Dark Shadows trailer out...
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EyeofSauron
Master Member
it looks amazing, even tho im tired of the whole tim burton/johnny depp and co cooperation
WarPig
Sr Member
OK, I was a fan of the original. The original was a soap opera, complete with convoluted sub-plots of sub-plots; it took itself seriously, and for the time was pretty entertaining.
This re-boot appears to be a comedy - which might be interesting. Those old episodes may well appear to be comedic in today's context (I haven't watched one of the old episodes to see if it holds up, as I fear I may be disappointed with it now).
Remember people's reaction to The Wild, Wild West? A somewhat comedic re-boot of a venerated classic - and everyone hated it (although I still like it!). Any time there's a re-boot, there will be polarized views. I'll reserve judgment until I've seen it.
I watched the trailer; it looks like Dark Shadows in a funhouse mirror - but it *does* look interesting!
This re-boot appears to be a comedy - which might be interesting. Those old episodes may well appear to be comedic in today's context (I haven't watched one of the old episodes to see if it holds up, as I fear I may be disappointed with it now).
Remember people's reaction to The Wild, Wild West? A somewhat comedic re-boot of a venerated classic - and everyone hated it (although I still like it!). Any time there's a re-boot, there will be polarized views. I'll reserve judgment until I've seen it.
I watched the trailer; it looks like Dark Shadows in a funhouse mirror - but it *does* look interesting!
WarPig
Sr Member
So YOU were the other person that liked it! Greetings, 'bro!! :lol
KnightAsylum
Sr Member
I like Depp & Burton but will pass on this one, doesn't look good. :thumbsdown
Never liked the originals much, nor the remake in 91 (didn't see the remake in 03 or 04)
Never liked the originals much, nor the remake in 91 (didn't see the remake in 03 or 04)
darthgordon
Sr Member
I had no idea they were going with the comedic route. So it's kind of like The Brady Bunch Movie. Hmmmm... interesting.
Actually, there was already a reboot of this done in the '90s. I think it lasted a season. I actually enjoyed it. It definitely wasn't a comedy though. I also remember watching some of the originals as a kid in re-runs (my mother was a fan). Once again... not a comedy.
I'm kind of interested though.
Actually, there was already a reboot of this done in the '90s. I think it lasted a season. I actually enjoyed it. It definitely wasn't a comedy though. I also remember watching some of the originals as a kid in re-runs (my mother was a fan). Once again... not a comedy.
I'm kind of interested though.
I don't think it looks terrible, but it's definitely not Dark Shadows. The original was not a comedy. It just makes me wonder why they even used the same title. It seems like it would stand on it's own as a completely separate movie. Just like 21 Jump Street. The new movie coming out with Jonah Hill is a comedy, unlike the original tv show, and has nothing to do with the original series. In both cases these films might be good, but have big enough stars in them to not have to rely on the name recognition of older franchises.
darthgordon
Sr Member
But the plot appears essentially the same... except comedic... and set a year after the original series ended... Okay, so it's not exactly the same.
WarPig
Sr Member
Probably for the same reason they are using "21 Jump Street" as a name :lol
Kerr Avon
Master Member
Lazy ****ing studios.
WarPig
Sr Member
More like "We can bring more people into the theater if we use a title people may recognize".
Just think: "Star Wars: A New Hope" (the musical comedy).:facepalm
I figure there is name recognition in the title, but I would think that star names like Johnny Depp or Jonah Hill would have the same effect.
Hollywood can't help but ruin everything.... they can't come up with an original idea. Thus all the remakes, reboots and sequels.
Hollywood can't help but ruin everything.... they can't come up with an original idea. Thus all the remakes, reboots and sequels.
WarPig
Sr Member
Shylaah
Sr Member
Didn't know it was going to take a comedic turn.....
And always the highly creative--NOT, cheap sex jokes!?!?
Depp in indelibly Jack in my mind....can't shake 'im!!!
My brain defies what my eyes see!!
All I hear is Jack-- and all I see is a more modern nearly zombie looking Jack Sparrow with a hair cut. :lol
Shylaah
And always the highly creative--NOT, cheap sex jokes!?!?
Depp in indelibly Jack in my mind....can't shake 'im!!!
My brain defies what my eyes see!!
All I hear is Jack-- and all I see is a more modern nearly zombie looking Jack Sparrow with a hair cut. :lol
Shylaah
