It was supposed to be a feature-length animated film that could cause a sensation in the film industry and animation industry, but from its high production cost and shameful box office results, we can see some clues as to why the film eventually became a mediocre work in the eyes of movie fans.
Since this movie will not be shown in China, but I also don't want to enjoy such a technical masterpiece on the small computer screen, so I took the opportunity of going to Seoul to visit the local movie theater to watch The Dinosaur. Although I watched the 2D version (the biggest benefit of watching the movie this time is to feel how unpopular 3D is in foreign countries, it is basically difficult to see the 3D version of this movie), but it can still be seen from the picture. I found some lenses that can produce good 3D effects, and the depth of the scene can be clearly felt in the 2D picture. I suddenly wanted to watch the 3D version of the film.
Animated movies certainly have inherent advantages in creating 3D effects, but the most surprising thing about Dinosaurs is the quality of the picture that I thought was actually shot with a camera. It is no exaggeration to say that this dinosaur master really brings the CG effect of the animated feature film into a new field, or it can be said that this film brings the virtual reality structure of the animated film to a higher level. . There are many close-up shots of leaves, water patterns, and forests in the movie. On the big screen, it is almost difficult to tell whether these images are made by a computer or shot by a camera against a real scene. Dinosaur Master, from the perspective of film technology, computer graphics and virtual reality, has taken a big step towards breaking the boundaries between live action movies and animated movies. The author can even predict that with the improvement of technology and the reduction of cost, we can completely rely on animation technology to make an animated film that looks no different from reality, so that the audience can't distinguish whether it is a live shooting or a computer synthesis.
Technically impeccable but unable to conceal the shortcomings of the story, this is probably the reason why the film encountered Waterloo at the box office. Similar situations do not happen in films that show off technology, such as the Youth School and the Revolutionary War. The story of this film is quite simple, it is also quite young, and it has many similarities with the classic Disney animated Lion King. "The Stupid Kid's Way Home" can briefly summarize the plot of the whole film.
Arlo was weak and cowardly character. An accidental loss of his father made him feel deeply guilty and left him in the wasteland. At this time, he met Spot, a primitive man whose parents died. At the beginning arlo was hostile to him because of fear. In the process of walking with Spot, they began to understand each other and developed a deep friendship. The two also grew up and found their respective homes. Stupid children, living on the streets, all kinds of passers-by, and on their way home, probably no longer find a more vulgar routine. And the film does not have impressive adventures and supporting roles, and the thrilling villain is even less brilliant. Arlo's entire journey home is almost calm. There is no fascinating point in the plot, no wonder movie fans don’t buy it. At the beginning of the film, the meteorite that should have crashed into the earth 65 million years ago and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs unexpectedly turned into a meteor and swept across the sky, perhaps the brightest place in the film.
However, the great thing about Hollywood, Disney and Pixar is that even if the story is mediocre, they can still rely on the extremely high level of film production, so that what they want to convey and express can move the audience through psychological hints. Under the background of the excellent film soundtrack, Dinosaur Master has a strong emotional appeal. The background music is extremely commensurate with the vast pictures, magnificent scenes and lyrical bridges. The soundtrack has a high degree of completion of the movie prompt function. With the exquisite pictures and the melodious soundtrack rendering, the main point of the film—overcoming fear, the meaning of family and the friendship of companions—is so touching that the author burst into tears several times.
It is not shameful to show off technology, and this film is not just an animated feature film that exists purely for showing off technology. Dinosaur Master continues to implement the educational mission of edutainment and enjoyment, so that children can experience and gain in the process of watching, and grow under the influence of movie characters. On the other hand, this film also assumes the responsibilities of a technology explorer, trying to continue to improve the industrial level of animation production and computer graphics technology.
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Shige on January 19, 2016
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