While filming «The Phantom Menace,» Ewan McGregor kept making the iconic lightsaber sound while
filming fight sequences, despite the fact that George Lucas explained to him that the sounds would be added in during post-production.
Not exact matches
Now, at the time, Disney made safe
films for kids to not have to think too hard about, and while «The Jungle Book» (1967) does play it safe in some regards, the harsh
fight sequences and undertones of race really does come through for older viewers and may have kids hiding their eyes every once in a while.
Later he stages four simultaneous, forgettable battles in the
film's biggest
fight sequence — and even that moment is deflated by Deadpool himself, who interrupts the action to announce the movie's big VFX clash between entirely computer - generated characters.
Even the
film's scarce
fight sequences come off as disappointing, thanks to a surfeit of quick cuts and Stone's reliance on handheld cameras.
All the voice talent from the first
film — including Jack Black and Angelina Jolie — are back to lend persona to the lovable heroes, but in the sequel they serve more as background to the repetitive chase and
fight sequences.
The action
sequences and
fight scenes in the first two acts of the movie are equally impressive in their staging, taking visual cues from sources that include Coogler's own grounded boxing scenes in Creed, as well as many a James Bond
film during a nightclub
sequence right out of something like Skyfall.
Not only that but the creators make the crucial mistake in any
film by having faceless characters just for death
sequences, in the finale when the Decepticons begin their assault numerous robots touch down and
fight resulting in many deaths of unknown Decepticons.
And the hand - to - hand
fighting and battle
sequences are now so formulaic and predictable in Marvel
films that the adrenaline just doesn't kick in.
Webb demonstrates an unexpected fluency for action cinema, effortlessly integrating the real and the computer - rendered, giving Spidey a definite style and muscularity in the
film's
fight sequences.
Blu - ray Highlight: In addition to the old commentary with director John Carpenter and star Roddy Piper, there's also a new interview with Carpenter where he discusses the idea behind the
film, casting his leads, and
filming the infamous alley
fight sequence.
There is very little
fighting in this horribly long
film, and in fact I think the only
sequences worth keeping amount to about 45 minutes.
The first fifteen minutes of the sequel was shown, in addition to two other
sequences from the
film: an early Times Square
fight between Spider - Man...
With all three elements in place, the
film unravels as the expected CGI - laden mess the trailer promises, rendering dialogue, story and mis - cast star Worthington secondary to
fight sequences.
On top of some of the most exquisite character design, facial expressions and body language you'll see in an animated
film, several jaw - dropping flight and
fight sequences and John Powell's majestic score are the grace notes that take it from great to wondrous.
The DTS - HD Master Audio 5.1 mix complements the
film's realistic depiction of NYC with good directional effects, though those sensitive to variations in volume may be a bit annoyed by the pumped - up, percussive music and full - throttle
fight sequences.
The highlight of the
film is an extended
fight sequence on an airport tarmac, where all the different characters use their individual abilities to square off.
We see the destruction of Metropolis from his ground - level viewpoint in a genuinely tense and engaging opening
sequence (after the contractually obligated retelling of Bats» origins during the credits), that does far more to convey the true horror and damage of that
fight than the previous
film.
«Rhino
Fight» is a
sequence that was planned but never
filmed; we see storyboards and a CGI rhino test.
They fit in a lot, be it cameos,
fight sequences or 35 mm shot dream
sequences (the majority of the
film is shot digitally).
What lifts the
film is not just its high - kicking
fight sequences, but the sharpness of the writing (by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger), the vibrant animation and the sheer, good - natured relish and gusto with which the
film - makers attack their material.
After years working as a stunt man, stunt coordinator, and
fight choreographer, David Leitch made his directorial debut with Chad Stahelski in John Wick and has become well known for the amazing stunt choreography and action
sequences he brings to his
films.
There had always been great action
sequences in his earlier
films, and Boyle's work continued to show a great feel for building up tension and then letting it erupt into a well - choreographed chase or
fight.
However, if you want sizzle and action that's even more violent than what we've seen in previous
films, you've come to the right place, as «Smaug» is more aggressive with its
fight sequences and battles.
Director Tsui Hark and
fight director Sammo Hung provide some great wire - fu action
sequences among the convoluted plot that is typical of these kinds of Chinese epic modern
films.
You can easily see right away that the
film has the right look and as you'd expect, it has some pretty awesome
fighting sequences, but unless the translation was incorrect, it also has a horrible, awful script.
But without money for good
fight sequences or explosions, the action
film will turn into a slow, boring 90 minutes.
The
film turns out to be a continual
fight sequence, broken up by a change of location and this, for my tastes, is not exciting for such a prolonged period of screen time.
