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How can I say anything about the continuity in The First Omen without including any spoilers? Well here goes...
The very concept of a prequel relies on the original that it's meant to precede. So how come this one makes such a massive error? An error that's so big you have to question whether the writers had even seen the original.
I'm not going to give details since this would definitely qualify as a spoiler but I'll explain why I've still given it 7/10. It's simply because if this was a stand-alone film then I would've rated it even higher since there's little else I would criticize aside from continuity.
Unfortunately it's not a stand-alone film and for this very reason I re-watched the 1976 original beforehand to get me in the mood. This prompted a lot of speculation regarding what could be included in this prequel. No spoilers here.
There are several key narrative constructs in the original that I would've liked to have seen developed. Some of these can be overlooked but there's a big one that's omission is inexcusable. (If you have to know then there's plenty of reviews, with spoilers, that will feed your curiosity.)
Despite the divided opinions relating to the prequels Rogue One and The Thing (2011) I was very impressed by the continuity in both. Sadly this is where The First Omen fails, ultimately amounting to an unfortunate missed opportunity.
The very concept of a prequel relies on the original that it's meant to precede. So how come this one makes such a massive error? An error that's so big you have to question whether the writers had even seen the original.
I'm not going to give details since this would definitely qualify as a spoiler but I'll explain why I've still given it 7/10. It's simply because if this was a stand-alone film then I would've rated it even higher since there's little else I would criticize aside from continuity.
Unfortunately it's not a stand-alone film and for this very reason I re-watched the 1976 original beforehand to get me in the mood. This prompted a lot of speculation regarding what could be included in this prequel. No spoilers here.
There are several key narrative constructs in the original that I would've liked to have seen developed. Some of these can be overlooked but there's a big one that's omission is inexcusable. (If you have to know then there's plenty of reviews, with spoilers, that will feed your curiosity.)
Despite the divided opinions relating to the prequels Rogue One and The Thing (2011) I was very impressed by the continuity in both. Sadly this is where The First Omen fails, ultimately amounting to an unfortunate missed opportunity.
The last time I watched a match in its entirety I was 10 and the result was questionable since one of the players scored using their hand. Yes, that one. I've always maintained that the strength of any documentary is whether it can be engaging regardless of subject.
Switching between archive footage and the players 50 years on, interspersed with an Historian providing context, the style isn't groundbreaking but the footage is great and the players recall is filled with humour and heart.
Similar to another football documentary 'I Believe In Miracles' is the use of music and editing providing an upbeat pace that adds to the overall positivity in that 'Copa 71' has finally been made.
Sadly, it's an injustice that a documentary about an event that has been erased from history has had such a limited UK release. This will hopefully be remedied as word gets around.
Switching between archive footage and the players 50 years on, interspersed with an Historian providing context, the style isn't groundbreaking but the footage is great and the players recall is filled with humour and heart.
Similar to another football documentary 'I Believe In Miracles' is the use of music and editing providing an upbeat pace that adds to the overall positivity in that 'Copa 71' has finally been made.
Sadly, it's an injustice that a documentary about an event that has been erased from history has had such a limited UK release. This will hopefully be remedied as word gets around.