explodo Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I want to see a really well done live action version of the Phantom Tollbooth. Someone get on it.This would make my head explode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 And I have no problem with the "inside all of us" stuff... that really was the theme of the book. It was about children learning to deal with their emotions and how confusing it can be at that age, not having experienced those kinds of feelings before. It really is a beautiful book that I think has helped a lot of young people. I think looking back at it as an adult, it's not possible for us to appreciate what Sendak was doing, because it's impossible for us to relive that experience and put it in the same context as a five year old who reads it for the first time and recognizes themselves in Max. Excellent point. I liked the "inside all of us" stuff because of those reasons, too. Just watched the trailer again in HD with good sound and it was even better. Really looking forward to this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I want to see a really well done live action version of the Phantom Tollbooth. Someone get on it. They did one that was half and half back in 1970 (IMDB Page Here). The animation was done by Chuck Jones and it looks very Bugs Bunny. I honestly don't think a movie of the Phantom Tollbooth would work. One of the pleasures of the book is the written word and the written phrasings. I don't think visually you can pull off the subltly of the written word. Reading it is like realizing 5th grade English class was cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That's a good point, the wordplay may not work. I'd like to see someone really talented try to do it though, just because it's my favorite book ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That's a good point, the wordplay may not work. I'd like to see someone really talented try to do it though, just because it's my favorite book ever. I love it too. I tried reading it to my son (who is 4 and 1/2) and he did not get it at all. He did get Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peace, so I thought that would be good. But the wordplay when way way over his little head. For some reason though when I read it to him, I kept picturing the Danny DeVito as The Whether man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The tailer made me very happy and I do not know why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I love it too. I tried reading it to my son (who is 4 and 1/2) and he did not get it at all. He did get Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peace, so I thought that would be good. But the wordplay when way way over his little head. For some reason though when I read it to him, I kept picturing the Danny DeVito as The Whether man. I didn't read it until I was in 5th grade, and it was really when I was starting to get into reading. I think you have to be a bit older to really start to appreciate the double meanings and word play in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The tailer made me very happy and I do not know why. Me too! But it also made me tear up a little and I don't know why... must be 'cause it was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. I love reading it to my nieces and nephews. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I caught the trailer on the big screen before Monsters v. Aliens tonight. I'm pretty sure I wet the chair, I was so excited. It looks fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Wow - this looks really good but also sort of sad.And, yes, nice use of the Arcade Fire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My kid is awesome. We stopped by the thrift store after I picked her up from school today. She went to the toys and I went to the books. Two minutes later, she's coming at me with some white and black furry thing in her arms and a big smile on her face. She found an adorable Max plush for $2! Woohoo! I'm trying to talk her into being him for Halloween this year. If she doesn't go for it, I might have to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Holy crap. We removed Max's "wild thing" get-up today and he's anatomically correct under there! My four year-old's reaction: "Ewww. I can see the penis." That's pretty much what I say any time I see a guy sans pance too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LenF Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I didn't even realize they were making a movie based on this until I saw the trailer before Monsters v. Aliens this weekend. I think my wife and I were more excited than our kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I hope this movie is short, vague and mysterious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LenF Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 And I have no problem with the "inside all of us" stuff... that really was the theme of the book. It was about children learning to deal with their emotions and how confusing it can be at that age, not having experienced those kinds of feelings before. It really is a beautiful book that I think has helped a lot of young people. I think looking back at it as an adult, it's not possible for us to appreciate what Sendak was doing, because it's impossible for us to relive that experience and put it in the same context as a five year old who reads it for the first time and recognizes themselves in Max. Well said. This is, after all, a children's story and to me that is the primary audience and they shouldn't betray the primary message or audience for something too mature and artsy. That's not to say that they can't make a movie that transcends that audience and reaches adults but let's not be selfish and think that the story needs to grow up and mature just because we did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 This is, after all, a children's story and to me that is the primary audience and they shouldn't betray the primary message or audience for something too mature and artsy. That's not to say that they can't make a movie that transcends that audience and reaches adults but let's not be selfish and think that the story needs to grow up and mature just because we did. I agree with this. But so many "kids movies" are just so silly and stupid. They're almost insulting kids' intelligence. Cat in the Hat was for kids, but it's a piece of crap. Maybe kids will say they liked it, but no way did that movie make them feel the same as the first time they read the book. Kids laugh at fart and butt jokes, but must all kids movies have that? Anyone see Journey to the Center of the Earth? Don't. I never read Coraline, but the movie seems true to the feel of the film. Same goes for the Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movies. I don't want Where the Wild Things Are to be "mature and artsy", but hopefully it has the same feel as when kids first read the book....maybe it's dark and peculiar and wierd and creepy at times. But that would be great, 'cause that's how I felt when I first read the book. I watched Pinocchio recently. Much of the movie is kinda creepy....Pinocchio's nabbed by bad guys and put in a cage, turning into a donkey, not being able to find his father....and I remember as a kid being a little unnerved by it. But I always loved that movie. At its core is a great message. And the great music and funny, loveable characters (Gepetto, Jiminy and Figaro the cat) keep it light and fun and comfortable for kids to enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm not crazy about this description of the book based on the movie based on the book, but for those of you who might be into it, there is a limited-run fur-covered edition: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I’m usually pretty much enamored with the McSweeney’s treatment, but that book is just fugly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Looks like it's covered in an old man's pubic hair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Would have been much cooler with just the fur, minus the eyes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 New trailer is up and the movie still looks awesome. Watch it here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 New trailer is up and the movie still looks awesome. Watch it here. Saw the trailer when I took the kids to see the new Ice Age. It looks great! This movie will be huge because my wife and I (late 20's) can't wait to see it, and my kids (4 and 5) can't wait to see it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Saw the trailer when I took the kids to see the new Ice Age. It looks great! This movie will be huge because my wife and I (late 20's) can't wait to see it, and my kids (4 and 5) can't wait to see it.. I finally saw the trailer when I took my son to see Harry Potter last night. We both can't wait for this movie to come out, it looks awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Huh. This might not suck.I saw the trailer and it does look pretty good. Not entirely sure how it will become a feature length story, but what the heck. Anyone ever see the 12 tone opera of WTWTA? Crazy stuff. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 With editing and music (the Arcade Fire is absolutely perfect), trailers can be more thrilling than the movie itself. I hope (and doubt) that's the case with this movie. It LOOKS to have a lot characters to get invested in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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