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Post by MidgardDragon on Aug 19, 2008 18:23:12 GMT -5
Sadly they have a point. WALL-E was certainly a success, but it didn't smash box-office records or anything. The idea that we may never see Sci-Fi as unique and beautiful as WALL-E again is somewhat probable.
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Post by Callandor on Aug 19, 2008 18:26:18 GMT -5
To reproduce the perfect-man kind's greatest challange (well one of them anyway >.>)
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Post by Norwesterner on Aug 19, 2008 19:09:03 GMT -5
I don't know about that, MidgardDragon. A quick check of Top Grossing Animated Films of all time ( see www.digitalmediafx.com/specialreports/animatedfilms.html ), shows WALL•E almost reaching ALADDIN at #5 already in non-inflation adjusted figures, and exceeding Toy Story, also in non-inflation adjusted figures. And a check of Box Office Mojo's All Time Highest Grossing Films shows WALL•E at a respectable (but not great) #72 in the American market. And IMDB ( www.imdb.com/boxoffice/alltimegross?region=world-wide ) credits WALL•E's Worldwide Box Office so far at a respectable US$360,329,943 . . . and that's before its release in Australia, much of Europe, and Japan! But looking at some of the higher grossing films, popular movies don't always generate sequels, or similars. After all, has top-grossing TITANIC ever generated even a similar movie, let alone "TITANIC 2 - The LUSITANIA"?! If KUNG FU PANDA can achieve a high #44 worldwide all-time gross ranking at $575,433,936 in wider global release so far (according to IMDB worldwide grosses), and WALL•E has already surpassed it in US gross — I would think that WALL•E has some significant earning power yet. Hopefully though, WALL•E will hit something of a "sweet spot" financially — where it will avoid attracting cheap imitators wanting to cash in on a new blockbuster genre craze; while encouraging quality-oriented Pixar to do more in this field they themselves have now established of quality, mature-oriented animation (I resist using the term 'adult-oriented' animation, as that just sounds too "MA" or "X" rated!) WALL•E may not come in too hot, or too cold, but just right to ensure the continuation of its style and uniqueness, in either sequels or similar subsequent films. I personally look forward to more romance/sci-fi/adventure/pantomime/comedies in some fashion!
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Post by MidgardDragon on Aug 19, 2008 19:15:29 GMT -5
Very good points Norwesterner, I can only hope you're right.
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Post by Khodhum on Aug 20, 2008 0:51:53 GMT -5
WOW. Those one-liners at the beginning of One More Option's review...I don't think I've ever seen someone convey the brilliance of this movie through words so well.
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Post by Callandor on Aug 20, 2008 1:03:43 GMT -5
<3 the wall-e film. I totaly agree with westerner
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Post by thor on Aug 27, 2008 14:41:06 GMT -5
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Post by bkim on Aug 27, 2008 22:36:27 GMT -5
WALL-E certainly broke down many defenses film critics (and myself) tend to have, and I noticed how many professionals were willing to spill their guts over the film. I was just happy to see any critic calling WALL-E the best film of the year so far; short, sweet, and to the point.
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Post by vanessajoyce on Aug 27, 2008 22:58:11 GMT -5
Yes, I have to agree, bkim. Seriously, I may sound like a total snob -- but I'd rather hear that the film was "critically acclaimed" than that it made a gazillion dollars. Honestly, I believe that in the long run, it'll be the quality of WALL-E that makes it remembered long after other films that were only known for their $16 million hauls are forgotten. I'm sure Stanton would rather go down in history as the man who made one of the most acclaimed films in history than the man who made the Disney stock go up.
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Post by bkim on Aug 27, 2008 23:27:54 GMT -5
Yes, it's no big secret that some modern film classics underperformed financially (and some critically) when first released. I'll have to check on this again but I'm pretty sure that includes 2001, A Clockwork Orange, Sunset Boulevard, 12 Angry Men, Blade Runner, and Brazil. WALL-E certainly is no bomb in any way, but it does go to show you that net gross is no indicator whatsoever that a film will become timeless.
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Post by Norwesterner on Aug 30, 2008 0:02:29 GMT -5
Another magnificent review of our favorite film can be found on the Starpulse web site at: www.starpulse.com/movie/WALL-E/V379342/0/5/. . . with choice quotes like: "The opening passages of the film . . . have a realism that trumps everything Pixar has done to this point. Oftentimes you forget you're watching an animated movie because of the fluid, realistic camera work." and "The men and women at Pixar are master jewelers, cutting and polishing their wares to perfection before the world gets to enjoy them. WALL-E is another gem." Okay, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — you HAVE to be paying attention to WALL•E by now . . . for more than just the Best Animated Feature Oscar! Way more!
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Post by smkndofpnutdssrt on Aug 30, 2008 0:05:53 GMT -5
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Post by Khodhum on Aug 30, 2008 0:44:06 GMT -5
Two great reviews posted within three minutes of each other? Coolness.
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Post by vanessajoyce on Aug 30, 2008 16:44:24 GMT -5
Yeah, that Patrick guy is a spammer . . . same exact comment was sent to my blog a month ago.
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Post by bkim on Sept 3, 2008 1:12:47 GMT -5
Now here's an interesting one from rottentomatoes that I like a lot:
- Lou Lumenick, New York Post
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