The Millenium Trilogy - Stieg Larsson

[Jati, Chief Dragon Herder]

for me the only one i wasn't disappointed in was the Lord of the Rings. the fact that they didnt cut too much out as well as actually using lines from the books (especially considering the intricate languages) made me an absolute fan. for others though, i could normally go from 'meh' to trembling with rage. hahaha..

although, considering i couldnt remember much about the book anyway, it could be enjoyable. :P

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

That seems like a great idea, after that we could all bash or praise the movie (though statistic tends to lean on 'bashing' instead of 'praising' when it comes to movie based on book).

[Rindya]

The ones that I like are made by BBC. :-)

[Jati, Chief Dragon Herder]

Rindya wrote: "The ones that I like are made by BBC. :-)"

yup, they do have some really good ones. especially Terry Pratchett's and Conan Doyle's for me. any recommendations?

[Coqueline]

There are movies that actually better than the books, though. 'Everything is Illuminated' is one example.

[Rindya]

Coqueline wrote: "There are movies that actually better than the books, though. 'Everything is Illuminated' is one example."

Is it new? Never heard it before.

[Rachel, First Lady]

If the movie gets shown in Jakarta, those of us in Jakarta should meet up, don't you think? :D

Did you like I Am Number Four, Rindya? I disliked the book (though it did make me cry), and the movie really lacked chemistry between the actors. I loved the effects, but I can't with the actors.

I have the Swedish version of the movie too, haven't gotten around to finishing it. I'm really hoping the Hollywood one will be better. I mean, it's Daniel Craig. LOL.

[Rindya]

Rachel wrote: "Did you like I Am Number Four, Rindya? I disliked the book (though it did make me cry), and the movie..."

I hate the book! :) but some part of it were better than the movie. And yes, I love the effects. To me it was not number four movie but number six. She's so cool.

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

Rachel wrote: "If the movie gets shown in Jakarta, those of us in Jakarta should meet up, don't you think? :D..."

I'm in! When will it be released?

I've watched the Swedish version, Blomkvist is so unattractive, it's hard to imagine all those women fall for him, but I think it'll be different when Daniel Craig is the one who portrays him, lol

[Jati, Chief Dragon Herder]

looking at the direction this conversation is going, when i do join you guys, i have a feeling i'll just be the token male in the group who silently foams at the mouth listening to you people going nuts over daniel craig. brr..

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

Jati wrote: "looking at the direction this conversation is going, when i do join you guys, i have a feeling i'll just be the token male in the group who silently foams at the mouth listening to you people going..."

Don't worry, we'll let you go nuts over Lily Collins, Jati!

[Rindya]

Jati wrote: "looking at the direction this conversation is going, when i do join you guys, i have a feeling i'll just be the token male in the group who silently foams at the mouth listening to you people going..."

Don't worry Jati, I don't like Daniel Craig :-)

[Liwin]

December 21st. Lol. I think Daniel Craig suits Blomkvist, cause Daniel's also a women's man. Well, let's hope that this movie has no trouble to be shown in Indonesia, coz u know, rape and gruesome act from the book

Is there anybody from Medan? LOL!

[Jati, Chief Dragon Herder]

well if the movie couldnt make it in, we could always just rent a small private theatre for the showing. i used to do that with my friends a couple of years ago. anybody knows if those are still available in jakarta?

[Coqueline]

Lynossa wrote: "Jati wrote: "looking at the direction this conversation is going, when i do join you guys, i have a feeling i'll just be the token male in the group who silently foams at the mouth listening to you..."

Who's Lily Collins playing?

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

Coqueline wrote: "Who's Lily Collins playing? "

Woops, wrong movie, I mean Rooney Mara.

December 21st? Still few months again, eh?

[Coqueline]

I'm not a fan of Daniel Craig myself, he looks too much like Putin.

There's just too many middle-aged characters in the book that I doubt it will turn into a hot-bod fest. But I think Hollywood will shy away from doing many (if any) old-people-having-sex-scene. Not to sound ageist, but I'm sorry, watching people my parents'age having sex is just not a good experience.

[Rindya]

Coqueline wrote: "I'm not a fan of Daniel Craig myself, he looks too much like Putin."

Iyewww......

[Coqueline]

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

OMGGGGGGG, they really look alike!!!!!
Thanks Coqueline, now I will always see him as Putin T_T

[Rindya]

Ugh! Are you trying to ruin my dinner? Hehehe, they really look alike, like brothers.

[Jati, Chief Dragon Herder]

wait a minute.. putin is actually alright in my book. here's why:

http://www.cracked.com/article_19128_...

read it and bask in the glory that is putin! or something like that..

[Coqueline]

Wouldn't it suck if you can do all that, and somebody else who looks like you got hired to be James Bond?

[Rindya]

He's the real deal but sooo mean.

[Rachel, First Lady]

Jati, that's a great idea! The private showing, I mean. I know a place, it's in Darmawangsa (I'm not sure how to spell it) and the place is called Subtitle/s. I went to watch Casablanca there a few months ago.

Yeah, so okay they do look alike, but honestly we all can tell that Daniel Craig is the finer one, hahaha. I love Daniel Craig because he's such a man man, you know what I mean? lol.

And sorry Liwin, I'm in Jakarta! Haha.

[Jati, Chief Dragon Herder]

wow, i finally got an actual good idea! this calls for a victory dance! hahaha..

oh yea, i remember that place. went there a few times. it's still open? i used to go to flickers more i think. its at ke' kun cafe in kemang, for me that one was better because of the variety of food i could order from the cafe. the interior of the viewing room is pretty much the same as subtitles. i'm not sure if it's still open though..

hey, let's do that. is there any other book adaptations we haven't seen? and just in case: NO, I WILL NOT AGREE TO WATCH TWILIGHT

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

Jati wrote: "hey, let's do that. is there any other book adaptations we haven't seen? and just in case: NO, I WILL NOT AGREE TO WATCH TWILIGHT "

Breaking Dawn then? :p

There are plenty book adaptations, I watched Never Let Me Go few weeks ago and it's sad :(
Perhaps we need a new thread for this?

[Rachel, First Lady]

Yes, we can make a new thread for this. What shall it be called, though? LOL.

Ooo I love to hate on Twilight BUT I can't lie, I'm excited for Breaking Dawn. I know the whole thing sucks, but I can't help it. Haha.

So. New thread. Movies. I'll make it now. :D

[Liwin]

same thing here, hahaha. Know it sucks but can't stop watching it.

[Liwin]

INFO: A new trailer is out. Check it out! I think David Fincher gonna nailed it, Rooney Mara also done a great job portraying Lisbeth.

[Rachel, First Lady]

I've seen it and I'm so excited! :D

[Jati, Chief Dragon Herder]

i was skeptical, but i have to say it looks promising. it might be one of those rare cases where the movie turns out better than the book. i have to say though, while i can see you girls melt away under craig's manly, beautiful, and oh so penetrating gaze, i couldn't see myself getting excited over rooney mara. i guess it's one of those rare movies i'll watch for the story alone. hahaha..

[Reza, The Curator]

However you think about the trilogy, you've gotta hand it to Larsson: this is the liveliest book discussion topic of the group to date. Haha