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Originally Posted by re93animator
I'm lookin pretty forward to this feature film. But, I doubt Scorsese could pull off the ending as much as you hope he can.
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I have faith in Marty
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Originally Posted by re93animator
Even in the novel I didn't think the climax was as much of a shocker as you put it out to be.
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It might be a contributing factor that I didn't have the ending---or the book in general---talked up much and didn't expect such a powerful ending, so it really took me by surprise and it had a lot of impact. I'm not saying that's why it didn't take you by surprise because every audience member and reader is different, but all I can say is that ending was a big kick in the pants for me.
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Originally Posted by re93animator
But, if Scorsese captures the psychological horror, mystery, and ominous mood of the book properly, I think we'll have a great one on our hands.
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Absolutely. This is what I'm hoping for. I want Scorsese to make the mental institution comparable to the Overlook. I want dark hospital corridors, slow-pacing, tracking shots, great sound, a creepy score, etc.
I'm trying---and failing---to curb my enthusiasm for this film. I can't help but be extremely excited and I hope the film doesn't disappoint to where my high expectations cause me to feel underwhelmed.
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Originally Posted by DrPepper21
I have not read the novel though but I might pick it up the next time I'm in a book store.
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I'll say this: Reading the book is essentially reading a spoiler to the film, so if you like movies more than you like books, you may want to hold off and experience the twist on film.
The drawback to that, of course, is that Scorsese fails to pull off the ending with the same impact and then you can't even go back to the book where it worked because
that's been spoiled.
It's a tough call and I thought I'd just throw that out there for you to consider.