Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Couldn't find a thread for the latest American Godzilla movie... this one seem pretty epic, just like you'd expect! :D
Opens March 29th. |
Re: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Looks good.
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Re: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Ill see it when it hits streaming
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What does the "x" in the title mean?
vs.? censored? "crosses"? unknown integer (as in algebra)? parted from (as in "ex")? a single kiss? "times" (as in multiplication)? unknown factor? "together with"? one third alcohol (wherein "xxx" = alcohol)? inappropriate for people under age 18? half a set of human chromosomes? location of buried treasure? in error? accomplished (as in "crossed" or "checked" off the list)? "by" (as in measurements: 8" x 11")? "sign here"? ten (Roman numeral)? death of (as in an x over each eye)? bizarre woke newspeak (like in "Latinx" or "Womxn")? |
Originally Posted by Captain Steel (Post 2439675)
What does the "x" in the title mean?
vs.? censored? "crosses"? unknown integer (as in algebra)? parted from (as in "ex")? a single kiss? "times" (as in multiplication)? unknown factor? "together with"? one third alcohol (wherein "xxx" = alcohol)? inappropriate for people under age 18? half a set of human chromosomes? location of buried treasure? in error? accomplished (as in "crossed" or "checked" off the list)? "by" (as in measurements: 8" x 11")? "sign here"? ten (Roman numeral)? death of (as in an x over each eye)? bizarre woke newspeak (like in "Latinx" or "Womxn")? https://screenrant.com/godzilla-x-ko...tle-explained/ |
So basically this is a buddy movie. Got it.
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Originally Posted by Dead2009 (Post 2439677)
"The “x” confirms what the synopsis has already hinted at, which is that the sequel won’t be a rematch. An “x” between two names signifies a collaboration, meaning that the new movie is pairing them together instead putting them in conflict with each other."
https://screenrant.com/godzilla-x-ko...tle-explained/ Strange that "x" can represent together, while the phonetic "ex" means apart. |
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I'm not interested in seeing this movie at all. I thought Godzilla vs. Kong was bad, with the only good thing going for it being the battle in the sea. By the trailer, The New Empire looks CGI-heavy, cartoonish and outlandish. This franchise belongs in the same category as Jurassic World and Transformers: fluff that's fun for kids, and that's about it.
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Well, it's really ironic - since this movie is being heavily hyped for being in IMAX - that it actually won't be playing on most IMAX screens (at least in my area) because all of the local IMAX theaters will still be showing Dune 2. :rolleyes:
I guess that just goes to show that even WB didn't expect the Dune sequel to do so well - now a WB title is keeping another WB title off of IMAX theaters. :D |
They're not just smashing famous monuments
Box Office: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Stomps Up $37 Million Opening Day https://variety.com/wp-content/uploa...0&h=562&crop=1
Some movie stars don’t lose their luster. A 90-year-old ape and a 69-year-old reptile are taking over domestic charts this weekend, as Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment‘s “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” scored $37 million from 3,861 venues across opening day and preview screenings. It’s an impressive debut that puts the monster-mash well ahead of the pace that was projected earlier this week, which had pegged an opening just north of $50 million.
“The New Empire” cost a substantial sum of $135 million to produce, but it’s getting off on the right, gigantic foot. Reviews have been mediocre — a notch down from the fairly positively received “Godzilla vs. Kong” in 2021 and way below the euphoric praise that the Japanese production “Godzilla Minus One” earned just three months ago. Nonetheless, audiences aren’t being swayed. The kaiju team-up seems to be playing well to crowds, after earning an “A-” grade from research firm Cinema Score. Adam Wingard returns to direct “The New Empire” after helming “Godzilla vs. Kong,” with returning cast members including Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle alongside franchise newcomers Dan Stevens and Fala Chen. These puny human scientists and fanatics are hopping around the globe as the two eponymous monsters hop out of the Hollow Earth and form a reluctant partnership to take on some equally gigantic, humanity-threatening foes. |
Went to see it. It was meh. The last two Legendary Godzillas were better.
The New Empire looks CGI-heavy, cartoonish and outlandish.
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So the movie guys are defining what letters of the alphabet mean, and this doesn't have anything to do with Twitter.
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https://i.imgur.com/wCUZ5e0.png
This new Kong vs. Godzilla movie has more CGI than non-CGI in almost every frame and it looks like a total monstrosity (no pun intended). I'd take the dudes-in-costumes goodness of the yesterday any day! |
Originally Posted by Mr Minio (Post 2461677)
I'd take the dudes-in-costumes goodness of the yesterday any day! |
Originally Posted by FilmBuff (Post 2461680)
You can watch the old movies any day of the week. Nobody's forcing you to watch any remakes, reboots, or sequels that obviously are never going to live up to the expectations that you bring to, well, everything. ;)
I enjoy responding to your troll-y/provocative posts, though, so all's good. |
Originally Posted by Mr Minio (Post 2461683)
However, you could at least try and do some research.
I watch 100% of all movies that get a wide release, that's all the "research" one could possibly need to speak knowledgeably about the current state of cinema. |
Originally Posted by Mr Minio (Post 2461677)
https://i.imgur.com/wCUZ5e0.png
This new Kong vs. Godzilla movie has more CGI than non-CGI in almost every frame and it looks like a total monstrosity (no pun intended). I'd take the dudes-in-costumes goodness of the yesterday any day! Personally, I'd opt for a big slug that drowns its victims in slime. The only people it catches are the ones with canes, crutches or walkers. Then, the Air Force shows up with cargo planes full of salt and saves the city. |
Originally Posted by FilmBuff (Post 2461685)
This isn't a college class or a doctoral dissertation, so you should not expect people to conduct research. :p
Originally Posted by FilmBuff (Post 2461685)
I watch 100% of all movies that get a wide release, that's all the "research" one could possibly need to speak knowledgeably about the current state of cinema.
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Originally Posted by skizzerflake (Post 2461687)
After seeing it, I think we just need a new "monster". Godzilla and all those big Japanese reptiles are used up.
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