Akira: The Hollywood Movie

Desecrated · 02-24-2008, 09:46 PM

It's nice to see people coming together like this

Chris · 02-24-2008, 09:51 PM

I think this is hilarious, honestly.

Naren · 02-24-2008, 09:52 PM

I've seen the Akira movie like 20 times by now. I used to own it on DVD and my host father when I was in college had it and a 50" TV that we watched it on. I used to own a bunch of the big-versions of the original Akira comics. Ohtomo's other stuff is also very awesome. It's very characteristic of that dark 1980's cyberpunk gritty future with all the violence and interesting storyline upheavals. Akira is interesting on multiple levels. I'm sure this new movie will ignore all of them. And it's such an 80's comic/animation and it's so distinctly Japanese that trying to make it set in New York in 2008/2009 is just unthinkable.

Chris · 02-24-2008, 09:55 PM

On the upside, DiCaprio is a seriously talented dude, and this guy's the rumored lead:

Which imo is a good fit. I've seen him in a couple of dramas lately and he's actually not a bad actor at all.

Chris · 02-24-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naren

I've seen the Akira movie like 20 times by now. I used to own it on DVD and my host father when I was in college had it and a 50" TV that we watched it on. I used to own a bunch of the big-versions of the original Akira comics. Ohtomo's other stuff is also very awesome. It's very characteristic of that dark 1980's cyberpunk gritty future with all the violence and interesting storyline upheavals. Akira is interesting on multiple levels. I'm sure this new movie will ignore all of them. And it's such an 80's comic/animation and it's so distinctly Japanese that trying to make it set in New York in 2008/2009 is just unthinkable.

Welcome to the hell that every Stephen King fan has endured for his entire career, dude.

Desecrated · 02-24-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

On the upside, DiCaprio is a seriously talented dude, and this guy's the rumored lead:

Which imo is a good fit. I've seen him in a couple of dramas lately and he's actually not a bad actor at all.

Hey, don't come here and destroy our sweet moment of hate

Chris · 02-24-2008, 09:57 PM

Admit it. He even kind of looks like him.

Naren · 02-24-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Welcome to the hell that every Stephen King fan has endured for his entire career, dude.

As somewhat of a Stephen King fan, I can COMPLETELY agree with you here. It's pretty much the same thing... except I'd say it's an even further twisting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Admit it. He even kind of looks like him.

Who? Tetsuo?

Se7enMeister · 02-24-2008, 10:47 PM

The original was so unique to americans, and the concept and animations blew me away. i heard the did the movie at 60 frames per second in some seanes. like the bike chase and the sceanes with the streaming tail lights

Kotex · 02-25-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

On the upside, DiCaprio is a seriously talented dude, and this guy's the rumored lead:

Which imo is a good fit. I've seen him in a couple of dramas lately and he's actually not a bad actor at all.

I think he would do good. He's a pretty good actor. You guys ever see "Manic"? I think thats what it's called. It about all these kids who get put in a juvenile detention like place. The kid he plays has some problems. He did a pretty good job with that.

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Naren OldschoolGhettostyle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 12,461 Real Name: Eric Main Seven: RG1527-GK, RG7EXFX2-IPT Rig: GNX3000 Thanked: 36	I've seen the Akira movie like 20 times by now. I used to own it on DVD and my host father when I was in college had it and a 50" TV that we watched it on. I used to own a bunch of the big-versions of the original Akira comics. Ohtomo's other stuff is also very awesome. It's very characteristic of that dark 1980's cyberpunk gritty future with all the violence and interesting storyline upheavals. Akira is interesting on multiple levels. I'm sure this new movie will ignore all of them. And it's such an 80's comic/animation and it's so distinctly Japanese that trying to make it set in New York in 2008/2009 is just unthinkable.

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Chris Adminishredder • Site Admin • Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 26,101 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 565	On the upside, DiCaprio is a seriously talented dude, and this guy's the rumored lead: Which imo is a good fit. I've seen him in a couple of dramas lately and he's actually not a bad actor at all.

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Chris Adminishredder • Site Admin • Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 26,101 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 565	Admit it. He even kind of looks like him.

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