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Thread #54810 Message #850588
Posted By: Ron Olesko
19-Dec-02 - 02:25 PM
Thread Name: BS: Just seen it - WOW! (Three guesses)
Subject: RE: BS: Just seen it - WOW! (Three guesses)
Homeless, I agree with you on your points about dragging the book into the comparision. I abhor the statment "the book was better than the movie" or vice versa. While I may enjoy eating pizza more than ice cream, I will have different reasons and needs to satisfy for ordering each and I can't compare them. You are looking at the vision of the author in the book and the vision of the director in the movie. They do not, nor should they, match.
As to why someone said "don't say anything", I think the point was that unless someone has a constructive reason for not likeing something, they shouldn't say anything. Too often people just like to see their words in print and hope to stir up a reaction. You did however give a one reason for not liking it (effects). However your estimate of "weren't all impressive" and "mediocre" are simply your opinions. You are certainly entitled to them. I felt the effects were as impressive as they needed to be - subtle and realistic.
You also requested that someone explain why this is a good movie. Aside from stirring up arguements, it is a pointless exercise. I loved the movie because of the beautiful sets, the acting (which I thought was perfect for the material), and the story. My reasons for finding those elements enjoyable are purely my own taste, and it is obvious that your tastes differ. That is not a problem for me. That is why we have 100+ channels on cable TV. Variety and diversity.
Ron