Post by Neko Bazu on Oct 5, 2007 7:23:42 GMT -1
(Copied over from my livejournal)
Has anyone heard about the film being released soon-ish based on the Dark Is Rising books? I've not read them, but good God, people, please boycott the film! I think it's being called The Seeker, and the amount of changes they've made to it?
Here's some examples:
Book: Will's family is large, but supportive. They get along pretty well, and they love one another.
Film: Will's family somehow manages to emotionally abuse him. He is teased and bullied by his siblings and ignored by his parents. It's like Harry Potter, but not orphaned and with many more Dursleys.
Book: Will is English, growing up in Buckinghamshire, England.
Film: Will is American, relocating to Britain. John Hodge on why: "Good point. There are obvious reasons, mostly commercial. But when I was reading the book, and had reservations about trying to adapt the screenplay, one of the things that I thought, was that he should be culturally alien to the setting. When one is an outsider, it feels more appropriate." David Cunningham, the director, describes it as a "culture shock" and says it adds a whole other layer to the story.
Book: Will tries to get through the holidays with his family whilst not letting them know about his other life. Though Will goes to town to spend his birthday money on gifts for his family, this scene is not described in the book as it doesn't actually have any importance. Will is seen instead getting off the bus with his packages. It is right before the Walker gives him the Sign and Maggie Barnes shows up.
Film: Will goes to the mall and is accused of shoplifting by security guards, who take him to their office, demand the Signs, then turn into rooks and chase him around the mall.
Book: Will reads the Book of Gramarye. The book describes what he can do, what he must do, etc.
Film: No such book. He is told of his powers, refuses to believe anyone when he hears of them, then goes home and apparently gives his brothers what-for (throws them into walls, apparently).
Book: Will manages not to tell anyone he's with the Light. He doesn't always like keeping it secret, but he understands the necessity of doing so, even at eleven.
Film: At thirteen, Will gets disgusted at not being able to tell anyone. He blows up a car and acts out in some other ways. According to John Hodge, Miss Greythorne tells Merriman, "He's just expressing himself."
Book: Will's powers lie with his words and in trying to be in the right place at the right time.
Film: Will is Superman, Jr., with super strength and a bunch of other powers. He just can't fly. Alexander Ludwig says in his interview that he regrets he doesn't have this power as well, but, "It would totally change the whole story though." He also has a sword.
There's a full list here. Seriously, Harry Potter fans, read that list and tell me your films were butchered And everyone, go have a read of this post, and see why this film should be boycotted, for the good of every fan of every decent book ever written!
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Has anyone heard about the film being released soon-ish based on the Dark Is Rising books? I've not read them, but good God, people, please boycott the film! I think it's being called The Seeker, and the amount of changes they've made to it?
Here's some examples:
Book: Will's family is large, but supportive. They get along pretty well, and they love one another.
Film: Will's family somehow manages to emotionally abuse him. He is teased and bullied by his siblings and ignored by his parents. It's like Harry Potter, but not orphaned and with many more Dursleys.
Book: Will is English, growing up in Buckinghamshire, England.
Film: Will is American, relocating to Britain. John Hodge on why: "Good point. There are obvious reasons, mostly commercial. But when I was reading the book, and had reservations about trying to adapt the screenplay, one of the things that I thought, was that he should be culturally alien to the setting. When one is an outsider, it feels more appropriate." David Cunningham, the director, describes it as a "culture shock" and says it adds a whole other layer to the story.
Book: Will tries to get through the holidays with his family whilst not letting them know about his other life. Though Will goes to town to spend his birthday money on gifts for his family, this scene is not described in the book as it doesn't actually have any importance. Will is seen instead getting off the bus with his packages. It is right before the Walker gives him the Sign and Maggie Barnes shows up.
Film: Will goes to the mall and is accused of shoplifting by security guards, who take him to their office, demand the Signs, then turn into rooks and chase him around the mall.
Book: Will reads the Book of Gramarye. The book describes what he can do, what he must do, etc.
Film: No such book. He is told of his powers, refuses to believe anyone when he hears of them, then goes home and apparently gives his brothers what-for (throws them into walls, apparently).
Book: Will manages not to tell anyone he's with the Light. He doesn't always like keeping it secret, but he understands the necessity of doing so, even at eleven.
Film: At thirteen, Will gets disgusted at not being able to tell anyone. He blows up a car and acts out in some other ways. According to John Hodge, Miss Greythorne tells Merriman, "He's just expressing himself."
Book: Will's powers lie with his words and in trying to be in the right place at the right time.
Film: Will is Superman, Jr., with super strength and a bunch of other powers. He just can't fly. Alexander Ludwig says in his interview that he regrets he doesn't have this power as well, but, "It would totally change the whole story though." He also has a sword.
There's a full list here. Seriously, Harry Potter fans, read that list and tell me your films were butchered And everyone, go have a read of this post, and see why this film should be boycotted, for the good of every fan of every decent book ever written!
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