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Title: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: InformationGeek on August 20, 2010, 09:06:03 PM
Here it is folks.  The B-Movie of the summer!  Blood, gore, nudity, hammy acting, killer Piranha, and 3D all in one place!  We've been (Well I've been waiting since I love killer animal and creature films to death.) waiting for this and it hits theaters tonight.  I'm checking it out this weekend in 3D, so I'll be back with my thoughts on the insanity.

At Lake Victoria, an underwater earthquake has happened and opened up a giant chasm beneath the water.  From this chasm, it releases thousands of prehistoric piranha to reck havoc on the area.  Bad news is that this event happens at possibly the worst time, during Spring Break where their will be thousands of college kids in the area.  You know that means!  Piranha fodder ahoy!

Taking a look at the casting in this, it has quite a line up people I recongized!  Ving Rhames, Jerry O'Connell, Christopher Llyod, and Richard Dreyfuss of all people!  Checking in more of things, this film actually stars a few porno stars that are just there to be killed.

I put this topic into the Good Movies section because I've been hearing a lot of great things from the critcal response, which brightens me up a bit. I figure most critics would slam this film, but surprisingly, there is so far a majority of them who love this film a lot!

So, I'll be back later with my thoughts and I'll leave you with these two things.  An audio review on the movie and footage from the actual film.  Don't know how the person got it, but I bet the person recorded it when he or she was at Comic Con where they aired a bunch of footage.

You'll have to go the site for this video!
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xed2p6_9-minutes-of-piranha_shortfilms (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xed2p6_9-minutes-of-piranha_shortfilms)

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/piranha-3d-audio-review (http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/piranha-3d-audio-review)


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: The Burgomaster on August 21, 2010, 11:39:21 AM
I just saw this.  I probably would have listed it in the "Bad Movies" forum because overall I think it's a terrible, formulaic, predicatable rehash of similar movies.

That being said, it somehow does manage to be an oddly entertaining blood and gore fest (I'm talking gallons of blood and plenty of torn flesh, ugly wounds, and severed body parts).  Plus, the spring break setting means ample shots of boobs and butts in 3-D!

The 3-D effects range from bland (many scenes don't use the 3-D effects very well), to very good (especially some of the underwater scenes).  The gore effects on the other hand are generally good, although some are obviously more CGI than make-up or prosthetics.

So, in a nutshell, you'll probably groan at much of the plot, acting, and dialogue, but you'll love the bloody "chew 'em up" scenes.  And it was nice to see Richard Dreyfuss in a Jaws-inspired cameo.

***Added note***

It was also nice to see Eli Roth as the host of the wet t-shirt contest!



Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Nukie 2 on August 21, 2010, 06:28:20 PM
I'd say it was on the gross-out humor side with the gore.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: zombie no.one on August 21, 2010, 08:51:38 PM
I want to see this, even tho I don't really 'get' the whole 3D thing. seems to have got good reviews across the board

what kind of 3D are we talking, is it cheap spex with blue and red lenses like My Bloody Valentine/Final Destination 3, or the sophisticated ones like Avatar that look like normal glasses?

btw surprised Kelly Brook is in this. if you don't know she's in the papers every day over here (UK) basically for doing nothing. the papers love her, but I don't really. hopefully she becomes fish food, yum.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: SkullBat308 on August 21, 2010, 08:57:05 PM
Here is a CRAZY interview Ving Rhames did to promote this. Epic!!!

http://jakefogelnest.com/post/942676676


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: The Burgomaster on August 21, 2010, 09:37:22 PM
I want to see this, even tho I don't really 'get' the whole 3D thing. seems to have got good reviews across the board

what kind of 3D are we talking, is it cheap spex with blue and red lenses like My Bloody Valentine/Final Destination 3, or the sophisticated ones like Avatar that look like normal glasses?

btw surprised Kelly Brook is in this. if you don't know she's in the papers every day over here (UK) basically for doing nothing. the papers love her, but I don't really. hopefully she becomes fish food, yum.

It's the Avatar style glasses.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Jim H on August 22, 2010, 10:41:21 PM
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what kind of 3D are we talking, is it cheap spex with blue and red lenses like My Bloody Valentine/Final Destination 3, or the sophisticated ones like Avatar that look like normal glasses?

