History WMG / JupiterAscending

Now that Jupiter is [[spoiler: ruler of Earth, and many other planets,]] those worlds can develop technologically to a greater point than they would otherwise have been allowed to. If they found a non-murderous way to grant people immortality, it would save the Abrasax corporation (which is likely to end up in financial straits without harvesting humans), but would likely cause all of their competitors to immediately declare war (their crops are now worthless, and presumably some form of intergalactic patent law would prevent them from manufacturing the new stuff). The second movie ends with Jupiter telling the people of Earth, and all the other farm-planets, the truth, and giving them the technology they need to fight, leading to an all-out war between the Entitleds and the Farm Worlds in the third.

[[WMG: The Entitled Caine attacked in the past was [[spoiler: Balem]]]]
We know Caine is protective of Jupiter. Odds are that he had a certain loyalty to the mother of the Abrasax siblings as well. One day after the murder, Caine finds out that [[spoiler: Balem]] was responsible and tears [[spoiler: his]] throat out. Miraculously, [[spoiler: Balem]] survives, probably with help from Recoding. Unfortunately for him, scars from the attack remain on his neck and his voicebox is permanently damaged. Hence the high collars and the [[EvilSoundsRaspy breathy voice]]. As for Caine, [[spoiler: Balem]] orders the Greys to wipe his memory.

[[WMG: This universe is actually a prequel to ''LightNovel/AiNoKusabi'']]

While comparisons have been made of this film to the Wachowskis' own ''Franchise/TheMatrix'' franchise, and also to the ''[[StarWars Star Wars Franchise]]'', the society, culture, and overall themes as presented in ''Jupiter'' have similarities to those of the ''Franchise/{{Dune}}'' franchise, as created by Creator/FrankHerbert, and later expanded on by his son Creator/BrianHerbert. Considering the legendary difficulties in bringing adaptations of ''Literature/{{Dune}}'' into being, and then the negative receptions that the results have consistently drawn, perhaps it was hoped by creating a film inspired by the Herberts' work, without actually adapting any of them directly, ''Jupiter Ascending'' might avoid said fate. Unfortunately. . .

[[WMG: This movie is set in the same continuity as TheMatrix.]]
In TheMatrixReloaded, the Oracle says that at least a previous version of the Matrix had vampires, werewolves and aliens. Here, we actually get to see [[OurWerewolvesAreDifferent werewolves]] and [[TheGrays aliens]], and the main character compares the Abrasax siblings to vampires. Thus, this movie takes place in the previous Matrix the Oracle was talking about.

[[WMG: This universe is actually a prequel to {{Ai no Kusabi}}]]

Also, anyone who's seen Quatermass would recognise what has happenned at the very beginning of the film.

While comparisons have been made of this film to the Wachowskis' own ''Franchise/TheMatrix'' franchise, and also to the ''[[StarWars Star Wars Franchise]]'', the society, culture, and overall themes as presented in ''Jupiter'' have similarities to those of the ''Franchise/{{Dune}}'' franchise, as created by Creator/FrankHerbert, and later expanded on by his son Creator/BrianHerbert. Considering the legendary difficulties in bringing adaptations of ''Literature/{{Dune}}'' into being, and then the negative receptions that the results have consistently drawn, perhaps it was hoped by creating a film inspired by the Herberts' work, without actually adapting any of them directly, ''Jupiter Ascending'' might avoid said fate. Unfortunately. . .

* That 'harvest' is mistranslation, and the correct word in the english language is 'Rapture'. This event is triggered not so much by 'peak population', but rather the rise of skepticism as a social movement, which is somehow linked to 'peak gullibility', even with a rising population - as a broad sweep against [[LeftBehind people who think you can get to heaven without dying.]]

[[WMG: ''Jupiter Ascending'' is adapted from other works, without [[{{SpiritualLicensee}} actually being an adaptation]] of those works.]]
While comparisons have been made of this film to the Wachowskis' own ''Franchise/TheMatrix'' franchise, and also to the ''[[StarWars Star Wars Franchise]]'', the society, culture, and overall themes as presented in ''Jupiter'' have similarities to those of the ''Franchise/{{Dune}}'' franchise, as created by Creator/FrankHerbert, and later expanded on by his son Creator/BrianHerbert. Considering the legendary difficulties in bringing adaptations of ''Literature/{{Dune}}'' into being, and then the negative receptions that the results have consistently drawn, perhaps it was hoped by creating a film inspired by the Herberts' work, without actually adapting any of them directly, ''Jupiter Ascending'' might avoid said fate. Unfortunately. . .

While comparisons have been made of this film to the Wachowskis' own ''[[TheMatrix The Matrix Franchise]]'', and also to the ''[[StarWars Star Wars Franchise]]'', the society, culture, and overall themes as presented in ''Jupiter'' have similarities to those of the ''[[{{Dune}} Dune Franchise]]'', as created by Creator/FrankHerbert, and later expanded on by his son Creator/BrianHerbert. Considering the legendary difficulties in bringing adaptations of ''Dune'' into being, and then the negative receptions that the results have consistently drawn, perhaps it was hoped by creating a film inspired by the Herberts' work, without actually adapting any of them directly, ''Jupiter Ascending'' might avoid said fate. Unfortunately. . .

