So . . . i've read the novel. How can I help?
I purposely choose not to rip apart the trailers for movies that stem from adaptations. Honestly, it's near impossible to re-create to magic/emotional lift you get from reading finely written pages. For instance, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN: Great adaptation . . . but the novel offers so much more. ANGELS AND DEMONS & DA VINCI CODE . .. YES, two different sides of the spectrum as far as adaptations go but, you can easily see where creativity comes into play against corporate/studio input is involved.
I was relectant at first but, I became a massive . . . MASSIVE fan of the novel. And there are a few things everyone should know about the project .. here goes:
First of all . . .it's PLAN B. This means, Brad PItt's company. Although the company has done some great films, sometimes they fall short. See TROY and RUNNING WITH SCISSORS.
OK so . . . the book is simply to layered to put to film. From what I read (SPOILER ALERT FOR ANYONE WHO INTENDS TO READ THE BOOK) Henry looses his legs, which causes his death. Not only is that a crucial part of his time travel saga AND story, it also makes and eventual perfect ending. The film makers have skipped that part of the story . . . and it wouldn;t surprise me if they skipped Henrys Doctor . . . (in case he IS in the movie, i'll refrain from mentioning his name/rumoured casting)
I've never read "acces"". So I can't make a comparison. Sorry.
But, this will be a classic case of book to film adaptation that will inevitably have a split opinion about A) Whether it was a good idea in the first place and B) if it was a good/honourable adaptation.
Fans of the book will see it and some people will enjoy it.
I just recommend reading the book. It's magic.
If you have specific questions on the book . . .I'm usually as hungover as I am right now on Wednesdays, Friday afternoons and every other Sunday.
Thank you for TRAILER ADDICT.
All the best to all of you,
jg