Originally Posted By greenbean Is anyone else excited about seeing this movie. I am a fan of Robert DeNiro, Claire Danes and Michelle Pfeiffer and I feel like this one is different for all of them and it comes out this Friday
Originally Posted By jasmine7 I cannot wait to see this! While I haven't read the graphic novel it's based on yet, I'm a huge fan of Neil Gaiman's other work (especially Sandman & his novel with Terry Pratchett, Good Omens).
Originally Posted By mapleservo I think it looks pretty good. I saw an interview with Neil Gaiman, who wrote the novel, and he said the closest comparison he could make is to "The Princess Bride". That's good enough to get me in the theater. Great to see Michelle Pfeiffer again.
Originally Posted By greenbean I know I have read a few reviews and they compare it to The Princess Bride which is something that got even more excited (if that was possible) here is the link to the review <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/ap/20070806/118644456000.html" target="_blank">http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/new s/ap/20070806/118644456000.html</a>
Originally Posted By DAR I just finished the novel the other day. I love Gaiman's work but this was a little disappointing.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>I cannot wait to see this! While I haven't read the graphic novel it's based on yet, I'm a huge fan of Neil Gaiman's other work (especially Sandman & his novel with Terry Pratchett, Good Omens).<< Actually, I think it's based on a regular novel. I think the graphic novel is also based on the regular novel. >>I just finished the novel the other day. I love Gaiman's work but this was a little disappointing.<< I think it's his worst book. So of course they're making a movie of it. :-(
Originally Posted By oc_dean I saw the film tonight .. and was fairly impressed. The story may not resonate as well as the underlying themes from Lord of the Rings or Wizard of Oz .... but worthy the 10+ dollar admission. Michelle P. looked GREAT. It's like she's not aging at all since the Fabulous Baker Boys. And this is Michelle's year .. as she did Hairspray as well. It was a great cast .. the settings stunning. All filmed in and around various British Isles. Robert DeNiro also brings some "dimension" to his role. Look how stellar of an actor he is! No matter what his role is. The only thing ... the dead brother ghosts scenes make it more silly than I felt was necessary. It was really enjoyable all the way through. There are human themes presented that give it depth ... But not at the level of a Tolkien or L. Frank Baum delivered.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 I'm going to see it tomorrow, and I just can't wait! All these positive reviews are really getting me excited.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I can't wait to see it, and I am sooooo glad I am not the only Gaiman fan on here!!!! Love Sandman and Neverwhere. Good Omens and American Gods were good. Stardust is fun, but his weakest. But having seen the trailer the other day, I am really looking forward to this one.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 I'm waiting to read the book until I see the movie. I usually seem to be more satisfied with both that way. If I read the book first, the movie is almost inevitably disappointing.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF It was better than most of the sequel tripe that has been in theatres this summer.
Originally Posted By quincytoo This movie was very good I kinda got dragged to it and was rolling my eyes but quickly was drawn into the movie!! Good cast
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 Really good. But I couldn't help comparing it to the Princess Bride, and I think that took away from it a bit. Ready to see it again, so I can just see it for what it is. When they were on Shakespeare's ship and they kept saying "murdered by pirates" I couldn't help thinking of "Murdered by pirates is good!"
Originally Posted By threeundertwo Better than I expected but didn't make me think of Princess Bride. Far less humor. Lots of eye candy though. Very visually appealing and I liked the music. =)
