Video Thoughts: Nostalgia Critic's Alita Battle Angel Movie Review
Summary
TLDRIn 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
🎬 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.
🔍 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.
👀 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.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡critic
💡James Cameron
💡Spider-Man
💡development hell
💡Alita
💡CGI
💡box office
💡Rosa Salazar
💡manga
💡PG-13
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
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