The Young Lady and I got to see this in a preview screening just before we left for our vacation. I really loved it, but Hollywood does like to simplify emotional situations, doesn't it? I guess they assume that most USAnians just Won't Get It if they don't (and maybe they're right ... did you see those distressing statistics on hoew few people here actually read books?). And then of course nothing's complete without lots and lots of action and fighting.
Still, the humor with the princes and the bits with the goat-man, and the gorgeous production and cinematography, carried it along.
I'm a little puzzled by the reactions of some folks online who have felt really offended by the portrayals of women in the movie and who are talking about not bothering to see it. Most of the issues were Hollywood simplifications, not Gaiman's original story. If they want to see more quality fantasy movies, and if they want to see authors like Gaiman granted a good deal of authority of what happens during the moviemaking process, then this movie needs to do well at the box office. It's as simple as that. Boycotting will not have the desired effect.
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Date: 2007-08-23 01:29 pm (UTC)The Young Lady and I got to see this in a preview screening just before we left for our vacation. I really loved it, but Hollywood does like to simplify emotional situations, doesn't it? I guess they assume that most USAnians just Won't Get It if they don't (and maybe they're right ... did you see those distressing statistics on hoew few people here actually read books?). And then of course nothing's complete without lots and lots of action and fighting.
Still, the humor with the princes and the bits with the goat-man, and the gorgeous production and cinematography, carried it along.
I'm a little puzzled by the reactions of some folks online who have felt really offended by the portrayals of women in the movie and who are talking about not bothering to see it. Most of the issues were Hollywood simplifications, not Gaiman's original story. If they want to see more quality fantasy movies, and if they want to see authors like Gaiman granted a good deal of authority of what happens during the moviemaking process, then this movie needs to do well at the box office. It's as simple as that. Boycotting will not have the desired effect.