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vwlphb- 08-25-2008
Skyblade and I got into a heated argument in chat over which of these movies looks worse. I had the misfortune of seeing the Fly Me To The Moon 3D trailer in the theater (in 3D, no less), and by the end I wanted to kill myself just to never have to see or hear it again. Skyblade, however, disagrees, stating that no crappy CGI movie could possibly be worse than Space Chimps.

We appeal to you, dear Snarkers, to help us settle this argument. Watch both trailers, if you can endure it, and let us know which you think is worse.

(Be sure to read our arguments for our respective films below before voting, since you can't change your vote. Though I do think the trailers speak for themselves.)

PrincessCleo- 08-25-2008
So death is not, in fact, an option?

MichiSichi- 08-25-2008
I have free tickets to Fly me to the Moon, and I am not going to use them so I am with vwlphb

Skyblade- 08-25-2008
vwlphb would have you believe there's no greater crime to cartoon cinema than anthropomorphic insects with lifespans little resembling real life flies. A very important issue when talking about movies with talking astronaut animals. While I certainly make no claims Fly Me to the Moon looks likes anything other than a hike through banality, at the end of the day I can accept that it's a watered down children's adventure story. It makes no claims at wanting to appeal to grown-ups.

Space Chimps, on the other hand, comes across as quite simply more aggressive. It's a calvacade of "hip" jokes that even Dreamworks animation saw fit to throw out. I mean, it even does the "Stuffy person who's not inherently jiggy in fact gets jiggy with it", gag, which Meet the Robinsons killed for good, if it was not already dead.

But hey, at least we're treated to totally fresh storyline of "Slacker learns the meaning of responsbility, largely motivated by his need to get into the competent female love interest's (monkey) pants".

Besides, at least the bug movie's title kind of tries sound organic and harkens back to Frank Sinatra. Space Chimps is clunky and sounds like something Joey Bishop would sing

vwlphb- 08-25-2008
QUOTE (Skyblade @ August 26, 2008 12:40 am)
While I certainly make no claims Fly Me to the Moon looks likes anything other than a hike through banality, at the end of the day I can accept that it's a watered down children's adventure story. It makes no claims at wanting to appeal to grown-ups.

And I feel the opposite of that statement.

Space Chimps has chimps. They are cute. Yes, the movie looks bad, but based on the trailer I could see sitting through this with a kid and not going out of my mind.

Fly Me to the Moon on the other hand? Even the trailer is painfully long. And I defy you to find something more annoying than the "Nat's going to the moon! Nat's going to the moon!" larvae. Which they see fit to show twice in the trailer.

Also, they are flies. Yet they construct space suits? Out of what, I ask? And somehow find out about the space mission, dream about it, construct space suits, get to the space center, take off, and presumably land back on earth, all in their little month long lifespan? Grandpa fly is likely the ripe old age of three weeks.

One more point - the voices. Which voices would you rather listen to for 90 minutes? The chimps have normal voices, not twee "kid" voices, and one of them is voiced by Patrick Warburton.

big chicken- 08-26-2008
I voted Fly Me to the Moon as the movie that looks worse. Chimps at least have thumbs and can manipulate objects. The less I have to suspend my disbelief, the better. Plus, their relatives have actually been in space.

tothemax- 08-26-2008
I chose Fly Me to the Moon, not only for the horribly eye-scarring CGI, but also because the characters said some version of, "They're on the moon," about 50 times in a 2 minute preview.

jensa- 08-26-2008
I voted for Fly me to the moon. I saw the trailer in 3D and had the sudden urge to vomit up my Raisinettes. Space Chimps just made me roll my eyes.

particle_person- 08-26-2008
I voted Fly Me To The Moon because EWWW MAGGOTS. You know how some people can't stand CGI movies about rats in kitchens? That's how I feel about maggots.

epudom- 08-26-2008
QUOTE (vwlphb @ August 26, 2008 05:49 am)
Also, they are flies. Yet they construct space suits? Out of what, I ask? And somehow find out about the space mission, dream about it, construct space suits, get to the space center, take off, and presumably land back on earth, all in their little month long lifespan? Grandpa fly is likely the ripe old age of three weeks.


I can't get past this fact so Fly Me To The Moon gets my vote.

wolf moon- 08-27-2008
I truly cannot vote. Both look equally bad. Now if that Beverly Hills dog movie was animated, that would definitely be my pick!

Skyblade- 08-27-2008
We actually agreed that Bevery Hills Chiuaua would dominate to the point our question wouldn't be answered. Also, it doesn't take place on a rocketship. (Though I'd be all for sending that bald little rat to the moon)

I gotta say guys, if you think chimps are cuter than flies, there are horror stories about them I could link you to that would violate the board's terms of service. Which I would do to win.

tothemax- 08-27-2008
QUOTE (Skyblade @ August 27, 2008 07:46 pm)
I gotta say guys, if you think chimps are cuter than flies, there are horror stories about them I could link you to that would violate the board's terms of service. Which I would do to win.

Do it! I've always wanted to read your autobiography.

Skyblade- 08-27-2008
I said violate the board's terms of service. Not get congress and the Vatican involved.

tothemax- 08-27-2008
Pfft. Like the Vatican can control the mystery that is Skyblade.

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