Re: Future releases [2]

by azriel Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:19 pm

Whoo-eee, that looks good. I love Ron Howards films, hes got a real good feel for life. I know its CGI but, I dont wanna see the great white whale "get it" Sad

I cant watch films with animals even if it is CGI as they always get bumped off, & then the screaming & the wailing & the nashing of teeth & sobbing starts.............& its only the opening scene !

by Pettytyrant101 Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:40 pm

Ok cant quite suss that out- so its not an adaptation of Moby Dick- it has the author as a character- but Moby Dick is in it?! What?!! scratch

by Eldorion Tue Nov 10, 2015 1:28 am

It's based on a non-fiction book about the historical events that inspired Melville to write Moby-Dick. I'm not entirely sure what the point of making a new fictional adaptation of the same story is (does Ron Howard think he's gonna do better than Melville?). Perhaps it's just to try to stand out a little more. In any event, I've heard that the book is good, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything for the film.

by Norc Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:14 pm

so looking forward to this movie!! read today that it was sold to the US sooooo!!! you guys get to enjoy it too Very Happy

odly proud when i watch the trailer Very Happy

by azriel Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:56 pm

I like the look of that Norc Very Happy

Hope if its dubbed that they dont muck it up ? Id rather hear it in original country's language & have subbies.

by Norc Tue Nov 10, 2015 6:28 pm

yeah, subs are the best Smile

it's a true story too which makes it even more awesome.

by azriel Tue Nov 10, 2015 6:33 pm

Great !! even better Very Happy

by Eldorion Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:31 am

I remember reading up on this after seeing a trailer a while back (possibly due to you Norc). It does look pretty neat. I wonder how wide of a release it will get in the US.

by halfwise Wed Nov 11, 2015 1:25 pm

Eldorion wrote:It's based on a non-fiction book about the historical events that inspired Melville to write Moby-Dick. I'm not entirely sure what the point of making a new fictional adaptation of the same story is (does Ron Howard think he's gonna do better than Melville?). Perhaps it's just to try to stand out a little more. In any event, I've heard that the book is good, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything for the film.

But Melville wrote a myth inspired by the event, this is a semi realistic film based on the event. Very different, actually.

by David H Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:38 pm

Moby Dick owes almost nothing the the story of the whaling ship Essex except that

Spoiler:

. The Essex story is in its way even more dramatic, ironic and terrifying, and "In the Heart of the Sea" (book) is very well researched and notated besides being a page-turning adventure story, even going into such questions as to how the women of Nantucket ... um... satisfied themselves while their men were off on voyages of several years. {{{I wonder if Ronny Howard will include that bit.... Embarassed

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by Eldorion Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:06 pm

That makes more sense I suppose. Shrugging

by Mrs Figg Wed Nov 11, 2015 5:28 pm

I am always wary of watching films with animals because it usually ends in tears. Sad

by azriel Wed Nov 11, 2015 5:41 pm

I agree Figgs, & its usually ME blubbing into a cushion Sad

by Pettytyrant101 Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:54 pm

I blubbed into a cushion once and when I took it to the dry cleaners they phoned the police Mad

by azriel Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:11 pm

There are times when I think......*huff* yeah, mad as a box of frogs Nod

by Mrs Figg Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:27 pm

no cushions were harmed.

although it was traumatised for a week and had flashbacks. pale

by azriel Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:44 pm

by chris63 Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:18 am

mmmmm not sure about this one, Game of Throne star meets 300 star.

by chris63 Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:25 am

by azriel Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:05 am

chris63 wrote:

mmmmm not sure about this one, Game of Throne star meets 300 star.

What cheesy hokem ! just the thing I love Very Happy

wild & extravagant, hunky hero's, wise cracking 21st century articulation, impossible feats ( mine are a size 6 ) what more would you like ? At least with fantasy films like this you know what to expect ? Take note peejers !!!!!!

by azriel Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:07 am

I saw the 1st Snow White story & I liked Charlize Theron playing a beautiful ( lucky moo ! ) baddie, I might like this ? need to see more trailer.

by Mrs Figg Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:25 pm

chris63 wrote:

mmmmm not sure about this one, Game of Throne star meets 300 star.

this looks hilarious. is it a parody? Laughing

by Forest Shepherd Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:27 pm

chris63 wrote:

mmmmm not sure about this one, Game of Throne star meets 300 star.

Oh look at them! So shiny, so chrome!
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by chris63 Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:18 am

azriel wrote:I saw the 1st Snow White story & I liked Charlize Theron playing a beautiful ( lucky moo ! ) baddie, I might like this ? need to see more trailer.

by chris63 Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:19 am

Looks ok.