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Akio123
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 2:54 PMHello everyone. Sadly I'm not bringing any new information, just a convo. Now MOST of us loved Pacific Rim. However, I have read many discussions here and people want some of the things in that movie to be in the new Godzilla. I disagree. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED Pacific Rim, but lets face it you guys, it was very forgetful. By next year, it won't be relevant. To further my opinion, think about The Avengers, it was a FUN movie, but once it was over, it was over. Sure it made money, just as Pacific Rim did, but these movies were just summer movies, not memorable works of art. Now think about The Dark Knight, the one with the JOKER. It was very story and character driven, it took its time without being boring, and when the action hit, it was memorable. I want the new Godzilla to be this way. I don't want it to be flashy and anime crazy, OVER THE TOP or a "Try hard" with cheesy dialogue. I want it to be patient and realistic, with characters just as important as the creatures, as well as them being believable and easy to relate to. I want this movie to be terrifying, suspenseful, and sad. Just as the ORIGINAL Godzilla 59 years ago was. Of course I want Godzilla to be bigger and more devastating, but I want him to be reminiscent to the 54. Whether he lives or dies, I don't mind as long as it's done right. As of NOW, we do NOT have the official design. All we have are a bunch of fan drawings and sculptures, as well as some concept art. I just hope he is a improved version of the 54(Even though the Godzilla 2000 is my favorite design) Its just the 54 has such respectful and iconic classic feel. Well that's my opinion, what's yours? ALSO, Many people are afraid this movie won't be a hit. I think that's ridiculous. Godzilla is a WORLDWIDE ICON. Even if the movie sucked, it would be a hit simply because Godzilla is known everywhere.
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xxsaberblackcrow
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 6:47 PMStill Godzilla 2014 is going to be a hit like everyone is excited for it Godzilla is the King of all monsters and he,s still popular today
InstinctiveGigan
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 9:52 PMGareth Edwards is that you?! Seriously dude, everything you hope for the movie is almost exactly how Gareth has described how it's going to be which is a very good thing. I agree with everything you say. I want this movie to be a film memory, not an easy forgettable summer movie.
Durp004
MemberBaragonNov-16-2013 9:52 PMThis seems like you're basing this largely on your taste.
Sure the dark knight was nice but it was not without faults, and it was forgotten by most after it was done just like all the others.
These are all things you want, but perhaps some1 doesn't. Maybe I like campyness and I guarantee I can argue as many reasons why it should be there as you can why it shouldn't.
Godzilla may be a known name but sometimes that isn't a good thing depending on what is attached to it. The last Godzilla movies didn't do so well, and the last american version is almost universally hated. The basic American population thinks 60s guy in a rubber suit doing kong fu with bad dubbing when they think of the title, or they think of the American version. The movies that come out the same month are all big names, and since there's been 0 public teasers for this movie compared to those around it I can see it being very possible the movie doesn't do well enough to get a sequel which in today's market means it didn't do well.
Reggie1138
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 10:27 PMI respectfully disagree with the comment that The Avengers was on par with Pacific Rim in terms of being forgetful. Avengers was a massive hit worldwide and set the bar for superhero mash up movies. Just wait til Batman vs. Superman comes out it will have a lot to live up to. As far as Godzilla goes I've been a big fan since the early 70's when my Dad introduced me to him. I'm 42 soon to be 43 years old now and although I still love the old Godzilla movies I have to admit most have not aged well. Some of the charm has been lost for me. I feel it's time to upgrade the big guy and make a overall better quality film around him. So in that regard I agree with you. Gareth's promise to build a story which is centered on making us care about the people in the story as much as Godzilla himself is a much welcomed approach to me. It's the reason why I'm so excited to see this film. I have no doubt that it will deliver on some great action and spectacle as well. I just want the story to shine through and be the best ever told in the Godzilla series. After all of these years the big guy and us fans deserve it.
Akio123
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 10:28 PM@DURP004, It's only my opinion, which is why I wanted to hear others opinions. These are just things I wanted, Id love to here what the rest of the G fans want :) Also even thought the 98 version is hated(I hate it too) It still sold a great amount. I know it seems as if Legendary/Warner Bros are too close handed with the promoting...But I feel like that's a good thing. If they over promote it, then maybe it'll be judged in a way that'll prevent people from seeing it. I'm guessing they will wait, then promote it in such a way that it creates a "need" for people to see. A good example was the marketing of Cloverfield. Remember how they revealed so little, that everyone was DYING to figure out. So by the time it was released, so many people saw it. Even though everyone will know that its Godzilla, Im sure they can give tight promotion that ultimately, might benefit them. The movie still has a while till it's release. So Im sure action will be taken with the next few months or so.
Akio123
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 10:34 PM@INSTINCTIVEGIGAN, I just feel like for the first time, I can see Godzilla in such a way that it hasn't been done before. I don't mean to bash other movies, I do love them. I'm just hoping Godzilla is MORE than just effects and action. I want substance. I feel if there is a great balance of realism, creatures, , suspense, characters, Godzilla and action all paced with a solid story. We can get an excellent movie.
Akio123
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 10:40 PM@REGGIE1138, thank you for that. I do agree it was a huge hit, Hopefully Batman vs Superman will be balanced between the two. An ordinary man against an alien who can do everything is intriguing lol I think us fans do deserve a proper modern Godzilla.
King_of_Zombies
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-16-2013 11:40 PMI trust in the new movie, it will not be just a comercial film like transformers, battleship or 2012, why am I so sure about that? simply because:
1. The director is Gareth Edwards, we know that he is not like Roland Emerich, or Michael Bay, directors who just want to make commercial films, and are more worried for the box office than for the public reception, Edwards is a true director, who make a good suspence and a good drama.
2. It will be scored by Alexandre Desplat, one of my favourites composers of all time, along with James N. Howard (King Kong 2005, The Hunger Games), Patrick Doyle (Frankenstein 94, Rise of the Planet of the Apes), James Horner(Balto, Titanic, Avatar), Hans Zimmer (Spirit, Inception, The Dark Knight, The Lion King) and John Williams (Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, Indiana Jones). I like the Alexandre Desplat style, Neither chaotic nor Thunderous, is more melodic and very expressive, I like the music that he made for Harry Potter 7.
3. Here will be Walter White in the movie, the Breaking Bad protagonist, I love that guy, he will be the most memorable character in the movie.
4. Legendary Pictures: 300, Pacific Rim, Clash of the Titans, Man of Steel, The Dark Knight, Enough said.
5. It is a movie about GODZILLA, I mean, Is the most famous monster in the whole world, every single kid or adult know who it is; just like Dracula, Werewolves and Zombies, every movie about Zombies, Werewolves and Dracula are good, just with a few exceptions (FUCK YOU TWILIGHT AND FUCK YOU WARM BODIES).
xxsaberblackcrow
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-17-2013 12:48 AM@INSTINCTIVEGIGAN a dude akio123 is not Edwards
InstinctiveGigan
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-17-2013 3:26 AM@XXSABERBLACKCROW Lol I know. Just joking cuz his vision is Gareth's vision; which is awesome.
Stegozilla
MemberMothra LarvaeNov-17-2013 12:17 PMPersonally I truly hope they do a good job with this movie. I've been a Godzilla fan for over 40 years and now my son enjoys the movies with me. We are looking forward to the release of this movie. I want this to be a memorable movie in a good way.
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