OK.... we get it.... you have a mean hard-on for Watchmen.
Listen... I'm a fan of the graphic novel as well. But... would you rather they wait and get all the proper talent together to make Watchmen well, OR hastily throw one together just because they've got the cash lying around?
As for the Summer School remake, i for one am against it. I'm a fan of the original, and the plot summary of the remake changes some things. But you know what I'm gonna do?
Not a damn thing. I'm not gonna sit on this message board for months on end bitching and moaning and whailing about how this is a travesty. I'm not gonna start a campaign to end all remakes everywhere (which would be a futile campaign, and i don't generally have a problem with remakes in general). I'm probably not even going to see it, but we'll have to wait for the trailer for my final decision on that one.
I'm going to sit in my dorm room and watch the original. Maybe go to classes, drink some whiskey, have sex with my girlfriend, what-the- *beep* -ever
But i am hoping for a well made Watchmen movie, key words being WELL MADE!
Something terrible.... All the way to the bank! - Peter Griffin AIM: brodiekashmir
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Prof_Gotham
19 years ago
Yes, all the '06 Summer School has in common with the '87 version is the title. Have you read the plot summary for the new version?! It sounds LAME!
For me it's the principle. They would rather sink money into a crappy teen movie rather than take a chance on what could have been the greatest comic book ever made and I think that SUCKS.
Is what I'm saying going to make any difference? Probably not. Let's face it; movie execs are driven by making a profit and idiotic remakes are where the money is. While it could be argued that a Watchmen movie would be profitable, let's face it (Despite Time citing it as one of the 100 greatest pieces of fiction of the last 100 years) it's mostly a cult phenomenom and the audience for the movie would probably be very limited.
And that's most likely why Paramount decided to drop it. It's unfortunate but that's how a business that bottom line driven works. They would rather go with mindless entertainment that'll make a quick buck vs. a film that would appeal to a limited audience but, as I said, could have the potential to be a crossover hit with mainstream audiences.
Like I said; it'll be interesting to see how Watchmen does once it's finally made. As I've also stated before if it's a success then Paramount is probably going to feel pretty foolish for dropping it. Especially if Summer School '06 tanks like I'm predicting it's going to.
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brodie_kashmir
19 years ago
Fine, let them make *beep* movies that sink. They lose money, not us.
I'd rather not see *beep* movies, then be disappointed by a hastily made Watchmen film.
I'll let them take their time.
Something terrible.... All the way to the bank! - Peter Griffin AIM: brodiekashmir
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