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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
So then, nobody found any of the plot points or backstory interesting enough to discuss?

Maybe that's because everybody saw it more than once. Is that it? I only saw it twice so far.

What was your favorite scene? Or line?

Mine might be "I do not stand by in the presence of Evil"

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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:

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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
So then, nobody found any of the plot points or backstory interesting enough to discuss?

Maybe that's because everybody saw it more than once. Is that it? I only saw it twice so far.

What was your favorite scene? Or line?

Mine might be "I do not stand by in the presence of Evil"

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I liked that line as well.......

"I do not stand by in the presence of evil."

It was almost Star Wars like. It was a warrior taking a stand and preparing for battle. What I most liked about Alita was Salazar's performance. She gave me the impression that she could have made a fantastic Jedi Knight. She spoke,
in the beginning of the film, like a wide-eyed teenager, a new born, discovering the world around her.

Then, after she followed Ido, and her first encounter with evil, she transformed into "warrior" mode. Her speech, poster and demeanor transformed
along with her attitude. You felt her instinct kick in. It was both subtle and sudden. Until that moment I don't think Ido realized what he found in the trash heap. But that's the beauty of this movie, there's so much to learn.
Was Ido really unaware? Or was he hoping to "revive" his daughter Alita?

I so want to buy the manga, but I want that sequel so badly. I suspect that there will be one (it's due to stay in China for another two weeks). The DVD and Blu Ray sales will help push that along.

My other favorite line by Alita is when she tells Zapan: "You do not deserve such a weapon." Referring to Zapan wielding the Damascus Blade.

By the way, I've seen it 3 times and I almost went a fourth time. I can't wait for the Blu-ray. This will become another Cameron classic - like Terminator and Aliens. This can only get better.

SGG

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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
And people almost unanimously hated Aladdin...

But they keep paying to see crap.

Way to vote with your dollars.

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Originally posted by second:
At least there probably won't be a live action version of Aladdin 2: Aladdin The Return Of Jafar [1994]. But there is pretty good chance for Alita 2.

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At least there probably won't be a live action version of Aladdin 2: Aladdin The Return Of Jafar [1994]. But there is pretty good chance for Alita 2.

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That's cool. All I was hearing back when Captain Marvel came out was that there was almost zero chance of an Alita sequel.

What changed the story here? Did the international box office save the day, or was it the repeat viewings from the fans keeping it in theaters longer than usual?

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
And people almost unanimously hated Aladdin...

But they keep paying to see crap.

Way to vote with your dollars.

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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I haven't really seen anybody here mentioning flaws in the story. Other than those who have not seen it.

Does that mean there are none?
Other than Hugo getting crushed shoulder and then climbing buildings.

I think a lot of the backstory is implied, but not yet spelled out.

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I did not consider a flaw to be the blossoming relationship between a teenage boy and a Triple Centurian girl.

I just realized another thing. I had assumed the Law Keepers were named Senturians. But maybe they were Centurians. How ironic.

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The flaw that I refer to in my pocket review is not that these two fall in love; it's has to do with the execution within the movie Jewels. Salazar was so damn believable depicting an innocence and vulnerability that older actresses struggle with.

The actor playing "Hugo" was not up to the challenge, and so, IMHO, failed to convince me that he "was" in love with Alita. Salazar became Alita, while he was acting like he was in love. She was in love with him. That's how good she was. So when I talk about flaws, no matter how minor, that's what I meant.
Ultimately, it did not ruin the movie for me. I was riveted by Salazar's performance. Will it win an Oscar, of course not. But she was so good that I fell in love with her. That's when you know that something good has taken place. I refer to her as "Ripley-like." Her mission was to protect the boy she loved...I got that from her. Very convincingly.

I want to see it again, this time in IMAX.

SGG

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