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28-12-09, 10:35 PM

Well- was a bit disappointed with that.

The first 45 minutes seemed to be very lacking in direction and meandered too much. They could have set the scene much more concisely and covered more in less time.

Oh well. It got better and part two looks to be a big improvement.

28-12-09, 10:37 PM

what the old 70's film with the plant monsters.

28-12-09, 10:39 PM

Nar- the new BBC remake that was just on.

Never saw the 70's film. Was well scared by the 80's BBC series. Love the book.

Probably 28 Days Later will prove to be the best remake of the book in the long run.

DarrenSV650S · 28-12-09, 10:40 PM

Is it scary?

28-12-09, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thedonal

Nar- the new BBC remake that was just on.

it never stood a chance

28-12-09, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

Is it scary?

Not as such- it gets a bit tense, but relies too much on the dramatic music.

I think the tension will be higher in the second part, tomorrow.

Worth a watch, I reckon. But not all that.

Bri w · 29-12-09, 09:39 AM

Read the book at least 1/2 doz times since being given it for o-level in the mid '70's.

Was disappointed with last night's effort and left the room with half an hour gone. Recorded it and will probably watch it later.

29-12-09, 09:45 AM

But you have to admit, Eddie Izzard makes a awesome bad guy....and strangly sexy!

fizzwheel · 29-12-09, 10:16 AM

I really like the book, I thought last nights effort was poor. I dont know why though. It didnt seem to capture the chaos / fear that comes across in the book.

I'm hoping that the 2nd part of it is better.

29-12-09, 11:53 AM

I thought the script was a bit dodgy in places: relies on characters knowing stuff the audience does but which the characters would have no way of knowing. Example: they meet Torrence, and immediately don't trust him for no reason that is on screen. We know he's a bad guy, but there's no suggestion in his behaviour during that scene that would lead them to suspect him.

28-12-09, 10:35 PM	#1
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Triffids Well- was a bit disappointed with that. The first 45 minutes seemed to be very lacking in direction and meandered too much. They could have set the scene much more concisely and covered more in less time. Oh well. It got better and part two looks to be a big improvement.

28-12-09, 10:37 PM	#2
zsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triffids what the old 70's film with the plant monsters.

28-12-09, 10:39 PM	#3
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triffids Nar- the new BBC remake that was just on. Never saw the 70's film. Was well scared by the 80's BBC series. Love the book. Probably 28 Days Later will prove to be the best remake of the book in the long run.

28-12-09, 10:40 PM	#4
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Triffids Is it scary?

29-12-09, 09:39 AM	#7
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Triffids Read the book at least 1/2 doz times since being given it for o-level in the mid '70's. Was disappointed with last night's effort and left the room with half an hour gone. Recorded it and will probably watch it later. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

29-12-09, 09:45 AM	#8
Rai86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triffids But you have to admit, Eddie Izzard makes a awesome bad guy....and strangly sexy!

29-12-09, 10:16 AM	#9
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Triffids I really like the book, I thought last nights effort was poor. I dont know why though. It didnt seem to capture the chaos / fear that comes across in the book. I'm hoping that the 2nd part of it is better. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

29-12-09, 11:53 AM	#10
Bear Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triffids I thought the script was a bit dodgy in places: relies on characters knowing stuff the audience does but which the characters would have no way of knowing. Example: they meet Torrence, and immediately don't trust him for no reason that is on screen. We know he's a bad guy, but there's no suggestion in his behaviour during that scene that would lead them to suspect him.