Accrington Web

Accrington Web (https://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/index.php)
-   DVD/TV/Film Discussion (https://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f134/)
-   -   War of the Worlds (https://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f134/war-of-the-worlds-44907.html)

jaysay 12-01-2009 09:28
War of the Worlds
 
Watch the original make of the War of the World over the weekend, having seen both versions the remake with Tom Cruise, I still prefered the original

emzy 12-01-2009 09:34
Re: War of the Worlds
 
I have to agree with you on that. Although did like the Jeff Wayne musical thingie realeased a few years ago, liked that one. I used to get "Tortured" as a child, mum used to played it from time to time in the car on long journeys, guess it was a way of making us sleep lol. Did learn to appreciate it more as an adult though. The Tom Cruise re-make, like a lot of re-makes just arnt as good as the original

The kevolution 15-01-2009 06:08
Re: War of the Worlds
 
As a fan of the Jeff Wayne Rock-Opera and the book first I can enjoy both movies to an extent but still feel let down by them.

With the first I know it was a victim of the constraints of its time, both in terms of story and effects but is surprisingly good. It does make me wonder what hairdressing technology we have lost to time as the female lead witnesses an a-bomb explosion, is in a plane crash, crawls through ditches and spends the night in a ruined house yet still wakes up with perfect hair in the morning. Now that is quality.

The more recent Spielberg / Cruise effort is also good and at least looks the business but suffers from that silly "they've always been here" plot and the stupid "Let's go and see Mom" plot.

So yeah, both versions worth watching.

That said when the recent one came out an independent British adaptation of the book was released, it's supposed to be a bit shonky (relying heavily on sub-par effects) but I'd still love to see it.

Studio25 15-01-2009 07:47
Re: War of the Worlds
 
Have you seen the DVD of the musical? I've got it here somewhere. Fantastic. It's also got a set of extras showing the cast & crew fed up at Russell Watson showing up late and "hung over" every day. They didn't know he had a brain tumour at the time...

emzy 15-01-2009 08:07
Re: War of the Worlds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Studio25 (Post 669315)
Have you seen the DVD of the musical? I've got it here somewhere. Fantastic. It's also got a set of extras showing the cast & crew fed up at Russell Watson showing up late and "hung over" every day. They didn't know he had a brain tumour at the time...
Ive seen it a few times, bought it as a gift for my ex. Never really watched the extras but enjoyed the musical itself

Boeing Guy 15-01-2009 08:28
Re: War of the Worlds
 
saw the musical in December 2007, at the MEN. Awesome. Grew up with the album, I always remember that my dad had to jump up at the end of each side to lift up the arm on his record player as it did not have a automatic return. Great days...

jaysay 15-01-2009 10:43
Re: War of the Worlds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The kevolution (Post 669308)
As a fan of the Jeff Wayne Rock-Opera and the book first I can enjoy both movies to an extent but still feel let down by them.

With the first I know it was a victim of the constraints of its time, both in terms of story and effects but is surprisingly good. It does make me wonder what hairdressing technology we have lost to time as the female lead witnesses an a-bomb explosion, is in a plane crash, crawls through ditches and spends the night in a ruined house yet still wakes up with perfect hair in the morning. Now that is quality.

The more recent Spielberg / Cruise effort is also good and at least looks the business but suffers from that silly "they've always been here" plot and the stupid "Let's go and see Mom" plot.

So yeah, both versions worth watching.

That said when the recent one came out an independent British adaptation of the book was released, it's supposed to be a bit shonky (relying heavily on sub-par effects) but I'd still love to see it.
My other half actually commented of the Hair thing when we were watching the film, marvelous how they can be dragged though a hedge backwards and still look a million dollars:rolleyes:

panther 15-01-2009 12:43
Re: War of the Worlds
 
I like watching Tom cruise full stop:D

jaysay 15-01-2009 16:32
Re: War of the Worlds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by panther (Post 669412)
I like watching Tom cruise full stop:D
Must be a woman thing panther, he don't do nout fur me:D


All times are GMT. The time now is 07:48.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.1
© 2003-2013 AccringtonWeb.com