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CYMBOL · 10-20-2011, 01:20 PM

Saw this on AICN - actually looks fun. I like that it's a bit dark.

Youre My Boy Blu! · 10-20-2011, 02:29 PM

Looks like it has sleeper hit potential.
Seems like the story was infused with elements of Unbreakable and Akira, maybe I am Number 4, and given a docudrama feel.
Interesting in concept, let's see how well they execute it.

Foggy · 10-20-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Youre My Boy Blu!

Looks like it has sleeper hit potential.
Seems like the story was infused with elements of Unbreakable and Akira, maybe I am Number 4, and given a docudrama feel.
Interesting in concept, let's see how well they execute it.

I agree, looks like it could be very effective, although I'm unsure how well incorporated the found footage aspect would go. If I got superpowers, I know I wouldn't film everything I do. However, I think I'll be sure to be checking it out, bad or not, it's definitely worth a look

GORT · 10-20-2011, 04:34 PM

This movie is just a rip of X-Men I guess hollwood is really is out of original ideas. Now they take other movies and use the same plot line and put it in a different setting. just like the Justin timberlake movie that is a rip of logans run

jwerk · 10-20-2011, 05:07 PM

That looks awesome! I love found footage films. i.e. Blair Witch, Troll Hunter, Paranormal Activity, even Cloverfield

CYMBOL · 10-20-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GORT

This movie is just a rip of X-Men I guess hollwood is really is out of original ideas. Now they take other movies and use the same plot line and put it in a different setting. just like the Justin timberlake movie that is a rip of logans run

From the trailer -

[Show spoiler]

I know the basics about X-Men - but I didn't think that was the same premise.

Maybe I'm wrong?

Anyway - yeah, not sure about the found footage aspect, but it looks like fun.

Mandalorian · 10-20-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CYMBOL

From the trailer -

[Show spoiler]

I know the basics about X-Men - but I didn't think that was the same premise.

Maybe I'm wrong?

Anyway - yeah, not sure about the found footage aspect, but it looks like fun.

No, it's not the same at all. You're right.

This actually looks interesting. I'll keep an eye on it.

toddly6666 · 10-20-2011, 07:28 PM

This looks good!

aramis109 · 10-20-2011, 08:25 PM

Reminds me of Akira.

Caesar Will Rise · 11-09-2011, 08:06 PM

Just watched the HD trailer. It looks really good. I'll definitely be checking it out. And if the $15,000,000 dollar budget that Wikipedia is reporting is true, those are some impressively rendered and executed effects shots for such a small budget.

remake · 11-10-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GORT

This movie is just a rip of X-Men I guess hollwood is really is out of original ideas. Now they take other movies and use the same plot line and put it in a different setting. just like the Justin timberlake movie that is a rip of logans run

So every film from now on that will have people with super powers will be a rip-off of X-men?

The trailer looks amazing. Can't wait.

Silo5 · 11-10-2011, 02:46 AM

I like the trailer. I feel this has potential to be really good. We'll see.

Foggy · 11-10-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by aslan1985

Just watched the HD trailer. It looks really good. I'll definitely be checking it out. And if the $15,000,000 dollar budget that Wikipedia is reporting is true, those are some impressively rendered and executed effects shots for such a small budget.

15 mill is a lot for a found footage film

Wally Q · 11-10-2011, 05:12 PM

No, pretty sure Cloverfield is still the most expensive with around $25M. And I'm looking forward to this. Between this and TDKR, 2012 will be a good year for the superhero genre.

I don't see how this is a rip off of X-Men, btw. If anything.... a stretch.... Green Lantern.

Foggy · 11-10-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally Q

No, pretty sure Cloverfield is still the most expensive with around $25M. And I'm looking forward to this. Between this and TDKR, 2012 will be a good year for the superhero genre.

15 Mill is still a lot, definitely enough to make it the second highest budget found footage film, unless that Project X is huge. You're also forgetting another pretty big superhero film

Wally Q · 11-11-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

You're also forgetting another pretty big superhero film

You're right, The Amazing Spider-Man will be pretty damn good.

Foggy · 11-11-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wally Q

You're right, The Amazing Spider-Man will be pretty damn good.

come on, as much as you have to be a preacher, The Avengers is still going to be one of the biggest deals next year, whether you think it looks bland or not.

sgsalt · 11-11-2011, 07:56 AM

Looks good, like a more serious version of MISFITS.

Foggy · 11-11-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sgsalt

Looks good, like a more serious version of MISFITS.

they never ACTUALLY make an American version of Misfits

Wally Q · 11-11-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

come on, as much as you have to be a preacher, The Avengers is still going to be one of the biggest deals next year, whether you think it looks bland or not.

The Avengers has directing, writing, and acting down. Those three have me going to see it but the cinematography and the visual continuity which looks wonky to me just doesn't get me jazzed for the thing like it's supposed to. I think it's gotten more of a free pass from people who've also whined about spy photos from TDKR and TASM and it annoys me when I call out the Avengers on a legitimate qualm, I’m labeled a hater. Not saying you’ve personally done it but others have.

I’m going to see it but I think it’ll be an afterthought in most main stream viewers minds once Spider-Man and Batman hit the screens later on.

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10-20-2011, 02:29 PM	#2
Youre My Boy Blu! Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2010 Location:In the Light 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:736 DVD collection:84 Prime collection:4	Looks like it has sleeper hit potential. Seems like the story was infused with elements of Unbreakable and Akira, maybe I am Number 4, and given a docudrama feel. Interesting in concept, let's see how well they execute it. Last edited by Youre My Boy Blu!; 10-20-2011 at 02:31 PM.

11-10-2011, 05:12 PM	#14
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:573 Blu-ray collection:1982 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	No, pretty sure Cloverfield is still the most expensive with around $25M. And I'm looking forward to this. Between this and TDKR, 2012 will be a good year for the superhero genre. I don't see how this is a rip off of X-Men, btw. If anything.... a stretch.... Green Lantern. Last edited by Wally Q; 11-10-2011 at 05:16 PM.

10-20-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	This movie is just a rip of X-Men I guess hollwood is really is out of original ideas. Now they take other movies and use the same plot line and put it in a different setting. just like the Justin timberlake movie that is a rip of logans run

10-20-2011, 05:07 PM	#5
jwerk Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Nakatomi Plaza Blu-ray collection:73 DVD collection:18 MA collection:1 Digital collection:340 iTunes collection:45 Prime collection:39 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:65	That looks awesome! I love found footage films. i.e. Blair Witch, Troll Hunter, Paranormal Activity, even Cloverfield

10-20-2011, 07:28 PM	#8
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	This looks good!

10-20-2011, 08:25 PM	#9
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Reminds me of Akira.

11-09-2011, 08:06 PM	#10
Caesar Will Rise Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:South Carolina Blu-ray collection:191 DVD collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:14 Trading Score:1	Just watched the HD trailer. It looks really good. I'll definitely be checking it out. And if the $15,000,000 dollar budget that Wikipedia is reporting is true, those are some impressively rendered and executed effects shots for such a small budget.

11-10-2011, 02:46 AM	#12
Silo5 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:1	I like the trailer. I feel this has potential to be really good. We'll see.

11-11-2011, 07:56 AM	#18
sgsalt Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:5	Looks good, like a more serious version of MISFITS.

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