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Oh trust me, I know all about Wrightson's version. Rest assured, that is the route they are going.
Back on topic, I just got home from The Wolfman. WARNING: Here be minor spoilers.
Overall impression is good. Above everything else, I loved the design of the new Wolfman. Baker's makeup is at it's finest here, and Benicio is truly a class actor. However the film lacked much of the class of the original. It also felt way too quickly paced, and was a bit too flashy at times. The title card and end credits for example should have been a simple white/red text, rather than the animated red graphics and dripping blood we got. And about that blood, I hate to say it, but there was just too much of it at times. Some of this violent flair reminded me a little of Freddy vs. Jason, and that's not what this movie should have been. I also have to say, perhaps we saw just a little bit too much of the Wolfman himself, and too soon in the picture at that. I do support the less is more ideal, and it's a little lost here. The good news is the monster is just stunning to look at. Some of the cgi is a little poor, but it doesn't affect the piece too much. At any rate, all the leads turn in superb performances, and del Toro was just a marvel to watch, especially when not covered in hair. He nailed the tragic aspect of Larry Talbot, much in the same general manner as Lon Chaney Jr., and that was key to me. Elfman's music was terrific, as well, although not as memorable as the original Wolfman theme. Overall, a flawed but entertaining and solid remake of a classic film. Easily the best werewolf film of the last ten years.
See it, I doubt any real monster fan would regret it.
Back on topic, I just got home from The Wolfman. WARNING: Here be minor spoilers.
Overall impression is good. Above everything else, I loved the design of the new Wolfman. Baker's makeup is at it's finest here, and Benicio is truly a class actor. However the film lacked much of the class of the original. It also felt way too quickly paced, and was a bit too flashy at times. The title card and end credits for example should have been a simple white/red text, rather than the animated red graphics and dripping blood we got. And about that blood, I hate to say it, but there was just too much of it at times. Some of this violent flair reminded me a little of Freddy vs. Jason, and that's not what this movie should have been. I also have to say, perhaps we saw just a little bit too much of the Wolfman himself, and too soon in the picture at that. I do support the less is more ideal, and it's a little lost here. The good news is the monster is just stunning to look at. Some of the cgi is a little poor, but it doesn't affect the piece too much. At any rate, all the leads turn in superb performances, and del Toro was just a marvel to watch, especially when not covered in hair. He nailed the tragic aspect of Larry Talbot, much in the same general manner as Lon Chaney Jr., and that was key to me. Elfman's music was terrific, as well, although not as memorable as the original Wolfman theme. Overall, a flawed but entertaining and solid remake of a classic film. Easily the best werewolf film of the last ten years.
See it, I doubt any real monster fan would regret it.
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When did that happen and why was I not told? No thread for this?
), and I anxiously await your review.
