Originally Posted By alexbook I saw "Meet the Robinsons" last night, and I have to say that I didn't care much for the look of it. I also have to say that after the first few minutes, I didn't much care what it looked like, as I was enjoying the story, the characters, and the humor. Earlier this year, I saw "Eragon." I was blown away by how good it looked on the screen. Then I got bored. Boring story, with characters I mostly didn't care about. Beautiful, though. So, here are the questions for you: 1. Is it possible for good visual effects or animation to redeem a bad story? I'd be curious to hear of an example--I can't think of any right now, but that's not to say they don't exist. 2. Conversely, is it possible for the look of a movie to be so bad that it ruins an otherwise good story? Again, I can't think of an example. 3. In the end, how much does it matter what a movie looks like? Is it really all about the story?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I found Ralph Bakshi's animation so annoying I could never enjoy any of his movies (which my husband LOVED). I absolutley HATED the way he butchered LotR, completely unwatchable. So although I disagree about the look of Meet the Robinsons. I would have to say... Yes in some cases looks definately matter.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut that seemed to be a basis for some opinions on Brokeback mountain. A lot of people didnt care for the story, but the cinematography of the movie prompted alot of people to watch it and enjoy it.
Originally Posted By DAR <<1. Is it possible for good visual effects or animation to redeem a bad story? I'd be curious to hear of an example--I can't think of any right now, but that's not to say they don't exist.>> Well if you look at the Star Wars prequels(which I loved) there were some problems with the story, but hey it's Star Wars. <<2. Conversely, is it possible for the look of a movie to be so bad that it ruins an otherwise good story? Again, I can't think of an example.>> I can't think of anything recently. I did have trouble watching the effects for Ghostbusters, but realized when they were made. <<3. In the end, how much does it matter what a movie looks like? Is it really all about the story?>> The story matters, but if it looks good that's icing on the cake.
Originally Posted By alexbook Good suggestions, folks. Thanks. >>I found Ralph Bakshi's animation so annoying I could never enjoy any of his movies (which my husband LOVED). I absolutley HATED the way he butchered LotR, completely unwatchable.<< We have a winner. I actually enjoyed some of Bakshi's stuff, but his LotR was pretty awful. >>The story matters, but if it looks good that's icing on the cake.<< That's my feeling, too. I think it's one of those 80-20 things.
