Ashley Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 The film is released on Friday in the UK (apparently, although I can only find Everyman Cinemas listing it). Anyone else going to see it? I've heard mixed things about it but it looks nice. I'm not expecting much but I enjoy the book so want to check it out. Feel free to discuss the film, book or even original song if you'd wish. I'm no Storm Trooper!
Supergrunch Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 I'll be watching this so long as it plays in my nearby arts cinema, which it probably will. Good points: Subbed not dubbed, looks like it sticks quite closely to the book, early reviews are positive. Bad points: It's not the most interesting Murakami to film, and I doubt it'll be as good as Tony Takitani which was pretty awesome. Also I think Midori is played by a model rather than experienced actor, and Naoko by the girl from Babel, who may or may not be a decent actor (apparently she is though).
Sméagol Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Unfortunately, I missed my chance. I wanted to see it, but it's already out of the cinemas here. I was checking the program for the "last week" notice, didn't see it, so thought I had some time left, but it's gone. I'll make it up someday.
The Peeps Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Such a good song... Film could be interesting but I doubt I'll get the chance to see it.
Ashley Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 I'll be watching this so long as it plays in my nearby arts cinema, which it probably will. Good points: Subbed not dubbed, looks like it sticks quite closely to the book, early reviews are positive. Bad points: It's not the most interesting Murakami to film, and I doubt it'll be as good as Tony Takitani which was pretty awesome. Also I think Midori is played by a model rather than experienced actor, and Naoko by the girl from Babel, who may or may not be a decent actor (apparently she is though). If I recall correctly the actor who plays Midori is a model but really wanted to play her so auditioned/got in their faces etc and impressed them. Perhaps a more free-flowing performance would be more suited for the character anyway. And yeah, the actor from Babel is in it and did get an Oscar nom for Babel I believe so I guess she's not awful I briefly spoke to someone about what other Murakami books could be adapted and...well, I do not want to see the sacrifices from Kafa anytime soon! But I like how NW is just a 'simple' love story.
flameboy Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Loved the book didn't even know a film had been made!
dan-likes-trees Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 If I recall correctly the actor who plays Midori is a model but really wanted to play her so auditioned/got in their faces etc and impressed them. Perhaps a more free-flowing performance would be more suited for the character anyway. And yeah, the actor from Babel is in it and did get an Oscar nom for Babel I believe so I guess she's not awful I briefly spoke to someone about what other Murakami books could be adapted and...well, I do not want to see the sacrifices from Kafa anytime soon! But I like how NW is just a 'simple' love story. After Dark (I think it was called) could work, I remember thinking it would be pretty suited to film whilst reading it. Plus no one likes it (apart from me) so no one would be upset if it sucked. Re: NW - just watched the trailer, I agree, visually it looks stunning. And the soundtrack. The kind of film I could happily sit back into a seat at the cinema and enjoy looking at, even if the acting / screenplay isn't so good. Doubt they'll be showing it at Leeds Vue but I might make the effort to the local arts one.. Loved the book, obvs. I'd recomend Ryu Murakami's 69 to any NW fans, makes an interesting comparison even if the writing style is different.
Ashley Posted March 12, 2011 Author Posted March 12, 2011 So I went to go watch this tonight. Its nice. Had to keep stopping myself thinking "they've changed that". Which they did a fair bit. The story was still there but they changed odd things like locations and such and I can't really tell why. Shame the storyline was so condensed though. Obviously they can't get everything in but it was such a slow and quiet film. I would be surprised if more than 200 lines were spoken (considering the film is about 150 minutes). Certainly one of those films whereby each frame feels like a work of art though.
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