Timon
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Joined: 30/9/2005 From: Bristol
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Now I consider myself a pretty big film fan and when it come to certain franchises (James Bond, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings), I'm a full on fanboy, but if there's one thing that annoys me it is fans dictating to studios and film-makers. Especially when they think they know better than professional film makers. Now yes, I am heavily invested in certain films and books and when it comes to adapting them, I want the job taken seriously and the best possible movie created, but when fanboys start actively campaigning for certain things to be included you can almost hear the studios panicking. As a result, we have seen various franchises handicapped due to fanboy pressure where studios have made certain decisions to placate a vocal minority that know nothing about films. Case in point. Including Boba Fett in the Star Wars prequels and Venom in Spider-man 3. The latter is a prime example. Raimi expressed no interest in the character but due to fanboy internet campaigns, Marvel essentially forced him into it. The result, one hell of a mess. The best films have been where the film makers have honoured what has gone before it, but essentially done what they think is best. Abram's Star Trek and Casino Royale for example. As a Trek fan, I was skeptical about doing a prequel film, but it was the best possible thing for a franchise that was essentially on its knees. Abrams wasn't even a huge Trek fan and I think it needs that outside perspective to create the best possible film. And what has happened when a franchises has been helmed by a fanboy instead of actual talent? You get the Alien Vs Predator films. The whole fracas over the latest Bond film is a prime example. How many comments have been with people saying the title doesn't even sound like a proper Bond title? What would these people like? Something with 'Die' 'Gold' and a random adjective? Just look at comment sections on Aintitcool, IMDB, Comingsoon and even Empire and despair. As a movie fan, I personally believe that fanboys should be seen and not heard.
< Message edited by Timon -- 4/11/2011 1:25:59 PM >
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"I put no stock in religion. By the word 'religion', I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called 'The Will of God'. Holiness is in right action and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves." Twitter: @timonsingh
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