Immortals - Tarsem 2D & 3D March 6 - Reviews

[Caesu]

Originally Posted by ObiWanShinobi

Meh, the 2.5 review will not dissuade me from picking this up. I've yet to see this but I dig the style...seems like it will be a very "pretty" movie to look at/watch and listen to.

Looking forward to watching it tonight.

This is exactly the reason why I just blind bought it. +1

[thelittleprince]

Originally Posted by xphoenix23

I don't get why they always include the 2D version with the 3D.I can watch my 3D version in 2D.

Because the special features are in the 2D disc.

[ObiWanShinobi]

Immortals 3D Blu-ray Review is up. I kinda figured it would end up with a score like that. Kind of a bummer that the picture doesn't hold up as well in a variety of ways (though seemingly minor) when viewed in 3D but its nice to know this won't be a "Thor 3D"...which was damn near unwatchable during the dark scenes.

Still glad I bought it for $22...thats a steal for a 3Dtv owner.

[thecathedral]

Originally Posted by nicorcano

I couldn't tell if you were being serious or just trolling. The acting is by no means good. But to say they hired out of work porn actors when most of the actors are recognizable is an interested critique.
And also, if there is one thing that is impressive with the film, it is the cgi. Tarsem Singh's films are always beautiful to look at and this film is no different.

Immortals is just a movie length version of that TV show Spartacus with the same amatuerish acting, half ass greenscreen CGI effects.

The lighting on the background scenes and the actors doesn't even match most of the time and there's a nasty black halo around all the real life objects which sticks out like a sore thumb on Blu-ray.

Might have been passable on a blurry theatre screen but High Definition is too unforgiving when the effects are poorly done.

Kind of like the Star Wars release, HD makes all Lucas's tampering stand out.

[SeffBlu]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I live in NYC. Smaller video stores break release date schedules so that they can compete against big stores like Best Buy.

Which store!?! I NEED TO KNOW! I'm dying to get certain Blu-rays early. This is why I love NY.

[22soultaker]

Originally Posted by thecathedral

Immortals is just a movie length version of that TV show Spartacus with the same amatuerish acting, half ass greenscreen CGI effects.

The lighting on the background scenes and the actors doesn't even match most of the time and there's a nasty black halo around all the real life objects which sticks out like a sore thumb on Blu-ray.

Might have been passable on a blurry theatre screen but High Definition is too unforgiving when the effects are poorly done.

Kind of like the Star Wars release, HD makes all Lucas's tampering stand out.

Wow half ass effects? Really? Thats interesting....

[Dark.Devil.21]

Is this movie worth buying? I have not seen it. Also is there a lot of sex and nudity in it?

[22soultaker]

Originally Posted by Dark.Devil.21

Is this movie worth buying? I have not seen it. Also is there a lot of sex and nudity in it?

One scene with nudity. Its pretty violent though. For 22.99 its worth it. Ive seen it 3x and its pretty cool. Not the greatest story but its simple, makes it fun. The action is amazing, and you get to see future superman who is gonna do an awesome job.

[Dark.Devil.21]

Originally Posted by 22soultaker

One scene with nudity. Its pretty violent though. For 22.99 its worth it. Ive seen it 3x and its pretty cool. Not the greatest story but its simple, makes it fun. The action is amazing, and you get to see future superman who is gonna do an awesome job.

By violent you mean the nudity in that scene is violent or did you mean blood and gore. Because I can handle blood and gore. That's not an issue. I just hate movies with a lot of sex and nudity.

[hardtosayx]

Originally Posted by Dark.Devil.21

By violent you mean the nudity in that scene is violent or did you mean blood and gore. Because I can handle blood and gore. That's not an issue. I just hate movies with a lot of sex and nudity.

There's a "Parents Guide" on IMDB

[22soultaker]

Originally Posted by Dark.Devil.21

By violent you mean the nudity in that scene is violent or did you mean blood and gore. Because I can handle blood and gore. That's not an issue. I just hate movies with a lot of sex and nudity.

Yea i guess that was a little confusing but i mean blood and gore and also a little disturbing as well with ppl being burned and stuff like that. The sex scene really is nothing. Basically you just get to see a hot chick naked.

[22soultaker]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Please, the green screen effects were as laughable as the acting.

