tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post5946822221633788054..comments2024-03-13T14:53:58.150-04:00Comments on MUSINGS OF A SCI-FI FANATIC: Science Fiction Non-Fiction: Gareth Edwards (Monsters)SFFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-80417337265411140482014-04-01T13:26:28.690-04:002014-04-01T13:26:28.690-04:00I know what you mean. The origin films tend to be ...I know what you mean. The origin films tend to be a touch on the tedious side. We shall see how this goes.<br /><br />I think there is an interest to bring the monsters into a second film. Time will tell how this one does. But, something tells me it will be more of a contemporary origin story.<br /><br />Like I said, I'm not expecting too many surprises but I hope it delivers.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-42145235101952466922014-04-01T12:10:55.905-04:002014-04-01T12:10:55.905-04:00Yeah, I think they are going to have to add a surp...Yeah, I think they are going to have to add a surprise somewhere in the storytelling, and not just re-hash another origin Godzilla film. Maybe add in an alien invasion or throw in a Mothra (or some other menace) about midway thru, and that might help to elevate it.El Voxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985563041511492981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-10900273921544710792014-03-31T08:29:34.396-04:002014-03-31T08:29:34.396-04:00El Vox- I think your summation is completely fair ...El Vox- I think your summation is completely fair regarding Monsters.<br /><br />It is exactly that. Three stars. It's a terrific looking film on a shoestring but suffers from the lack of originality or thoroughly compelling story. Totally fair assessment there.<br /><br />And, yet again, I agree with you.<br />Pacific Rim was inventive as a visual aesthetic and definitely thrilled within the genre of the monster movie. Though I loved it. It probably is more likely a 4 out of five star film.<br /><br />I'm not sure how original we can get with a Godzilla film at this point, but I'm hoping for four or five stars. I'd like a visually compelling film. Credible within the world of a Godzilla picture. A strong story may be where it falls down. Characters looks interesting based on the trailer and less silly than the Emmerich picture. So, I'm still optimistic.<br /><br />I also don't care about the toy releases. I also doubt they are accurate representations of the creature on the screen.<br /><br />I expect this to be pretty impressive overall.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-62904401005451306202014-03-30T11:41:44.226-04:002014-03-30T11:41:44.226-04:00Monsters was fine for me, but that's about it....Monsters was fine for me, but that's about it. I know it would probably fit in the low budget cinema category and at least showed what can be done on a lean budget, but the plot wasn't that original, so for that reason, didn't rise above a three star film for me. <br /><br />I have no idea about Godzilla. Again, not that original--at least Pacific Rim did have a better edge on the giant creature story. So it remains to be seen. Maybe if he pulls something new out of the hat it might be worthwhile. Wait and see.El Voxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985563041511492981noreply@blogger.com