Anyone planning on seeing The Lovely Bones? - Blu-ray Forum

billypoe · 12-03-2009, 01:22 PM

Ever since LOTR came out, I've become a follower of Peter Jackson, so I really want to see this film. But usually I prefer to read the book first. Has anyone read the book, and if so, is it worth a read?

Also, is anyone planning on seeing this movie? I haven't heard much talk about it in the forums or elsewhere. . .

mpstjohn · 12-03-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by billypoe

Ever since LOTR came out, I've become a follower of Peter Jackson, so I really want to see this film. But usually I prefer to read the book first. Has anyone read the book, and if so, is it worth a read?

Also, is anyone planning on seeing this movie? I haven't heard much talk about it in the forums or elsewhere. . .

Read the book. Enjoyed it, but found the character of the mom way too self-absorbed (don't want to revisit that aspect of the story). I also found the choice of Mark Wahlberg to replace Ryan Gosling as the dad terrible casting, considering the progression of the character. I can't imagine him pulling off what's required of the character. You'd need someone with more range to make the character work.

I can't say for certain the film is good or bad since I have yet to see it, at the same time I feel the ending works best in literary form and would not work for a lot of filmgoers.

billypoe · 12-03-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mpstjohn

Read the book. Enjoyed it, but found the character of the mom way too self-absorbed (don't want to revisit that aspect of the story). I also found the choice of Mark Wahlberg to replace Ryan Gosling as the dad terrible casting, considering the progression of the character. I can't imagine him pulling off what's required of the character. You'd need someone with more range to make the character work.

I can't say for certain the film is good or bad since I have yet to see it, at the same time I feel the ending works best in literary form and would not work for a lot of filmgoers.

Wow! Thanks for the insight (and very professional critiquing, I might add

)

jasonicus · 12-03-2009, 02:29 PM

I can't wait for it. I am gonna see it opening day. I loved the trailer, never read the book, so I won't have anything to compare it to. Might be a good thing.

mpstjohn · 12-03-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by billypoe

Wow! Thanks for the insight (and very professional critiquing, I might add

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No problem.

In retrospect I guess it makes sense that Peter Jackson would want to make a film like this. Much as No Country for Old Men was The Coen Brothers returning to the same territory they explored with Blood Simple, The Lovely Bones is the same territory Jackson covered in Heavenly Creatures. He's returning to his roots. Well, his non-zombie (Dead Alive), non-alien (Bad Taste) roots anyway.

awongshing · 12-03-2009, 02:49 PM

Yeah gonna have to check it out.

BTobin · 12-03-2009, 05:17 PM

I'm seeing it opening day, I've never read the book but I probably will after seeing the movie, if Peter Jackson is in charge you know it will be good

Ator the Invincible · 12-03-2009, 05:22 PM

It's Peter Jackson, so I'll definitely be checking it out. I hope to see it in the theater (though I'm not usually an opening night guy). But if I don't get around to it for whatever reason, it'll be a definite blind buy on blu-ray.

master_8ball · 12-03-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mpstjohn

No problem.

In retrospect I guess it makes sense that Peter Jackson would want to make a film like this. Much as No Country for Old Men was The Coen Brothers returning to the same territory they explored with Blood Simple, The Lovely Bones is the same territory Jackson covered in Heavenly Creatures. He's returning to his roots. Well, his non-zombie (Dead Alive), non-alien (Bad Taste) roots anyway.

I havent heard much about this film, but had hoped he was returning to his original roots... I have not seen Heavenly Creatures though.

Foggy · 12-03-2009, 05:40 PM

I'm gonna try opening day if not weekend.

dcowboy7 · 12-03-2009, 05:49 PM

zzzzzzzz.

CHERRYGARCIA · 12-03-2009, 05:49 PM

read the book..so I do want to see this + anything PJ usually directs is worth watching!!

dahoover · 12-03-2009, 05:58 PM

I am definitely watching this movie, probly not opening day but sometime in the theatres.

