kav
Outstanding Member
Absolutely loved this. I’ve never seen Lynch’s version nor read the book so my opinion on it is purely based on what was presented on screen and I feel like I just watched the makings of a future classic - on a par with Star Wars or LOTR, though slightly narrower in scope with the focus only on a couple of key characters. Every character felt like they could have had an entire back story (and I’m guessing they do in the book), and it left me wishing this was made into a ten-part series so they could flesh out the characters even more. However what they shared on screen was pitch perfect in terms of introducing us to characters and though many had to be painted in broad strokes, they all felt believable and interesting.
The visuals and sound were absolutely incredible, I’m so glad I went to see it on the big screen. Villeneuve’s world-building and epic scale are second to none, and feel utterly authentic. Agree with those who mention that the bass effects at times drowned out quieter speech but I never felt I lost the thread of the story. I might try to find an IMAX showing and bring my kids. For me this was perfect cinema, transported me into a different world and the time flew by. Part 2 has to happen!
Is it too much to hope for what Band of Brothers was to Saving Private Ryan after the sequel?
The visuals and sound were absolutely incredible, I’m so glad I went to see it on the big screen. Villeneuve’s world-building and epic scale are second to none, and feel utterly authentic. Agree with those who mention that the bass effects at times drowned out quieter speech but I never felt I lost the thread of the story. I might try to find an IMAX showing and bring my kids. For me this was perfect cinema, transported me into a different world and the time flew by. Part 2 has to happen!
Is it too much to hope for what Band of Brothers was to Saving Private Ryan after the sequel?