Imaginaerum - The Movie

[C.]

Well, Tuomas did say himself that this wasn't "blockbuster" material. 4 million Euros sounds like a lot, but the mega-budget films probably spend that much in catering alone. In other words, I certainly didn't expect Robert DeNiro-type acting. I think the movie turned out well, considering the circumstances. I have seen much worse from those "big-budget" films. But I am not really a movie buff, so maybe I am not one to say. If the story is good, I can overlook the minor details that would normally take away from the viewing enjoyment of those who watch far more films than I do. Honestly, I tried not to have any expectations at all going into the movie, because I didn't want to be disappointed, or set myself up for this to be the greatest movie I'd ever seen. I was pleasantly surprised, but maybe it's because I didn't go into it expecting one thing or another. I can't say.

 

[Radithor]

I really, really enjoy this film. Before it was released, I was kind of expecting it to be terrible. I watch a lot of movies, especially B-grades and Z-grades, and I was expecting it to fall into the "You tried" category. The budget wasn't a good start, and the trailers didn't do it any justice. However, I've watched it about 3 times now and I enjoy it more and more every time I do so. There's so many details hidden in this film... I find more each time I watch it.

I can indeed confirm that it's loved by non-Nightwish fans. ^_^ I've watched it with a fellow Nightwish fan, someone who listens to them from time to time but doesn't care about them a great deal, and two people who don't know the band from a bar of soap. My fellow Nightwish fan absolutely loved it, as did one of the two who had never seen it. Both had a ball of a time following the story, and one of them kind of made it his personal mission to work things out before the movie showed them. The other non-fan seemed to like it, but admitted she didn't really understand the narrative. And the guy who sort of listens to them hated the movie, but he hates most things.

Over-all it's absolutely stunning. They did a lot with their small budget, and while the acting isn't the greatest, some parts are done phenomenally. I especially loved Joanna Noyes' performance. She brings so much charm and character to the role of Ann, I honestly couldn't see anyone else playing her.

Perhaps sometime I'll write up a proper review, however right now my scatterbrain can't think that much, so I'll leave it there for now.

 

[C.]

Hi Radithor! So glad you were finally able to make it.

I agree; the movie gets better each time you see it. I've watched it about 5 times at this point (I wrote a review for Sonic Cathedral, so I had to watch it a couple extra times).

 

[Radithor]

Thanks C. ^_^ I'll probably have watched it at least 5 times by the end of the year. I don't want to over-watch it, but it has so many goodies I wonder if I still have yet to notice. The interesting thing about this movie I find is that they portray a child's mind so well, that it almost feels like a children's film in its own right... there's just a scene or two which makes hat a problematic idea. xP And I really like how those scenes break the childhood feel, it works so well with the narrative. I'm rambling a little because I'm tired, but I just can't get over how much I love this film.

 

[C.]

Yeah, it was definitely a pleasant surprise. And I do not consider myself a movie buff, by any means.

 

[Radithor]

I'm rather the movie buff myself, and that's what made me so worried about the film before I watched it. Though all my worries were quickly washed away during the opening scene. It really was a nice surprise, brilliant from beginning to end.

 

[C.]

Here are some videos from the Imaginaerum movie premiere in Moscow. Enjoy!

Part 1:




Part 2:

 

[C.]

Sorry to double-post, but my Imaginaerum review is up at Sonic Cathedral. Enjoy!

http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=879&Itemid=36

 

[St Enigma]

As always C., your review is a thorough and original take to the movie. Thanks a lot.

 

[C.]

Glad you liked it, and thanks for your positive feedback. You are always so supportive of my endeavors.