Saw the movie today and absolutely hated it. Jake didn't have a messenger bag in the book OR wear Vans. Plus, the dust in Mid-World wasn't even the right color. Not to mention that Roland NEVER eats a hot dog. WORST. ADAPTATION. EVER.
Not.
I actually really enjoyed it. I'm not sure why critics (and members here) are acting as if Arcel burnt down an orphanage or somemthing. Was it a strict adaptation? Definitely not. Did it retain the spirit of the novels (especially the bond between Jake and Roland)? Hell yes. Elba and Taylor killed it (I got chills when Roland was teaching Jake to shoot) and McConaughey was great as a darkly comic Walter.
As for cons, I wasn't a fan of the editing. The way the story is structured in the beginning third was definitely sloppy and jarring. The ending was also a little too abrupt for me. Kind of like...that's it?
Originally Posted by
Telynn
I agree with what some others have said about the ending. Would have been nice to have some reason to go back to Mid-world. Maybe Roland should mention that the tower is still in danger?
I agree. I feel like the Tower wasn't as a critical aspect of the movie as it should've been. I'm cool with Roland's desire for revenge against the Man in Black overriding his desire for info. about the Tower, but I think there should've been something (even quick) along the lines of, "The tower's still in danger...but our ka-tet is not yet complete." That way we'd at least have some kind of segue into Drawing. If they had already cast Eddie and Susannah, a great final scene would've been to do a quick minute on each of these "strangers" having visions of Roland similar to Jake.
Originally Posted by
Telynn
Oh, I DID like the comment from Roland about how the animals 'still talk'. Hope for Oy someday.
I loved that line! Also when Roland was in the hospital and gave the doctor some coins with a, "for your services." Made me laugh out loud.
Originally Posted by
Telynn
Anyone else catch the Tet Corporation in the opening credits?
Loved this! Definitely an Easter egg for book fans.
Originally Posted by
ICry4Oy
There was almost no hint of the high speech. I only recall hearing one "sai" and it was from one of the "village people".
For me, this was "A" Dark Tower movie, not "THE" Dark Tower movie.[/SPOILER]
For me at least (even in the books) high speech is best in small doses. But I do agree with you that this was more "a" DT movie.
Originally Posted by
sgc1999
The showdown between Roland and RF is by no means a finally. After the credits role you can hear him whistling, a tell that he "will be back". Not sure why all the hate. This is only a small opening into the world of dark tower and of what i believe will be a great visual connection of Kings work at large over the long hall.
Definitely. I heard the whistling too. Even if you don't hear it, though, there's no way the viewer can think he's dead.
And I really enjoyed Roland vs. MIB. I didn't think I would from the trailers, but it played better in the context of the full movie.