Video Thoughts: Nostalgia Critic's Alita Battle Angel Movie Review

Summary

In this video, Marshall discusses his respect for differing opinions on movies, despite his personal dislike for the one being reviewed. He commends the critic's detailed review, highlighting the film's visual effects and the passion behind it. Marshall also touches on various elements like the lead actress's performance and the film's mixed critical reception. He emphasizes that box office success doesn't equate to quality and praises the critic's ability to present valid points. The video ends with Marshall acknowledging the critic's effort and perspective, even though it doesn't change his own opinion.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The video is a special critic episode, offering a positive review of a movie that the reviewer personally dislikes.
• 🙏 The reviewer emphasizes respect for differing opinions on the movie and does not intend to discredit others' enjoyment of it.
• 👀 The script mentions the detailed background and scenery, commending the effort put into making the video visually appealing.
• 🕷 The movie discussed is described as 'obscure' and deserving of more attention, despite the reviewer's personal dislike.
• 🤔 The reviewer acknowledges the passion of the critic for the movie and appreciates the valid points made for its appreciation.
• 👁 The character's eyes are a point of contention, being both distracting and contributing to the film's identity.
• 🎭 The script touches on the complexity of character design, with the rest of the character being as impressive as the eyes.
• 🍫 There's a humorous discussion about the overuse of the trope of women loving chocolate, suggesting a need for variety.
• 🤖 The script includes a debate on the future of relationships with AI, with the reviewer expressing a preference for consciousness over technology.
• 🚀 The video also addresses the commercial success and failure of movies, noting that box office performance does not always reflect quality.
• 🎉 The reviewer concludes by praising the critic's review as one of the best of 2020, despite not being convinced to change their mind about the movie.

Q & A

Who is the speaker in the video transcript?

The speaker is Marshall from the channel 'The Movement'.

What is the main topic of this video?

The video is a positive review of a movie that the speaker personally dislikes.

What approach does the speaker take towards the critic's review?

The speaker respects the critic's opinion and provides his own perspective on the review without dismissing the critic's positive view.

What does the speaker admire about the critic's review?

The speaker admires the amount of detail and effort the critic put into the background and scenery of the review.

What are the speaker's thoughts on James Cameron's potential take on Spider-Man?

The speaker would have loved to see James Cameron's take on Spider-Man but acknowledges that it will never happen due to Cameron's focus on other projects.

What is the speaker's opinion on the movie's development and final outcome?

The speaker acknowledges the movie was in development hell for a long time and finds it incredible that the movie turned out as good as it did despite this.

How does the speaker feel about the movie's use of CGI, particularly the character's eyes?

The speaker finds the character's big eyes freaky yet expressive, acknowledging they give the film a unique identity despite being distracting.

What does the speaker think about the actress Rosa Salazar's portrayal in the movie?

The speaker feels bad for Rosa Salazar as she rarely shows her real face in films, comparing her situation to Tom Hardy's use of animated filters.

What is the speaker's opinion on the movie's portrayal of action and character interactions?

The speaker believes the film has good acting and expressions that are often overlooked, and he appreciates the bond between the characters despite disliking the movie overall.

Why does the speaker think the movie didn't perform well at the box office?

The speaker attributes the movie's poor box office performance to its difficult marketing and the fact that it did not earn enough domestically, despite doing better overseas.

Outlines

00:00

🎬 Introduction to a Special Review

Marshall introduces the video, explaining it’s part of a series he planned for 2020. He mentions that today’s video is a positive review of a movie he dislikes, emphasizing his respect for differing opinions. He plans to critique another critic’s positive review of the movie, highlighting the effort and detail put into the background and scenery of the video.

05:01

🔍 Detailed Critique of the Critic's Review

Marshall dives into the critic’s review, praising the detailed background and scenery. He reiterates a desire to see James Cameron’s take on Spider-Man, though acknowledging it will never happen. Marshall expresses admiration for the critic's ability to make inanimate objects convincing, and he acknowledges the critic’s passion for the movie despite his own dislike for it.

