Creativity does not fall from the sky

Kameron 2022-03-22 09:01:28

In the past ten years, the entire 2D animation industry has been withering in the United States, and the rise of Pixar's leading 3D animation films has been blamed by many people as the culprit. In this regard, Ed Catmull, one of the founders of Pixar, said that he could not agree: "DreamWorks and Disney have encountered similar problems, but it is blunt to say that their filming is not good enough, and the story is not strong enough." "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs), I think what he said is really to the point. If an animated story is bad and the characters are not good, even if there is a 3D body, what is the use?

In all fairness, the world view of this film is not new. If the sky really rains delicious food, what will happen? It is an interesting setting. But the picture does not feel beautiful when presented, the color of the whole city is dark, and the "food" is also lackluster, which does not give people much appetite. Of course, it's possible that these foreign dishes shouldn't talk about food in front of the Chinese at all, because their food rains down on burgers, pizza, hot dogs, steak and pasta. As a Chinese, it's really hard for me to salivate when I see this level of food like a starving ghost.

In terms of character setting, the images of the male and female protagonists really do not have any characteristics. The most recognizable thing for the male protagonist is his shoes? As a pet monkey, it is difficult for people to specifically praise the cuteness. The muscular strong man can't be more conventional, and the evil policeman who loves children is not mentioned... The only thing that leaves an impression is the image of the father, but For Mao, I think covering his eyes is to hide his lack of production skills?

As for the story, the subject of a mad scientist is really not new, and it becomes even more old-fashioned when it is paired with a frustrated female reporter. In terms of conception, whether "hold on to your dreams and you will surely save the world" or "unremitting efforts, your family will always understand you", the interpretation of this film does not seem to have any positive impact on children. And those "bridges", you always think you have seen them in a Hollywood movie twenty years ago. Dui! Including the bridge section where you can fly a plane by simply pulling someone!

Animation is an art, and it is boring to follow the rules completely according to the requirements of the investors. I'm saying this because this movie is one of those ideas where you go to proofread with a worksheet and find that everything fits the bill, but the discerning eye can see it's crap. You see, they can still tell the distributor that we made an unprecedented movie, our technology is the most advanced, the 3D graphics, there is love and family in the story, and there is an animal as a pet , so cute, our theme is dream, insist, very positive, hamburgers in the world, you haven't seen it, innovation, and finally the protagonist saves the world with everyone's help, exciting, and finally Oh happy ending...

Yes, yes, everything you said is true, but even if these standards are met, a good movie still doesn't fall from the sky, does it?

Because it is said that "Food Falls from the Sky 2" will be released this year, so the last part is the complaining part: Are you sure you want to go to the cinema to watch a sequel made by a company that released the film without knowing whether Jiayuguan is in the east or west of China?

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  • Priscilla 2022-03-24 09:01:31

    It's not easy for a food-themed movie to be disgusting. I really want to throw up with the baby roast chicken part.

  • Malvina 2022-03-24 09:01:31

    Chasing girls with jelly is so hilarious!

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs quotes

  • Sam Sparks: Hello Sam Sparks, I'm America!

  • Sam Sparks: We need a doctor! Is anyone here a doctor? Anyone?

    Manny: I am a doctor.

    Sam Sparks: You are?

    Manny: I was, back in Guatemala. I came here for a better life. Pretty great decision, eh?