Who is the dumbass that approved 47 ronin's 170+ million dollar budget? :laff:

[Rapmastermind]

im watching because it reminds me of ninja scroll

Co-sign. Plus I'm happy to see Neo back in action. Honestly the movie looks like Neo didn't turn off the Samurai Matrix Simulation, lol. As for the movie yes they spent way to much and honestly the release date isn't that great. Sure Christmas is a busy time for the movies but Christmas movies have a lot of walk up business and I still think it's not going to do that bad but 170 Budget? I know Keanu is a Big Star and all and yes Hollywood saw what the Matrix Trilogy did so they will give Keanu whatever he wants. The Matrix Trilogy made over 2.5 Billion when you including home video sales and Television rights. Keanu walked away with 200+ Million from the sequels.

He got 25 Million for "47 Ronin". Yes Keanu is making Will Smith, Tom Cruise money cause of how big The Matrix Trilogy was. I'm going to watch the movie today with my little brother and some cousins for Christmas. Cause we want to see something Action Packed not a Drama/Comedy like "Wolf of Wall St or American Hustle". "Grudge Match" looks so forced with old ass Deniro and Stallone. The movie does look like "Ninja Scroll" the Live Action film real talk. I knew the critics were going to sh!t on it. Also don't give that, "It's a new director". There have been new directors in the past with hits. "Safe House" director was new. Sure it's a risk with a new director but if this movie fails it has more to do with the release date. This should of been a late Summer release. As for Universal Pictures, they are fine. They had "Fast and Furious 6 and Despicable Me" which both combined to gross close to 2 Billion. "47 Ronin" will be a write off if it flops. I think they will make their money back worldwide as Keanu is a draw around the world.

 

[Rapmastermind]

Also Keanu does have Asian in his blood. It's funny you guys are calling him White yet people praised Tom Criuse "The Last Samuari" and it made Big money in Japan when that was nothing more than a White Savior film. LMAO at The Last Surviving Samurai being a White Guy. Paul Mooney hit that on the head.

 

[tr2k]

Also Keanu does have Asian in his blood. It's funny you guys are calling him White yet people praised Tom Criuse "The Last Samuari" and it made Big money in Japan when that was nothing more than a White Savior film. LMAO at The Last Surviving Samurai being a White Guy. Paul Mooney hit that on the head.

I guess one drop applies to whites too...

 

[Rapmastermind]

I guess one drop applies to whites too...

LOL, I know Keanu has white in him but at the very minimum he does have an Asian background unlike Tom Criuse who was got praise and Box Office Success for his Whitewashed Samurai Story. Don't get me wrong, "The Last Samurai" was a good movie at it's core but sent a horrible message and was one of the worst "White Savoir" films I've seen.

 

[NZA]

i tried to have a positive attitude about this movie, but being honest with myself, i could see the trash the first time i saw the trailer.

 

[VladTheImpaler]

I was looking forward to seeing this film. Will still check it out.

 

[Rapmastermind]

Just got back. Movie was straight. Didn't even feel like Keanu had the main part. They gave all the love to the Japanese characters. The effects and 3D were pretty good. Got Hollywood with the love story but outside of that it was pretty solid action flick. I give about about C+/B-. Keanu's fight skills are still sharp 10 years after The Matrix trilogy. Love that the ending was REAL and not Hollywood.

 

[calh45]

Just got back. Movie was straight. Didn't even feel like Keanu had the main part. They gave all the love to the Japanese characters. The effects and 3D were pretty good. Got Hollywood with the love story but outside of that it was pretty solid action flick. I give about about C+/B-. Keanu's fight skills are still sharp 10 years after The Matrix trilogy. Love that the ending was REAL and not Hollywood.

Thank you!!!!

I went through 6 pages of nikkas speculating and pontificating when I was expecting reviews. I may go see it tonight

 

[jmegamar]

Just got out of it. Thought it had way too much exposition. Action was good but nothing incredible and barely anything new from the trailers. Going to see wolf of wall St now though

 

[Sensitive Blake Griffin]

Also Keanu does have Asian in his blood. It's funny you guys are calling him White yet people praised Tom Criuse "The Last Samuari" and it made Big money in Japan when that was nothing more than a White Savior film. LMAO at The Last Surviving Samurai being a White Guy. Paul Mooney hit that on the head.

that was a great movie though. Technically, he didn't save anyone. They all died. He did learn a new found appreciation of life, and honor, through the samurai way of life. Before he was just a drunk, murderous a$$hole.

 

[BonafideDefacto]

you nikkas need to spoiler spoilers

 

[Rapmastermind]

that was a great movie though. Technically, he didn't save anyone. They all died. He did learn a new found appreciation of life, and honor, through the samurai way of life. Before he was just a drunk, murderous @sshole.

No I agree, it was a good movie regardless of the "White Savoir" plot device Hollywood has used over and over again. At least in "47 Ronin" they let the Japanese characters be the stars. Keanu really was in the background though he was a main character also what I loved:

Spoiler

The Japanese Samurai not Keanu killed the main bad guy

 

[Sensitive Blake Griffin]

No I agree, it was a good movie regardless of the "White Savoir" plot device Hollywood has used over and over again. At least in "47 Ronin" they let the Japanese characters be the stars. Keanu really was in the background though he was a main character also what I loved:

Spoiler

The Japanese Samurai not Keanu killed the main bad guy

From what I read on reddit, the japanese dude was the main character in the first few cuts of the film until the studio got pissed that they were paying so much for Keanu and he wasn't on screen for very long so they wrote him into more parts.

 

[Rapmastermind]

From what I read on reddit, the japanese dude was the main character in the first few cuts of the film until the studio got pissed that they were paying so much for Keanu and he wasn't on screen for very long so they wrote him into more parts.

Actually it was the opposite, it seems by watching the film the Japanese guy was the main character of the movie but Keanu is the biggest star in the film so it was like they gave him an upgraded supporting character role to me the Japanese guy got the main shine but yes they made Keanu's character like "The One" but his character was special in helping the 47 Ronin accomplish their mission.

Hiroyuki Sanada was basically the lead in the film.

 

[winb83]

I wanna see this but doesn't seem like its worth a trip to the theater. I'll Blu-Ray it.