1. "Same mediocre animation and bad b-movie voice acting? Hard pass." In response to Reply # 0
This will appeal to the people who populate hacky nostalgia social media pages where everyone felates the decade in which they were born.
This is a cheap fix for nostalgia junkies and it will probably do well because of it. But the OG didn’t age well at all IMO and getting more of the same is a disappointment.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
2. "It really didn't age well lol. Tons of opportunities for improvement." In response to Reply # 1
I think the things that it did effectively, that are enduring, can easily be carried over - the character design and the overall aesthetic (imo).
More polished animation and better voice acting - and maybe even taking advantage of some of the better X-stories that have been told in the last 30 years or so* - and this could be a worthwhile endeavor indeed.
* - Admittedly, I can think of maybe 10 that are legitimately really good lol. Still, that's a season worth of content!
9. "They told surprisingly mature stories. That part holds up. " In response to Reply # 4
>The exceptions being the filler episodes Fox Kids made them >do. And the animation was a budget issue. This looks like an >improvement on that front.
They improved, but minimally IMO. They didn’t make any real leaps forward.
It’s essentially an HD remake using the same general presentation. I could probably overlook the dated animation style if they didn’t go with the same bad voice acting style.
IMO the only reason it’s getting praise is the nostalgia factor.
If that series never existed and they put this out today, with those stylistic choices, it would receive a “wtf is this bullshit” reaction.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
10. "The stories holding up is a huge part of what drives the nostalgia" In response to Reply # 9
> >IMO the only reason it’s getting praise is the nostalgia >factor.
If we were talking about Power Rangers or Care Bears, I’d agree. But when people are nostalgic about this show they’re not just talking about how fun they thought it was when they were 6. They talk about the maturity of the stories, the compelling cast of characters, and the great character designs. That’s not just surface level stuff that a lot of nostalgia is.
11. "I’m talking specifically about the aesthetic choices" In response to Reply # 10
You put out a high profile show like this today with these aesthetics and it would get savaged for it.
They could have continued the series with modern audio and visual aesthetics rather than simply spit shining the old one.
What we got isn’t very good and quality story telling will not override the poor aesthetic choices for me. It’s like great lyrical MC’s with terrible voices and odd delivery, over cliched beats. I don’t care how deep those bars are if it sounds like shit.
This is no different.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
Rewatching the show now. Outside of the dialogue (it's a kids show), this holds up. The storytelling is great, the characters are better than any of the fucking movies, and the action is dope
8. "It’s weird to say you don’t know what I’m talking about, but say w..." In response to Reply # 7 Sun Feb-18-24 08:04 PM by Cold Truth
Not only do you know what I’m talking about, you even agree with me to a point.
>im about halfway through the 3rd season on my rewatch. is it >campy and corny at times? yeah but it's a 90s kids show. they >all were.
Yes, they were. They were great at the time- especially for a kid.
But it doesn’t hold up to anything but nostalgia.
As you said: It’s campy and corny. And rather than improve in that, they gave us a *slightly* better version of that same camp and corn. It looks, feels, and sounds dated.
Which is fine. People love nostalgia.
Obviously most people still love whatever it was they came up on and this will appeal to them. That doesn’t mean it’s above or beyond criticism.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
13. "it hasn't even premiered yet and you're already trashing it" In response to Reply # 8
>As you said: It’s campy and corny. And rather than improve >in that, they gave us a *slightly* better version of that same >camp and corn. It looks, feels, and sounds dated. > >Which is fine. People love nostalgia. > >Obviously most people still love whatever it was they came up >on and this will appeal to them. That doesn’t mean it’s >above or beyond criticism.
17. "Do you think the vocal and visual choices will change when the show drop..." In response to Reply # 15 Fri Mar-15-24 09:12 AM by Cold Truth
>A person trashing a show that hasn't premiered yet.
Do you think the trailer featured vocal and visual choices that aren’t actually going to be used in the show?
It’s a simple yes or no question.
Trailers can be deceiving, but that’s typically with characters and scenes.
Perhaps it’s common practice, but I can’t recall any shows or movies where the voice acting and animation style is completely different from the one in a trailer that’s released a month before it drops.
So, do you expect them to have completely different voice acting and animation style than what they show in the trailer?
A simple yes or no will do.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
22. "Yeah, that’s what I thought. " In response to Reply # 20
it’s sad how hard it is for you to admit you were wrong even on trivial shit, and would rather turn a post about a show you seem to be excited for into this bullshit.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
33. "Nah. You’re definitely on the Donald Trump, red hat brand" In response to Reply # 32
Like them, you ran in with your chest out, loud and wrong as fuck, and the second someone showed you exactly how and why, you turned into a child, holding your ears and all.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
I can't remember if the original was so dramatic, but I was a middle school/high school kid then, so I probably didn't notice the action. I appreciate they are going with some major comic storylines, and I agree with Bwood; if they can make animated content as good as this show and be consistent, then we don't need live-action X-Men.
