justin_currie
Joined Jul 2006
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I have not read this book, but I read a lot, and something I've found to expect is: Books are 9 times out of 10 better than the film adaptations.
My thoughts on the movie Fabulous work paid to the environments, sets, ambiance, all in all, the entire community and style of ember was very enthralling and interesting indeed. But unfortunately I think the movie suffered from the same things with a lot of movie/book adaptations. As the film continued, too many things are introduced, too many story elements, characters and events are cramming together, and it just starts to feel like they are rushing things to get everything that made a good story in a book into a hour and a half movie.
I find I am left far too curious about too many things that they didn't have time to properly explain or explore. (big bugs?? wha?) I am most defiantly picking up the book for a more detailed story of ember, but as it stands now the movie is an enjoyable one. It's just so hard to trump books.
My thoughts on the movie Fabulous work paid to the environments, sets, ambiance, all in all, the entire community and style of ember was very enthralling and interesting indeed. But unfortunately I think the movie suffered from the same things with a lot of movie/book adaptations. As the film continued, too many things are introduced, too many story elements, characters and events are cramming together, and it just starts to feel like they are rushing things to get everything that made a good story in a book into a hour and a half movie.
I find I am left far too curious about too many things that they didn't have time to properly explain or explore. (big bugs?? wha?) I am most defiantly picking up the book for a more detailed story of ember, but as it stands now the movie is an enjoyable one. It's just so hard to trump books.
Man, I really wanted to like this movie, I am a big fan of fantasy settings, interestingly designed characters, cool story premises, all that noise
and from the trailer and concept art I viewed, I thought this could turn out to be a great flick.
Not so much. This entire movie just seemed rushed from minute one. And it's a real shame too with the sheer amount of voice talent they had going (John Cleese is the bestest. Ever). They had some great ideas, sweet concepts, just all around really good potential, potential left and right but, without going into detail, it all just seemed slapped together into a messy, roughly told story. It left you very unfulfilled. Most likely if the corporate movie scene had given this studio a budget for another rewrite or two, or maybe just a couple more weeks to edit and polish, this would be a great watch. As it stands now, it's a fairly forgettable watch.
I would say check this out on TV if you get a chance, but go into it with low expectations.
Not so much. This entire movie just seemed rushed from minute one. And it's a real shame too with the sheer amount of voice talent they had going (John Cleese is the bestest. Ever). They had some great ideas, sweet concepts, just all around really good potential, potential left and right but, without going into detail, it all just seemed slapped together into a messy, roughly told story. It left you very unfulfilled. Most likely if the corporate movie scene had given this studio a budget for another rewrite or two, or maybe just a couple more weeks to edit and polish, this would be a great watch. As it stands now, it's a fairly forgettable watch.
I would say check this out on TV if you get a chance, but go into it with low expectations.
First off- I have a lot of respect for the resident evil games,I know they are at least solid enough to warrant several sequel games. I also know there is one or two good guys, a whack of zombies and usually a decked out uber badass boss character. I don't know much more, and for that reason, this movie really didn't do much for me.
There were too many moments throughout where some random guy/girl would show up, that im sure any resident evil fan would freak out at- but i just had no clue what the significance was. copious references that went over my head that one of the gamers would catch...made me basically feel out of the loop on this one.
I think I felt like one of my firends I've forced to watch advent children with no knowledge of Final Fantasy 7. there is just too much insider stuff for casual viewers.
wooden character animation, and above average vg cutscene style- but a very cool fight at the end, some decent gore kept up the pace.
defiantly recommend you check this out if you've played the games, however I would be very wary if your new to the Resident Evil universe, this is likely not the best place to start.
There were too many moments throughout where some random guy/girl would show up, that im sure any resident evil fan would freak out at- but i just had no clue what the significance was. copious references that went over my head that one of the gamers would catch...made me basically feel out of the loop on this one.
I think I felt like one of my firends I've forced to watch advent children with no knowledge of Final Fantasy 7. there is just too much insider stuff for casual viewers.
wooden character animation, and above average vg cutscene style- but a very cool fight at the end, some decent gore kept up the pace.
defiantly recommend you check this out if you've played the games, however I would be very wary if your new to the Resident Evil universe, this is likely not the best place to start.