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In Reply to: The O'Brian Cult posted by Bambi B on November 17, 2004 at 07:57:06:
Similar to the "Audio Cult"? I can assure you the POB readers, while passionate, are hardly a cult. It's hardly a surprise people can still be seduced by a well told tale and the romance of tall ships.I've traversed the cannon thrice over the past 10 years, and I've been lurking about POB websites for years.Contrary to your friends' dismissal of the movie, many, MANY POB fans liked or loved the film. Of course, those POB fanatics who wished for a literal version of a single volume were disappointed, as were the people desirous of an old-time swashbuckler a la Errol Flynn.
I was not disappointed. I think Weir gave us something much more interesting than a literal tale or a romp. The relationship between Aubrey and Maturin is the core of the film, as it is in the novels. That relationship is used to explore themes of leadership, friendship and obligation. NO FILLER. Use your eyes and ears. The film tells its story visually, subtlely dillineating the subtext and themes even to the very corners of the frame. It is hardly a CGI actioner.
I'm OK with M&C not being someone's cuppa. But I get irritated when people dismiss this film becuae it wan't "like the books". I its essence, if not it's precise plot, M&C is very like the books. Indeed, the texture and details are very true to the details and spirit of the POB volumes.
A film is not a book. The language of cinema is visual - it must "show" not "tell". Rather than a literal plot from one novel, Weir gives us the essence of POB's themes, makes them his own, and gives us something new and rich. One film could never encompass the detail and complexity of a 20 volume sage. (20 books were out at the time of production.)
M&C is the thniking person's adventure film. I agrreee with the majority of critic's who called it hte best film of its kind ever made. I don't worry about literal minded fans who want to see a re-enactment of the books.
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Follow Ups
- "Cult"??!!! Nay, Nay... - Harmonia 12:52:13 11/17/04 (1)
- Re: "Cult"??!!! Nay, Nay... - Bambi b 15:37:39 11/17/04 (0)
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