antibiotictab Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 but this is also a government who deported a Filipino couple whose daughter was born in Japan, and only spoke Japanese. Oh, I remember the news story. What has become of the daughter? Back to the original topic. I went to Kawasaki to watch the movie on the 3D IMAX. The first half has some funny description of Japan, especially the city's name, but I enjoyed the movie in the end. Quote
TangledThorns Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Just came back from seeing it. I liked it. Funny, but most of my disbelief came from Ford's dad's Visa status. Speaking as a foreign resident of Japan, I know that after the first arrest he had, he most likely would have been deported, and barred re-entry for at least 5 years. Yeah, maybe they gave him special dispensation due to his wife dieing, but this is also a government who deported a Filipino couple whose daughter was born in Japan, and only spoke Japanese. Besides, when the plant was destroyed, his visa status would have changed, and he would of had to leave anyways. Yeah, I know, goofy thing to fixate on. Well, this was an American film and I suspect most Americans including those in Hollywood believe our immigration laws are more strict than other nation's when its almost the complete opposite. During my visit to New Zealand in 2011 I read a heart breaking local story about a Cambodian couple that was used as slave labor for a baker for five years and after they had enough abuse they went to the authorities. In the end they were deported back to Cambodia and the baker was fined. Pretty F'ed up. Didn't mean to derail the thread but thought it was in interesting story to share. Quote
Duke Togo Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I'm going to need more information for this to make any sense. That's because you're only using 10% of your brain. Quote
Mommar Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 That's because you're only using 10% of your brain. Speaking of which, the premise to Lucy is REALLY stupid, inaccurate, junk-science from an earlier era. Quote
DuelGundam2099 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Main reason I watched Hercules instead. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Main reason I watched Hercules instead. Which would explain why Lucy trounced Herc at the box office. Still, much love to all the movie-snobs and bottom-feeders out there! (either category I could easily fall into myself) Looking forward to Godzilla on Blu ray. -b. Quote
DuelGundam2099 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Which would explain why Lucy trounced Herc at the box office. In other words you just admitted people would rather see stupid movies. Quote
Mommar Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Which would explain why Lucy trounced Herc at the box office. Still, much love to all the movie-snobs and bottom-feeders out there! (either category I could easily fall into myself) Looking forward to Godzilla on Blu ray. -b. From all of the murmuring I've heard through various channels there's a decent amount of interest in Lucy from women because "girl-power" or something like that. And guys will go because "Scarlett" though I personally don't think she's attractive. Quote
Duke Togo Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 And guys will go because "Scarlett" though I personally don't think she's attractive. Yup, 10% of your brain... Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 In other words you just admitted people would rather see stupid movies. It's so funny that you of all people would type that. From all of the murmuring I've heard through various channels there's a decent amount of interest in Lucy from women because "girl-power" or something like that. And guys will go because "Scarlett" though I personally don't think she's attractive. Yeah, Scarlett is attractive and all of that, but she was not my main draw towards the movie. As a rule I like Luc Besson films and I was offended by the fiction being portrayed in the film. Make believe is make believe is make believe. Yup, 10% of your brain... Id like to get 10% of her ... assets. Ha! 100% or nothing. -b. Quote
DuelGundam2099 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 It's so funny that you of all people would type that. If you are under the assumption you are sorely mistaken as I am a straight A student in college. Checkmate. Quote
Mommar Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Yup, 10% of your brain... She looks like a boy with implants. Quote
VF-15 Banshee Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Why are you guys talking about Lucy? Let's talk about if Godzilla is doing well in Japan! Quote
Jefuemon Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) I'm going to need more information for this to make any sense. Check your PM. Edited July 29, 2014 by Jefuemon Quote
Jefuemon Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Why are you guys talking about Lucy? Let's talk about if Godzilla is doing well in Japan! Number 1 film for the weekend. Quote
Mommar Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 I am curious to hear what the Japanese think of this film. Quote
Gakken85 Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 I see no reason that they wouldn't like it. Stylistically it's just like the successful films from the 80's and 90's. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Why are you guys talking about Lucy? Let's talk about if Godzilla is doing well in Japan! Let them fight. -b. *sure do hope someone gets that joke/reference Quote
Vepariga Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 since a new Godzilla was annouced with King Ghidorah and Mothra in the fray im damn excited to see them in full 21st century glory! and with Legendary also doing 'Skull Island' with new Kong... Godzilla v King Kong 2 the redux bound to happen. Quote
peter Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 since a new Godzilla was annouced with King Ghidorah and Mothra in the fray im damn excited to see them in full 21st century glory! and with Legendary also doing 'Skull Island' with new Kong... Godzilla v King Kong 2 the redux bound to happen. What the....when did this get announced? Quote
