tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post2884489628513034255..comments2023-07-02T08:51:39.389-05:00Comments on Fiction and Fantasy: Movie Review: Titan A.E.Jeannette Jonichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-40899936210204430942022-08-04T14:53:46.393-05:002022-08-04T14:53:46.393-05:00Thanks for the comment and for stopping by, mada s...Thanks for the comment and for stopping by, mada saga! It's always great to hear other opinions.<br /><br />I can definitely understand being tired of evil-for-evil's sake villains, as we did go through a long period of time in media where that was the only type of villains you'd see. You also see them far more often in certain genres (such as fantasy).<br /><br />However, while they may not be everyone's cup of tea, evil for evil's sake villains aren't inherently monotonous. In fact, if they are monotonous, I'd argue they might not be written well! When done right (and when placed in the appropriate types of stories), they can be just as memorable as relatable or more morally-gray villains.<br /><br />I actually discussed that very issue in my "In Defense of Evil for Evil's Sake Villains" post, which you can read here: https://jeannettejonic.blogspot.com/2017/12/in-defense-of-evil-for-evils-sake.htmlJeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-85179688105110329852022-06-06T01:34:58.723-05:002022-06-06T01:34:58.723-05:00That might be difficult. Your point about it being...That might be difficult. Your point about it being monotonous is one of the major reasons why evil-for-evil's-sake villains or villain races are frowned upon. <a href="https://cinemahdv2.net/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">https://cinemahdv2.net/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-movie-review/</a>mada sagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09419733136492060753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-34503994924981701322018-03-04T19:29:14.596-06:002018-03-04T19:29:14.596-06:00Yes, it is. I feel like it would be walking on egg...Yes, it is. I feel like it would be walking on eggshells, but people get careless from what I've seen.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-6203090231829218012017-08-07T14:08:45.065-05:002017-08-07T14:08:45.065-05:00That would definitely be tough. I can also see you...That would definitely be tough. I can also see your argument about it being repetitive, which is one of the main arguments against evil-for-evil's sake villains or villain races.Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-5052322919386848672017-07-29T14:35:54.945-05:002017-07-29T14:35:54.945-05:00I see. Maybe this is Freudian for me since I'v...I see. Maybe this is Freudian for me since I've felt like certain kids of people are portrayed are evil at worst or useless at best in the media. It's one thing if you have some devil character or anything of that ilk, but there are times where it can be hard to watch for me. Genres can make a difference, but sometimes it can be repetitive.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-47699548424977124692017-07-20T11:52:27.023-05:002017-07-20T11:52:27.023-05:00I can definitely see the argument about having cha...I can definitely see the argument about having characters who are pure evil might lead to the lesson that certain people are born evil, but I personally would argue that given the right genre, we as the audience know that isn't the lesson the story is trying to tell. I think you can have a villain being evil for evil's sake and not extrapolate it to mean a real-life person. I'm sure I'll talk about that more in a future post... ;)Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-29842120506504416682017-07-15T14:28:09.169-05:002017-07-15T14:28:09.169-05:00I see. I don't mind seeing clearly defined her...I see. I don't mind seeing clearly defined heroes and villains even though I do like some anti-heroes though. Haha!<br /><br />I agree with a black and white crime show. As long as there is some believable reason why people do the things they do, then I'm fine. Some of these complete monster villains can rub me the wrong way because I know people don't act like that and it could lead to the belief that certain people are born to be pure evil which can have dangerous consequences. Usually when I create villains, I want them to be defined as doing evil things, but as you may know, I like it when villains are actually adored by other characters as they are oblivious or worse...complicit in their deeds.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-70699506063754416602017-07-11T12:31:59.831-05:002017-07-11T12:31:59.831-05:00I don't think it's necessarily wrong to ha...I don't think it's necessarily wrong to have very obvious good and evil sides to a story. To be frank, I'm getting rather tired of gritty shades-of-gray-morality stories. I think a lot of that comes down to personal preferences, time period/historical context, and the type of story/genre. Obviously you probably don't want a black-and-white crime scene show; real people don't work that way. But I think in the fantasy setting, having clear lines between the good and the evil is usually appropriate.Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-70178356149731787952017-07-06T14:58:39.088-05:002017-07-06T14:58:39.088-05:00It's certainly a plot hole. I won't argue ...It's certainly a plot hole. I won't argue with that. I do think the concept of good and evil was way too spelled out and obvious at the time. Sure, the film has aged decades ago with the effects back then, but the plot holes and characterization aren't as good as people make it out to be and that's not even getting into the original author's intent or his other writings.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-80931165086214586732017-07-04T15:23:48.658-05:002017-07-04T15:23:48.658-05:00Would you say that's an element of bad writing...Would you say that's an element of bad writing that was given a pass due to its time? I would just consider that to be a writing flaw due to a plot hole, not necessarily it aging poorly.Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-22583966410382036622017-07-03T11:41:45.172-05:002017-07-03T11:41:45.172-05:00It's just a rough estimate though.
