One last movie review

[tari_roo]

The Eagle

Insta-reaction

*facepalm* I really really shouldn't watch the movies of books I like. The Bad? Mohican Picts. Channing's accent. Unnecessary children killing. Deserters returning to fight.

The Good? Esca.That jaw! Those eyes! *swoon*
Review after some thought and sleep


If I had not read the book, known the book or even vaguely remembered the book, I think I would have liked the movie more. It was beautifully shot. The scenery and landscapes and lighting - just beautiful. And I liked all the Gaelic. Not historically accurate using Gaelic, but it was lovely to hear.

The plot in and of itself (not comparing it to the book) was Ok. I liked the switch in places between Esca and Marcus and their continuing friendship.

Ah, Esca. Jamie. Ah.

Comments

[utemia.livejournal.com]

I watched that movie a while ago and didn't think it was all that horrible. The murder of that little boy who was heroworshipping his older brother? was disturbing but not improbable. The battle in the beginning of the film was rather well done iirc.

But I never read the book - probably a plus for me because I defintly know what you went through in regard to horribble film adaptations. A memorable one for me in that regard is "the Scarlet Letter" with Demi Moore as Hester Prynne. That film butchered the novel!

[saphirablue]

:( I'm sorry that you didn't like the movie so much. :(