Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - Part 1

[DA_Champion]

I'm on telescope duty this week, I'll watch it next week, good to know my favorite posters loved the movie.

 

[kedrell]

I guess I answered my own question...3D it is.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/3D-Or-3D-Buy-Right-Dawn-Planet-Apes-Ticket-43808.html

Too bad all that analysis doesn't include the extra-movie factors like what theater you're seeing it in because I know from experience that that can make a huge difference. They may have shot it perfectly for 3-D but if the theater you go to doesn't have the projector set up right for 3-D and it ends up being too dark because they left some filter on or something then it'll wreck it for the audience regardless. I know IMAX 3-D is almost always a sure bet to have it set up right for the 3-D viewing but that's even more expensive than just the extra 3-D surcharge at a normal 3-D showing. Plus, I don't think FOX has a deal with IMAX so DotPotA won't be there.

 

[Kane52630]

I have a pretty new Cinemark XD theater near by and on top of that I have a couple of free tickets. So for me it's no biggie.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

I am thinking about going to the 10pm screening tonight. I am trying to stay as spoiler free as possible, but I have one quick question for those that have seen it. What is the fate of James Franco's character? I am assuming he died from the virus/ flu that wiped out a good chunk of humanity.

 

[kedrell]

That's been my assumption all along as well.

 

[DaJanksta]

Same as you guys. Going tonight at 10pm then racing home to sleep because I have class super early tomorrow then work all day. Then Saturday seeing it 3d lol. Only bought the Sat tickets. Couldn't turn down seeing it today.

 

[Marvolo]

Ugh I just found out this is in 1:85.1. I hate this ratio at the theater. At home its tolerable, but on the big screen...its just not as grand as 2:35.1. Its lacking that theatrical grandeur.

 

[Quasimod0]

Ugh I just found out this is in 1:85.1. I hate this ratio at the theater. At home its tolerable, but on the big screen...its just not as grand as 2:35.1. Its lacking that theatrical grandeur.

Same ratio as the Avengers? I had a problem with it when I first started watching that movie, but got used to it as the movie went on.

Anyway I'm seeing this saturday hopefully. I'm excited!

 

[The Shape]

I'll be at the 10pm show tonight. Super pumped.

 

[Liam_H]

I am thinking about going to the 10pm screening tonight. I am trying to stay as spoiler free as possible, but I have one quick question for those that have seen it. What is the fate of James Franco's character? I am assuming he died from the virus/ flu that wiped out a good chunk of humanity.

Spoiler

Unless I missed something in the movie his fate is never explicitly stated so it wouldn't be incorrect to assume he is no longer around.

 

[Marvolo]

Same ratio as the Avengers? I had a problem with it when I first started watching that movie, but got used to it as the movie went on.

Anyway I'm seeing this saturday hopefully. I'm excited!

Yep. Same as Avengers. I didnt like the ratio in theater, but in the case of Avengers it was a necessary evil. Whedon justified it by saying Hulk towers over the other characters and he wanted group shots. 1:85 allows more vertical space. So it made some sense. In the case of Reeves, he just seems to like the ratio and that particular framing and use it whether the film honestly benefits from it or not. And frankly imo I think 99% of films that use that ratio do not benefit significantly from it. If the director likes that framing its their choice, but I just generally dont like the framing of 1:85.1 in theatrical films. It smacks of television.

 

[GremlinZilla89]

Honestly, maybe I have an uncultured cinematic pallet....but I don't see any significant difference between the two.

 

[Kane52630]

Basically the sides of the theater screen will have black bars for DotPotA.

 

[Marvolo]

Honestly, maybe I have an uncultured cinematic pallet....but I don't see any significant difference between the two.

Well the major differences are the framing of shots and vertical and horizontal space. The more subtle differences are going to go unnoticed by all but the ones who purposefully look for the differences.

For me its about aesthetic. Film is art and we all have our preferences. I just feel that 2:35.1 creates a more theatrical appearance and has a grandeur and exclusiveness to it. 1:85.1 and 1:79 is by and large the aspect ratio of television and the aspect ratio of home video cameras. Its the standard 16:9 you see in every home. 2:35.1 2:40.1 2:39.1 however is a ratio reserved for theater (there are some, very few, 2:35.1 televisions) and it gives it this special quality. So for me when I go to see a movie I want a theatrical aspect ratio. A theatrical presentation. Something different from what I can see on any tv show.

 

[Bruce Malone]

Just booked my tix for this saturday, can't wait.

 

[jmc]

You won't notice the aspect ratio of this movie, trust me.

 

[JP]

Yeah, I only notice it for Avengers because the film itself was shot like a tv movie.

 

[kedrell]

Honestly, maybe I have an uncultured cinematic pallet....but I don't see any significant difference between the two.

You aren't alone. I don't see the difference at all.

What makes me think a film smacks of TV more is the grade of film it's shot on. I never minded about aspect ratios.

 

[kedrell]

Yeah, I only notice it for Avengers because the film itself was shot like a tv movie.

I've never seen a TV movie shot like The Avengers.

 

[kedrell]

Matt Reeves interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo07Ue_Omig

 

[Broseph44]

Yeah, I only notice it for Avengers because the film itself was shot like a tv movie.

The Avengers most definitely didn't look like a TV movie to me.

 

[JP]

It's a combination of the aspect ratio and the rudimentary camera work.

 

[addison81]

Incredible movie. They topped RISE. This is the best franchise going. Movie of the year so far for me.

 

[Deserana]

I really got a TV vibe from Avengers. Not sure sure why but it never looked like a movie to me (and I adore Avengers). Dont think it'll bother me in Dawn though.

 

[Aesop Rocks]

Matt Reeves interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo07Ue_Omig

Wow, he got skinny.