Hitch 57 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Can't wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hmmmmm - I remember seeing that this was being redeveloped but had no idea it had got this far along until you posted that.......veeeeerrrry interesting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Could be interesing. What's the format? TV movie, miniseries, regular series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Isn't this the story Christopher Nolan wanted to turn into a movie some time ago?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm very afraid of this. The original was wonderful, and very much of it's time. I have absolutely no doubt that this new version will not even attempt to challenge the viewer the way the original did. They'll probably try to explain everything away at the end as well. The original was inspired. This can only ever be a remake, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Didn't you say the same of the Doctor Who revival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Speaking of which, Christopher Eccleston was the one originally attached to this. I don't know why he decided not to do it. You'd figure GI Joe is a serious step down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm lukewarm about the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Didn't you say the same of the Doctor Who revival?Actually I was really excited about the Dr Who revival. I knew it wasn't so much a revival as a continuation. I was very upset when they remade The Singing Detective though, but relieved the remake failed so miserably and therefore didn't ruin the reputation of the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 But but...this has Ian McKellen, and Christ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 It'll take a miracle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Speaking of Christ I watched the end of The Passion Of The Christ last night. The only thing remotely good in that movie is the cinematography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 No, it's rather a powerfull film. Uncompromising in what it's depicting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm not even religious and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm not religious. I don't exactly love it. But I utterly respect it's bold intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Gibson didn't make it gory enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well. I'm still waiting for Paul Verhoeven's version of the Crucifixtion.No more pussyfooting, he'll show it like it really is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Git ya ass to Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 But but...this has Ian McKellen, and Christ!They're one and the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 A name cast doesn't always equal success.The Prisoner was quirky and unique. Can this series be as bold or will it stick to the norm and play it safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Ok, sorry for asking... but what *was* The Prisoner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 A classic 1960's british TV series starring the guy who would later be a murderer in about 25 Columbo episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 No, it's rather a powerfull film. Uncompromising in what it's depicting.It's a violent film. And all it depicts is a man being mercilessly tortured for 2 hours. No story, no purpose, just violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Many Christians would disagree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Correct.Unfortunately we have to walk a tight rope when talking about religion in films but my wife, sister and her husband are devote christians and the film had an emotional and lasting impact on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I wonder what they'll do for the main titles. The are balls-out awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Many Christians would disagree with you.I'm sure the film is better if looked at from a religious perspective. But taken from a purely film perspective, it's nothing special. If it was made for Christians, then my mistake for watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I saw The Passion of the Christ a few years ago and I remember not liking it all too much.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I'm sure the film is better if looked at from a religious perspective. But taken from a purely film perspective, it's nothing special.Caleb Deschanel's cinematography was widely praised, even by those who did not care for the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro 147 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've grown to love the film (I admit it didn't completely win me over upon my first viewing), and I adore the score. I do think I would have preferred more treatment of the events surrounding the Passion and less focus on every "bloody" detail...but I respect what the filmmakers were setting out to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Perhaps we have found our next JWFAN Movie Club selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I'm sure the film is better if looked at from a religious perspective. But taken from a purely film perspective, it's nothing special.Caleb Deschanel's cinematography was widely praised, even by those who did not care for the film.Yes, I even praised it a few posts up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 You can see the footage they showed at Comic Con here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I've seen a few making-of videos of this a few months ago, and remember it didn't look too good. It seemed to go into the direction of 'let's simplify it and make it easier and more explainable'. But hey, I'm still looking forward to this. I love the original series and its music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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