying it feels rushed, but it only felt that way to me in the beginning when we got the hurried introductions to the Guardians themselves. Afterwards, I felt it alternated nicely between the crazy action setpieces and the quieter character moments. I found Jack's backstory both fascinating and heartbreaking, and I'm eager to read the original books which supposedly shed the same light on the rest of the Guardians.

I really want this film to do well, because otherwise I fear Dreamworks may want to revert to the tried-and-true wacky animal comedy formula of theirs. I prefer their more adventurous and fantastical flicks like these over, say, the Shrek or Madagascar films.

Bk_Tan · 11-26-2012, 01:49 PM

Pretty good.

Gutted that no one else is embracing it and the audacity to have movies like Madagascar 3 and Hotel Translyvania gross more.

04-04-2012, 10:58 PM	#24
THS Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:647 DVD collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:8 Hardware reviews:3	Not sure what to think.. Dreamworks Animation has had a great track record lately... but I'm a little put off by the previews for this. I'm not sure what to think. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised like I was with "How to Train Your Dragon"... *"I Aim To Misbehave"*

04-05-2012, 01:16 AM	#26
KidatHeart25 Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Virginia Blu-ray collection:105 DVD collection:20 PS3 collection:11 Trading Score:4	Well, after getting over my sadness that this is not a sequel to Legend of the Guardians, I can say that it looks very interesting. I will definitely be looking our for this one in the future. Im hoping the story stays really interesting and keeps the feel from the trailer throughout the film. "Ladies don't start fights, but they can finish them!" - The Aristocats

06-13-2012, 06:37 PM	#27
bainbridge's_stache Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:213 PS3 collection:2	Character posters Click images for hi-res version I came here to drink milk and kick @*. Good day, sir! This is the internet* I don't like to end on a down note. Here's a song

06-13-2012, 11:41 PM	#29
Lnds500 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Athens, Greece Blu-ray collection:100 DVD collection:24 PS3 collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:17	I'm not particularly fond of the character design but the premise makes up for that! - Foreign Animation Thread - Studio Ghibli Blu-ray - Which edition to choose? (Comparison of editions) - The Animation Discussion Thread (Past, Present and Future Techniques) - The Good Dinosaur (May 30 2014) / The Untitled Pixar Movie that Takes You Inside the Mind (June 19 2015) / "Día de los Muertos" film (2015) New Disney's Fantasia, Frozen twitter.com/leon_diz

11-22-2012, 06:02 PM	#31
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:856 PS3 collection:91 Trading Score:5	Apparently I've earned a promo code from Amazon.com which can be redeemed for one child admission (up to $8) to see Rise of the Guardians A - I'm assuming this is only good in the US B - I have no child to take First to PM me can have the code, and I'll update this post once it's taken. EDIT -- Taken bajor27 PSN Profile Last edited by bajor27; 11-23-2012 at 02:02 PM.

06-13-2012, 06:39 PM	#28
Phoenix Theory Banned Member since:Mar 2009 Location:30 Years From Now Home Theater Gallery:228 Blu-ray collection:258 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:163	Man i thought this was a sequel to legends of the guardian.

11-23-2012, 10:37 PM	#33
Britnasty Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Franklin, WI Blu-ray collection:389 PS3 collection:4 Trading Score:15	Saw a screening last weekend. It's cute but it goes nowhere. I have no tolerance for airheads.

11-24-2012, 12:24 AM	#34
rikraq Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:1	I really liked it. Definite buy when blu-ray comes out. *"I just talked to the Evil Queen and Rumpelstiltskin about a quest to find magic."*

11-24-2012, 01:04 AM	#36
HD2Blu Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Tampa- FL Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:376 DVD collection:238 Trading Score:3	Saw it today with the daughter. LOVED the style of the film. It will look amazing when it comes out on blu. Cant wait! Panasonic PDP TC-P60ST60 3D Sony BDP-S590 3D Panasonic Plasma TH-42PX60U (Den) Samsung BD-UP5000 (HDDVD/Bluray combo) Samsung T260HD 26" (Bedroom) Magnavox NB500MG1F

11-25-2012, 01:55 PM	#37
Moleman1138 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:172 PS3 collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Rise of the Guardians was pretty good. Nowhere near my favorite Dreamworks movies like How to Train Your Dragon or Panda. The only thing is it's pretty dark in tone. Granted, we're dealing with the boogeyman here, but considering the time of year this is being released, I was expecting more comedy and lightheartedness. Blu-Ray Total: 479 Slipcover Total: 234 Steelbook Total: 30 Stay up to date with my hauls, reviews and other movie news at MNMreviews

11-25-2012, 08:49 PM	#38
Lehnhart Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Lexington, Ohio Blu-ray collection:162 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	My fiance loved the film. I really enjoyed it as well. Looking forward to the blu-ray release. Favorite Comic Book Movies: 1. The Dark Knight 2. The Amazing Spider-Man 3. The Avengers 4. Spider-Man 2 5. Batman Begins 6. Iron Man 7. X-Men: First Class 8. Kick-Ass 9. The Incredible Hulk 10. Spider-Man Chiefs - Purple Raiders - Cardinals - Indians - Buckeyes - Blue Jackets - Cavaliers Follow me: @ZLehnhart

11-25-2012, 11:36 PM	#39
The Mad Kiwi Expert Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Homestead, FL Blu-ray collection:245 DVD collection:150	I loved this film and already consider it to be my favorite animated flick from Dreamworks. There's a sense of wonder and awe about it that's missing in most of their films (save for How to Train Your Dragon and The Prince of Egypt, which happen to be my other two favorite films of theirs). I think the scene that really sealed it for me was the scene where [Show spoiler] People have been saying it feels rushed, but it only felt that way to me in the beginning when we got the hurried introductions to the Guardians themselves. Afterwards, I felt it alternated nicely between the crazy action setpieces and the quieter character moments. I found Jack's backstory both fascinating and heartbreaking, and I'm eager to read the original books which supposedly shed the same light on the rest of the Guardians. I really want this film to do well, because otherwise I fear Dreamworks may want to revert to the tried-and-true wacky animal comedy formula of theirs. I prefer their more adventurous and fantastical flicks like these over, say, the Shrek or Madagascar films. "Mustard?! Don't let's be silly!"

11-26-2012, 01:49 PM	#40
Bk_Tan Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:119 DVD collection:26 Trading Score:10	Pretty good. Gutted that no one else is embracing it and the audacity to have movies like Madagascar 3 and Hotel Translyvania gross more. Wishlist Over the Hedge (Dreamworks), Lemony Snicket's (Paramount), Order of the Phoenix Extended Edition (Warner Brothers), The Terminal (Dreamworks) Sale Items Beauty and the Beast, Inception, Toy Story 3, District 9 & Karate Kid PM please :)

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