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State of Play
I think this is vague enough to leave out of a cut. If anyone reads this and thinks differently, and has the inclination to let me know, please do so.
#1 thought about this remake: That wasn't too redundant. In 2007 when first I heard a movies was in the works my main thought was the always naive, why? But hey, it works as the kind of 70s movie my dad liked, with smart characters (or at least supposedly smart), competent professionals, great conspiracies, crisis of conscience and the always insulting need in American movies to add a little UST when there was none in the original material. A little something for the ladies, don't you know.
Russell Crowe presents the main character as a junk food devouring, somewhat lovable slob, who I found convincing as a smart guy. Crowe's Cal is more colorful than John Simm's, has to occupy more space, playing with less interesting coworkers than the BBCs version*. Oh, and they changed the corporate baddies from energy companies to Blackwater type mercenaries.
Ben Affleck was not awful, but it would've been pretty interesting to see the original casting of Edward Norton in the part. Although him playing against Russell Crowe might have been too much for my heart! Talk about intense. Ah well, with the WAG strike it was not to be and we got a cool movie with Crowe and Affleck, instead of the original set of Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.
I wonder how well this movie will do. I'm guessing that it will appeal to an older audience, what with all the dialog and not a naked woman or bad ass hero in sight.
*No James McAvoy or Billy Nighy. God, I loved Nighy's role in the BBC series. He truly made me believe his character was smart SMART.
#1 thought about this remake: That wasn't too redundant. In 2007 when first I heard a movies was in the works my main thought was the always naive, why? But hey, it works as the kind of 70s movie my dad liked, with smart characters (or at least supposedly smart), competent professionals, great conspiracies, crisis of conscience and the always insulting need in American movies to add a little UST when there was none in the original material. A little something for the ladies, don't you know.
Russell Crowe presents the main character as a junk food devouring, somewhat lovable slob, who I found convincing as a smart guy. Crowe's Cal is more colorful than John Simm's, has to occupy more space, playing with less interesting coworkers than the BBCs version*. Oh, and they changed the corporate baddies from energy companies to Blackwater type mercenaries.
Ben Affleck was not awful, but it would've been pretty interesting to see the original casting of Edward Norton in the part. Although him playing against Russell Crowe might have been too much for my heart! Talk about intense. Ah well, with the WAG strike it was not to be and we got a cool movie with Crowe and Affleck, instead of the original set of Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.
I wonder how well this movie will do. I'm guessing that it will appeal to an older audience, what with all the dialog and not a naked woman or bad ass hero in sight.
*No James McAvoy or Billy Nighy. God, I loved Nighy's role in the BBC series. He truly made me believe his character was smart SMART.
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¡Hola! Soy Sarah (sunshineclouds del LJ) y te he agregado ¿vale? :D He estado checando cosas aquí y allá y cada vez me gusta más por acá :D En fin, eso :)
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¡Gusto verte aquí! Espero tome fuerzas esto de DW una vez se ofrescan mas codigos :D