Since I never get to go the movies, I have to watch my trailers online. The perils of parenting
The trailer for Little Children has a disturbing feel that I, for one, did not find to exist in the book, which is a more light hearted look at suburban discontentment and adultery. And porn addiction. I rather liked the book, but I think you need kids to "get it." I hope the trailer is over-emphasizing the dark element.
This movie looks skeery. Mayhap Friedken can pull out another horror winner. Before you scoff, consider Ronin. That movie rocked.
And what to do with two dark tales of post-war LA evil? Watch both? On DVD at least.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Save yourself your eight dollars
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I'm living 'Bug' right now.
I've got over 300 chigger bites on me. I am not exaggerating.
-n
That photo you sent was NASTY
I agree with you on "Little Children" - I don't remember the book being as dark as the trailer depicts the movie to be. They did a good job with casting, and I liked what Todd Fields did with "In the Bedroom." Will be interesting to see it...
By the way, I don't think you have to have children to really "get" the book. I'm sure it helps, but the writing is strong enough for us childless people to relate to the characters and their situation.
The whole train sound in the back does evoke the train wreck feelign, which I guess is somewhat appropriate. And the Thomas the tank engine elements in the trailer add to that.
As for the kids, you are probably right, but there are lots of jokes and asides clearly for the parent set.
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