Sky Captain?
So, my 7-year old grandson is home with strep (fortunately the baby is asleep), and we're watching "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," which I note from the cable guide is rated three stars. THREE stars? I don't think so!
First, "Sky Captain" was apparently filmed with a nylon stocking over the camera lens (read soft focus) -- either that or the focus puller should be shot. Neither color nor black and white, it's tinted in a sort of sepia tone (doubtless the bright idea of someone who thinks it gives the "world of tomorrow" a period look). This is oupled to a weak story line, and then shot without sets entirely against a blue screen. The entire film is one giant, out of focus, computer graphic. Perhaps this "brave" approach to cinema results in the three-star rating. Sorry. It's stupid!
There are fuzzy, computer generated taxi cabs, airplanes, giant robots, and on and on ad infinitum. Let's face it, if you're going to make a cartoon, why hire live actors? It's a waste of the minimal talents of the actors. Not to mention the totally unbelievable aspects. For instance, Sky Captain has his own private armed force and pilots a P-40 Warbird with a range of thousands of miles that maneuvers like a helicopter and flies faster than a jet. The "world of tomorrow" bears an amazing resemblance to the 1940s, complete with pseudo-Nazis. I should suspend disbelief? I couldn't suspend disbelief at this movie if I were on LSD! My grandson just left to watch cartoons. I think he's got the right idea.
Remember when CG was used to enhance reality? Thanks to George Lucas CG now replaces reality. The film industry is just one step from using computerized actors; then we'll witness the final blending of life with cartoon.
For a fun look at the concept of CG actors, watch the 1981 film "Lookers," with Susan Dey, Albert Finney, and James Coburn.)
Thanks, Simpsons. Bleahh.
First, "Sky Captain" was apparently filmed with a nylon stocking over the camera lens (read soft focus) -- either that or the focus puller should be shot. Neither color nor black and white, it's tinted in a sort of sepia tone (doubtless the bright idea of someone who thinks it gives the "world of tomorrow" a period look). This is oupled to a weak story line, and then shot without sets entirely against a blue screen. The entire film is one giant, out of focus, computer graphic. Perhaps this "brave" approach to cinema results in the three-star rating. Sorry. It's stupid!
There are fuzzy, computer generated taxi cabs, airplanes, giant robots, and on and on ad infinitum. Let's face it, if you're going to make a cartoon, why hire live actors? It's a waste of the minimal talents of the actors. Not to mention the totally unbelievable aspects. For instance, Sky Captain has his own private armed force and pilots a P-40 Warbird with a range of thousands of miles that maneuvers like a helicopter and flies faster than a jet. The "world of tomorrow" bears an amazing resemblance to the 1940s, complete with pseudo-Nazis. I should suspend disbelief? I couldn't suspend disbelief at this movie if I were on LSD! My grandson just left to watch cartoons. I think he's got the right idea.
Remember when CG was used to enhance reality? Thanks to George Lucas CG now replaces reality. The film industry is just one step from using computerized actors; then we'll witness the final blending of life with cartoon.
For a fun look at the concept of CG actors, watch the 1981 film "Lookers," with Susan Dey, Albert Finney, and James Coburn.)
Thanks, Simpsons. Bleahh.
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