In Reply to: He-he... timeless subject... plus: the remake Hollywood MUST make posted by Victor Khomenko on August 31, 2003 at 06:07:26:
"Man Bites Dog" with " The Vanishing?"
Development of 3 characters, a slow building of tension as the hunter becomes the hunted, and the shattering climax all differentiate them. How often does one see that original an ending---linked so beautifully with the beginning sequences? The terror of "The V" is all internalized--that's what makes it so forceful; plus, the villain is such an average family guy---as are so many of these creeps.
For god's sake, tell me you haven't seen the original "The Vanishing" but that your opinion is based on the remake!
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Follow Ups
- Surely you're not equating an empty-headed splatter movie like - tinear 15:17:40 08/31/03 (6)
- Dutch yes! American, no! How about the red herrings in the film? - Duilawyer 19:12:14 09/02/03 (0)
- Re: Surely you're not equating an empty-headed splatter movie like - Victor Khomenko 15:37:27 08/31/03 (4)
- "Vanishing is more Dutch than French, I think, but regardless, there are dozens of such films, all crippled." - tinear 16:15:39 09/01/03 (3)
- Re: "Vanishing is more Dutch than French, I think, but regardless, there are dozens of such films, all crippled." - Victor Khomenko 17:41:44 09/01/03 (2)
- Just reread your title line... - Victor Khomenko 17:44:29 09/01/03 (1)
- Well, I've seen both - Bulkington 08:24:46 09/05/03 (0)