Our plan for this weekend was to go see the new movie by the Wachowskis, Jupiter Ascending. This movie was originally slated for last summer, and got bumped back to this weekend, in a hum-drum time in February. Not generally the best sign.
But some of it is that they seem to have increased the special effects, which for a science fiction movie like this is probably a good thing, and they’ve made the movie look pretty good, at least visually. Like in this trailer:
That looks much better than, say, one of the earlier ones: http://youtu.be/ftaFUoSFYwI Like it needed more post-production, and got more post-production. That’s good, right?
Well, apparently it’s not enough. Here’s where it’s sitting on Rotten Tomatoes:
Ouch. Not sure what we think of that, so we’re asking you: should we go see Jupiter Ascending?
Comparative Geeks 
I’ve been considering this one myself, so if you do go – tell us all about it and it will help decide it for me! What are internet friends for, after all 😉 Seriously though, I hope you both enjoy it, and I agree with you about the improved trailer…we’ll all be grateful for the extra production time I’m sure!
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I think that is an advantage to Internet friends! Not a ton of feedback yet and we got a big snow storm, so we’re not yet convinced…
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I might be the one to see it first then! My daughter is twisting my arm to take her and she has been incredibly helpful this weekend so…
Hope the snow storm hasn’t caused too much trouble, though there’s something exciting about being snowed in!
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Snowed in and Dragon Age, we’re doing alright 🙂 it’s Sunday so the snow removal runs way behind.
So if you do see it let us know what you think!
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Will do 🙂 I’m taking her tomorrow night so fingers crossed it will be worth the treat!
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We just got back from the cinema and I really enjoyed the movie. I had good company, which always makes a difference, and I went with an open mind. It’s the kind of film you can’t take too seriously. But, I’m going to disagree with the critics who gave it one or two stars because I liked it for the reasons they clearly didn’t. It’s over the top, with enough special effects to make your head spin, and a nonsensical quality that I found highly entertaining! It was harmless fun 🙂
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That does not sound bad, then. Good to know, and glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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I have to say, after seeing the trailer my immediate reaction was complete disinterest. All the visuals in the world can’t compensate for a tired story and some bad acting. I think the Matrix was more a fluke than a sign of what the Wachowskis can do.
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I did like V for Vendetta but looking at it harder it was only produced by the Wachowskis… And Speed Racer was okay… Yeah, I don’t know.
Oh and in my opinion your comment can apply to many movies, like, say, Avatar.
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Watch it. The story is hard to understand at points, but that doesn’t make it a bad movie. I enjoyed it, and it was fairly original. Good as movies go.
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Good to hear from someone who’s seen it! Will take this under consideration 🙂
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I was excited for it but the story is not good and the protagonist isn’t compelling. The visuals were pretty though. I’d advise against it, unfortunately.
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That’s too bad. Rentable, you think?
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It kinda depends, if you’re the type of viewer who prefers story and characters then even then probably not, but if you prefer grandiose visuals then yes.
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I think for us story and character are both a bit stronger, but it sounds like the visuals might be worth seeing too. Okay, okay.
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Wow, this is really inconclusive. Still haven’t seen it!
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The special effects are awesome. Also, there are several subtle, clever moments of homage to the sci-fi greats-Firefly, Stargate, Star Wars, Star Trek. There are likely more I missed. Worth it to see on the big screen for these reasons. The story … not so much.
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Sounds like a big fun movie. I’ve read there are some Matrix references/plot points, so you could add that to the list of things, though as they directed the Matrix… maybe you can’t. Thanks for the input!
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