Um, where did you go that had blue and red lenses on My Bloody Valentine 3D and FD3?  Theatrically both were released the same way as Avatar.  If you saw them on DVD, it's because DVDs can't show movies the way current 3D films are out in theatres.  So they have to convert it to the old school way with the red/blue lenses.

As far as Piranha 3D...  I saw it.  It was alright.  Fairly entertaining at times.  VERY gorey.  Takes way too long to get going.  Possibly has the most naked breasts in it of any film I've seen (what were there?  Twenty topless women in it?).  Richard Dreyfus's cameo was OK.  Christopher Lloyd's was great, he's still perfect in that scientist sort of role.  The action was alright.  The 3D, as usual, didn't work well for me (something I've gotten into before) and gave me eyestrain and the beginning of a headache by the end.  BTW, the theatres here are not showing it in 2D - AT ALL.  Well, ONE theatre has it in 2D, but it's like 50 miles away. 

I probably would have enjoyed it more in 2D, honestly.  To briefly explain, 3D always looks like it is breaking up to me - I can see the two images as slightly separate.  Not sure if my eyes work slightly differently, or one eye focuses differently, or what, but it means 3D stuff just kind of sucks.  It distracted and bugged me more than anything.  And cost me an extra $3. 

I dunno...  I think I'd probably give this one a 6/10.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Hammock Rider on August 23, 2010, 11:27:58 AM
  I thought it was pretty good.  I got a good vibe right from the beginning with the Richard Dreyfus cameo. It did take a while to get moving but the last 20 minutes or so were pretty thrilling and chilling. It's also the first movie I've seen that thanked the Amputee Surfer Society in the credits. That should give you an idea of how bloody this thing gets toward the end.

   And let's don't forget Elizabeth Shue.  :thumbup:


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: zombie no.one on August 23, 2010, 01:15:09 PM
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what kind of 3D are we talking, is it cheap spex with blue and red lenses like My Bloody Valentine/Final Destination 3, or the sophisticated ones like Avatar that look like normal glasses?

Um, where did you go that had blue and red lenses on My Bloody Valentine 3D and FD3?  Theatrically both were released the same way as Avatar.  If you saw them on DVD, it's because DVDs can't show movies the way current 3D films are out in theatres.  So they have to convert it to the old school way with the red/blue lenses.
yeah saw them both on DVD, red/blue lenses. I haven't seen Avatar but I did see the glasses it required to be used in the cinema. well thanks for clearing that up anyway I didn't realise there was a difference, thanks Burgomaster too.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: The Burgomaster on August 23, 2010, 02:59:13 PM
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what kind of 3D are we talking, is it cheap spex with blue and red lenses like My Bloody Valentine/Final Destination 3, or the sophisticated ones like Avatar that look like normal glasses?

Um, where did you go that had blue and red lenses on My Bloody Valentine 3D and FD3?  Theatrically both were released the same way as Avatar.  If you saw them on DVD, it's because DVDs can't show movies the way current 3D films are out in theatres.  So they have to convert it to the old school way with the red/blue lenses.
yeah saw them both on DVD, red/blue lenses. I haven't seen Avatar but I did see the glasses it required to be used in the cinema. well thanks for clearing that up anyway I didn't realise there was a difference, thanks Burgomaster too.


I have COMIN' AT YA! and FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3 on DVD in 3-D.  They both used polarized lenses in the theater, but had to use the crappy duo-color lenses for the DVD for the reasons Jim H mentioned above.  Hopefully, 3-D TVs and Blue Ray players will make thie red/blue stuff go away very soon!

 


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: akiratubo on August 23, 2010, 04:11:53 PM
Wow.  This caught me off guard by being ... horrifying.  It starts out seeming as though it will be a lighthearted gorefest then, suddenly, it hits you with the meanest, most effective monster rampage in years, maybe decades.  It's not just a bunch of people being eaten, it's a bunch of people being maimed for life.  The movie even dwells on the aftermath for a while.  Wow.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Torgo on August 24, 2010, 02:37:47 PM
I wanted to see this but when I found out that they actually didn't shoot the movie in 3d but did the 3D as a post conversion process, I held off. They should've offered a 2D option for this movie. I did however read an interview with the director recently who stated that while he didn't have to cut or trim anything for the R rating, that he will be releasing an extended director's cut on DVD/Blu-ray that will have an extended Spring Break massacre sequence in it.   


