Why So Blu?

Wow, this looks pretty badass!


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EdTheRipper

I saw the trailer the other day. It looks pretty interesting.

Solid Snake

We already had a thread on this.

Why So Blu?

Did we? Didn't come up under the search.

Solid Snake

OMFG. Just saw this today.

WOW. This film is sooooooo beautiful. It also very positive portrayal of Mexican culture. So so unique. I don't I've seen such a positive portrayal of Mexican characters in a film here in the states. Made me wish my dad was around so that he could see this thing. He would have loved it.

LOVE the cast of voices. The references. etc. Very witty flick. can't wait for the BD.

Obi-Wanma

I saw this at a screening about a month prior to general release. I didn't really know much about it at the time, but it was a chance to take my daughter to the movies for free, so I took it. Actually enjoyed it a lot. Good story with a lot of heart, and I enjoyed the way they worked popular music into it.

RocShemp

I just watched this for the first time and absolutely loved it. Beautiful art design, very colorful imagery, and lots of depth in 3D. The sound design and the music were also great.

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in the recording studio every time Channing Tatum had to exclaim "Joaquiiiiiiiiiin!"

OldBoy

i am looking forward to this now. just got it on 3D Blu...

RocShemp

If the PQ and AQ of the 3D BD aren't considered reference quality, they damn well should be. You're in for a treat.

Why So Blu?

I just watched this today too and thought it was fucking awesome.

It's a reference disc in 2-D.

RocShemp

Yeah, those two track selections were great. Especially the first track you mention. Always loved it and Gustavo Santaolalla adapted it beautifully for the score.

OldBoy

i think i have to wait though. movie night is Jersey Boys this weekend, so maybe looking at two weeks out, too bad...

OldBoy

saw this over the weekend. just excellent. great, followable story and very nicely done animation. bests anything Dreamworks or Disney can churn out. so gorgeous in 3D. loved it!

Troy Stiffler

I skipped this. Had no idea Del Toro was involved. Will have to watch.

RocShemp

Glad you loved it as much as me. It's such a wonderful movie.

Any idea how it did in its theatrical run? I'd like to believe it was a hit but something tells me it was likely overlooked.

OldBoy

looks like it cost $50mil and took in about that domestically at least.

RocShemp

EDIT: Found the answer via Wikipedia.


Budget: $50 million

Box office: $94 million

At least it made almost double what it cost to make but I doubt it would be remotely considered a hit.

Why So Blu?

I watched it again yesterday but in Spanish cuz my mom wanted to see it and was surprised that Diego Luna and Kate del Castillo also did the Spanish dub versions. Also, with the exception of "Creep," the songs were translated (for the most) to Spanish. It worked. I also ended up buying the Manolo Remembered FunkoPOP figurine.

OldBoy

My ESL kids will love this! Too bad i can't/wont show this in Spanish.

Dan

Watched this on the long weekend.
Great stuff all around.

RichC2

This should have a lot of success on home video as people discover it. It isn't the best animated feature I've seen lately but it is of a really high quality and very unique.

Solid Snake

Got this on BD cuz of BF. Fucking Hell. It's such beautiful movie. The visual is perfect. One of the best looking BDs around. Jesus. It's so goddamn good looking.

Ugh. I fucking loved this movie in theaters. And loved it more so at home... in Spanish. Damn. I fucking loved the dub. As previously stated, Luna and del Castillo dubbed their characters in Spanish. Kind of wished Trejo and some of the Spanish speakers did so. Even Perlman cuz he's dabbled in it too. Either way... such a great film. Love the BD. It's fucking perfect in Picture and Audio. The insanity of so much Mexican flair to it is just ecstasy for me.

I especially love Tatum's yelling of "Joaquin" during the action bits. Especially during his Shoryukens.