Author Topic: So I've been living under a rock... the hell is Pacific Rim? (Read 35062 times)

Shaka Khan · « **on:** July 07, 2013, 12:42:46 AM »

... Wait what? A mecha vs. kaiju movie directed by Guillermo del Toro? And releasing next week?

I literally had no idea what it was until this afternoon. The trailers look sweet, to anyone who enjoys FX porn that is...

... Though I'm hearing it's tracked to bomb. I've no idea if it's flopping critically, commercially, or both.

Thoughts?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2013, 12:48:19 AM »

IMAX 3D? It's a date.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2013, 12:50:36 AM »

Looks like a movie that will do okay in America and gangbusters everywhere else. Kind of what Hollywood shoots for nowadays.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:06:30 AM »

maybe if you weren't so busy sucking dudes dongs at parades you'd know more about important stuff like robot action movies.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:26:04 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on July 07, 2013, 12:50:36 AM

Looks like a movie that will do okay in America and gangbusters everywhere else. Kind of what Hollywood shoots for nowadays.

I really hope that it'll do okay since #1 it looks expensive to make and #2 not gaining as much buzz traction as WB hoped? I mean...

Quote from: Eschaton on July 07, 2013, 12:53:16 AM

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 12:48:19 AM
IMAX 3D? It's a date.
yep. Chesterfield Mall ? Itll have to be week after next if you're insisting on weekends, but I could do Wednesday night too.

Sure thing breh. We'll make it work.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:32:33 AM »

How did you not know about this movie?

We've all be nerd bonering over it for over a year.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:33:52 AM »

Where? Better not be buried somewhere in the MOVIES NEWS or LET'S TALK MOVIES catch all threads. Because I pee on catch all threads.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:34:34 AM »

See: http://www.thebore.com/forum/index.php?topic=38610.msg1524611#msg1524611

nudemacusers · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:35:33 AM »

it's when you do a rusty trombone underwater.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:38:02 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on July 07, 2013, 01:34:34 AM

See: http://www.thebore.com/forum/index.php?topic=38610.msg1524611#msg1524611

Sorry, threads with high Manabyte interference flare my ulcer.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:41:23 AM »

Fair enough.

Himu · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2013, 02:03:13 AM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 01:33:52 AM

Where? Better not be buried somewhere in the MOVIES NEWS or LET'S TALK MOVIES catch all threads. Because I pee on catch all threads.

in the movie news thread.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2013, 05:46:06 AM »

Movie is going to be the King of all Awesome. Can't fucking wait.

Mupepe · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2013, 10:54:02 AM »

Hey bb if you come to Houston I'll take you to a private screening Tuesday.

brob · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2013, 11:51:20 AM »

I didn't know about this film until celebs started tweeting it was the bomb.

Emma Watson/Kanye West keeping me current

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2013, 01:53:18 PM »

Is Pacific Rim trending on Black Twitter yet?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM »

But lets back up a bit: where did whispers of this movie bombing originate from?

Quote from: Mupepe on July 07, 2013, 10:54:02 AM

Hey bb if you come to Houston I'll take you to a private screening Tuesday.

I'm genuinely jelly. Though I have full confidence you'll report back with real talk.

Mupepe · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2013, 04:54:06 PM »

I wouldn't trust me. Pan's Labyrinth is my favorite movie. I could probably recite all of it. I'll be biased as fuck.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2013, 04:58:49 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM

But lets back up a bit: where did whispers of this movie bombing originate from?

reports that Grown Ups 2 is trending above Pacific Rim as far as what movie people want to see that weekend

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2013, 04:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM

But lets back up a bit: where did whispers of this movie bombing originate from?

Probably from people who HATE AWESOMENESS

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2013, 05:10:17 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM

But lets back up a bit: where did whispers of this movie bombing originate from?

Everyone I talk to thinks it looks stupid because of giant robots. Giant Robots don't even seem popular with even the western anime fandom, the group you'd think would be all about this movie.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:01:55 PM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on July 07, 2013, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM
But lets back up a bit: where did whispers of this movie bombing originate from?

reports that Grown Ups 2 is trending above Pacific Rim as far as what movie people want to see that weekend

The Adam Sandler movie?!

The Mayans were right-- this is the apocalypse. The lamer version. One Idris didn't cancel, and no giant robots are fighting kaijus. :'(

Quote from: Rahxephon91 on July 07, 2013, 05:10:17 PM

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM
But lets back up a bit: where did whispers of this movie bombing originate from?

Everyone I talk to thinks it looks stupid because of giant robots. Giant Robots don't even seem popular with even the western anime fandom, the group you'd think would be all about this movie.

