This was so poor


The 1979 theatrical release of Scum is one of my all-time favourite films, so when I heard about the t.v. version I was very interested. Christ, huge disappointment. Everything felt so forced, the acting was absolutely abysmal. David Threlfall is generally a very good actor, but that doesn't excuse his horrible turn here as Archer. Everything he said sounded like it was being read from an autocue, and he always looked and acted emotionless and glum. Mick Ford at least put some passion into the character, who is supposed to be a fiercely intellectual and cleverly rebellious spirit, not some dour sulking drip. The character of Mr. Duke was a fairly intimidating and hard individual in the cinematic version, but in this he was just a silly old git who again sounded like he was reading everything from a board right in front of him, the exchange between him and Archer in this version was crap. However, Ray Winstone and John Judd were on good form in their roles as Carlin and Mr. Sands, so it was a good decision to have them back later. All in all, a load of *beep*

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You do realize that this one came first, right?

I mean, I am aware that the second one had a better picture, but this one set the story in motion. Without this one there would not have been a second one.

I'm also aware that this may seem stupid, I just don't like it when someone says something I like sucks. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but that doesn't mean you should state that something sucks like it's an irrefutable fact.

-Amanda

"She will remember your heart when men are fairy tales in storybooks written by rabbits"

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Of course I realize this one came first, it was released in 1977. And yes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I say 'sucks' because thats the sentiment I have toward it. Should I give you all my posts in future so you can vet them?

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Hollywood? The acting in the film version is not hollywood at all, its just great acting, with lots of conviction. In the original the majority of the actors spoke and acted with nearly no emotion, it felt forced.

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Sorry but I can't see how the theatrical version is 'viewer' friendly. the violence is a lot more graphic than the tv version, the language is a lot coarser and the greenhouse assault on Davis is shown in gut-wrenching detail. The film was a real kick in the teeth.

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