mmka1
Joined Jan 2007
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From the makers of "Coraline" (which I absolutely hated) comes "ParaNorman".
This odd offering is the latest step forward in the art of stop-motion animation. The sets and characters have been carefully crafted as well as the nifty little story (something akin this happened in my own family line, see "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller), which I will admit should have received an PG rating.
The film actually teaches a very important moral which (judging from some of the outlandish, judgmental criticisms) will most likely go right over the heads of the very people who most need to take the lesson to heart.
This odd offering is the latest step forward in the art of stop-motion animation. The sets and characters have been carefully crafted as well as the nifty little story (something akin this happened in my own family line, see "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller), which I will admit should have received an PG rating.
The film actually teaches a very important moral which (judging from some of the outlandish, judgmental criticisms) will most likely go right over the heads of the very people who most need to take the lesson to heart.
I recently finished the book "I Am Number Four", I just now finished watching the film. I have not been so disappointed in a movie since "Timeline" (2003). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0300556/combined
Why do film makers change scenarios that the original authors work so hard to construct - are their egos really that fragile? If the film writers are just going to re-write why even claim association with a book? The actors, stunt people, cinematographers and special effects did a fine job, it is the re-writing of story that really stinks! Why do these people try to Disneyfy everything they touch? They would repaint La Gioconda, re-cut Michelangelo's Moses, rebuild the Taj Mahal. Let us hope if someone ever films "The Power of Six" that they FOLLOW THE BOOK !!!
Why do film makers change scenarios that the original authors work so hard to construct - are their egos really that fragile? If the film writers are just going to re-write why even claim association with a book? The actors, stunt people, cinematographers and special effects did a fine job, it is the re-writing of story that really stinks! Why do these people try to Disneyfy everything they touch? They would repaint La Gioconda, re-cut Michelangelo's Moses, rebuild the Taj Mahal. Let us hope if someone ever films "The Power of Six" that they FOLLOW THE BOOK !!!
I know that I am quite late adding my comments here, but, for those who are truly interested: I was performing this musical on stage at a time when the film project was announced, and I saw the film as soon as it was released. I was completely shocked that Ken Russell had the nerve to use the title as he has hacked the plot into unrecognizable pieces.
I will never understand people (like Mr. Russell) who think that they have the talent to rewrite a piece that has been so loved by millions of theater buffs. If you truly want to see the musical "The Boy Friend", then steer clear of this film!!! That being said, I will add that the failure of this project is not the fault of the cast, they perform brilliantly with what they were given. If Hollywood had bothered to film Sandy Wilson's musical that would have been truly memorable; this was just a waste of talent.
I will never understand people (like Mr. Russell) who think that they have the talent to rewrite a piece that has been so loved by millions of theater buffs. If you truly want to see the musical "The Boy Friend", then steer clear of this film!!! That being said, I will add that the failure of this project is not the fault of the cast, they perform brilliantly with what they were given. If Hollywood had bothered to film Sandy Wilson's musical that would have been truly memorable; this was just a waste of talent.