I wouldn&#...It's just a rough estimate though.<br /><br />I wouldn't say it's all about the animation or special effects. I've given good reviews to series or movies that have aged elements, but it isn't the only thing people should notice.<br /><br />The writing and characterization can be worse. One thing that comes to mind is the Glinda character from The original Wizard of Oz movie. You've heard about that fan theory about her being the real villain in the movie with how Dorothy could've gone back at anytime by clicking her heels, but Dorothy "wouldn't have believed" her. That's suspicious. You're in this giant magical world with talking lions, technicolor scenery, emerald cities, sentient scarecrows, and flying monkeys. What WOULDN'T you believe? It makes the main cast look like patsies in an assassination plot to kill the witch. Watching it in hindsight shows the plot holes and protagonist centered morality with how "good" characters were portrayed.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-47716251493590989052017-06-27T14:28:10.847-05:002017-06-27T14:28:10.847-05:00That's pretty close. Very interesting!
What d...That's pretty close. Very interesting!<br /><br />What do you think often suffers the most with time in the film or anime industry? Would you say it's the animation/special effects?Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-63373388028008559872017-06-23T20:21:43.125-05:002017-06-23T20:21:43.125-05:00No problem.
That's really good. It's inte...No problem.<br /><br />That's really good. It's interesting re-watching something after years. Hindsight is 20/20 for me which makes it easier to see if something helps stand the test of time. Some things have been dated though. I do my best not to use my nostalgia goggles when I review something I remember.<br /><br />I never thought about that. Some stuff got better after starting my review blog, but I'd say 50/50 maybe.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-66292442604326050822017-06-20T11:16:58.371-05:002017-06-20T11:16:58.371-05:00Thanks! :D
Funny enough, I've had more moment...Thanks! :D<br /><br />Funny enough, I've had more moments where I rewatch something and enjoyed it more than moments where I rewatch something and dislike it. I guess most of what I watch has the nostalgia factor for me, and I'm a slave to my own nostalgia, haha. Makes it hard for me to "objectively review" (if there even is such a thing) stuff from my childhood, that's for sure!<br /><br />What would you say is your ratio for liking to disliking stuff you've rewatched?Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-50203151058845242802017-06-06T16:26:42.251-05:002017-06-06T16:26:42.251-05:00No problem. I do like how you used some of my elem...No problem. I do like how you used some of my elements, but added your own format to differentiate it enough to make it your own.<br /><br />Is that so? I've had that similar feeling whenever I watched something I haven't seen for a long time. Sometimes, things get better if it's aged well enough or still just as good like Texhnolyze after not seeing it for over a decade. Then there's other times where it gets worse watching it as an adult like when I saw Dumbo when I helped manage the kid's movie tent at Cornerstone. SMH.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-66659723269705542462017-06-05T12:58:05.489-05:002017-06-05T12:58:05.489-05:00Thanks, man! Thank you again for letting me use yo...Thanks, man! Thank you again for letting me use your format. It makes it look so much better than my first movie review!<br /><br />I actually didn't get a chance to watch Titan A.E. until I was in my 20's, and due to life drama, I actually didn't even get to finish it! Watching it all the way through was... a very different experience than my first viewing, unfortunately. It had so much potential! My biggest regret with this review is I didn't have enough time to go into what I would have changed about the film. Maybe that'll have to be a future post. :)Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-40694780579752714992017-06-03T11:04:18.136-05:002017-06-03T11:04:18.136-05:00Great job on that review. I hadn't seen Titan ...Great job on that review. I hadn't seen Titan AE since I was in 6th grade.<br /><br />Also, thanks for the shout out and crediting my review format for Iridium Eye! :DCurtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com