It's like we live in a world where brain-dead Transformers wasn't a multibillion dollar property. Though granted, that's a popular IP.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:13:26 PM »

Pacific Rim will probably have very good word of mouth, so I wouldn't wave the white flag yet. Plus the international cast/focus could at least ensure it recoups the budget.

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:14:57 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on July 07, 2013, 04:54:06 PM

I wouldn't trust me. Pan's Labyrinth is my favorite movie. I could probably recite all of it. I'll be biased as fuck.

YOu not inviting me is a paddling.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:15:30 PM »

Also, Transformers had Megan Fox's ass and a clown ass ebonics Volkeswagen beetle, so yeah.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #25 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:21:40 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on July 07, 2013, 04:54:06 PM

I wouldn't trust me. Pan's Labyrinth is my favorite movie. I could probably recite all of it. I'll be biased as fuck.

Have you seen The Devil's Backbone?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #26 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:25:21 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on July 07, 2013, 06:15:30 PM

Also, Transformers had Megan Fox's ass and a clown ass ebonics Volkeswagen beetle, so yeah.

But this one has Idris Elba and Arvie. That has to count for something.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #27 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM »

how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:44:56 PM »

Quote from: Rahxephon91 on July 07, 2013, 05:10:17 PM

Quote from: Shaka Khan on July 07, 2013, 04:40:27 PM
But lets back up a bit: where did whispers of this movie bombing originate from?

Everyone I talk to thinks it looks stupid because of giant robots. Giant Robots don't even seem popular with even the western anime fandom, the group you'd think would be all about this movie.

Mecha is not popular with Western anime fans.

We're a dying breed.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:47:57 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM

how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

I'm dying to see that part.

I expect a convoluted reasoning for something existing solely because they couldn't think of another way to develop the characters without taking too much time away from GIANT MONSTERS AND ROBOTS OMG!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #30 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:48:14 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM

how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

Something something humanity, believe in each other,

, CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE

Rufus · « **Reply #31 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM

how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

Controlling them is too much for one person, so they plug in two people, one for either side. To synch correctly they wire their brains together. I guess practicing dance routines with video tapes isn't enough for that these days. Tsk.

Also, human drama.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #32 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:49:09 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on July 07, 2013, 06:48:14 PM

Quote from: Barry Egan on July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM
how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

Something something humanity, believe in each other, , CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE

Barry Egan · « **Reply #33 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:51:21 PM »

sounds complicated. I just want to see Kevin James fart in front of a camera.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #34 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:53:16 PM »

If it was up to me:
- The monster would appear in the first 5 minutes.
- Switch scenes to the White House, where Obama picks up the phone and orders to unleash JIHADIST-3000.
- 2 hours of monster vs. Robot.
- Roll credits.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #35 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:55:16 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM

how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

isn't it like, just a side effect because their minds are linked?

Eric P · « **Reply #36 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:55:39 PM »

Quote

If it was up to me:
- The monster would appear in the first 5 minutes.
- Switch scenes to the White House, where Obama picks up the phone and orders to unleash JIHADIST-3000.
- 2 hours of monster vs. Robot.
- Roll credits.

sounds like Pacific Raid: Redemption

Giant robots invade a building which houses a monster criminal enterprise and must fight their way to the top

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #37 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:57:58 PM »

chronovore · « **Reply #38 on:** July 07, 2013, 06:59:55 PM »

Will wait for the porno adaptation, Pacific Rim Job.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #39 on:** July 07, 2013, 07:04:18 PM »

I admit that the marketing tagline "to fight monsters they created monsters" gave me a Nietzsche-nerd boner. I hope that the film itself follows through on the implications of that in some way.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #40 on:** July 07, 2013, 07:10:32 PM »

Quote from: Barry Egan on July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM

how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

One of the pilots constantly has flashbacks of playing catch with his father. In the flashbacks, he's crying and his father says something to him, but he cannot hear the words. Then towards the end of the movie, with the monster poised to defeat the American mecha, the pilot finds himself drowning within his robot as water rushes through the control center. Time slows down, and once again the flashback returns. But this time his father's words are clearly heard: "that's alright son. Just remember to always do your very best."

*cue triumphant music*

The pilot tells his co-pilot about his father's words, then they defeat the monster. The end.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #41 on:** July 07, 2013, 07:27:54 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on July 07, 2013, 07:10:32 PM

Quote from: Barry Egan on July 07, 2013, 06:43:56 PM
how does sharing memories with your co-pilot help fight monsters

One of the pilots constantly has flashbacks of playing catch with his father. In the flashbacks, he's crying and his father says something to him, but he cannot hear the words. Then towards the end of the movie, with the monster poised to defeat the American mecha, the pilot finds himself drowning within his robot as water rushes through the control center. Time slows down, and once again the flashback returns. But this time his father's words are clearly heard: "that's alright son. Just remember to always do your very best."

