Recommended as superb eye candy for your HDTV, not much more. Typical of many Sci Fi's recently, the CGI is amazing, although the overall experience is about as rewarding as watching a HD video game. Includes visual references to past Sci fi's, from Aliens to Sunshine. I don't expect much else from this genre anymore; at least the equally non-memorable Guardians of the Galaxy was a funnier ride, w/better soundtrack. I kinda liked Prometheus on first viewing, but it gets sillier and sillier on every subsequent viewing.
Jupiter Ascending ...
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How good are the visual effects? I have grown tired of imagery that looks to be completely computer generated and doesn't at all feel real. At least Star Wars and such used scale models. These things often don't even blend into the background imagery as far as contrast and lighting.
The thing that gets me is use of computer generated fighter jets and missile. It was nice when they would go to the Navy and get the real thing. Now it just looks too darn fake!
The thing that gets me is use of computer generated fighter jets and missile. It was nice when they would go to the Navy and get the real thing. Now it just looks too darn fake!
Look, a space cobra ... so cute ...
even Tarantino commented that he kinda liked the movie, but wondered if Scott directed certain scenes to be purposely "dumb".
Yeah, I hear yeah ... as stated, nice sci fi eye candy is all ... some of the more static scenes did look truly deep & impressive on my hdtv; the action sequences, like most CGI action fests, looked less impressive. That said, I recently watched the first half of Unbroken, its CGI was quite impressive/realistic (the sharks scarier than Bruce). Same goes for Flight, the Denzel movie, loosely based on the tragic Alaskan Airlines flight 261, very realistic CGI.
'Jupiter Ascending' | 3D Blu-ray
I'll be doing a mini review from the 3D Blu-ray next week...stay tuned for the latest @ home.
And I won't be biased by all the reviews out there; it'll be my own take from a fresh perspective going into the mind of the two directors and beyond.
And of course the technical aspects; new 3D technology used, visuals with CGI, and audio (sound effects and musical score) ... all in hi-res (Lossless core* Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio) and hi-def (2K - 1080p), acting, storyline, messages if any, set designs, ...all that movie jazz.
* This Blu-ray's main audio soundtrack is in Dolby Atmos.
I'll be doing a mini review from the 3D Blu-ray next week...stay tuned for the latest @ home.
And I won't be biased by all the reviews out there; it'll be my own take from a fresh perspective going into the mind of the two directors and beyond.
And of course the technical aspects; new 3D technology used, visuals with CGI, and audio (sound effects and musical score) ... all in hi-res (Lossless core* Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio) and hi-def (2K - 1080p), acting, storyline, messages if any, set designs, ...all that movie jazz.
* This Blu-ray's main audio soundtrack is in Dolby Atmos.
Ok Amir, I'll let you know, from my own perspective, if $27 is worth to see the 3D CGI visuals, to experience the 3D audio immersion (core audio soundtrack), and all else that goes with it. ...From a very modest setup, unlike @ the IMAX theater.
* By the way, $33.55 total here (3D Blu-ray); my cost in loonies (Canadian dollars, tax included).
* By the way, $33.55 total here (3D Blu-ray); my cost in loonies (Canadian dollars, tax included).
Promeotheus is an intellectual movie compared to Jupiter Ascending... Even Disney don't dare doing such ridiculous movies anymore...
Disney is for children.
'Jupiter Ascending' is for teenagers.
'Prometheus' is for adults, who are still teenagers inside.
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'Jupiter Ascending' is for teenagers.
'Prometheus' is for adults, who are still teenagers inside.
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Well, didn't think Prom was all that "smart" to begin with, and it got less & less "intellectual" on subsequent viewings. I can think of a number of "kids" movies that are much smarter, and more entertaining. Jupiter is a fun escape, I wouldn't expect anything more; good time to eat candy ...
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