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09/28/09, 04:32 PM | #1 |
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I meant not bad in terms of production value. "Eragon" certainly could've been better, but I think the studio wanted to aim for a more child friendly film. As for the books being unoriginal, with as many stories that have been made I would find it hard to find anything original these days. While with the Inheritance Cycle comparisons to such works as Dragon Riders of Pern, Lord of the Rings and (most infamously) Star Wars, it at least makes for some enjoyable story telling. I haven't seen Chun Li yet (nor am I likely to), so I really can't say, but alot of films deemed as bad I personally enjoyed (Deep Rising; definitely a guilty pleasure ). I'd have to say that the difference between good or bad (with today's films anyway) really depends on the viewer. But I would have to say movies like Manos: the Hands of Fate, really do suck. If you haven't seen it yet, but your curious, buy it as a part of Myster Science Theater 3000.
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09/28/09, 07:36 PM | #2 |
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Okay, fine. Point taken. Touche'. But then what? Is it a bad movie if a Shadow of the Colossus film strays from the source material. It would be I Am Legend set a sword and sorcery setting with no hope of success because Will Smith wouldn't be in it. Or is it a case of an unfilmable story? I have to admit that I've thought about a Shadow of the Colossus movie before and decided that it should just be left as is (a game!).
Like I posted previously, the idea of having a big deserted land scape wouldn't work for a film, because the audience wouldn't be directly involved. I suppose they could try and make up for this in some area, and they do have the game Ico to fall back on in the case of an expanded universe. Other than that it seems to me Shadow of the Colossus is a bit of a risk. Remember, I walked into this thread expecting it to underperform (if it's even released theatrically). If you were trying to come up with something original you would just have to take a previously presented concept in a new direction. If it were to be truly original, well I have no idea. :( Oh, and by the way, I forgot to say welcome to the board. |
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