10:02

👀 The Big Eyes Debate

Marshall discusses the unique visual elements of the movie, particularly the protagonist’s large eyes, which give her character and the film an identity. He appreciates the effort in creating the character’s CGI appearance but feels it distracts from the rest of her features. Despite this, he acknowledges the valid points made by the critic and respects the actress’s performance.

🎭 Emotional and Visual Appeal

Marshall concedes that while he dislikes the movie, he appreciates the visual appeal and emotional performances. He criticizes the PG-13 rating for not matching the movie's violence level, comparing it to other films with similar ratings. Marshall acknowledges the movie's emotional depth and the critic’s passion, even though it hasn't changed his opinion.

💔 Box Office Disappointment

Marshall reflects on the movie’s box office performance, noting it didn’t earn enough domestically for a profitable sequel despite doing better overseas. He contrasts Robert Rodriguez's films with James Cameron's, highlighting the difference in their reception and financial success. Marshall laments that many great movies underperform at the box office despite their quality.

🎥 Blockbuster Critique

Marshall critiques the concept of blockbuster movies, arguing that box office success doesn’t equate to quality. He provides examples of successful but poor-quality films and emphasizes that being an obscure, appreciated film over time is more valuable. Marshall concludes with his overall thoughts on the critic’s review, praising its thoroughness and valid points despite still disliking the movie.

Keywords

💡critic

A critic is someone who evaluates and analyzes creative works, such as movies, music, books, and art. In the video, the speaker respects the opinions of other critics, even when they differ from his own. He discusses a positive review of a movie he personally dislikes, showcasing his understanding of the critic's perspective.

💡James Cameron

James Cameron is a renowned filmmaker known for his work on blockbuster movies such as 'Titanic' and 'Avatar.' The video mentions the hypothetical scenario of James Cameron directing a Spider-Man movie and his current focus on making sequels. This reference highlights the speaker's view on how Cameron's projects could have influenced the movie industry.

💡Spider-Man

Spider-Man is a popular superhero character from Marvel Comics. The video discusses the speaker's wish to see a Spider-Man movie directed by James Cameron. This reflects the speaker's interest in different interpretations of well-known characters and how they could potentially impact the film's reception.

💡development hell

Development hell refers to a project, particularly in the entertainment industry, that remains in development for an extended period without progressing to completion. The video mentions a movie being stuck in development hell, which affects its final quality. This concept illustrates the challenges and delays that can occur in the filmmaking process.

💡Alita

Alita refers to the protagonist of 'Alita: Battle Angel,' a movie adapted from a manga and anime series. The video discusses the mixed reviews the film received and the speaker's perspective on its ambitious attempt to combine different story elements. Alita's character design, particularly her large eyes, is also analyzed for its visual impact.

💡CGI

CGI stands for Computer-Generated Imagery, a technology used in movies to create visual effects. The video praises the CGI work in 'Alita: Battle Angel,' specifically the character's detailed appearance. The use of CGI is highlighted as a significant aspect of the film's production quality.

💡box office

The box office refers to the revenue generated by a film from ticket sales. The video discusses the box office performance of 'Alita: Battle Angel,' noting its lack of profitability despite international success. This term underscores the financial challenges and expectations associated with movie releases.

💡Rosa Salazar

Rosa Salazar is the actress who portrayed Alita in 'Alita: Battle Angel.' The video mentions her performance and the frequent use of CGI to alter her appearance. This reference emphasizes the blending of live-action and digital effects in modern filmmaking.

💡manga

Manga is a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. The video references the manga source material for 'Alita: Battle Angel' and its adaptation into a live-action film. Understanding manga is crucial to appreciating the cultural and narrative origins of the movie.

💡PG-13

PG-13 is a movie rating indicating that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. The video questions the PG-13 rating of 'Alita: Battle Angel,' given its level of violence. This highlights the debate over content suitability and censorship in the film industry.

