IMHO, the marketing people for ID4 made a mistake. They shouldn't have included the White House's destruction in the many promos. Had they kept it until the actual film, it would have much more impact.
What a difference a couple decades make. In 1996, when aliens destroyed the White House it was a horrifying spectacle. In 2018, that scene would probably elicit cheers from most of the audience.
What a difference a couple decades make. In 1996, when aliens destroyed the White House it was a horrifying spectacle. In 2018, that scene would probably elicit cheers from most of the audience.
I remember hearing or reading an interview shortly after the film's release that they didn't have a trailer full of model White Houses, either. They had made just one, and they had to blow it up just right, the first time. No second chances.
Oh, how I pine for the days of cinematic model-making, before CGI just about completely took over and attention to hand-crafted, fine detail went out the window:(
I remember hearing or reading an interview shortly after the film's release that they didn't have a trailer full of model White Houses, either. They had made just one, and they had to blow it up just right, the first time. No second chances.
Oh, how I pine for the days of cinematic model-making, before CGI just about completely took over and attention to hand-crafted, fine detail went out the window:(
Same. I know that CG can be more realistic and it's certainly cheaper now that there are dozens of cheap overseas FX companies. But the old model makers were insane craftsmen and found ingenious ways to make them look realistic and cinematic.
I remember hearing or reading an interview shortly after the film's release that they didn't have a trailer full of model White Houses, either. They had made just one, and they had to blow it up just right, the first time. No second chances.
Oh, how I pine for the days of cinematic model-making, before CGI just about completely took over and attention to hand-crafted, fine detail went out the window:(
Same. I know that CG can be more realistic and it's certainly cheaper now that there are dozens of cheap overseas FX companies. But the old model makers were insane craftsmen and found ingenious ways to make them look realistic and cinematic.
No CGI can replace this. Models on wires that look 100% real.
Reply by Maria Kelly
on September 1, 2017 at 12:39 AM
@gspgreases As the Hollywood adage goes, it's not a Roland Emmerich movie until the White House blows up.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on September 1, 2017 at 11:42 AM
I greatly enjoyed that moment in the film.
Reply by Maria Kelly
on September 1, 2017 at 12:02 PM
@Satch_the_man And of course the fight scene between Will Smith, Harry Conick, Jr. and the alien fighters was awesome.
Reply by Jetfire59
on May 24, 2018 at 7:16 AM
IMHO, the marketing people for ID4 made a mistake. They shouldn't have included the White House's destruction in the many promos. Had they kept it until the actual film, it would have much more impact.
Reply by AlienFanatic
on May 24, 2018 at 8:46 AM
What a difference a couple decades make. In 1996, when aliens destroyed the White House it was a horrifying spectacle. In 2018, that scene would probably elicit cheers from most of the audience.
Reply by bratface
on May 24, 2018 at 3:49 PM
Reply by northcoast
on May 24, 2018 at 6:34 PM
I remember hearing or reading an interview shortly after the film's release that they didn't have a trailer full of model White Houses, either. They had made just one, and they had to blow it up just right, the first time. No second chances.
Oh, how I pine for the days of cinematic model-making, before CGI just about completely took over and attention to hand-crafted, fine detail went out the window:(
Reply by AlienFanatic
on May 24, 2018 at 8:40 PM
Same. I know that CG can be more realistic and it's certainly cheaper now that there are dozens of cheap overseas FX companies. But the old model makers were insane craftsmen and found ingenious ways to make them look realistic and cinematic.
Reply by Jetfire59
on May 25, 2018 at 12:52 AM
No CGI can replace this. Models on wires that look 100% real.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KSfqkAexJM
Reply by Maria Kelly
on May 26, 2018 at 12:27 PM
@Jetfire59 :I totally agree. BTW, on Wednesday, May 30th, I'm going to have surgery for a fractured right hip. Just thought you'd like to know.
Reply by Jetfire59
on May 26, 2018 at 2:01 PM
Thank you for the heads up, Maria. Hope the surgery goes well. You weren't being sarcastic, were you?
Reply by AlienFanatic
on May 26, 2018 at 2:07 PM
I'll admit that watching June Lockhart in a form-fitting mylar suit is quite appealing. That's what you meant, right?
Reply by Jetfire59
on May 26, 2018 at 2:11 PM
Yes, Ms. Lockhart is quite sexy in her silver suit as is Marta Kristen. However, I was referring to the Jupiter 2 footage.
Reply by Maria Kelly
on May 26, 2018 at 8:38 PM
@Jetfire59 :About the surgery, no.