*cue triumphant music*

The pilot tells his co-pilot about his father's words, then they defeat the monster. The end.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #42 on:** July 07, 2013, 07:42:39 PM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on July 07, 2013, 06:58:17 PM

Transformers wasn't popular cause of giant robots, it was popular cause it was based on a shitty cartoon Americans grew up on and was directed by a guy whose movies are always successful due to stupid Americans enjoying them.

I don't hate Michael Bay, the Transformers movies or any of that. It just bores me so I don't care to watch it. On the other hand Pacific Rim fullfils many of the things I want to see in a giant mecha movie and then some. It is not an adaption of a very large and fondly remembered franchise by a famously successful director made for the lowest common denominator, so it won't be pulling in great numbers and I'm fine with that.

FUCK YOU BRO

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #43 on:** July 07, 2013, 07:44:39 PM »

Dude. All 80's cartoons are shit. Go back and watch 'em without your nostalgia blinders on.

You know the only shit that's worse than 80's era US cartoons?

DBZ.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #44 on:** July 07, 2013, 08:12:24 PM »

Transformers and GI Joe are pretty dumb, yeah, but I'd still rather watch them over Ben 10 or My Little Pony.

demi · « **Reply #45 on:** July 07, 2013, 08:15:17 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on July 07, 2013, 01:06:30 AM

maybe if you weren't so busy sucking dudes dongs at parades you'd know more about important stuff like robot action movies.

Lord

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #46 on:** July 07, 2013, 08:47:58 PM »

Screw you guys, G.I. Joe was not shit. It taught me important 80s values like broship and solving problems with violence and being straight edge.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #47 on:** July 07, 2013, 08:51:13 PM »

The 80s Transformers and GI Joe films were legit awesome. fuckouttahere gumps

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 07, 2013, 09:27:06 PM »

Beast Wars was fucking awesome.

Transformers was awful except for the 80s movie.

Huff · « **Reply #49 on:** July 07, 2013, 09:30:00 PM »

It's a shame beast wars is so unwatchable now

Mupepe · « **Reply #50 on:** July 07, 2013, 10:02:04 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on July 07, 2013, 06:21:40 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on July 07, 2013, 04:54:06 PM
I wouldn't trust me. Pan's Labyrinth is my favorite movie. I could probably recite all of it. I'll be biased as fuck.

Have you seen The Devil's Backbone?

hell yeah, son! Shit is incredible. I love each movie he's directed. Its too bad he doesn't have the same track record as a producer.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #51 on:** July 07, 2013, 10:15:14 PM »

One of the greatest scenes ever committed to film.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #52 on:** July 07, 2013, 10:35:38 PM »

:'( :'( :'(

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Hot Rod

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recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #53 on:** July 08, 2013, 12:15:19 AM »

I recommend Vertical Motion by Can Xue if you're into rock-under-living fandom

Diunx · « **Reply #54 on:** July 08, 2013, 12:26:52 AM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on July 07, 2013, 07:44:39 PM

You know the only shit that's worse than 80's era US cartoons?

DBZ.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #55 on:** July 08, 2013, 12:55:15 AM »

Gonna see this Thursday night with some buddies after a couple beers. I think MAF is coming with.

Oblivion · « **Reply #56 on:** July 08, 2013, 01:29:46 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on July 07, 2013, 07:58:38 PM

Yup. It was a toy commercial. Any quality was rare and accidental. Now, Beast Wars was pretty good.

Why? Cause it was Canadian?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #57 on:** July 08, 2013, 02:40:18 AM »

The GI Joe movie was fuck awesome though.

That intro is so gooooooood

Oblivion · « **Reply #58 on:** July 08, 2013, 02:58:00 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on July 08, 2013, 02:16:46 AM

Quote from: Oblivion on July 08, 2013, 01:29:46 AM
Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on July 07, 2013, 07:58:38 PM
Yup. It was a toy commercial. Any quality was rare and accidental. Now, Beast Wars was pretty good.

Why? Cause it was Canadian?

No, because Mainframe weren't afraid to give the finger to the toy company's whims, within the extent of their ability. And they paid the price for it afterwards. Plus, Mainframe was pretty good at storytelling, as seen from Reboot. Sunbow on the other hand were literally founded, owned, and operated by an advertising company.

Okay, that works too.

Beezy · « **Reply #59 on:** July 08, 2013, 11:33:28 AM »

I'll also be seeing this Thursday night. I don't usually do IMAX or 3D, but I'll do both for this movie.

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Author Topic: So I've been living under a rock... the hell is Pacific Rim? (Read 35062 times)