Highlights

Introduction to the video and explanation of its unique nature: a positive review of a movie the reviewer personally hates.

Acknowledgement of the effort put into the video's background and scenery, praising its beauty and detail.

Mention of the desire to see James Cameron's take on Spider-Man, highlighting the director's current focus on other projects.

Discussion on the movie being obscure and in development hell, yet turning out well despite these challenges.

Introduction of a character who has been in 'development hell,' suggesting potential for future success.

Praise for the convincing depiction of an inanimate object that moves, noting it usually looks silly but was well-executed here.

Reflection on the mixed reviews for the movie 'Alita: Battle Angel' due to its combination of multiple story elements.

Comparison of the movie's crowded plot to other films with many side plots, like 'Star Wars' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' considered great despite this.

Insight into the value of something being awesome without being perfect, using 'The Empire Strikes Back' as an example.

Discussion on the unique and expressive design of Alita's eyes, noting both positive and negative aspects.

Critique of the actress Rosa Salazar's lack of screen presence in live-action roles, comparing her to Tom Hardy.

Commentary on the future of robot-human relationships and the absurdity of preferring robots over conscious beings.

Observation on the overuse of chocolate in films as a women's favorite, suggesting a desire for different approaches.

Debate over the movie's PG-13 rating despite its violent content, comparing it to other bloody PG-13 films.

Argument about the movie's marketing challenges and its failure to achieve box office success despite positive aspects.

Comparison of the film's underground appeal to director Robert Rodriguez's other works, contrasting with James Cameron's instant hits.

Acknowledgement of great movies that didn't succeed at the box office, emphasizing their lasting value despite financial performance.

Rejection of the idea that box office success determines a movie's quality, with examples of commercially successful but critically panned films.

Encouragement to appreciate movies that gain recognition over time, even if they weren't immediate blockbusters.

Critique of unnecessary sequels and the importance of execution in determining their quality.

Final thoughts on the review, praising the effort and understanding the perspective despite personal disagreement.

Closing remarks thanking viewers for watching and wishing them a great day.

