"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf)
02/18/2016 at 09:23 • Filed to: None
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"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf)
02/18/2016 at 09:23 • Filed to: None | 2
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This could be really good or could be a complete let down.
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Ignoring the many (bad) automotive/racing puns, the article points out that Disney has bought the movie rights to the book and also an already written script, which was previously done when Universal was planning to make the movie starring Patrick Dempsey.
The book is fairly dark, so hopefully Disney does keep it more adult and true to the book. It could be a really good film actually. However, the author of this article does not do a great job of inspiring confidence, “The good news for Stein fans is that the material may be better suited at Disney, which has a long history of canine pics, ranging from Old Yeller to
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
.” [Emphasis mine]
Okay, well Old Yeller gives me some hope for a rather somber story of a man and his dog. But to bring up Beverly Hills Chihuahua as evidence to Disney’s ability to produce quality dog-centric movies is a terrible idea.
Here’s to hoping that Disney does a great job. I’ve got hope, as long as it ends up getting a PG-13 rating. Anything less will mean that the story was significantly changed.
jariten1781
> Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
02/18/2016 at 09:49 |
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If they do it with the same perspective of the book I’ll be disappointed. Narration in writing can be done well but it’s either a chore or down right intolerable in cinema...and if they go with Babe: Pig in the City style talking animals...fuck ‘em.
They could probably put something together keeping the story generally the same where Enzo is the focus, but doesn’t talk/narrate but they’d need a crack writer and a really good cast to pull it off.
Low expectations.
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Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
> jariten1781
02/18/2016 at 09:54 |
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I’m guessing they’ll go for a narration solution.
If it’s kept to a minimum it could work, but if it’s basically his thoughts as part of the conversation it’d definitely be overbearing.
I think it could have a lot of potential if they just use a well trained dog(s) and really focus on the emotions and messages the animals can naturally convey with their expressions and behavior.
Rainbow
> Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
02/18/2016 at 10:04 |
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Goddammit.... I’ve had this book for a year now, but I’ve only read the first chapter. I need to start over and actually get through it. I like it a lot, but I’ve always had so much trouble concentrating when I read that it’s just hard to get through anything...
Justin Hughes
> Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
02/18/2016 at 10:53 |
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It doesn’t seem like a Disney kind of story to me, despite their history of critter movies. Patrick Dempsey would’ve been awesome in it, since as a racer I think he’d truly understand it, play it well, and do the driving himself.
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Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
> Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
02/18/2016 at 11:19 |
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I feel like Disney might be trying to make a move to be considered as a more serious film company, along with being the happy/feel good company that makes all those great kid/family movies. Something like The Art of Racing in the Rain would be a good inbetween of those two areas, the focus on Enzo keeps it as more of a family oriented style movie but all the dark events in the story lean towards a more serious film.
I completely agree about Dempsey, but wasn’t Denny a ginger? I don’t know if I’m remembering that as an element of the story or if that’s just how I pictured him, but I suppose it wouldn’t matter all that much for the film. haha