Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)

[themurcurytree]

Why? Why did anyone attempt to make this film? I'm watching it right now (well, it just ended), and all I can say is that it fails on so many levels. The book is one of my top five ever, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's prose is such that it would be impossible to make a film that conveys the romanticism of his imagery. On film the dialogue is not

Comments

[qween_tartii]

I haven't heard anything good about this film, and I'm really disappointed because I was so looking forward to it. I had been planning to see it at the theatre but not I'm thinking I just wait for DVD. Sigh.

[themurcurytree]

its on DVD now, but even so, it sucks! I was looking forward to it when it first came out, as well. Really disappointing

[qween_tartii]

I'm in Australia....we're only just getting it at the cinema here *rolleyes* Man, I love living in the arsehole of the world...

[cheesemon]

Hey, I liked the film! But then again, I hadn't read the book yet and I thought the cheeziness and creepiness was intentional for the comedy. I guess the verdict is: don't watch the movie if you've read the book, but if you haven't, give it a try.

(My review's here: http://community.livejournal.com/moviebuffs/2315918.html)

[xvfui]

what a fascinating comment. Enchanted April, Donnie Brasco... these are movies worth your withering scorn? These are "lovey-dovey"?

What does that even MEAN?

[image_on_screen]

I feel bad for Javier for having to be in such a sucky film :(

Just goes to show not every peice of literature can be transfered to the screen...

[poorwendy]

I haven't seen the film, and I don't think I want to. But personally, I got the creepy vibe from the book when I read it, and not the romantic one. His writing style is exquisite, but I'm just not a fan of the plot. I know a lot of people who love the book and I'm sorry it was a disappointment to you and so many others. :(