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Dad's Army
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the reviews of the soon-to-be-released Dad's Army film are in the papers today; generally, although not scathing, they're not exactly favourable.
One in today's Metro caught my attention, where the reviewer criticises the production for "barely a nod to modernisation".
just wondering how you can "modernise" a production that is, by its nature, rooted 75 years in the past. are we talking about imposing the values of today on a past time; airbrushing and fluffy-bunny-izing history, perhaps?
One in today's Metro caught my attention, where the reviewer criticises the production for "barely a nod to modernisation".
just wondering how you can "modernise" a production that is, by its nature, rooted 75 years in the past. are we talking about imposing the values of today on a past time; airbrushing and fluffy-bunny-izing history, perhaps?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.As I have opined before - this film will get two polarised responses -
original fans will find it a poor and pointless imitation.
modern cinema goers will be largely unaware of the original series, and will understand none of the situation, or the character interactions that made it such a strong comedy series of its time.
Re-makes are money-spinners - the companies sling them at audiences like mud, in the hope some will stick.
And more often than not, mud seems to be the main constituent of the plot / script / approach / result.
original fans will find it a poor and pointless imitation.
modern cinema goers will be largely unaware of the original series, and will understand none of the situation, or the character interactions that made it such a strong comedy series of its time.
Re-makes are money-spinners - the companies sling them at audiences like mud, in the hope some will stick.
And more often than not, mud seems to be the main constituent of the plot / script / approach / result.
I'm really looking forward to seeing it.
It's part of my childhood, and I am impressed by the selection of actors chosen.
I am a bit surprised that they have broken the tradition and shown Captain Mainwaring's wife, Elizabeth, for the first time.
That's a bit like showing you what Columbo's wife looks like.
It's part of my childhood, and I am impressed by the selection of actors chosen.
I am a bit surprised that they have broken the tradition and shown Captain Mainwaring's wife, Elizabeth, for the first time.
That's a bit like showing you what Columbo's wife looks like.
Perhaps The Metro critic is referring to the style of comedy? Cath Clarke, writing for Time Out, wrote: "Even granddad has moved on from teatime comedy gags about jam roly-poly".
The critic definitely seem to be divided about the film though:
http:// www.rot tentoma toes.co m/m/dad s-army/ reviews /
The critic definitely seem to be divided about the film though:
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I am an avid fan of this superb comedy series, so much so that I possess the complete boxed set, and still get extreme pleasure from watching them, even after seeing them over and over again.
I don't know how I will react to the film, because I did not think that the film the original crew took part in was as good as the short episodes, apart from the fact that I will be comparing the present characters with those long gone.
I don't know how I will react to the film, because I did not think that the film the original crew took part in was as good as the short episodes, apart from the fact that I will be comparing the present characters with those long gone.
Mr aog
That was my major concern as well. Comparing present cast with the past. I generally avoid the modern remakes, Oceans 11,Titanic,Sahara,Thomas Crown Affair,Italian Job et al. Having looked at the promotional poster for this modern offering I had no problem identifying who portrayed who. Mannering,Godfrey and Wilson were particularly well casted. I have no problems watching this new film but the script as yet is an unknown quantity.
If it is a flop,like you,I can fall back on my box set. :-)
That was my major concern as well. Comparing present cast with the past. I generally avoid the modern remakes, Oceans 11,Titanic,Sahara,Thomas Crown Affair,Italian Job et al. Having looked at the promotional poster for this modern offering I had no problem identifying who portrayed who. Mannering,Godfrey and Wilson were particularly well casted. I have no problems watching this new film but the script as yet is an unknown quantity.
If it is a flop,like you,I can fall back on my box set. :-)
"I am an avid fan of this superb comedy series, so much so that I possess the complete boxed set, and still get extreme pleasure from watching them, even after seeing them over and over again. "
AOG, I may not get the chance to say this again to you: well said and I agree :-)
It will be hard for the fans of the old show: will we have to put it out of out minds to enjoy the film, or will our knowledge and memory of it enhance the enjoyment?
AOG, I may not get the chance to say this again to you: well said and I agree :-)
It will be hard for the fans of the old show: will we have to put it out of out minds to enjoy the film, or will our knowledge and memory of it enhance the enjoyment?