Alexander Skarsgård

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audiogirl said:
They're aiming this at the Star Wars crowd. So action, adventure, romance... and sfx, jungle-style. Six or so months from a release date is a long time, earlier than that is just a waste. People aren't paying attention and will forget. Sure I wanted to see something sooner, but WB was waiting for the right time.

Regarding the irritating negative comments, there are idiots who live for opportunities to trash-talk and naysay. They love to tedentiously sound off.
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I think that's true for some of the commentators but certainly not all of them. There's a large percentage that are getting tired of remakes/reboots. I can understand that. Some of these remakes are huge missteps, and it happens in numerous genres.

Psycho
The Wicker Man
Clash of the Titans
The Haunting
Planet of the Apes (The Tim Burton film, which then had very successful sequels)

And even the very ill conceived Fantastic Four just this year.

I think some people commenting are just, "really, another remake?"

I do think (hope) that Tarzan will be different to those. I like the trailer - and for me, with 6+ months to go, that has to be good enough for me, for now.
 
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I can understand the remake fatigue. There is a lack of creativity in HW. Remakes and sequels. But if done right they succeed. Marvel is usually on the spot. Star Wars will probably succeed. Not so sure about Batman vs. Superman, which is simultaneously a sequel and a remake. Too many characters, a cluttered plot. Neither Cavill or Affleck have the kind of dynamic charisma needed for the roles.

There seems to a contingent of Tarzan comments from the negativity crowd, who seem eager to pounce on the movie (or Alex) for the hell of it
 
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The trailer has over 2 million views already. Most of the comments from Facebook (well over 500) are on the positive side. Many saying they can't wait to see it. Some comparing it to the Disney movie and a whole bunch of cautiously optimistic comments from the die hard book fans. Everyone seems to really appreciate the cast. I think they did a good job using actors who each have a following. Whether you like reboots or not, there are definitely people emerging who are die hard Tarzan fans. I think the movie has the makings of a Block Buster if they market it properly.
 
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I also have a feeling that given the current doom and gloom in the world that will probably extend into 2016 - that people will be looking for some escapism.

This kind of film really fills that niche.

NB: FB comments are pretty good :-)
 
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Wow! The trailer is already at 4 million views. It's amazing to me how many people think that Tarzan is based on a Disney movie and have no idea that they're a series of books. If the story stays close to the books, a lot of people are in for a treat.
 
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Kitkath70 said:
Wow! The trailer is already at 4 million views. It's amazing to me how many people think that Tarzan is based on a Disney movie and have no idea that they're a series of books. If the story stays close to the books, a lot of people are in for a treat.
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I loved some of those comments! Jane doesnt have THAT colour hair in the Disney movie! This isnt the real story - in the Disney film he's wearing a loincloth!!!

*smh* :-)
 
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Tku Everyone for all the info and links. I think the trailer looks very good, and I'm sure it will encourage many people to see this movie, especially once the pr circuit starts kicking in ;D

Hey Buckeye, of course there's gifs ;)


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Speaking as an outsider and someone who doesn't have a stake in Mr Skarsgard...

While the film is probably going to be a complete wash it does help to bolster Skarsgard's profile. Although I've been aware of Skarsgard's presence in various indie films that last few years he had begun to slip from my mind. Seeing him in the Tarzan trailer has reminded me he's still alive and kicking. Wether he can use it to secure interesting roles is another matter.


FreeSpirit71 said:
I think that's true for some of the commentators but certainly not all of them. There's a large percentage that are getting tired of remakes/reboots. I can understand that. Some of these remakes are huge missteps, and it happens in numerous genres.

Psycho
The Wicker Man
Clash of the Titans
The Haunting
Planet of the Apes (The Tim Burton film, which then had very successful sequels)

And even the very ill conceived Fantastic Four just this year.

I think some people commenting are just, "really, another remake?"

I do think (hope) that Tarzan will be different to those. I like the trailer - and for me, with 6+ months to go, that has to be good enough for me, for now.
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I have a strange affection for Neil LaBute's version of Wicker Man.

If there is a sign remakes have gotten out of control look no further than the supposed Memento remake... the remakes of remakes or remakes were killing me but to remake a film that is virtually perfect and less than two decades old.... W.T.F!
 
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