Robert Zemekis again ventures into virgin territory creating an entire film in motion capture, similar to Polar Express (which he also directed) yet far more complex. Screenwriter Roger Avary penned "Pulp Fiction" "Killing Zoe" and "Rules of Attraction." He and collaborator, Neil Gaiman "Stardust" decided to breath life into the legend, which Zemekis found interesting enough to develop into a project. Starring the voice of Ray Winstone "The Departed" and the voices of Anthony Hopkins, Jolie, and many others. Zemekis filmed live performances and then altered their appearance, putting them into the action created as animation on the screen. (Not like rotoscoping, more like a full creation as Jackson did with Gollum from Lord of the Rings).
Since it is being shown locally in 70mm IMAX format and 3-D, I cannot resist, as I love the huge screen format. We are going Sunday. I will post my review then. The film is being criticized in England for being rated PG-13 and having two scenes that show frontal nudity. I would have thought the slow motion stake piercing the character's heart with blood spurting everywhere would bring more concern that Angelina's fake boobs. I guess some men just can't handle them.
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