The
film's strength lies in its engaging visuals, namely the impressive opening
sequence and the clever editing during certain
fight scenes which lends them a greater feel of urgency and excitement.
Though most of the action is set in and around a Los Angeles skyscraper, the
film manages to wring many convincing
sequences out of such a claustrophobic setting, from one - on - one
fights to an explosive last - act rooftop setpiece.
I can, however, safely say that Wright's attempts to mend cinema, video games, and comic books work — it is the first
film in which enemies turn into coins when defeated, health bars are displayed, and towering «thuds» invade the screen during
fight sequences, and honestly, it was all awe - inspiring.
Finalists: It was a great year for action, largely thanks to George Miller's new action masterwork but even in less perfect
films there were inarguable standout
sequences like the choreographed unbroken take on the Johnson vs. Sporino
fight in CREED or the Hulkbuster Suit vs. Hulk in AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON both of which were so strong it's unfortunate to leave them out of the top five.
Marginalized in the initial
sequences was Reeves, the lone actor well - known in the U.S. Universal opted to reshoot a major
fight scene near the end of the
film, as well as a few other scenes to sharpen the focus on Reeves» character Kai.
Carla not only has some of the only entertaining solo scenes in the
film, but she's also instrumental in some of its best comedic moments - including a slow - motion dodgeball
fight between all the
film's parental and kid characters that comes at the end of an already entertaining
sequence set within a SkyZone trampoline park.
From start to finish, the
film is full of well - choreographed
fight sequences.
All the hallmarks to compare Atomic Blonde to John Wick are there: one - half of the John Dick directorial team, the stunt - choreographer - cum - filmmaker David Leitch is directing this
film; the protagonist is an efficient, reputable, and skilful killer; the
fight sequences are visually incredible, with Atomic Blonde offering one
sequence that many will talk about long after seeing it (more shall be discussed later); it has the retro - aesthetic reminiscent of action years from the 80s and 90s, which in Atomic Blonde «s instance the
film is set in the late 80s; Charlize Theron signed - up to do Atomic Blonde because she greatly appreciated John Wick.
The
film seems to contain a lot of martial arts and
fight sequences.
A practical effect], or the
fight sequences where we actually see Batman beat down hordes of the ungodly with surprising ease — and savagery; while we could talk about superb performances [Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman and the rest cast are all in top form] or debate the questions raised by the
film for hours, and / or the
film's achievement purely on an entertainment level, what makes it a masterpiece is that it is all of these things and more.
And the scene of Wahlberg
fighting a stuffed bear could go down in history as one of the most bizarre
fight sequences ever on
film.
Rounding out the set are deleted scenes, a profile on the
film's director («The Incredible Ang Lee»), and an interesting making - of on the dog
fight sequence.
Fans can relive one of Avengers: Infinity War's biggest moments, thanks to a LEGO recreation of one of the
film's most exciting
fight sequences.
Naturally, in a
film of this scale, there's going to be some carnage in the form of some intense
fight sequences, and it turns out the final
fight scene in the
film, which will take place in Wakanda, was 25 pages long.
The
film is dialogue driven and surround opportunities are limited to mainly the
fight sequence, plus the occasional foray through the brothel when we get some nice immersive experiences.
The only time Hackford is able to generate any real interest, given what he had to take out of the
film, is in a well - staged
fight sequence in the latter part of the
film.
Other production sections include «
Sequence Breakdowns,» covering 6 key
fight scenes and locations, and offers viewers the chance to read the scene in Goyer's screenplay, compare it with the final shooting script, view the scene through storyboards, jump to the scene in the finished
film, and view video footage from the set.
It simply is a continuation, and escalation of the cartoonish conclusion of the first
film: exhibit A being the car chase -
fight sequence that begins mere moments following the
film's opening title on the Kingsman's tailor shop window.
Mackie's comments do seem to suggest that Falcon will only appear in the final
fight sequence in the
film.
There are some incredible sans - CGI
fight sequences early on in the
film featuring Parkour - style movements that will absolutely blow your mind.
Outside of the trademark Jackie Chan
fight sequences, The Myth is clearly a derivative movie that tries to emulate elements from
films that have garnered critical and commercial success.
Oscar hopefuls turned Oscar disappointments are the other big new releases, with Angelina Jolie's inspirational chain - letter on
film «Unbroken» making its way to Blu - Ray; stirring in its action
sequences (aerial
fights, men stranded on the ocean), it becomes lugubrious as soon as it focuses on Louis Zamperini's torture in concentration camps.
There is one great 360 - degree
fight sequence, but those scenes are supposed to be the gravy, rather than the meat of the
film.