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Re: Bicentennial Man (spoilers, and quite lengthy)
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Wed, 29 Dec 1999 22:05:56 GMT
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Of course, the short story *I* remember was called the "Sesquicentennial Man"
(150 years).
Dave Schuler wrote:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John DiRienzo writes:
> > Because of your description of this movie, I have made plans to go see
> > it. Your "scathing" review has interested me in something I would have
> > skipped, so thanks Dave!. It sounds typical of movies, to leave much of the
> > story out, so should I read it first? I think I did 12 years ago. Maybe
> > thats why Larry could sense the characterization that didn't actually occur
> > in the film. On that note, I often enjoy sucky movies when I have already
> > read (and enjoyed) the book they are based on.
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> The short story is among my favorites in any genre, so I recommend it
> whether you plan to see the film or not. I confess that I don't see how
> characterization that isn't in a film can affect the film, except by its
> absence, regardless of its presence or absence from other media. I'm sure
> there are some who've enjoyed the movie, and more power to them! For me,
> though, it falls short of what the original story could have been.
>
> Dave!
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