[[WMG: ''Jupiter Ascending'' is adapted from other works, without actually being an adaptation of those works.]]

In his review of the film Moviebob said (paraphrasing) that he felt a better film had been left on the cutting room floor, and that this had probably happened sometime during the film's otherwise unexplained six month hiatus. Given the The Matrix was the subject of Executive Meddling (changing humans from CPUs to batteries) it is quite possible the same thing happened here. Some possible themes the executives might have gotten cold feet about:

* That 'harvest' is mistranslation, and the correct word in the english language is 'Rapture'. This event is triggered not so much by 'peak population', but rather the rise of skepticism as a social movement, which is somehow linked to 'peak gullibility', even with a rising population - as a broad sweep against [[LeftBehind people who think you can get to heaven without dying.]]

* That 'harvest' is mistranslation, and the correct word in the english language is 'Rapture'. This event is triggered not so much by 'peak population', but rather the rise of skepticism as a social movement, which in inevitably linked to 'peak gullibility', even with a rising population - as a broad sweep against [[LeftBehind people who think you can get to heaven without dying.]]

I feel that if they were soulmates, it would fit the film's dramatic tone ''perfectly''. Also, I highly doubt that all reincarnates are wealthy enough to become, officially, Entitled. Some are simply not important enough to be recorded.

We know Caine is protective of Jupiter. Odds are that he had a certain loyalty to the mother of the Abrasax siblings as well. One day after the murder, Caine finds out that [[spoiler: Balem]] was responsible and tears [[spoiler: his]] throat out. Miraculously, [[spoiler: Balem]] survives, probably with help from Recoding. Unfortunately for him, scars from the attack remain on his neck and his voicebox is permanently damaged. Hence the high collars and the [[EvilSoundsRaspy breathy voice]]. As for Caine, [[spoiler: Balem]] orders the Greys to wipe his memory.

We know Caine is protective of Jupiter. Odds are that he had a certain loyalty to the mother of the Abrasax siblings as well. One day after the murder, Caine finds out that [[spoiler: Balem]] was responsible and tears [[spoiler: his]] throat out. Miraculously, [[spoiler: Balem survives, probably with help from Recoding. Unfortunately for him, scars from the attack remain on his neck and his voicebox is permanently damaged. Hence the high collars and the [[EvilSoundsRaspy breathy voice]]. As for Caine, [[spoiler: Balem]] orders the Greys to wipe his memory.

Now that Jupiter is [[spoiler: ruler of Earth, and many other planets,]] those worlds can develop technologically to a greater point than they would otherwise have been allowed to. If they found a non-murderous way to grant people immortality, it would save the Abraxas corporation (which is likely to end up in financial straits without harvesting humans), but would likely cause all of their competitors to immediately declare war (their crops are now worthless, and presumably some form of intergalactic patent law would prevent them from manufacturing the new stuff). The second movie ends with Jupiter telling the people of Earth, and all the other farm-planets, the truth, and giving them the technology they need to fight, leading to an all-out war between the Entitleds and the Farm Worlds in the third.

He says he doesn't remember it happening, or why he did it. We've seen technology that can wipe away memories like that. It's entirely possible that somebody set him up, or that he had a motive other than instinct.

* As a corollary: if sequels are ever made, Jupiter will become (and embrace her status as) the One, giving up her ordinary life forever.

Now that Jupiter is [[spoiler: ruler of Earth, and many other planets,]] those worlds can develop technologically to a greater point than they would otherwise have been allowed to. If they found a non-murderous way to grant people immortality, it would save the Abraxas corporation (which is likely to end up in financial straits without harvesting humans), but would likely cause all of their competitors to immediately declare war (their crops are now worthless, and presumably some form of intergalactic patent law would prevent them from manufacturing the new stuff). The second movie ends with Jupiter telling the people of Earth, and all the other farm-planets, the truth, and giving them the technology they need to fight, leading to an all-out war between the Entitleds and the Farm Worlds in the third.

Now that Jupiter is [[spoiler: ruler of Earth, and many other planets,]] those worlds can develop technologically to a greater point than they would otherwise have been allowed to. If they found a non-murderous way to grant people immortality, it would save the Abraxas corporation (which is likely to end up in financial straights without harvesting humans), but would likely cause all of their competitors to immediately declare war (their crops are now worthless, and presumably some form of intergalactic patent law would prevent them from manufacturing the new stuff). The second movie ends with Jupiter telling the people of Earth, and all the other farm-planets, the truth, and giving them the technology they need to fight, leading to an all-out war between the Entitleds and the Farm Worlds in the third.

Now that Jupiter is [[spoiler: ruler of Earth, and many other planets,]] those worlds can develop technologically to a greater point than they would otherwise have been allowed to. If they found a non-murderous way to grant people immortality, it would save the Abraxas corporation (which is likely to end up in financial straights without harvesting humans), but would likely cause all of their competitors to immediately declare war. The second movie ends with Jupiter telling the people of Earth, and all the other farm-planets, the truth, and giving them the technology they need to fight, leading to an all-out war between the Entitleds and the Farm Worlds in the third.