Also, the book is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see how well Peter Jackson adapted it.

goochspot · 12-03-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by master_8ball

I havent heard much about this film, but had hoped he was returning to his original roots... I have not seen Heavenly Creatures though.

I thought Heavenly Creatures was really good. It's a unique film and I would highly recommend a watch.

goochspot · 12-03-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

zzzzzzzz.

Is it correct to assume that based on your post and sig that you're anti-Cinema?

Steve · 12-03-2009, 06:42 PM

My wife read the book and speaks very highly of it, so I'm sure we'll end up seeing it in the theater, but I can't comment on it for myself.

assydingo · 12-03-2009, 06:57 PM

I enjoyed the book and am excited to see what Peter Jackson did with the material.

dcowboy7 · 12-03-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by goochspot

Is it correct to assume that based on your post and sig that you're anti-Cinema?

cinema ? u mean movies ? no....im a popcorn flick guy evidently.

masoud90 · 12-03-2009, 07:58 PM

This is getting some oscar buzz, so I'll check it out before the Oscars, of course.

Oh and dcowboy7, cinema is a more educated term of movie - as is film.

goochspot · 12-03-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

cinema ? u mean movies ? no....im a popcorn flick guy evidently.

They're one in the same. I was refering more to the simple, non-verbal response and the apparent distaste of an integral part of film.

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Opening day.	9	20.93%
In the theater, but not on opening day.	21	48.84%
On Blu-ray.	7	16.28%
Not planning on ever watching it.	2	4.65%
What is The Lovely Bones?	4	9.30%
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12-03-2009, 01:22 PM	#1
billypoe Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Athens, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:622 Trading Score:1	Anyone planning on seeing The Lovely Bones? Ever since LOTR came out, I've become a follower of Peter Jackson, so I really want to see this film. But usually I prefer to read the book first. Has anyone read the book, and if so, is it worth a read? Also, is anyone planning on seeing this movie? I haven't heard much talk about it in the forums or elsewhere. . .

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12-03-2009, 02:29 PM	#4
jasonicus Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009	I can't wait for it. I am gonna see it opening day. I loved the trailer, never read the book, so I won't have anything to compare it to. Might be a good thing.

12-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#6
awongshing Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:15	Yeah gonna have to check it out.

12-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#7
BTobin Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:361 Blu-ray reviews:3	I'm seeing it opening day, I've never read the book but I probably will after seeing the movie, if Peter Jackson is in charge you know it will be good

12-03-2009, 05:22 PM	#8
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:503 Blu-ray collection:6293 DVD collection:2715	It's Peter Jackson, so I'll definitely be checking it out. I hope to see it in the theater (though I'm not usually an opening night guy). But if I don't get around to it for whatever reason, it'll be a definite blind buy on blu-ray.

12-03-2009, 05:40 PM	#10
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3594 DVD collection:47	I'm gonna try opening day if not weekend.

12-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#11
dcowboy7 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Pequannock, NJ 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:112 Trading Score:11	zzzzzzzz.

12-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#12
CHERRYGARCIA Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:629 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:41	read the book..so I do want to see this + anything PJ usually directs is worth watching!!

12-03-2009, 05:58 PM	#13
dahoover Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Bloomington, Indiana Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:107 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:25	I am definitely watching this movie, probly not opening day but sometime in the theatres. Also, the book is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see how well Peter Jackson adapted it.

12-03-2009, 06:42 PM	#16
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	My wife read the book and speaks very highly of it, so I'm sure we'll end up seeing it in the theater, but I can't comment on it for myself.

12-03-2009, 06:57 PM	#17
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	I enjoyed the book and am excited to see what Peter Jackson did with the material.

12-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#19
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	This is getting some oscar buzz, so I'll check it out before the Oscars, of course. Oh and dcowboy7, cinema is a more educated term of movie - as is film.

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