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Movie Reviews of Immortal
Movie Review: If you take the time to "GET IT" you'll love it
Summary: 5 Stars
I really don't care about the genesis of the movie or the creative process, just the final outcome. While I wholeheartedly agree that the Pyramid Alien Language really needed to be subtitled, and the "gods" were poorly done. I have to say that the rest of the negative reviewers just don't "get it." No, it's not akin to Blade Runner (I watched BR a couple of days ago, and apart from Rachel, that movie looks like it could have been shot last year!) - this movie is totally different. Sure, the blending on CGI and actors is at times rough, the plot line a little convoluted, and major characters are not explored enough, but overall the movie is a great viewing experience.
A better comparison would be to Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - I movie I really can't watch any more simply because 1) I can't stand the characters, and 2) The SFX literally gives me a headache! Immortal has a far superior plot, storyline and SFX. Remember - it's a graphic novel brought to the screen, so it retains much of that look and feel.
Better to think of a blending of the Fifth Element and the Anime "Sin."
As for Immortal, the emphasis - and the audience focus should be on - the story, not the SFX. Even with that caveat, it is stunning eye candy, and Nikopol is the kind of character you can really wrap your mind around. General observations: The blue haired babe (Jill Bioskop) seems to be inspired by Farscape's Chiana. Watch it several times to catch odds and ends you may have missed - and to experience the imagery. The detail and amount of visuals is simply stunning. Too much to catch in a single viewing.
Movie Review: Horus, the falcon-headed god of the floating pyramid
Summary: 5 Stars
Rated "R" Running Time: 1 hr, 42 min.
Directed by Enkl Bilal from his comic strips, "The Carnival of Immortals" and "The Woman Trap".
I only saw half of this film on the Sci-Fi Channel (now Sy-Fy) and thought I wanted to see the unedited version on DVD.
If you have a high-definition (HD) or LCD television, this is the movie to present your new television with to make the neighbors pea-green envy of you.
Most of this film is crystal-clear computer generated with filmed scenes with live actors, Linda hardy, Thomas Kretschmann and Charlotte Rampling.
It is an adult science-fiction film with scenes of nudity.
You have a floating pyramid, futuristic transportation and a falcon-headed, muscular naked god who wants to enter Nikopol's body to rape Jill.
The movie is a perfect 10 for originality.
This film is similar to Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within (Special Edition), but the computer animation of "Immortal" is much better. You will be satisfied with this film.
DVD includes choice of 2.0 Stereo, 5.1 Surround, DTS Surround.
Film is in English, but with choice of Spanish subtitles.
Making if...Special Effects and a Featurette.
Movie Review: Brilliant visionary; based on the Nikopol Trilogy
Summary: 5 Stars
Try to see it in a theatre -- art houses should show this brilliant film. It's definitely worth seeing more than once. You should also check out books by Enki Bilal, particularly the Nikopol Trilogy from which this movie is loosely based.
I wanted to see this movie so much that I nearly flew to France when it was released there in March 2004. Instead I bought a regionless player so I could watch the Russian-subtitled version.
Enki Bilal's post-war apocalyptic graphic novels are layered with all kinds of emotion. He brings the same introspective theme to this film.
Thomas Kretschmann is an excellent actor to play Nikopol. Charlotte Rampling has a small but important role as the doctor. The CG characters are bizarre, scary and nothing like you've ever seen on screen.
Immortal's music score is also incredible; imbedded in my memory for weeks after seeing this movie.
I hope the Immortal DVD sales will renew interest in Enki Bilal's out-of-print previous two films, Tykho Moon and Bunker Palace Hotel.
Movie Review: quite remarkable visuals
Summary: 5 Stars
The story line didn't thrill me so much, since I had already read the Nikopol trilogy on which the film is based, and I am simple enough to like things explained better -- but having said that, this movie is so well done. Using the same technology as Sky Captain, but infinitely more engaging, if it reminds me of any other film, it would be Tarkovsky's Stalker.
The artwork in the original graphic novel is brilliant, and the film does a good job of getting the same gritty, strange feel. And it does an excellent job of somehow making you care about the characters. I agree with the other reviewers that the CGI wasn't as good as it could have been -- but it was OK and didn't cause me a major problem.
Overall, I recommend this film highly to fans of the genre.
Movie Review: Supreme Science Fiction Fantasy Visuals
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, the movie is not typical and many people will be turned off by the slow pace and lack of familiar references. But the film itself is art. Bilial, the artist behind the film; it's based on one of his graphic novels that I knew from the Heavy Metal Magazine (which has little to do with the music genre of the same name); is an influential graphic artist that has illustrated literary work.
The special effects and sets of Immortal, and this is not a huge budget film, are fantastic and richer than anything in Blade Runner. I admit George Lucas did a good job on the sets of the last two Star Wars movies, but Immortals' sets are just as good, more detailed and you have time to see them.
A cerebral film for lovers of fine SF/fantasy/animation.