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: zombie no.one on August 24, 2010, 02:56:40 PM
Hopefully, 3-D TVs and Blue Ray players will make thie red/blue stuff go away very soon!
yeah I'm with you, it's an annoying gimmick and not really fun to watch.

to go slightly off topic of the film, I was just reading on wikipedia (so it must be true! (but I think it is)), that the whole piranha myth stems from when Theodore Roosevelt visited Brazil once and the fishermen plonked a load of piranhas in a lake, starved them a bit, then fed them a cow carcass when he showed up. after which Roosevelt returned with stories about an amazing fearsome fish that is more dangerous than sharks and wrote some essay on it. I don't think there has been a single recorded human fatality off a piranha attack, in reality.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Jim H on August 24, 2010, 03:56:45 PM
I wanted to see this but when I found out that they actually didn't shoot the movie in 3d but did the 3D as a post conversion process, I held off. They should've offered a 2D option for this movie. I did however read an interview with the director recently who stated that while he didn't have to cut or trim anything for the R rating, that he will be releasing an extended director's cut on DVD/Blu-ray that will have an extended Spring Break massacre sequence in it.   

They actually couldn't shoot it properly in 3D - the lake the film is almost entirely shot on reflects tons of daylight, and causes the light to be uneven between the two lenses of a 3D camera - basically, the light entering the two separate lenses differs, meaning it would look REALLY BAD.  But, they planned for it to be 3D from the beginning (3D films have to be shot differently for maximum effect, as heavy cutting and too much panning damages the effect), and the conversion seemed good as best as I am able to judge.  If that's your only reason for holding back, I'd say go for it.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: The Burgomaster on August 24, 2010, 04:40:36 PM
I wanted to see this but when I found out that they actually didn't shoot the movie in 3d but did the 3D as a post conversion process, I held off. They should've offered a 2D option for this movie. I did however read an interview with the director recently who stated that while he didn't have to cut or trim anything for the R rating, that he will be releasing an extended director's cut on DVD/Blu-ray that will have an extended Spring Break massacre sequence in it.   

The conversion wasn't that bad.  As I said in my original comments above, the 3-D was sometimes "bland" (i.e., it looked sort of flat . . . more like 2-D . . . in some scenes).  But I didn't find it to be blurry or distracting except maybe in a few brief instances.  Overall, the 3-D was better than I expected.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Swamp Thing on August 27, 2010, 01:44:02 AM
Well f**k me! I just got back seeing this and it was pretty bloody cool! Pun intended! How over the top were some of the deaths? Haha some pure carnage was on display as well as some truly stunning titties and asses!! Aja has nailed this remake! Its fun with a capital F. The Jaws homage was all class. I pretty much had a smile on my face from start to finish. I wasn't too sure about this one being a mix of horror and comedy but its not really its more like a mix of horror and tits/ass/sunshine! And both parts are done really well. The horror is actually horrific and the tits/ass/sunshine is just tits/ass/sunshine - what more could you ask for in a movie? This is highly recommended big budget B-movie trash!


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: WingedSerpent on August 27, 2010, 08:56:52 PM
I definetly could have seen it in 2D and not lost any impact on the movie itself.  Maybe just seeing an explotiation movie in 3D like they did just made me want that experience. 

Not a bad little b movie.  Plenty of T&A and B&G (blood and guts/gore). 

Christopher Llyod was awsome in this movie, despite being in it for little more then a cameo.  Which brings me ot one of my complaints about the movie.  It feels like its missing its third act.

The movie just kind of..well, ends.  Yes, it could be seen as setting up a sequal.  But in the film, it really seems like it should be still more of a final act. 



Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Rev. Powell on September 01, 2010, 11:22:31 AM
Not bad.  I had high expectations and was just a little disappointed; it was a fun time waster but not much more.  A few comments:

*3D was (of course) an unnecessary gimmick.  It turns out 3D nudity isn't any more titillating than 2D nudity.
*The underwater nude scene was a highlight, though.  Good thing those gals didn't need to breathe!
*Christopher Lloyd cameo was fun.
*Seemed like it switched from playing it as a straight (if ridiculous) thriller to a gore comedy for the big massacre scene. 
*It's a 70/80s style exploitation movie, all right, but it just didn't feel right somehow watching at a multiplex.         

