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Ridley Scott's Forever War In 3D
bowman9991 writes "Ridley Scott's next science fiction film, his first since Blade Runner, will be a 3D adaptation of Joe Haldeman's The Forever War, an action packed novel about the impact of the time dilation effect on soldiers returning from an interstellar war against the mysterious Tauran species. Scott recently decided to move to 3D after watching footage of James Cameron's yet to be released science fiction epic Avatar. The Forever War, Cameron's Avatar, and Scott's other upcoming science fiction project, Brave New World, will make the next five years a fantastic time to be a science fiction movie enthusiast."
...well, at least I had my PDA with me.
FUCK YOU
I've seen idiots like you who think that just because you're not making noise with the device, it's alright to use it in the theater. You're apparently not intelligent enough to realize that since you're in a completely darkened room, ANY LIGHT coming from outside the screen is distracting as hell to people around you. It's not something that can be easily ignored.
People checking their watches and lighting them up is already distracting enough, but I can accept that if they don't do it every 5 minutes. It lights up quick, but then it's gone. Actually USING a PDA or texting on a phone is inexcusable. If you can't control yourself, wait until the movie comes out on dvd and watch it at home.
First, they'll have to get rid of the fighting suits. Too expensive, and to much CGI or practical effects needed. Besides, how can we see the brilliant acting if the actors are all canned?
Second, the Taurans just aren't scary enough. They should look like multiple species of giant insects.
Third, using dead stellar objects for the FTL transportation of canned primates is so 1980. The Stargate collapsar should be a big ring thingie the troops can just walk through. This also gets rid of the tired old spaceship gags, saves money on effects, and avoids breaks in the action.
Keep the salute, though. That tests big with the 18-24 male demographic.
It's kind of a crappy book really. Poorly written, not particularly novel, and larded with cliche. I'm sure that the screenplay will be an improvement on the book.
Also, it's going to be in 3D!