War of the Worlds

Posted by: Misguided Fool on 12 August 2004

War of the Worlds

Why oh why do they have to modernise this classic.

I was eagerly anticipating seeing Martian Fighting Machines striding along the River Thames and through Victorian London until I got to the end of the article.

I just can't understand it.

What is it with American film makers these days. We have already had the 1950s George Pal version, ID4 and Signs. Why can't we have a Victorian War of the Worlds set in London, just the way the book is.

I can't say that I have ever been as aggravated about a film that hasn't yet been made.

Regards

Mark ;0)

Posted on: 12 August 2004 by greeny

I wouldn't be suprised if it's set in New York rather than London. You need to accept the fact that these films are made primarily for an American audience, and they are going to want to see familiar surroundings.

Also if you set things in the modern day it gives you the option of throwing jets, helecopters, tanks etc into the equation (special effect fest time!!).

Posted on: 12 August 2004 by Berlin Fritz

Seemingly gone for a Burton then ?

Fritz Von Holycityofwatford

Posted on: 12 August 2004 by Roy T

Jeff Wayne for the sound track?

Posted on: 12 August 2004 by long-time-dead

Hope David Essex is busy !!!!

Posted on: 13 August 2004 by Kevin-W

Hope bloody Jeff Wayne iis busy!

Posted on: 13 August 2004 by Bubblechild

Interesting. I got chatting to an English film producer a couple of weeks ago, who has been working on pre-production for a War of the Worlds film which was going to be based around the Jeff Wayne score.

There was talk of Anthony Hopkins narrating, even of Robbie Williams (sigh!) recording some of the tracks...I wonder if the Spielberg project means that his won't happen - or whether they're part of the same thing (seems unlikely)...

Anyone else heard any rumours about the musical remake?

Much of the Jeff Wayne score I can take or leave - although I do have a big soft spot for Forever Autumn.

[This message was edited by Bubblechild on Fri 13 August 2004 at 14:50.]

Posted on: 17 August 2004 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly

quote:
Originally posted by Misguided Fool:

I was eagerly anticipating seeing Martian Fighting Machines striding along the River Thames and through Victorian London until I got to the end of the article.

I just can't understand it.

What is it with American film makers these days. We have already had the 1950s George Pal version, ID4 and Signs. Why can't we have a Victorian War of the Worlds set in London, just the way the book is.

I can't say that I have ever been as aggravated about a film that hasn't yet been made.

Regards

Mark ;0)

Not to mention the fact it kicks off in Curch Square, Shepperton. Demolishes a fine pub, too.

Regards

Mike

Spending money I don't have on things I don't need.

Posted on: 15 September 2004 by Roy T

More wars more worlds, but will the Americans win them all?

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