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That's the great thing and ultimately a curse for fans IMO in that there's multiple interpretations of the characters and lore, from the minicomics and Filmation series to New Adventures, the 1987 film, DC comics run, 20XX, Revelations etc that folks have a favorite and ultimately no 1 film is ever going to do THEIR MOTU justice.
A big budget keeping it straight with a $200 million budget decades ago to something akin even in tone to Lord of the Rings even got rejected by studios. Wasn't ever gonna happen and I think even less so now. The film tested through the roof so people "aren't over that" but we'll see how that plays with a wider audience. It sucks its not the MOTU you wanted but there was no way of pleasing everybody.
Obviously I'm excited because MOTU for me was the vintage toys and Filmation and all I want is a big budget version of that and it seems I'm getting it. Give me the camp. Give me the colorful visuals and epic Vistas and let me fall in love with these characters and designs like I'm 5 years old again.
Also there's something ironic and hilarious complaining about a characters redesign in a film based on a toy line...who obviously want to sell you more toys but i digress. 😆
That's the great thing and ultimately a curse for fans IMO in that there's multiple interpretations of the characters and lore, from the minicomics and Filmation series to New Adventures, the 1987 film, DC comics run, 20XX, Revelations etc that folks have a favorite and ultimately no 1 film is ever going to do THEIR MOTU justice.
A big budget keeping it straight with a $200 million budget decades ago to something akin even in tone to Lord of the Rings even got rejected by studios. Wasn't ever gonna happen and I think even less so now. The film tested through the roof so people "aren't over that" but we'll see how that plays with a wider audience. It sucks its not the MOTU you wanted but there was no way of pleasing everybody.
Obviously I'm excited because MOTU for me was the vintage toys and Filmation and all I want is a big budget version of that and it seems I'm getting it. Give me the camp. Give me the colorful visuals and epic Vistas and let me fall in love with these characters and designs like I'm 5 years old again.
Also there's something ironic and hilarious complaining about a characters redesign in a film based on a toy line...who obviously want to sell you more toys but i digress. 😆
Thing is though, even the humour in the Filmation cartoon dropped off when it needed to for an action or tense scene. Marvel hadn't understood that for years until we got those sombre Avengers teasers. That previous style is so obviously cooked now whatever Hollywood thinks. Just look at summer's Superman, adjust for inflation and it made less than Man of Steel in 2013! Why? Because it's a James Gunn movie through and through.
I'm like you, MOTU for me was a mix of some of the best toys ever produced and the sort of cartoon I'd never seen before. But me and plenty of others are so obviously done with 'goofball' removing the pacing and tension from movie scenes. Ironically, that is now the thing that pleases nobody if you want to turn a profit and make a sequel. Or even just to sell toys.
I'm going to try my best to stay positive and hold off until we see the full trailer tomorrow, but I'm not digging some things shown in this teaser...
Boo the naysayers! This looks awesome! I loved everything about that teaser and the brief glimpses it revealed. I think Roboto looks cool. He’s not the original but everything needs updating to stay relevant, and no way is that a “gut”….he looks like a massive powerhouse!!
Imma be real y’all I’m expecting the trailer tomorrow to give off somewhat a bad first impression because this looks like the type of movie that would have a bad first trailer. Can’t explain why I think that.
but even if that’s the case we shouldn’t give up hope that the movie will be good. Netflix One Piece and especially Transformers One had this same issue.
Get with the program you Negative Nancys IT LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!
TRUST IN TRAVIS KNIGHT!!!!!
@bonezone Pregnant Roboto looks fantastic to you?
You never did justify to the other poster as to why you ride Knight's dick so hard.
I was dreading reading the comments for this post, and it was exactly what I expected. I rewatched the 1980s movie last week in anticipation of a new trailer, which may have colored my perspective, but I'm loving what I'm seeing so far from this preview and can't wait for the full trailer tomorrow. There are certainly things to nitpick, and the most obvious is what I assume is Roboto. It's not the choice I would have personally gone for, but I'm going to give it a shot and see how it pans out in the actual film. I'm so relieved to see just how much reminds me of the original cartoon/toys and some of the other media that has come out since that time. I do not want a shot by shot remake of the cartoon, the Watchmen movie broke me of that notion. I want something new that also gives me nostalgic vibes, and that's what I'm getting so far. The costumes and sets look great so far, and I like the Castle Grayskull on a hill look from the 2000x series. Adam, Teela, Man-at-Arms, and Cringer look amazing. Personally, I'm very happy to see cultural diversity and melanin in the film as it is what I imagine Eternia to also look like. I do not see how anybody can doubt Idris Elba is going to knock this role out of the park. I can't comment on the tone of the film from this clip, and I think others are jumping to a lot of baseless conclusions. MOTU has always been campy and humorous with a generous side of action and intrigue. That's one thing the 1980s movie got completely wrong by making it so dark and realistic. My 7yo daughter is a huge MOTU fan, and I want a film that she can enjoy at her level as well when we go watch it at least twice in the theater. Can't wait until tomorrow!
Pregnant Roboto the Jaeger ripoff. What a time to be alive!
Something approaching the original design would have been way better there. Have the red mouthpiece light up red when he talks or something.
Pregnant Roboto...
Most pregnant women that I've seen carry the baby lower on there bodies.
