Interview With The Vampire

Jango wrote:

Adam231 wrote:Seen this twice, i love it! It's the soul reason i like Tom Cruise.

And you're the one who wants to drop out of school to pay for petrol?

W-what? Dropping out of school to pay for.. Petrol? Kids today..

<]:^D wrote:In between the two poll options. No vote!

This. Great film? Yes. Masterpiece? No.

If you've never read any of the books the movie must seem quite impressive; compared to Anne Rice's novels, however, the movie is a dreadful travesty.

The original novel 'Interview With The Vampire' was a revelation to many - touching upon uneasy subjects like paedophilia and homosexuality as well as buckets of claret chucked liberally and violently around the place. In comparison, the film is a muted, sanitized triviality, whose biggest crime is to run with a pair of leading stars totally - and woefully - miscast. The original choice for the character of Lestat (played by Cruise in the actual movie) was Daniel Day-Lewis, who would have been absolutely spot-on for the part. Alas, he turned down the role. I have personally never forgiven him.

The Vampire Chronicles is a masterful take on the whole 'vampire' genre and remains a fine example of neo-gothic storytelling with a great modern twist. You can check out all of Anne Rice's vampire chronicles here: http://www.annerice.com/Bookshelf-Vampi ... icles.html

Paedophilia was briefly touched upon in the move with the kiss between Claudia and Louis.

Cal wrote:The original choice for the character of Lestat (played by Cruise in the actual movie) was Daniel Day-Lewis, who would have been absolutely spot-on for the part. Alas, he turned down the role. I have personally never forgiven him.

Didn't Rice herself envisage Rutger Hauer as the ideal Lestat?

Jango wrote:

Adam231 wrote:Seen this twice, i love it! It's the soul reason i like Tom Cruise.

And you're the one who wants to drop out of school to pay for petrol?

I still have 11 GCSE's, jesus, it's my life.

Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

suzzopher wrote:Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

What about Cocktail?

Third Gayest movie

Rubix78 wrote:

suzzopher wrote:Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

What about Cocktail?

Third Gayest movie

Cocktail was as manly as it got for Tom in the 80's.

suzzopher wrote:Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

Stealth Gay Confirmed.

suzzopher wrote:

Rubix78 wrote:

suzzopher wrote:Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

What about Cocktail?

Third Gayest movie

Cocktail was as manly as it got for Tom in the 80's.

Days of Thunder?

Hexx wrote:

suzzopher wrote:Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

Stealth Gay Confirmed.

I see using my own term against me

Top Gun is of course Mr Cruise's most Gay movie. Loved that too

Nibble wrote:

Cal wrote:The original choice for the character of Lestat (played by Cruise in the actual movie) was Daniel Day-Lewis, who would have been absolutely spot-on for the part. Alas, he turned down the role. I have personally never forgiven him.

Didn't Rice herself envisage Rutger Hauer as the ideal Lestat?

He's a shite vampire. He was crap in Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie and played a rubbish Kurt Barlow in the 'Salems Lot re-make.

Adam231 wrote:

Jango wrote:

Adam231 wrote:Seen this twice, i love it! It's the soul reason i like Tom Cruise.

And you're the one who wants to drop out of school to pay for petrol?

I still have 11 GCSE's, jesus, it's my life.

Yeah, 'cos GCSEs will get you everywhere in life.

suzzopher wrote:

Hexx wrote:

suzzopher wrote:Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

Stealth Gay Confirmed.

I see using my own term against me

Top Gun is of course Mr Cruise's most Gay movie. Loved that too

Didn't everyone who grew up in the 80's?

Oh Teh Noes wrote:

Adam231 wrote:

Jango wrote:

Adam231 wrote:Seen this twice, i love it! It's the soul reason i like Tom Cruise.

And you're the one who wants to drop out of school to pay for petrol?

I still have 11 GCSE's, jesus, it's my life.

Yeah, 'cos GCSEs will get you everywhere in life.

I don't want to get everywhere in life. Police force/music industry will do. Please, feel free to enlighten me on how a film, business and music A level will help with those. Obviously music would to an extent, but learning theory about 19th century music and saying how the bass is holding the same note to make a pedal note won't.

Rubix78 wrote:

suzzopher wrote:

Hexx wrote:

suzzopher wrote:Tom Cruise's second gayest movie. I loved it.

Stealth Gay Confirmed.

I see using my own term against me

Top Gun is of course Mr Cruise's most Gay movie. Loved that too

Didn't everyone who grew up in the 80's?

Thats not working to well

Adam231 wrote:

Oh Teh Noes wrote:

Adam231 wrote:

Jango wrote:

Adam231 wrote:Seen this twice, i love it! It's the soul reason i like Tom Cruise.

And you're the one who wants to drop out of school to pay for petrol?

I still have 11 GCSE's, jesus, it's my life.

Yeah, 'cos GCSEs will get you everywhere in life.

I don't want to get everywhere in life. Police force/music industry will do. Please, feel free to enlighten me on how a film, business and music A level will help with those. Obviously music would to an extent, but learning theory about 19th century music and saying how the bass is holding the same note to make a pedal note won't.

And if that doesn't work out?

Oh Teh Noes wrote:

Adam231 wrote:

Oh Teh Noes wrote:

Adam231 wrote:

Jango wrote:

Adam231 wrote:Seen this twice, i love it! It's the soul reason i like Tom Cruise.

And you're the one who wants to drop out of school to pay for petrol?

I still have 11 GCSE's, jesus, it's my life.

Yeah, 'cos GCSEs will get you everywhere in life.

I don't want to get everywhere in life. Police force/music industry will do. Please, feel free to enlighten me on how a film, business and music A level will help with those. Obviously music would to an extent, but learning theory about 19th century music and saying how the bass is holding the same note to make a pedal note won't.

And if that doesn't work out?

Me and the singer/rhythm guitarist of my band are thinking of moving to London which will increase our chances of success. For the police force, the only reason i wouldn't get in for that is my fitness, but that, i can easily change.

Anyway, back on topic. The guy from buffy wouldn't suit the role in my opinion, too old.

Adam231 wrote:Me and the singer/rhythm guitarist of my band are thinking of moving to London which will increase our chances of success.

My mate left uni to pursue a music career. They were really good too, the band's My Elvis Blackout, give them a listen. Still, the year after he was back at uni. Don't pin your hopes on something like this, seriously. Take the time and get as much education as you can whilst you still can.