tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post3274527549718307821..comments2024-03-28T15:25:55.785-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'Doctor Sleep'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-79928624678512160942019-11-08T22:56:07.218-08:002019-11-08T22:56:07.218-08:00Booked for this Tues, JayGee. Was looking forward ...Booked for this Tues, JayGee. Was looking forward to it very much, then yesterday heard Mark Kermode's take on it......Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-46679233276123024082019-11-08T13:49:25.370-08:002019-11-08T13:49:25.370-08:00Interested in hearing your review on The Good Liar...Interested in hearing your review on The Good LiarJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-22258044159192834392019-11-08T07:19:12.573-08:002019-11-08T07:19:12.573-08:00The music you refer to, D, the 'Dies Irae'...The music you refer to, D, the 'Dies Irae' medieval plainchant, sounds to me, even in the original film, much too portentously signalling (DOOM! DOOM!), yet especially so when played as here on orchestral brass - tubas I presume. <br />But like you I was also pleased with the returning use of the Overlook Hotel, the only point in the film, belated as it was, when I sat up keenly.<br />I'm pleased that you liked this new film. I only wish I'd been of your mind.<br />Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-77669442465972416252019-11-08T07:02:46.519-08:002019-11-08T07:02:46.519-08:00You seem to be in the majority with your opinion o...You seem to be in the majority with your opinion of the film... But I really enjoyed it, especially the continuation of the music from The Shining, that made it feel more connected, and the actress who played Danny's Mum, had Shelly Duvall's intonation perfect....I almost jumped for joy when I realised they were going to have the finale at The Overlook Hotel.Debdorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144784177810052734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-89333586903642608272019-11-08T06:23:13.794-08:002019-11-08T06:23:13.794-08:00I never saw the TV film, Bob, though wish I had, b...I never saw the TV film, Bob, though wish I had, being as it was endorsed by the author.<br />Although Ewan McG seemed earnest in playing the adult Danny here he also appeared somewhat detached and a bit out-of-sympathy with the character.<br /><br />I'm sorry if what I say about this new film is the deciding factor in your not going but I have to be honest. However, if you weren't that keen on the film of the original story I doubt very much if you're going to think this sequel is anything above average.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-4044916852047658172019-11-08T05:15:51.226-08:002019-11-08T05:15:51.226-08:00Like you, loved the book, but the film, and the TV...Like you, loved the book, but the film, and the TV movie, fell far short.<br /><br />I like McGregor, but every preview I see of this laves me utterly uninterested.<br /><br />It's really a pass, now that you've reviewed it for me!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-65406664347046309532019-11-07T19:51:55.964-08:002019-11-07T19:51:55.964-08:00If anything, this film only underlines just how go...If anything, this film only underlines just how good the original was, M.M. I think it was a serious error to attempt to follow it, a mistake foremost by King himself, followed up by this celluloid version. <br />Shelly Duvall WAS very good in the 1980 film. Even if her acting turned out to be what Kubrick considered as his greatest problem in the film it doesn't show as such on screen, whereas Nicholson's contribution, steadily getting more and more deranged, was a bit more predictable despite doing exactly what he was required to do. <br /><br />Now that the dust has settled (though it's still stirring) after my seeing 'Midsommar' months ago I can say with some confidence that it's the most disturbing film I've ever seen in my entire life. It still haunts me just about every single day and I just wish I'd never seen the blasted thing. Really got under my skin, and it won't leave me, dammit!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-85357948333650059802019-11-07T15:13:18.328-08:002019-11-07T15:13:18.328-08:00I loved the original...and even withstanding the s...I loved the original...and even withstanding the storyline was scary enough with Shelley Duvall alone. That woman is just odd and creepy looking. Not sure I plan to see this. Sometimes it's best to let successful sleeping dogs lie.<br /><br />On a side note, finally caught Midsommer. Oh. My. Goodness. Most bizarre film I saw in ages. I wasn't sure what to think, or still, if I even liked it...I'm still in stun and shock. Especially that cliff scene.....Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.com