NiTessine
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No, you don't.
I would elaborate if I still thought it would accomplish something at this point.
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I would elaborate if I still thought it would accomplish something at this point.
Desdichado
Hero
I don't know how I don't; you've said as much in almost those same words even.
Not to mention your frankly kinda absurd implication that any derivative work is by definition lesser. That's not true at all.
Rykion
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*SPOILERS*
Having read the reviews, the added backstory as described doesn't fit the character of Solomon Kane. In the stories, it is mentioned that Kane has always been the kind of person to protect or avenge those that have been wronged. It's a fundemental part of his character. He spends years of his life chasing down bandits and their leader just because he found a dying girl that was their victim. To change that character into
fundamentally changes the character. It also introduces enemies that were never part of Howard's original stories. It makes as much sense as having Batman kill his parents and then go on to fight mutants from another dimension.
That said, I still like the look of the movie. I will probably enjoy it as long as I do not connect it to the original stories. Kind of like Starship Troopers.
Having read the reviews, the added backstory as described doesn't fit the character of Solomon Kane. In the stories, it is mentioned that Kane has always been the kind of person to protect or avenge those that have been wronged. It's a fundemental part of his character. He spends years of his life chasing down bandits and their leader just because he found a dying girl that was their victim. To change that character into
a blood thirsty pirate that changes his ways because he's being chased by demons
That said, I still like the look of the movie. I will probably enjoy it as long as I do not connect it to the original stories. Kind of like Starship Troopers.
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Rykion
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Klaus
First Post
I've watched the movie.
And it's awesome. It's closer to the source material than the first Conan.
The movie serves as a "prequel" to the Howard stories, and does so well. The only "un-Howardian" elements were the BBEG and his lieutenant, who looked like they came out of Diablo II or some Robb Ruphel or Brom painting. Even so, they are to modern sensibilities what giant snakes and gorillas in cloaks were to REH's.
The movie is serious. There's pretty much no levity in it. The mood is desolate, barren, gray and brutal. The fight scenes are well-done and more believable than the usual adventure-movie fare (
). There's no gore (just some spraying blood), but it feels more violent than that would indicate.
James Purefoy is perfect in the title role, and you see the despair in his eyes when he sees what path the Lord has reserved him in life (with the wonderful line
).
I rank this movie higher than The 13th Warrior in my "favorite D&D movies" list. Easily a 9 out of 10.
And it's awesome. It's closer to the source material than the first Conan.
The movie serves as a "prequel" to the Howard stories, and does so well. The only "un-Howardian" elements were the BBEG and his lieutenant, who looked like they came out of Diablo II or some Robb Ruphel or Brom painting. Even so, they are to modern sensibilities what giant snakes and gorillas in cloaks were to REH's.
The movie is serious. There's pretty much no levity in it. The mood is desolate, barren, gray and brutal. The fight scenes are well-done and more believable than the usual adventure-movie fare (
In a scene Solomon beheads an opponent by hacking at his neck three times!
James Purefoy is perfect in the title role, and you see the despair in his eyes when he sees what path the Lord has reserved him in life (with the wonderful line
"Is this all I am to you?"
I rank this movie higher than The 13th Warrior in my "favorite D&D movies" list. Easily a 9 out of 10.
TheNovaLord
First Post
I really like it
I enjoyed it at the cinema, and own it on DVD. I also play the SK rpg, but havent read any novels
I think the production team earn kudos for managing to make a film where it constantly looked like it was pouring with rain or snowing and everyone is just covered in dirt and leading a grim n miserable life (kinda like what whfrp should be without all the silly names and daft looking races)
as you hang around on these boards, it is the sort of film that should appeal to a gamer, so at least rent it on dvd.
I enjoyed it at the cinema, and own it on DVD. I also play the SK rpg, but havent read any novels
I think the production team earn kudos for managing to make a film where it constantly looked like it was pouring with rain or snowing and everyone is just covered in dirt and leading a grim n miserable life (kinda like what whfrp should be without all the silly names and daft looking races)
as you hang around on these boards, it is the sort of film that should appeal to a gamer, so at least rent it on dvd.
Mouseferatu
Hero
I highly recommend you read the SK stories. (They're all short stories; no full-length novels.) Some of Robert Howard's best work, IMO. I actually prefer the SK stories to his Conan work. (Though I admit that his actual prose is stronger in some of the Conan stories, since it's later in his career.)