Transcripts

hey

guys marshall this is place the movement

and there are four videos left also 2020

videos i wanted to catch up to back in

2020

but correct and today's video is

actually very special

you see it is understand the critic

episode which is a positive review

of a movie which i personally hate don't

worry though i'm not gonna say

you're wrong for enjoying this movie or

anything like that

as always i respect people's opinions

and totally respect the rest of their

critics

opinion on the movie i'm not going to

tell him that he is wrong for liking it

instead i'm here to give my opinion on

his review

so how good is this review well only one

way to find out so with it further too

let's begin

i must have been i [ __ ] love how much

detail is put into

the background the scenery and all that

i can tell

that you put extra effort into this

specific video to make this

look as [ __ ] beautiful as possible

and congratulations ben you did a great

job

doing just that oh yeah you should

change the comic world with that one

i know i said this in past videos but

it's worth repeating

i would have [ __ ] loved to see james

cameron's

take on spider-man now obviously we are

never going to see it

now james cameron only cares about

making trillion

of other sequels and doesn't care about

anything else

it's it really it's amazing it's still

alive

how could you survive years of neglect i

guess what point

let's start the critic it's trying to

save this kid i really do it's the fact

that this movie is obscure as hell

and deserves more attention and the lord

don't agree with him that the movie is

good

i can actually say that they understand

exactly where he's coming from

well either that or the fact that it's

been in development hell

for so long it's incredible this movie

turned out as good as it did

look she's waking up

hi well you're a surprise what's your

name

my name is it's no you she's been in

development hell too long

i'm sure she'll still kick ass are you

planning to regenerate her

oh yes she's the most promising anime

adaptation i've seen in years

now normally an inanimate object that

moves

and or two works doesn't work it looks

silly as hell

but i must admit you may need to make it

look

convincing and i'm actually taking it

seriously back to cornerstone

critic way to go wow

this new body looks great well you

deserve it you've been through quite a

bit

really i i don't remember it's not

surprising a lot of people forgot about

you for a bit but i never gave up hope

so what you're saying is you never

[ __ ] keep up on loving the movie

and still appreciate it after all this

time

either that or you think that there was

a high possibility of the movie

but were not good before it was released

well either [ __ ] way

it shows a lot of passion from you which

is a great thing i'm proud of you man

but there was still one question

what version of elita do you adapt the

manga and anime were surprisingly quite

different

with several elements and characters

created and other elements and

characters cut out

the solution do them both alita

ambitiously combined both stories

resulting in critics giving it mixed

reviews because they thought there were

too many side stories and characters

making you feel crowded

yeah that's called an anime i mean

the same thing applies to american

movies as well

the star wars movies and the lords of

the rings of which are full of

side plots yet they are concerned some

of the greatest movies of all time

and tries fully [ __ ] so oh and just a

note i am only referring to the

original clearity of both wow so with

all that time

i must be the most perfect film ever

made you

are awesome so i'm perfect well you are

awesome doesn't that mean i'm perfect

funny enough being awesome

rarely means you're perfect in fact

often it's part of what makes something

so awesome

that makes no sense actually it makes a

lot of sense

the empire strikes back has a lot of

problems the main one being that it

makes no sense how the force

actually works but despite its many many

issues

it's still a masterpiece to be and my

second most favorite movie of all time

acknowledging what you love has a lot of

fluffs

and keep loving it regardless it's just

one of the most important aspects of

being a movement everywhere

they give her a body and she wakes up

with those eyes

so people have a lot of thoughts about

these eyes and honestly

they're all kind of right they are

freaky but they emphasize her

expressions they're distracting but they

also give the character and film more of

an identity

oh yeah elita the girl with the big eyes

without that it'd be what that robot

girl in the future movie there's like a

million of those

it's not like an anime because everybody

doesn't have the big eyes but

i think that confirms her as a bit of an

outsider

the only issue i have with them is that

they do distract from what an amazing

effect the rest of her is

i mean the eyes are obviously cg but the

rest of her is too

look at the shirt the pants the skin the

hair

all of that is from computers she wasn't

wearing any of that on set

i didn't even notice the size personally

because you shouldn't want to watch

movies

i don't [ __ ] care how the characters

look like

so i overlooked this every time i

watched this

movie before i saw your video with that

being said

you do make some interesting points

about i feel bad as this actress rosa

salazar

seems to never show her real face in

anything she's like the tom hardy of

animated filters

i mean i don't see the issue if you

really want to know how she looks like

use [ __ ] cuckoo images oh and by the

way

that point applies to that guy that he

just brought up

two she is disgustingly likable in this

hold on disgustingly like kapoor this is

not an oxymoron

how the hell can something be two

contradictory things

that doesn't make any damn sense this

place is great because everywhere you

look there's something going on

it's like a ren fair except slightly

