Really??
Maybe this is old news but I had no idea that a 'reboot' was even in the works! I have to say I'm torn by this news.
On one hand I'm kind of excited. According to the article they are going to explore some of the nuances in the book that the movie left out--which is great! The book and the movie were two different things. I have to say, I enjoyed both. They missed some of the themes that were present in the book with the movie, and some of the portrayals and symbolism, so maybe this movie will highlight those. Also there was a lot in the book that was really cool but the filmmakers just couldn't add because of the limits of technology at the time. So in terms of really bringing the book to life, this might be great.
On the other hand, the 1980s movie is classic. It's got a kitschy charm to it that is one of the things that makes it what it is. One of those things that just shouldn't be touched.
It may end up being like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where you have an old one and a new one. They're both good, just different. Two different things inhabiting two different worlds.
Well...we'll see in 2012.
On one hand I'm kind of excited. According to the article they are going to explore some of the nuances in the book that the movie left out--which is great! The book and the movie were two different things. I have to say, I enjoyed both. They missed some of the themes that were present in the book with the movie, and some of the portrayals and symbolism, so maybe this movie will highlight those. Also there was a lot in the book that was really cool but the filmmakers just couldn't add because of the limits of technology at the time. So in terms of really bringing the book to life, this might be great.
On the other hand, the 1980s movie is classic. It's got a kitschy charm to it that is one of the things that makes it what it is. One of those things that just shouldn't be touched.
It may end up being like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where you have an old one and a new one. They're both good, just different. Two different things inhabiting two different worlds.
Well...we'll see in 2012.
Aw man. I really hope they don't screw that one up. I'm on the fence too.
ReplyDeleteI've never read the book (to be honest, I don't know why; I've always wanted to, I just haven't made the time for it), but I did love the movie. I was in junior high when it came out in '84, so I was right in it's target audience.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't stand either of the sequels.
There was apparently a mini-series for a cable station in the late 90's, I think, but I've never seen any of it, so I can't comment on that.
I'll give any reboot or remake a chance, and like you said: if it's well-done, I'll enjoy it in a different way than the original.
Just for the record: though I grew up on the first Wonka movie and love it dearly, I liked Burton's remake better.
Just personal opinion, but I'm a little biased because the team of Burton and Depp can't do any wrong in my eyes.