I agree that the spectacle and action sequences were definitely the high light of 9 and that the story narrative was lacking. The characterization was flat and the narrative just could have been more. The world that the director/writer had created definitely had potential to become a very nice epic storyline, but it didn't. I feel that the director wanted to push it, but hesitated because he felt it wouldn't attract kids. He should have just gone all the way and pushed the envelope, but oh, well. I'll probably get it on DVD just cause I enjoyed it and it's something I can see myself reliving, if only for the visuals, music, and fight choreography. However, I'm not sure why people found the ending confusing. He reverses the polarity of the device using it to suck out his friends' souls thus rendering the Brain without energy. And then released the souls later on so that they could merge once more (being the doctor's soul split into separate individuals) and ascend to heaven, or whatever. Granted that's an obvious summary of what everyone saw, but I thought it made sense. It seems that the professor was a bit of an occultist and melded technology with sorcery or alchemy. Granted, it doesn't really explain why the hell he built a mystic talisman into the exterior console of his big Brain machine, but, whatever. Apparently he did and it back fired. It's not a perfect movie, but it sufficed for me (though I'd still take WALL-E and UP over 9 any day).
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Five stars for making the point I did with 500% less text... I have no restraint.MightyMouse said:
I haven't seen it yet, but this review didn't change my mind about going to see it in theaters soon-ish (whenever I get a break from homework. Damn new major.)
I do have one comment on the review though, Mr. Bob, about the characters. The characters are supposed to be one-note. Each one represents something different about the professor/humanity. So, while this may make the characters seem flat, I think it was intentional to highlight different groups of people. Like the stubborn, old, defiant number 1 resembles some level of government everywhere, thinking that they know best and being unopen to any sort of change.
Just a thought.
I do have one comment on the review though, Mr. Bob, about the characters. The characters are supposed to be one-note. Each one represents something different about the professor/humanity. So, while this may make the characters seem flat, I think it was intentional to highlight different groups of people. Like the stubborn, old, defiant number 1 resembles some level of government everywhere, thinking that they know best and being unopen to any sort of change.
Just a thought.
Oh thank god, I thought I was the only one who thought the ending was terrible. I had a feeling that this movie was going to only be so-so. You can tell because Tim Burton's name slowly started to fade away the closer the movie got to release. If it was a masterpiece, than that guys name would have been bigger than the title. Then everyone would of associate the movie with Burton. Just ask Henry Selick.
Might go see it, might not. I like good visuals to go along with a movie, but if the story isn't compelling and turns out to be one predictable mess, then it seemed like it'd be a pass for me.
Still don't fully understand Otakus, though. I see a cartoon/anime and it's usually going down the tracks of Naruto, Full metal alchemist, Dragonball, or some other generic cartoon/anime I could care less about and is targeted to children or is going towards FLCL, Samurai X, Moribito.
Of course, this is subjective and I don't doubt there's some Naruto-fanatic who is prepared to explain how a LOUD and obnoxious child in a bright orange jump suit can possibly be a ninja.
How many super saiyans does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Just one. But it will take him 13 episodes to do it.
Still don't fully understand Otakus, though. I see a cartoon/anime and it's usually going down the tracks of Naruto, Full metal alchemist, Dragonball, or some other generic cartoon/anime I could care less about and is targeted to children or is going towards FLCL, Samurai X, Moribito.
Of course, this is subjective and I don't doubt there's some Naruto-fanatic who is prepared to explain how a LOUD and obnoxious child in a bright orange jump suit can possibly be a ninja.
How many super saiyans does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Just one. But it will take him 13 episodes to do it.
my question is this did they actually put Co&Ca in the movie cause that would up the value for me, i love the preview based on uber gnarly sounds if nothing else.
Yeah, when I first saw the trailers for this movie, I really did think it was a movie based off of Little Big Planet. Now knowing what the movie is about, I kinda wish it was.
I wonder why Titan AE was considered mature... I've watched it and it didnt have any mature stuff in it...
I'm glad your review picked up at the end there, my girlfriend has been dead excited about this movie! We don't get it until October though 
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.I was actually looking forward to 9 and wanted to see if it fell flat or not, so it annoyed me when you decided to review weeaboos instead for the first half there. I'm pretty sure everyone hates these guys; it doesn't bear restating.
In any case, I can't say I was surprised. The original short was just visual excellence, and it seemed a stretch that they could pull out good plot and characters for it. Regardless, it gives my inner graphic designer a great big stiffy and I'll probably watch it just to sink in the visuals anyway.
In any case, I can't say I was surprised. The original short was just visual excellence, and it seemed a stretch that they could pull out good plot and characters for it. Regardless, it gives my inner graphic designer a great big stiffy and I'll probably watch it just to sink in the visuals anyway.
Mature doesn't mean tits and gore.kommunizt kat said:
I actually saw it earlier today, matinee, $4, hell yeah. Anyways, I personally thought that the movie was really good. The visuals were absolutely incredible, the action was great and somewhat inventive in the ways they did certain things, the ending wasn't really anything to write home to mother about but oh well. I personally started to like the characters, especially the pole-arm wielding chick with the bird skull on her head. She was a beast. But regardless, it was a good movie, definitely worth a matinee if you've got the time.
I agree with everything 9 related said in this review. The visuals are the best I've seen all year, but the story doesn't make much sense. As for the anime stuff... I've got no idea. I'm not that big of an anime fan. Although God knows I love me some .Hack//Sign.
Mature means that it can be accepted by many ages, not just kids, as a quality piece of media. So needlessly putting in a bunch of tits, sex, and violence doesn't make something mature in that sense.kommunizt kat said:
You know, I really know what your gettign at Moviebob, with the otaku that is.
I go to anime conventions, I do panels about philosophy at said anime conventions, otaku are my people, and what a sad sad statement that has become. Most otaku have becoem obsessed with just a few particular anime (Death note, Naruto, Bleach, lately Hitalia) and know about nothing else, but blankly support those anime, much like sheep. But the remander of what I would call otaku are worse, elitist scum that seem to either KNOW every anime ever made, or HATE every anime ever made.
It seems to be an effect I see at gaming conventions too, either the gamer loves a few games (Halo, Call of duty, Super Smash brother brawl), or he has PLAYED every game ever, or HATE every game ever.
So I guess what I'm trying to force out here Moviebob, is that I smell what your getting at, and I agree, and that's coming FROM an otaku, one who zealously beleives that anime is quite near to the pefect medium (if done correctly).
That being said, I have a question for you, where do you stand? I see quite a few anime references in your videos, I'm not trying to be pushy, I'm simply curious.
With respect.
PS I'm sorry for not adding anything to the disscussion of the movie 9
I go to anime conventions, I do panels about philosophy at said anime conventions, otaku are my people, and what a sad sad statement that has become. Most otaku have becoem obsessed with just a few particular anime (Death note, Naruto, Bleach, lately Hitalia) and know about nothing else, but blankly support those anime, much like sheep. But the remander of what I would call otaku are worse, elitist scum that seem to either KNOW every anime ever made, or HATE every anime ever made.
It seems to be an effect I see at gaming conventions too, either the gamer loves a few games (Halo, Call of duty, Super Smash brother brawl), or he has PLAYED every game ever, or HATE every game ever.
So I guess what I'm trying to force out here Moviebob, is that I smell what your getting at, and I agree, and that's coming FROM an otaku, one who zealously beleives that anime is quite near to the pefect medium (if done correctly).
That being said, I have a question for you, where do you stand? I see quite a few anime references in your videos, I'm not trying to be pushy, I'm simply curious.
With respect.
PS I'm sorry for not adding anything to the disscussion of the movie 9
