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Chaotic · 11-10-2018, 09:34 PM

This being an Annapurna movie doesnt bode well for its box office prospects.

CelluloidPal · 11-10-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaotic

This being an Annapurna movie doesnt bode well for its box office prospects.

Did Laika's deal with Focus Features expire or something?

puddy77 · 02-05-2019, 02:52 PM

MifuneFan · 02-05-2019, 04:01 PM

I have faith in Laika, but the humor / writing seems a lot more low brow for them compared to their existing work, and I kind of hate the design of Bigfoot in the movie. I feel like they're trying to pander more to the mainstream with this, which I guess isn't a bad thing if it does help them gain a bigger audience. I'll see it regardless, but I'm not really sold on the film.

Dubstar · 04-03-2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I have faith in Laika, but the humor / writing seems a lot more low brow for them compared to their existing work, and I kind of hate the design of Bigfoot in the movie. I feel like they're trying to pander more to the mainstream with this, which I guess isn't a bad thing if it does help them gain a bigger audience. I'll see it regardless, but I'm not really sold on the film.

the family nearest me while watching 'Dumbo' yesterday weren't in the slightest enamored with the trailer - and made a really negative comment in that they'd be "missing" this in the theater. I tend to agree, Laika for this movie seems heavily leaning to OTT humor unlike past movies - likewise I'll still be seeing this, but I don't have high hopes.

In terms of the 3D, for movies shot in stop motion, I have no idea why the layering effect is so mild compared to cel or computer animation.

Mandalorian · 02-05-2019, 05:08 PM

It’s still impeccable how smooth their animation is.

MifuneFan · 02-28-2019, 05:53 PM

Every time I see the trailer I keep forgetting that it's Zoe Saldana playing the female lead. I honestly believe they were aiming to get Salma Hayek for the role. That's all I see and hear when I look at the character.

Chaotic · 02-28-2019, 05:54 PM

Ha, I was thinking Salma also.

Creed · 02-28-2019, 05:56 PM

Same, lol.

Creed · 03-22-2019, 09:27 PM

Zivouhr · 03-23-2019, 12:13 AM

Laika Studio offers very impressive animation, but their stereo 3D department is not doing 3D any benefits, as their films are usually very mild to mild 3D most times, with few exceptions. It's like watching a 2D movie with 3D glasses, and largely defeats the whole point of three dimensions. They need to amp up the 3D in their films to NWave Studio quality strong 3D. Or Dreamworks' Madagascar 3's strong 3D at least.

On topic, this movie looks interesting for the story. I'm interested to see how it does in theaters. It's a risk, but their films usually step out of the norm.

The Debts · 04-03-2019, 10:05 PM

Reviews are in and they are good!

Todd Tomorrow · 04-05-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

Reviews are in and they are good!

They are positive but far from enthusiastic (lots of 3 out of 5 reviews). That’s how I feel about all the Laika films. They look fantastic and you have to admire the craft, but as good story-telling they never quite score for me.

Chaotic · 04-06-2019, 06:28 PM

https://www.flickfilosopher.com/2019...throwback.html

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A quite literally cartoonishly awful protagonist, a plot that makes no sense, lowbrow humor, and terrible gender dynamics add up to an unpleasant retro mess

Ouch

Leonidas King · 04-03-2019, 10:28 PM

It’s going to be tough to top Kubo.

The Debts · 04-05-2019, 02:48 PM

RodChester · 04-05-2019, 03:19 PM

I’ll see this because it’s Laika and I have A List. However, I’d be fine without seeing it too. I do hope it does well though and Laika will be able to continue making films. After seeing Kubo, I want nothing more than for Laika to do some sort of science fiction type film. I think that would just be amazing.

Monterey Jack · 04-06-2019, 01:34 AM

Even if this is only as good as The Boxtrolls (the "weakest" Laika film), it will still be terrific family entertainment.

Poya · 04-06-2019, 01:50 AM

Just give them the Oscar please! They need this for all the hard work they put into each film for the past decade. They finally gave an award to a non-Disney film this year after 7 years and I hope that continues. I have no hope for Toy Story 4 or Frozen 2. Both completely unnecessary and unappealing. What the hell does Laika need to do?

Hardback247 · 04-06-2019, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Poya

I have no hope for Toy Story 4 or Frozen 2. Both completely unnecessary and unappealing.

Movies are never made because they are necessary.

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11-10-2018, 09:34 PM	#1
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	This being an Annapurna movie doesnt bode well for its box office prospects.

02-05-2019, 04:01 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I have faith in Laika, but the humor / writing seems a lot more low brow for them compared to their existing work, and I kind of hate the design of Bigfoot in the movie. I feel like they're trying to pander more to the mainstream with this, which I guess isn't a bad thing if it does help them gain a bigger audience. I'll see it regardless, but I'm not really sold on the film.

02-05-2019, 05:08 PM	#6
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	It’s still impeccable how smooth their animation is.

02-28-2019, 05:53 PM	#7
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Every time I see the trailer I keep forgetting that it's Zoe Saldana playing the female lead. I honestly believe they were aiming to get Salma Hayek for the role. That's all I see and hear when I look at the character.

02-28-2019, 05:54 PM	#8
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Ha, I was thinking Salma also.

02-28-2019, 05:56 PM	#9
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:133 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Same, lol.

03-22-2019, 09:27 PM	#10
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:133 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2

03-23-2019, 12:13 AM	#11
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Laika Studio offers very impressive animation, but their stereo 3D department is not doing 3D any benefits, as their films are usually very mild to mild 3D most times, with few exceptions. It's like watching a 2D movie with 3D glasses, and largely defeats the whole point of three dimensions. They need to amp up the 3D in their films to NWave Studio quality strong 3D. Or Dreamworks' Madagascar 3's strong 3D at least. On topic, this movie looks interesting for the story. I'm interested to see how it does in theaters. It's a risk, but their films usually step out of the norm.

04-03-2019, 10:05 PM	#12
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:330 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Reviews are in and they are good!

04-03-2019, 10:28 PM	#15
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	It’s going to be tough to top Kubo.

04-05-2019, 03:19 PM	#17
RodChester Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:63 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:3380 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:129	I’ll see this because it’s Laika and I have A List. However, I’d be fine without seeing it too. I do hope it does well though and Laika will be able to continue making films. After seeing Kubo, I want nothing more than for Laika to do some sort of science fiction type film. I think that would just be amazing.

04-06-2019, 01:34 AM	#18
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Even if this is only as good as The Boxtrolls (the "weakest" Laika film), it will still be terrific family entertainment.

04-06-2019, 01:50 AM	#19
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	Just give them the Oscar please! They need this for all the hard work they put into each film for the past decade. They finally gave an award to a non-Disney film this year after 7 years and I hope that continues. I have no hope for Toy Story 4 or Frozen 2. Both completely unnecessary and unappealing. What the hell does Laika need to do?

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