less embarrassing to be

i said slightly alright i suppose i hate

this movie i will give it that

this is the doors look [ __ ] pleasing

if you saw this movie and didn't like it

i

highly suggest you watch it again and

just read their expressions

there's so much good acting going on

that isn't given enough credit

oh trust me i did watch it for a second

time or

third as i also watched it when

responding to

jay baers with you and my opinion it

hasn't changed

at all i still hate the movie don't you

worry though i am very open-minded and

i'm

interested in hitting out your research

for liking the movie

and so far all of the reasons for liking

it are actually very solid so great

europe

she is my sex bot and nothing more

don't act like that isn't our future why

the hell

would i want to have sex with a robot i

don't know about you

but i'd prefer having sex with something

that actually has

[ __ ] consciousness i'm in hell if

you're gonna have

sex with a dog but you might as well

have sex with the [ __ ] car

because it's always chicks and chocolate

you have any chocolate did you say

chocolate chocolate have some chocolates

eliza

i know women love chocolate but this has

been done so much can't we get something

a little different like

maybe chocolate's not that bad yeah i'm

not a big fan of chocolate myself i find

it very overrated i personally prefer

caramel once again fights them off and

as much as people like to ask why they

couldn't make this an r

i think the real question is how the

hell is this pg-13

oh yeah different color blood if it

ain't red then nothing bled

actually there are a lot of pictures in

related movies that are very bloody

i can name two at the top of my heart

this short one

is a very bloody movie and it's a very

serious move as well

but yeah there's blood throughout the

[ __ ] movie and that's what we say

started

pg-13 the hercules move with twenty

armstrong

is also extremely [ __ ] plotty and

they have red plot two

so seeing a pg-13 movie that's very

plotty

isn't that far-fetched pleading for

mercy

[ __ ] your mercy somehow that should have

been more cool

it is around here that i realize i'm not

always as invested as i think the film

wants me to be and that is a problem has

she said that to edo while they were

fighting i'd be like holy [ __ ] that's

intense but here

i don't really get much of a rivalry

between them i respectfully disagree

although i hate this movie this is one

of the very few things that i actually

like about it i personally think

that's a pizza doesn't have bomb used in

this movie what's [ __ ] amazing

that's the magic of this movie even when

it's not great it's still great

but that makes no damn sense jesus how

does the matrix get in our rating but

not

us i've seen snuff films less violent

yeah i completely agree there's no logic

behind

the matrix being alright that the word

fork

is barely used in the movie it's not

quite yet worse

and i don't remember any sex scenes how

the hell is the matrix

unrated i really don't [ __ ] hear it

and aren't there a lot more books

i'm sure there's a million sequels in

the works i mean wasn't this film a big

hit

well no it wasn't what

how is that possible couple of reasons

for one the film was difficult to

advertise true it had big names behind

it but it was still very odd and tricky

to market

second though it did better than many

experts thought it would

it did not earn its money back

domestically and while overseas it did

better it's still not enough to see a

profitable sequel

to put it bluntly it's still a rodriguez

film and not a cameron film

what do you mean usually cameron films

are instant hits whereas rodriguez films

are

underground hits building its fan base

over years and years

this speech is [ __ ] beautiful no no i

don't like

alita battle angel i will say

that the sheer truth is a lot of great

movies said he did make a lot of

money in the box office heart fiction

service and retention

good fellas saving private ryan and many

others

are all great movies but unfortunately

they [ __ ]

bumped at the box office and that really

[ __ ] sucks because those movies

deserved a lot more money at the box

office

but it is what it is there is certainly

not much we can do about

it

[Music]

i'm coming blockbusters i'm coming

home

don't cry to stop me critic my life is a

cosmic

joke pointless and unnecessary by the

hell would you

want to join the blockbuster certainly

way i mean seriously

blockbuster movies are full of [ __ ] i

can name a lot of

movies that succeeded at the box office

which are [ __ ] awful the transformers

movies it's violet movies the advent of

chief max movies

the lion king remake i can go on all day

all of this moves bait a siesta of money

at the box office

but many of these are some of the worst

movies out there

so my point my point is box office

dumpers

do not determine quality i need a

bathroom until you should be [ __ ]

grateful that you are an obscure movie

that people are appreciating more with

time

i mean seriously disney you made these

yeah it's a sequel we actually want

implying that we didn't want those

sequels

i don't know about you but whenever i

see a great movie

i want a [ __ ] sequel to it as soon as

possible

because i'm interested in seeing where

the story can go next i mean don't get

me wrong

you're more than welcome to hate these

movies if you want

but the problem wasn't the simple fact

that those sequels exist

it's the execution that was the problem

with those sequels

now let's have about overall thoughts

honestly

i would say that this is one of the

stanza critics past reviews of 2020.

yeah and i really mean that he did such

a [ __ ] fantastic job

reviewing the movie and even more though

his really did not convince me to change

my mind i still totally understand where

he's coming from and

he makes very valid points as to why he

[ __ ] loves the movie so much

anyway people you have reached the end

of the video thank you all for watching

until

fantastic day