Granted its not the best look for robot but he doesn't look fat or pregnant, just round.
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That short teaser alone is such a vast difference from 87, and that alone is exciting and worth it. Finally this movie has gone from a concept to a way more truer interpretation than 87 ever was. Most of us have been waiting decades to see something like this. I'll accept it and place it as the new cult classic, even if it isn't a world beater. Get ready for the "chaos only" grifters / gremlins and their mindless minions to invade this site. This site as we know it, is NOT going to be the same after today. Exciting times ahead.
@sketchyskeletor We know literally nothing about the tone of the film yet.
And even if, which movies are making a killing these days? Nobody knows. Minecraft was goofy action comedy. Guardians 3 did well, as did Superman domestically.
Which serious action films make a killing? Especially fantasy?
China doesn’t watch US films as much, Europeans are over superheroes in general (except Spidey and Batsy). Audiences everywhere don’t go as much. We just don’t know. It has to be an “event”, then people go. And all-family cartoons. But not just any. Sequels please.
Supermario, Sonic, all action comedies.
I hope, *maybe* the fact that this is starting on earth etc *might* set it apart from other stuff, for example that lesser franchise, Star Wars.
Adding a bit of family movie vibes.
We just don’t know.
I choose to be a glass half full, I just hope it’s an enjoyable film with enough MOTU in it.
@cosmic Hmmm, sounds like something Zack Snyder said when he made Man of Steel, that Superman's red trunks are "laughable" and "don't work" in 2013...fast forward to 2025, and James Gunn's Superman...has red trunks and bright colours restored. My point stands. There's no logical reason why the things you mentioned could not work in 2026. Had this new trailer shown off our beloved characters in costumes more in line with the vintage designs that created this world, not one person would complain.
Nobody minds redesigns if they're visually good, or at least practical. I mean for all the 87 movie complaints few were about the look of the characters.
Heck yah! Awesome tease!
Now bring on the full trailer! 
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That short teaser alone is such a vast difference from 87, and that alone is exciting and worth it. Finally this movie has gone from a concept to a way more truer interpretation than 87 ever was. Most of us have been waiting decades to see something like this. I'll accept it and place it as the new cult classic, even if it isn't a world beater.
Get ready for the "chaos only" grifters / gremlins and their mindless minions to invade this site. This site as we know it, is NOT going to be the same after today. Exciting times ahead.
Don't scare me bro!
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I was dreading reading the comments for this post, and it was exactly what I expected. I rewatched the 1980s movie last week in anticipation of a new trailer, which may have colored my perspective, but I'm loving what I'm seeing so far from this preview and can't wait for the full trailer tomorrow. There are certainly things to nitpick, and the most obvious is what I assume is Roboto. It's not the choice I would have personally gone for, but I'm going to give it a shot and see how it pans out in the actual film. I'm so relieved to see just how much reminds me of the original cartoon/toys and some of the other media that has come out since that time. I do not want a shot by shot remake of the cartoon, the Watchmen movie broke me of that notion. I want something new that also gives me nostalgic vibes, and that's what I'm getting so far. The costumes and sets look great so far, and I like the Castle Grayskull on a hill look from the 2000x series. Adam, Teela, Man-at-Arms, and Cringer look amazing. Personally, I'm very happy to see cultural diversity and melanin in the film as it is what I imagine Eternia to also look like. I do not see how anybody can doubt Idris Elba is going to knock this role out of the park. I can't comment on the tone of the film from this clip, and I think others are jumping to a lot of baseless conclusions. MOTU has always been campy and humorous with a generous side of action and intrigue. That's one thing the 1980s movie got completely wrong by making it so dark and realistic. My 7yo daughter is a huge MOTU fan, and I want a film that she can enjoy at her level as well when we go watch it at least twice in the theater. Can't wait until tomorrow!
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I luv it and I can't wait for tomorrow! I also just noticed how tall the actor that plays Adam is. He towers over Teela. 🙀
@sketchyskeletor We know literally nothing about the tone of the film yet.
And even if, which movies are making a killing these days? Nobody knows. Minecraft was goofy action comedy. Guardians 3 did well, as did Superman domestically.
Which serious action films make a killing? Especially fantasy?
China doesn’t watch US films as much, Europeans are over superheroes in general (except Spidey and Batsy). Audiences everywhere don’t go as much. We just don’t know. It has to be an “event”, then people go. And all-family cartoons. But not just any. Sequels please.
Supermario, Sonic, all action comedies.
I hope, *maybe* the fact that this is starting on earth etc *might* set it apart from other stuff, for example that lesser franchise, Star Wars.
Adding a bit of family movie vibes.We just don’t know.
I choose to be a glass half full, I just hope it’s an enjoyable film with enough MOTU in it.
I know, that's why I said we need to see more. And I was responding to being told Guardians is what we're getting.
Event movies make a killing these days, they're the only ones that do other than long awaited projects, really. Usually when they go viral. Minecraft had the jockey moment, Mario and Sonic were LONG overdue a good project, Barbie was so viral it put Oppenheimer into the stratosphere alongside. And that movie was no crowdpleaser lol. There's so many facets is what I'm getting at. Bad advertising or lack thereof. Whatever. I'm specifically talking about the humour here. Again, in response to a post.
