Two “literary” movies are coming out in December, 2012. I can’t decide what I think about either one. I have a tendency to be conservative and like what I’m already used to seeing, but these are at least somewhat appealing.
Les Miserables, starring Hugh Jackman, Ann Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne, and Amanda Seyfried.
The singing by Ms. Hathaway is a little uneven, but the sets and costumes look wonderful. What do you think?
The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DeCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Joel Edgerton.
For this one I definitely prefer the version with Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, and Sam Waterston. Mia Farrow just captured the character of Daisy, and I’ve always enjoyed watching Mr. Waterston and Mr. Redford.
How about another “literary” movie? A friend (Dr. Louis Markos) wrote the screenplay for a “The Lion Awakes” the story of the friendship between Lewis and Tolkein.
http://www.thelionawakes-themovie.com/
I guess this means I really ave to read Les Miserables by Dec. now, huh? It looks good, but I’m with you on Gatsby. I think I’ll stick to the Robert Redford version. It looks like this new version leaves nothing to the imagination.
Oh, I got chills watching the Les Mis trailer! I’m excited that they’re making a movie of the musical. And I think the cast looks promising. I even like her uneven singing; it’s more human, less perfect. I like that.
I so hope Les Miserables is as good as it looks like it might be and doesn’t play up the vulgar aspects of Fantine’s situation like other productions have.
I’ve never read or watched Gatsby.
OH I think Les Mis looks AWESOME! I had no idea they were producing another. I can’t wait to see that one!!!
I need to (*gulp*) read The Great Gatsby.
I’m glad that movie makers are finally going back to classics AND making actors and actresses sing. It rather gives me pleasure, knowing that more talent is being required than just a pretty face.
From a literary standpoint, I would have to agree that the earlier Great Gatsby movie is more desirable. I am just not a fan of Mia Farrow. I wrote a post on the new movie release and it seems to appeal to those who found the book to be dry.