tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post7131112973463969695..comments2024-03-28T14:41:03.787-04:00Comments on PowerPop: Big Monster Stomp (An Occasional Series)NYMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863355110457910935noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-74675880555908330172014-05-28T22:11:05.028-04:002014-05-28T22:11:05.028-04:00Count me in the "thumbs up" category. T...Count me in the "thumbs up" category. The composition of the big scenes were visually stunning. As you pointed out Mr. Edwards knows how to effectively use clouds, dust, fog, and shadows, and the framing enhanced the effect of making the humans appear puny. I thought the pacing was brilliant. That HALO jump sequence may be the most exhilarating and frightening 60 or so seconds since the last really good Spielberg flick (maybe back to the 80s).<br /><br />Alexandre Desplat's score was bombastic in a good way. Not at all like the typical score for a big budget CGI extravaganza. More like Bartok than Elfman.<br /><br />Other than the lack of compelling human characters I enjoyed it immensely.Mister Pleasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525855662696903836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-9949499964071609822014-05-28T12:39:50.748-04:002014-05-28T12:39:50.748-04:00I've been to quite a few concerts at which the...I've been to quite a few concerts at which the soundtrack to Godzilla was used when the lights were dimmed and the band was about ready to take the stage. Very effective.<br /><br />Vickie Rock letting Jack Shit Bake my Potato tonightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com