I really dont understand that. Next time when you sneak into a 3D theater make sure you bring glasses. Obviously you were not watching the same thing we all were, including all the critics. One thing they all have in common is the eye candy is almost worth the price of admission itself.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by 22soultaker

I really dont understand that. Next time when you sneak into a 3D theater make sure you bring glasses. Obviously you were not watching the same thing we all were, including all the critics. One thing they all have in common is the eye candy is almost worth the price of admission itself.

I'll second this motion! <- me raising my hands enthusiastically to support what you have "brought to the table."

[PvtPlatypus]

I just finished watching this. It was pretty much exactly what I expected it to be. A bloody action movie with minimal story. I enjoyed it for what it was, it wasn't great but it was fun. Mickey Rourke was one of the main reasons I enjoyed it as much as I did. The dialogue was nothing special and the characters (Mickey Rourke aside) weren't exactly memorable. I thought a few of the effects were a little cheesy. But still it's worth a rental at the least.

[TheWildWhelk]

I saw this in 2D at the local cinema and found that it has absolutely none of the passion and inventiveness of it's precursor '300' and is leaden by a profoundly mediocre script, television-quality acting and bog-standard visual effects. It really does feel like it is an excercise in hitting the minimum requirements for the comic-book/video game crowd 2 hour confection.

[ObiWanShinobi]

Watched this last night and enjoyed it. The film is beautiful to look at, the style of 300 is certainly present but dialed up a few notches with more dream-like imagery, artistic design, over the top violence (mainly when the gods step in...then a bloody ballet of slow-motion carnage ensues), and mythology.

300 had far more intensity with its characters and acting...in comparison this movie feels tame, but Micky Rourke does play a very cool villain who's 100% comfortable with whatever it is he's doing no matter how sinister...a man that no longer holds remorse towards anyone or anything. As for the reviewer saying theseus was just this guy going go around failing at everything in life...whats wrong with a hero getting the short end of the stick time and time again only to come out victorious (in some form or fashion) in the end? It's the story of a hero on a journey of suffering and redemption. If he was going around winning all the time...it wouldn't be interesting.

Really enjoyed the 3D in this. It wasn't great and nowhere near the better 3D Blus out there but certainly sitting comfortably in the middle. Had a nice natural sense of depth, subtle in one scene and highly noticeable in others. True the picture darkens up a bit because of the 3D but this is kind of a darker film anyway, I wouldnt expect a film like this to have alot of pop in its colors but more of a deep rich palette. Very few pop out effects but the ones present are minor but pleasing and compliment the sense of depth. Overall, IMO, its not great 3D but its pleasant to look at...especially with all that beautiful art-design being thrown around.

Movie 3.5/5 - 3D Effect 3.5/5 - PQ 4.5/5 - AQ 4.5/5

[Waboman]

Watched the 2D version last night. It took me a bit to get into it, but then I really enjoyed it. Man, is it brutal. The visuals are breathtaking and the LFE is speaker liquefyingly fantastic. The LFE isn't constantly beating you up though. But when it's there, it's getting respect! The scene in the boat where Poseidon created the storm was sheetrock pulverizingly awesome, as was the climatic battle at the end. I was surprised my house didn't collapse on top of me. I should check up on my homeowners policy.

All in all, a fun movie.

[spiritfox]

Originally Posted by Waboman

Watched the 2D version last night. It took me a bit to get into it, but then I really enjoyed it. Man, is it brutal. The visuals are breathtaking and the LFE is speaker liquefyingly fantastic. The LFE isn't constantly beating you up though. But when it's there, it's getting respect! The scene in the boat where Poseidon created the storm was sheetrock pulverizingly awesome, as was the climatic battle at the end. I was surprised my house didn't collapse on top of me. I should check up on my homeowners policy.

All in all, a fun movie.

I was just going to say that I really enjoyed this movie and am glad I bought it--but after reading your thoughts--I'd like to add a ditto from me.

[Chaotic]

God, i love the scene where Apollo (i think) goes down and kills all the bad guys. it was so bloody.

[SDon1969]

Watched last night (2D). I found it entertaining enough. I did notice some acting issues here and there (when we first see the virgin oracle awake from a vision, for example), and I have to admit I was a little taken aback by the decidedly small stature of the "Titans"...but I did find the costumes, production design, picture and audio fantastic overall. I'll watch it again sometime.

Originally Posted by Dubstar

actually no that's not - they better retain the 7.1 audio, if they don't I will go postal.

DTA MA 5.1....did you go postal?