Wreck It Ralph

[jt august]

Any lurkers peeking in here have any thoughts? I have not seen it yet,
but I am definitely going to. It is a number of dreams come true.

A good story about life in the world of video games (plural).

Respect for old school video games when creativity was high.

The return of Buckner and Garcia.

On this last, a sad note. Gary Garcia was initially in on the project,
but passed away before they made it into the studio. The rest of the
original band is there save the drummer, who was lost a few years back.
And all agreed to credit the song as Buckner and Garcia even with Gary's
passing.

On a positive note, I have heard portions of their big hit, Pack Man
Fever, get airplay in reference to Wreck It Ralph twice now.

So is there anyone else around this forum at all, and if so, do you have
any thoughts on the movie or related?

jt

[CEG]

Any lurkers peeking in here have any thoughts?  I have not seen it yet,
but I am definitely going to.  It is a number of dreams come true.
A good story about life in the world of video games (plural).
Respect for old school video games when creativity was high.
The return of Buckner and Garcia.
On this last, a sad note.  Gary Garcia was initially in on the project,
but passed away before they made it into the studio.  The rest of the
original band is there save the drummer, who was lost a few years back.
And all agreed to credit the song as Buckner and Garcia even with Gary's
passing.
On a positive note, I have heard portions of their big hit, Pack Man
Fever, get airplay in reference to Wreck It Ralph twice now.
So is there anyone else around this forum at all, and if so, do you have
any thoughts on the movie or related?
jt

I've heard good reviews on it. I might go see it myself.

[jt august]

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Post by CEG

Any lurkers peeking in here have any thoughts?  I have not seen it yet,
but I am definitely going to.  It is a number of dreams come true.
A good story about life in the world of video games (plural).
Respect for old school video games when creativity was high.
The return of Buckner and Garcia.
On this last, a sad note.  Gary Garcia was initially in on the project,
but passed away before they made it into the studio.  The rest of the
original band is there save the drummer, who was lost a few years back.
And all agreed to credit the song as Buckner and Garcia even with Gary's
passing.
On a positive note, I have heard portions of their big hit, Pack Man
Fever, get airplay in reference to Wreck It Ralph twice now.
So is there anyone else around this forum at all, and if so, do you have
any thoughts on the movie or related?
jt

I've heard good reviews on it. I might go see it myself.

I saw it yesterday. For an old school / clasic gamer, this movie is
terrific! Plenty of subtle references as well as the known ones. And
the story has several twists to it, it has not been spelled out in the
publicity. And for al the publicity, there is still a lot of laughs not
yet shown. It is a very good movie.

And do yourself a favor, stay to the very end of the credits. My family
was the only people who stuck around to the very end, and it was worth
it. Something any arcade game collector will appreciate.

jt

[Lee K. Seitz]

Post by jt august

Any lurkers peeking in here have any thoughts?  I have not seen it yet,

I saw it yesterday. For an old school / clasic gamer, this movie is
terrific! Plenty of subtle references as well as the known ones.

I finally saw it a couple weeks after it opened. I think I was too
wrapped up in wondering if my speculation on the plot was correct to
truly just enjoy it. I must say, though, that I was surprised by the
villain reveal, then kicked myself for not seeing it coming.

Can't wait for the home release so I can watch that time lapse arcade
sequence in slow motion and spot *all* the games.

[jt august]

Post by Lee K. Seitz
Can't wait for the home release so I can watch that time lapse arcade
sequence in slow motion and spot *all* the games.

Not to mention all the characters drifting about Game Central Station.
Whi IS that giant star?

jt