DuelGundam2099 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 It was announced at Comic-Con. Veps forgot to mention Rodan is in it too, but I cannot blame him as some news articles left that detail out. Then again would you trust this guy? Quote
Vepariga Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 http://www.slashfilm.com/godzilla-2-monsters/ yeah, Rodan is in it too thats right. Quote
antibiotictab Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I am curious to hear what the Japanese think of this film. Generally good. And it succeeded at the box office. Some people talk about that city's name. "Janjira" is apparently not suitable for a Japanese city's name. What interesting thing is that the translator didn't translate it into Japanese and no Janjira was subbed. Subbed only (somewhere) in Japan, IIRC. The only some Japanese and non-Japanese people who can hear and understand English are talking about Janjira. P.S. And the city is located near Mt. Fuji. We will never make a Nuclear Power plant such a place. Well, the place maybe Fuji-City, Shizuoka-City and Yaizu-City; those are situated in the leftside of Mt.Fuji. I think probably Yaizu may be Janjira. It was the city Kaneko's Godzlla landed and the Daigo Fukuryuu Maru's home port. The latter is a famous ship because of radiation exposure of the Operation Castle in 1954. Edited August 2, 2014 by antibiotictab Quote
azrael Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 It should be no shock... ‘Godzilla 2′ Gets June 2018 Release Date In theaters June 8, 2018. We'll start that thread once they begin production. Quote
skullmilitia Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Generally good. And it succeeded at the box office. Some people talk about that city's name. "Janjira" is apparently not suitable for a Japanese city's name. What interesting thing is that the translator didn't translate it into Japanese and no Janjira was subbed. Subbed only (somewhere) in Japan, IIRC. The only some Japanese and non-Japanese people who can hear and understand English are talking about Janjira. P.S. And the city is located near Mt. Fuji. We will never make a Nuclear Power plant such a place. Well, the place maybe Fuji-City, Shizuoka-City and Yaizu-City; those are situated in the leftside of Mt.Fuji. I think probably Yaizu may be Janjira. It was the city Kaneko's Godzlla landed and the Daigo Fukuryuu Maru's home port. The latter is a famous ship because of radiation exposure of the Operation Castle in 1954. Is Ken Wantanabe a big star in Japan? Quote
antibiotictab Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Is Ken Wantanabe a big star in Japan? Well, of course he is a star and well-known, but as far as I'm concerned, he was once a big star about 25 years ago before he developed leukemia. After that, his health condition has got better, but he was not a so big star, IMO. He got famous again after "The Last Samurai". Now he is one of big stars. FYI, his daughter, Anne is also a star in Japan. The biggest star in Japan is Takuya Kimura AKA Kimutaku, I think. He acted Susumu Kodai in the live-action Space Battleship Yamato movie. Edited August 14, 2014 by antibiotictab Quote
skullmilitia Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Well, of course he is a star and well-known, but as far as I'm concerned, he was once a big star about 25 years ago before he developed leukemia. After that, his health condition has got better, but he was not a so big star, IMO. He got famous again after "The Last Samurai". Now he is one of big stars. FYI, her daughter, Anne is also a star in Japan. The biggest star in Japan is Takuya Kimura AKA Kimutaku, I think. He acted Susumu Kodai in the live-action Space Battleship Yamato movie. Cool, I was just wondering because he has been showing up in a ton of big budget movies here, and I've seen him in quite a many Japanese movie posters, and of course he's on the Ashioma box for the Hayabusa probe from the movie. Quote
azrael Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Promotion for the DVD/Blu-ray release (and sequel) <clip removed> Available on DVD and Blu-ray on September 16, 2014. Quote
Tking22 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I'm ready for the Bluray, I loved this film, and I was excited to read that Legendary got the rights to Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah, I'm thinking the sequel will be fantastic. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Hey Az, that video isn't working (for me at least). It says "This video is private". At any rate I too am very much looking forward to the Blu ray release. Going to put the "let them fight" scene on repeat the first time I watch it. -b. Quote
Zor Primus Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 It should be no shock... ‘Godzilla 2′ Gets June 2018 Release Date In theaters June 8, 2018. We'll start that thread once they begin production. Fantastic! I was just talking about a sequel the other day. Great monster line up too Woot! Can't wait for my blu-ray to come in from amazon. Quote
miriya Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I wish someone would make a decent Muto toy. My son really wants one. Quote
Tking22 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Just purchased and watched this again last night on my Xbox, I still love it, I still think it was an excellent new introduction for the King, and I still believe I'll be buying the Bluray. I wish someone would make a decent Muto toy. My son really wants one. Bandai MonsterArts is releasing a figure for Godzilla 2014 in October I believe, from what I've read a MUTO two pack with the male and female is actually one of the most requested figures to be done next in the line, we may see them announced sometime early next year. Quote
myk Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 I'm ready for the Bluray, I loved this film, and I was excited to read that Legendary got the rights to Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah, I'm thinking the sequel will be fantastic. I wouldn't mind seeing Godzilla, Mothra and Rodan inadvertently saving the Earth and mankind by teaming up to fight Monster Zero just like they did back in the day... Quote
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