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uhg just no. the chance this movie has anything to say, and a good way to say it is practically zero. numerous writers and directors, years in the making. no one has vision of something interesting here... this is a cash grab using the original as a springboard.
gross, and not in a good way.
ill watch it, and i will be very critical. the original is an iconic piece of artwork oozing its source material. i cant imagine this will be worth the download.
100% agree about being critical.
But I'm still gonna watch it and have high expectations AND be optimistic because of skarsgard and FKA twigs. Which if it's bad, will make the disappointment even worse.
I agree with both of you except about watching it. I'm not going to watch any of it.
The original was a period piece, playing on culture and attitudes of the time. Not that everything is different, it's just what was is not what is.
So that means they are going to force it to fit. It's going to be painful, it's going to be awkward. Also I'd need that younger angst I had then to enjoy it.
If I want a reboot that hits the same, I'll need a time machine for my perspective and something appropriate for now culturally.
I would love for it to be good but between this, the trailers, and the feeling that the character is deeply rooted in 90s grunge rock, I just can't imagine this living up to the original.
Skarsgard is amazing, but I don't know if this is going to work out.