Overall, for exploitation movie fans I'd say 3.5/5; for "regular" people a 3/5, if they're open to exploitation movies. 


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: 10,000 Volt Ghost on September 03, 2010, 11:19:47 AM
I need to see this before they stop showing it in 3D.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Rev. Powell on September 03, 2010, 11:28:35 AM
I need to see this before they stop showing it in 3D.

Honestly I couldn't say that the 3D added much.  But then again I don't really think 3D has added very much to any movie I've seen, except maybe AVATAR.  The 3D is a gimmick, but exploitation movies are supposed to be gimmicky, so maybe it adds to the experience.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: 10,000 Volt Ghost on September 03, 2010, 12:39:29 PM
I know, gimmicks usually do it for me though. I went to see My Bloody Valentine 3D but by the time we got the the theater(weeks after opening) they were only showing it in 2D. It wasn't blurry or anything but it was kind of like watching Friday the 13th part 3(D) where you could tell where the 3D parts popped out but it was lame.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: 10,000 Volt Ghost on September 09, 2010, 02:03:45 PM
Piranha 3D was ridiculous. Can't wait for the next one.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Flick James on September 09, 2010, 02:57:16 PM
I haven't seen it, but I keep picturing something similar to Snakes on a Plane just with some more nudity and gore.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Jim H on September 10, 2010, 12:10:59 AM
I haven't seen it, but I keep picturing something similar to Snakes on a Plane just with some more nudity and gore.

That's honestly not that far from the mark.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: 10,000 Volt Ghost on September 11, 2010, 11:25:28 AM
I still need to see Snakes on a Plane. I rented Snakes on a Train because I thought it would be a funny knock off but it ended up just being terribly unwatchable.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: BeyondTheGrave on September 16, 2010, 05:48:02 PM
This was a fun little film. Honestly I thought this is what Snakes On a Plane should have been. This was much more enjoyable.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Doggett on October 31, 2010, 03:41:41 PM
I'm having a piranha 3D and Xanadu double bill.
I'm NOT kidding...

I'm looking forward to watching it !


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Trekkie313 on November 02, 2010, 02:12:54 PM
I throughly enjoyed it, though they went overboard on the gore.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: 10,000 Volt Ghost on December 13, 2010, 04:36:56 PM
They just anounced the sequel Piranha Double D 3D.

Awww yeaaah!


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: Doggett on December 13, 2010, 04:45:26 PM
I throughly enjoyed it, though they went overboard on the gore.

I didn't think there was enough.

Other than the set piece with all the teenagers, there wasn't much to it.
Except Elisabeth Shue.  :teddyr:

I'm hoping for more jokes in the second.

Not bad though.

3/5


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: InformationGeek on December 13, 2010, 07:28:19 PM
They just anounced the sequel Piranha Double D 3D.

Awww yeaaah!

I think they already annoucned that a while back, but still, great news!  Sadly, I STILL have yet to see it.  Sucks to be me.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: theedinburghbteam on December 16, 2010, 08:08:00 PM
Piranha 3-D is probably one of the stupidest, over the top, goriest, nonsensical mainstream movies I have ever seen.

And for that reason, it was my favourite film of 2010 and all kinds of excellent!

I highly recommend this movie to everyone:

Kelly Brook and pornstar lady doing an arthouse underwater dance to a classical score.

+

Ving Rhames vs. Piranha with boat motor.

+

Christopher Lloyd as the mad scientist

+

Eli Roth's head getting smashed by a boat

=

What is there not to love?


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: InformationGeek on December 16, 2010, 08:24:56 PM
Piranha 3-D is probably one of the stupidest, over the top, goriest, nonsensical mainstream movies I have ever seen.

And for that reason, it was my favourite film of 2010 and all kinds of excellent!

That's the same reason why I like Kick-Ass so much, but minus the stupid.


Title: Re: Piranha 3D (2010)
Post by: theedinburghbteam on December 16, 2010, 08:30:31 PM
That's the same reason why I like Kick-Ass so much, but minus the stupid.


I did love Kick-Ass, it was pretty awesome. But Piranha 3-D appealed more to the "How did they get away with that?! It's not only fairly graphic, but totally ridiculous!" aspect of my film watching enjoyment. Kinda like seeing the newest Rambo. I was surprised that Piranha 3-D wasn't a Millenium pictures effort...