Time is drawing near and I am eagerly anticipating this film because of several factors.
First off, the production design on this film looks incredible. It's a world of gothic that looks a little shade to the left and two steps to the right. Count Olaf's house, as in its execution and in its appearance could be on the right track.
Secondly is its cast. Jim Carey aside (I have a feeling he'll be doing a toned down version of his antics here), I am excited to see Billy Connolly, Meryl Streep, and even Craig Ferguson as the person of indeterminate gender.
Third, and final, is the musical presence of one Thomas Newman. I consider him to be one of the, if not the, best working composers today and the ways he's able to complement scenes from various movies these past couple of years has been astounding.
I am, however, a little afraid about Mr. Brad Silberling, because let's face it, Casper wasn't very good. When you're little, Casper seemed like a pretty good kids movie, but when you grow up and re-watch the film you find out that the special effects have overshadowed everything and that's very good in the case of an awkwardly awful Cathy Moriarty performance, Eric Idle phoning it in, and Bill Pullman being "the dad". Not quite as good. I attribute their performances to Silberling, and that is what I am cautious about with this next childrens film from the man.
Additionally, I was able to read a great draft of the script when Sonnenberg was still the forerunner in the direction department by author Handler. It was very good. In fact, I was floored at how dark, humorous, and downright silly the film was, dread for dread's sake. There were some great moments, especially a play on "who's on first" with some henchmen. But, since then I know there's been a few re-writes and whatnot from Handler and a few other people, and that's what makes me nervous. It didn't read like it was remotely broke at all.
Scott Rudin has been having a great year as of this point and I'm definitely jazzed out this next outing, from the visuals all the way to the trailers that they've unleashed.
I'd like to know what you guys and gals think and what your reservations are and what looks good to you. Especially how many of you are planning to see the film at some point.
First off, the production design on this film looks incredible. It's a world of gothic that looks a little shade to the left and two steps to the right. Count Olaf's house, as in its execution and in its appearance could be on the right track.
Secondly is its cast. Jim Carey aside (I have a feeling he'll be doing a toned down version of his antics here), I am excited to see Billy Connolly, Meryl Streep, and even Craig Ferguson as the person of indeterminate gender.
Third, and final, is the musical presence of one Thomas Newman. I consider him to be one of the, if not the, best working composers today and the ways he's able to complement scenes from various movies these past couple of years has been astounding.
I am, however, a little afraid about Mr. Brad Silberling, because let's face it, Casper wasn't very good. When you're little, Casper seemed like a pretty good kids movie, but when you grow up and re-watch the film you find out that the special effects have overshadowed everything and that's very good in the case of an awkwardly awful Cathy Moriarty performance, Eric Idle phoning it in, and Bill Pullman being "the dad". Not quite as good. I attribute their performances to Silberling, and that is what I am cautious about with this next childrens film from the man.
Additionally, I was able to read a great draft of the script when Sonnenberg was still the forerunner in the direction department by author Handler. It was very good. In fact, I was floored at how dark, humorous, and downright silly the film was, dread for dread's sake. There were some great moments, especially a play on "who's on first" with some henchmen. But, since then I know there's been a few re-writes and whatnot from Handler and a few other people, and that's what makes me nervous. It didn't read like it was remotely broke at all.
Scott Rudin has been having a great year as of this point and I'm definitely jazzed out this next outing, from the visuals all the way to the trailers that they've unleashed.
I'd like to know what you guys and gals think and what your reservations are and what looks good to you. Especially how many of you are planning to see the film at some point.
all I heard was the escaped part, I thought he escaped after punishment and found that rather nonsensical, thanks for clearing that up.
