Originally posted by Lestov16
In terms of comparing this to Pacific Rim, I feel that had a more interesting plot and concepts, a more immersible world, and more fleshed out and interesting characters. It's hard to compare visuals, because while Pacific Rim was far more extravagant (sure Godzilla flipped over some ships and took a nuke, but Gypsy Danger swung a ship like a bat and took a nuke underwater), the human POV shots and excellent wide shots made the viewing experience very realistic and enthralling. And of, course, there is a complete polar opposite tonal difference, whereas the PR Kaiju are alien invaders who wish to overtake Earth for world domination, the MUTOs and Godzilla are primordial titans who have been awakened after eons of slumber, and threaten humanity merely by existing, because they will take their rightful place as Earth's dominant species. Godzilla is a criticism of mankind's arrogance, whereas Pacific Rim is an optimistic look at mankind's ingenuity and hope.Like I said, it all depends on what you want out of the film. If you want a more realistic look at a monster battle and it's aftermath Godzilla would be preferable, but if you want a more imaginative and immersible world with monster battles, Pacific Rim is preferable. I like both, so that's why I'm torn. Both were blockbuster Demille-like spectacles which entertained the shit out of me in the theater. No reason not to like them both the same 🙂
Originally posted by Lestov16
Also, while the action in this is great, I still think MOS has this and Pacific Rim beat out for best action sequences. Not script, but action.
Yeah I agree the only thing I had against the action in MOS was 90% of it was CGI and speedblitzing. Got tired of seeing blurrs all the time. I really liked the action in the winter soldier the best personally.
Originally posted by zeelWinder Soldier's action was great. It gets my vote over Man of Steel's because it is indeed better to watch actual humans doing these fight scenes. Gives it a more realistic touch. Having said that I am 100% pleased with Man of Steel's CGI and speed exploitation. It was what I always wanted to see in a Superman film. I wanted to see and feel how super powered beings on Superman's caliber would fight. Man of Steel more than delivered and given the power level we are talking about it would be really, really hard to accomplish the same feel without the use of CGI. These were 4 Superman level beings going at it. Of course CGI will have to be overused.
Yeah I agree the only thing I had against the action in MOS was 90% of it was CGI and speedblitzing. Got tired of seeing blurrs all the time. I really liked the action in the winter soldier the best personally.
I think Pacific Rim is better than Godzilla because it didn't take itself too serious and just delivered mindless Kaiju action.
I understand why they held off and the foreboding tone they were going for. In terms of the film itself, it was a smart move, but in terms of entertainment, it was not as spectacular as Pacific Rim IMO.
I also forgot to mention some annoying shit that happened when I was watching the film. Apparently the audience I went to see this with were complete retards, because twice, when they first revealed the MUTOs name and when Serizawa first said Gojira, my audience started erupting in uproarious laughter. I even missed out on some of the dialogue. Phucking idiots. Probably the same people who like Bayformers.
Obviously this is just opinion but I don;t necessarily agree that Pacific Rim was more memorable. I will agree that it was fun to watch overall I thought Godzilla was just a better movie from my perspective.
And I'm not an advocate of every film needs to take itself over the top serious but I think there are times and tone that do require it.
This Godzilla film definitely fit into that category and I greatly enjoyed the effort that went into this movie and the little details created a great atmosphere.
Of course you have different opinions and I can respect that.