actors are /so/ 20th century
Final Fantasy, the classic video game series (one I never had the patience for myself) is coming to the big screen. Completely computer animated, it makes Toy Story look like a flip-book animation, and Dinosaur like, uh, never mind.
These "photos" of the characters are some of the most amazing computer generated images I have ever seen. If you have QuickTime and some time to waste, watch the trailer to see them in action.
I will be at the theatre, vaguely embarrassed, on opening night.
We aren't far from losing a clear distinction between real actors and virtual actors. While I can't see anything inherently wrong with that, this 'photo' of the lead character from Final Fantasy gives me the willies.
I promise.
It just seems boring. Not so much because I'm not interested in the story but because the character doesn't actually exist. I guess you could say the same for cartoons, but a computer animated feature seems so ....... manufactured.
Does anyone else feel this way? Can we possibly entertain the idea of computer generated movies replacing real-life features?
We'll find out soon enough, for better or for worse.
As soon as those people-makers isolate what /something/ is, it'd be cool to see them incorporate that into movies. A subtle dead-eyed character could be significant. This technology could have revolutionized "The 6th Sense".
Quite a change of pace... first time the entire cover girl was phony, as opposed to just her breasts.
AOV does not support partial nudity.
I would like to, once again, make it clear that Rob's opinions, though often delightfully expressed, do not necessarily reflect those of other aov members. Some of us believe that partial nudity is one of the fundamental elements of society, and that while contemporary culture may cheapen it somewhat, partial nudity is still a fine, fine thing.
On a entirely unrelated note:
Emily, I have lost your email address. Send me a note sometime.
You are still a great big slut, Dorrell. And stupid.
Also: we still have MD's hat, now covered in cat hair, and dog s_____.
The price is now down to half a handful of dirt.
Also: It took two of us to make this post.
Lesson: Never go out in public.
I just got back. It was very pretty. I liked the dudes in the armor and hightech helmets. So were thier parachute gel-alternatives. I liked the toys and things they had. The story was a little strange, and ended prematurely in my opinion. The lip syncing also left to be desired. But, it was still worth my 10 bucks (snacks included).
now, granted, i never played the game and was never impressed by the supposed "hyper-realistic" nature of the stills i had seen, but this show sucked.
in all ways.
and deeply.
the animation, such as it was, was dull and unimaginitive. there was nice stuff... like "wow, look at her hair move". but jeez, it was sooooo boring. and ironically suffered by the Big Name Talent hired on to do the voices. Steve Buscemi, Alec Baldwin, Donald Sutherland.... all these familiar voices coming out of these cheesey video game bodies just heightened the generic look of all the characters.
stinky.
I bought my ticket at 6 because I was hardcore.
Your long punk hair makes up for your lack of Final Fantasy enthusiasm. You still rock.
- At first I couldn't get past the computer animation (which was astounding). I thought, if this continues to feel like a computer animation and doesn't start to feel like a story, then it is a failure.
- It eventually stopped feeling like a computer animation and began to feel like an actual movie. Not a good movie, mind you, but a movie. In this respect, it is a success.
Check it out
Gray