Also glad they got rid of Bishop's mullet and gave him a taper
sometimes u gotta leave ur inner nigger in the bank vault. - desus
BrooklynWHAT Member since Jun 15th 2007 85296 posts
Fri Mar-22-24 11:19 PM
31. "the original was every bit as dramatic. " In response to Reply # 27
i've been rewatching it over the last year and they absolutely nailed it. Magneto taking them folks for a ride sealed it for me this is going to be excellent.
34. "Episode 3: Madeline, you ignorant slut" In response to Reply # 0
Points to not take too seriously:
-Were all of these storylines blended together in the comics? It feels like they’re rushing. -I see they’re going to use Morph as the fan service machine. I was watching at work and really thought they quietly brought Magik on a mission.
When D-plus content is this good, I want to consume it all at once instead of waiting weekly.
BrooklynWHAT Member since Jun 15th 2007 85296 posts
Fri Mar-29-24 07:59 PM
35. "they speedran this plotline but they hit the highlights well" In response to Reply # 34
in the old show this probably would've been 2 or 3 episodes but now people would cry about how slow the pacing is
also Goblin Queen was absolutely smoking!
her look and fight scene actually reminded me of the Castlevania Netflix show
so far im very pleased by this. i could honestly do w/o Xmen movies if they just keep running this for a few seasons. I have always thought whenever they get to Xmen that should be D+/Hulu's attempt at a Game of Thrones level prestige show. Xmen needs to be long form.
36. "Episode 4: Mojo Oh No!" In response to Reply # 0
It is a mid-episode, to be honest. I had fun with the traveling through the video games, but overall, it was meh.
I do have to say I enjoy how quickly-paced the episodes are; it makes it more enjoyable to watch.
Oro and Forge's story was meh, too, but it looks like it's leading up to possibly Vampire Storm?, Which should be fun.
This made me think of the old PrepTimePosse Blogspot page When I wrote a shameful two-part article on Storm's love life (I was only 25 then, so please forgive me!) and chuckle a bit.
The show is still fun, and I'll keep watching until it's finished.
sometimes u gotta leave ur inner nigger in the bank vault. - desus
40. "Ep. 5: Money, Cash, Hoes" In response to Reply # 0
Shit wasn’t the same after they came through and crushed the buildings.
Do they get to mention Cassandra Nova or attribute the attack to someone else?
This episode might’ve ruined my life as a child. I read the comic run much later in life where I wasn’t affected so much, but this would’ve fucked my Saturday to pieces.
Did they get completely caught off guard or was there a hypnotic element to the music?
Was Jean/Maddie’s psychic shock due to massive loss of life, or something unrelated?
Beast was about to laugh that reporter out of them drawls, but he normally fumbles that shit because he’s insecure about his pheromone powers and second guesses shit like that.
41. "INCREDIBLE EP!!!!!!!!!" In response to Reply # 40
I was enjoying the show but Im really all in now. This all around was just next level. It felt like a season finale. And the creator said this ep was just a warm-up, and that eps 8-10 are the REAL events. HOW SWAY!?!?! I cant wait.
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48. "RE: Episode 8: Zombies errr...Sentinels attack!" In response to Reply # 47
I’ve loved almost everything since Episode 5. This coulda just been fan service bullshit but they are really pulling out all the stops. I even like Cyclops after the last couple episodes.
50. "Didn't have that on the bingo card for this season. Pretty brutal" In response to Reply # 49
Zero chance this could have been pulled off on Fox Kids, that's for sure. While the episode as a whole feels a little overstuffed as they speed run through everything to wrap it up, being at a point where this storyline can be adapted, not really watered down and give us THAT shot is nothing short of legendary.
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51. "I’m kind of surprised they’re doing Onslaught" In response to Reply # 0 Thu May-09-24 10:32 PM by Cold Truth
I wound up watching it with my wife.
The storytelling is great as expected, but this Captain Planet ass animation style and the soapy, melodramatic dialogue and voice acting is still horrible. Magneto, Charles, and Storm are prime offenders on the dialogue/voice acting front. It is what it is.
It felt like Onslaught was the direction pretty early and the second Rogue joined Magneto, I geeked a little.
*Yes, I realize I’m definitely in the minority who actually loved the Onslaught arc.
When Xavier hit Eric with that psychic blast I thought they copped out.
But the second Logan stabbed Eric, I knew it.
I just hope they don’t pull a swerve just to pull a swerve and do some other shit though.
Now I wonder if they’re going to go allvin with X-Man and Franklin, Heroes Reborn, etc.
-Sig-
“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"
-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.
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