The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen

beardfreak · Post by **beardfreak** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:55 am 0

Has anybody seen the film yet and is it worthwhile? I love Alan Moore's work, but fear that the film may fall short.

darkladywolf · Post by **darkladywolf** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:00 am 0

beardfreak wrote:Has anybody seen the film yet and is it worthwhile? I love Alan Moore's work, but fear that the film may fall short.

I found it a fun 'turn your brain off at the door' type of action film. However I've talked to a few people who enjoyed the graphic novels and they weren't very happy with it at all.

Go in with no expectations, switch off the brain and just let it all wash over you.

Or wait till it comes out for hire

beardfreak · Post by **beardfreak** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:12 am 0

I think I'll go and have a look. Cheers. I can't see any film adaptation living up to Alan's fine written work, but I'll take it onboard with my guard down.

I'd love to see somebody like Ridley Scott have a crack at V for Vendetta, which I think would translate very well indeed to the big screen.

If you haven't read "V" - I reckon you should people

It is superb.

DutchLlama · Post by **DutchLlama** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:13 am 0

I first thought it was a League of Gentlemen film. From the previews though it looked like one of those nowadays popular "rollercoaster ride" movies where the special effects, the action and the explosions wash over you in 1 1/2 hours then afterwards it leaves you an unsatisfied feeling.

Just like the Matrix 2 and Terminator 3 (when the previous installments of those films had been nicely paced techno-thrillers where the suspense was built up slowly instead of giving you everything from the get go and which resulted in much more memorable films than their sequels).

I haven't seen it but it does have Sean Connery in it who has a bit of a knack of lightening up even the most hopeless movies a bit (Highlander 2 anyone?).

aureole · Post by **aureole** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:21 am 0

Heard several times that the director and Sean Connery had a running row for most of the filming...

Mayhem · Post by **Mayhem** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:26 am 0

Non stop action with very little plot is how my brother's girlfriend summed it up after getting her hands on a copied DVD of it...

beardfreak · Post by **beardfreak** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:37 am 0

I will go and see it, being a fan and all that Jazz.

But, the book is bound to win out. Ah well .... something to do for a couple of hours away from this place!

mightyzim · Post by **mightyzim** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:43 am 0

its a big pile of poopsicles compared to the book. Mr Connery takes over most of the film and most the characters have been 'americanised' for the US audiance.
In the end its not League but its an OK movie. I would recommend a DVD viewing from the library when it hits the shelf

beardfreak · Post by **beardfreak** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 12:05 pm 0

its a big pile of poopsicles compared to the book. Mr Connery takes over most of the film and most the characters have been 'americanised' for the US audiance.

Oh dear - now I am wobbling as to the ticket fee !

Ahchay · Post by **Ahchay** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 12:57 pm 0

I quite liked it, granted some of the characterisation was lost (Quartermain has lost the opium addiction, Mina Harker lost her subtlety, The Invisible Man seems to have changed name) but they've retained the feel of the books on the whole. Yes, it's a daft plot, but people are only complaining because it's a different daft plot to the comics, and it does retain that Boys Own sense of adventure.

A lot depends (as with the book to be honest) on how familiar you are with late period victorian literature and they kept my favourite line in there ("This is my first mate..." etc) so I'm happy.

Cheers
Chris

beardfreak · Post by **beardfreak** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 1:08 pm 0

Ahchay

Cool, that's got me back on the vibe again.

Nestle · Post by **Nestle** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 1:23 pm 0

i havent ever seen any 'league' comics or books... And I loved the movie! Its not BenHur or even Evil Dead 2, but its a entertaining flick with a good sense of humor.

Definitely better than Terminator 3 or Matrix Reloaded...

But on the otherhand, im into Rushmore and Bowfinger

Roope

xav · Post by **xav** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 1:38 pm 0

I saw it last week, and would generally agree with the "leave your brain at the door" comments.

I've not read any of the graphic novels, but based on the general premise of the film, I would imagine I'd enjoy them. I love the whole idea of combining all those characters into one group.

High points for me were Nemo's automobile, and the throwaway line about an ape terrorising the Rue Morgue.

If you like Hollywood-ised comic books then go and see it. If you're a purist, or aren't bothered one way or the other, wait for it to go to rental.

beardfreak · Post by **beardfreak** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 2:20 pm 0

rseppala

That avatar is superb

ji · Post by ji » Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:17 pm 0

IMO, it's a nice movie, but the graphic novel is better. Movie just slashes everything to one's face and nails it to viewers forehead with stupid extra explanations. For example, the first graphic novel, if I remember correctly, never reveals the true nature of Ms. Harker. And her not being the leader of the League is a miss.

Also, TS was an unneccessary addendum.

But the atmosphere of the novel is quite there, but only quite. Did you spot the Mars news on the walls?

Have to buy more of the novels... (And the first in English, althought the Finnish translation seems to be quite good.)

YakYak

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