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I just don't see that working. It's a classic British show dominated by one impressive and charismatic actor and just won't translate to american audiences (it'
by ojbyrne 16y ago
I just don't see that working. It's a classic British show dominated by one impressive and charismatic actor and just won't translate to american audiences (it's all talking, no action, everything is implied rather than pushed in your face). "Edge of Darkness" which was a huge Mel Gibson bomb seems like the closest analog.
I highly recommend the original BBC show.
- alexqgb 16y agoBy the same token, there's NO WAY a movie about nerds taking depositions for two hours would EVER go anywhere. Ever. ("Humm," says the studio, "is it shot in 3D?" "No, it's shot in brown.")
- ojbyrne 16y agoAs a matter of fact, I thought of that movie as I was writing the comment. I could have added "however The Social Network might be the exception that proves the rule."
- alexqgb 16y agoFor what it's worth, they're both by David Fincher. I have to admit, I'd also be pretty skeptical if if were anyone else. And you're right about the original. It is SO insanely good.