Andromeda Strain

stitch626 · Post by **stitch626** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:51 pm

So, what have people heard about the new Andromeda Strain movie?
I've only seen one preview, but theat was right before Iron Man, so I wasn't paying attention.

Post by **Mikey** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:30 pm

Hmm? What's that? Michael Crichton cashing in again?

I very probably will avoid this film like the plague; The Andromeda Strain, like much of Crichton's serious (read: "non-mercenary" or not made-for film) and early work, was a phenomenal novel. Also like everything he's ever written, it will probably translate on film as a hollow mockery of the book. For examples, see Jurassic Park; Sphere; Congo; and The Thirteenth Warrior (from the novel Eaters of the Dead.)

Jabber Swarky · Post by **Jabber Swarky** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:57 pm

Isnt that the thing that BSKYB are touting as a TV exclusive for Sky One? o.o Hrmm. Sorry to sound uninitiated but.. whats all this then?

Foxbat · Post by **Foxbat** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:17 pm

I would have to refute the 13th Warrior / Eaters of the Dead. I found Eaters of the Dead underwhelming, and 13th Warrior and excellent 'popcorn, soda & 'don't think too hard and enjoy the flick except for Antonio Banderas.'

Otherwise, you're spot on...

kostmayer · Post by **kostmayer** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:17 pm

I liked the original film, though I've no doubt the book was superior. Much as I hate poor remakes, or covers of songs, I'll give anything a try.

Post by **Mikey** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:50 pm

Jabber Swarky wrote:Isnt that the thing that BSKYB are touting as a TV exclusive for Sky One? o.o Hrmm. Sorry to sound uninitiated but.. whats all this then?

What language are you speaking?

Foxbat wrote:I would have to refute the 13th Warrior / Eaters of the Dead. I found Eaters of the Dead underwhelming, and 13th Warrior and excellent 'popcorn, soda & 'don't think too hard and enjoy the flick except for Antonio Banderas.'

That's the way Jurassic Park was as well. The problem I have with that is these are film versions of novels which were thoughtful and which made use of true, "hard" scientific principles and philosophies. If you want to make a hack-and-slash adventure flick, don't bother "basing" it on one of these novels.

Monroe · Post by **Monroe** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:11 am

Looked it up on youtube, doesn't look that bad.