Has anyone seen 'The Returner'?

Destructor · Post by **Destructor** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:58 pm

Have any other transfans seen 'The Returner'?

This is a 2002 Japanese live-action film that features live action (well, CGI in a live-action environment) Transformers. Both a Harrier Jet and a Boeing 747 transform into huge robot/space-ship things, in a very good looking effects sequence. Has there been any other live-action examples of transformers in film? I'm not aware of any, so Transfans might want to check this film out (be warned, the plot is an incredibly hokey rip-off of Terminator, The Matrix, and, well, ET. The English over-dubbing is also unbelievable- see it when you're in the mood for cheesiness).

However I would hold the effects company behind this movie up as an example of how to do a good looking, live-action transformers film.

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Weirdwolf · Post by **Weirdwolf** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:38 pm

I saw a teaser trailer for it some time back that was posted on TransformersHomage. Looked cool enough visually, but haven't seen it anywhere to rent it, nor have I heard any dialogue from it.

Destructor · Post by **Destructor** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:12 am

You can get it in the Golder's Green Dambusters, I know that much- otherwise it's easy to order online.

As for the dialogue, it's hokey.

"Mmm, tastes good!" is the only line I really remember.

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Post by **Best First** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:28 am

some wierd guy in the office told me about it.

he smelt funny.

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:39 pm

I love reviving old topics - I missed most of them first time around. Has someone dumped a load of topics from the boards? I remember there being more. I hadn't got through them all yet...

As for 'The Returner':
I edited the dumb humans out of the 'Jumbo-transforming' sequence and used the clip as my screensaver. There just weren't enough transformations in the movie - if you've seen the trailer, you've seen everything that would appeal to a TF fan.

I just hope the live-action TF movie has MUCH better robot stuff than the Returner. Like that car advert. Did anyone notice how they used the term 'Transforming' for a while in their blurb, but quickly dropped it? Hasbro lawyers methinks. About time - that really annoyed me,

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 1:05 pm

I kind of liked it.

BB Shockwave · Post by **BB Shockwave** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:07 am

Destructor wrote:Has there been any other live-action examples of transformers in film? I'm not aware of any, so Transfans might want to check this film out (be warned, the plot is an incredibly hokey rip-off of Terminator, The Matrix, and, well, ET.

You forget Spaceballs!!!

Best TF ever... Runamuck and Runabout would have loved it/her...

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:52 am

BB Shockwave wrote:
Destructor wrote:Has there been any other live-action examples of transformers in film? I'm not aware of any, so Transfans might want to check this film out (be warned, the plot is an incredibly hokey rip-off of Terminator, The Matrix, and, well, ET.
You forget Spaceballs!!! Best TF ever... Runamuck and Runabout would have loved it/her...

This topic has gone from suck to blow.

Post by **Best First** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:02 am

This topic was started by a guy who used to temp in my office - he was a really nice bloke but the guy he worked for was/is a c*** and didn't like the fairly relaxed way this guy approached work (which no else minded a bit).

So nice guy Dan comes back from holiday and finds a new temp in his seat, and thats the last we see of him.

He didn't leave any contact details so i have no idea where he is now. Hope you are well Dan, wherever you are!

That manager is such a ****.

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