The original 48-hour TV production could apparently only be networked either in it's entirety or not at all. Why then was this bastardisation ever allowed? To ascribe Potter's name to this travesty of a mockery of a sham is an insult to possibly the greatest screen writer to ever draw breath.
I was more than ready to hate this, and I must say I was not disappointed. Where to start? The performances (mostly bad), the shoe-horned musical numbers, the lack of character development...
This follows the increasingly wearisome and well-trodden path that is Remake Alley. Take a classic, stick some big-bucks names in it and call it Betty. Have you guys run out of ideas? Get Carter!? The Italian Job!? Do us a favour, get a writer!$#
The (albeit few) positive reviews cite RD Jr's performance. This moist-eyed sentimentality for the drug-addled loon's fall from grace is quite touching. However, methinks he was playing himself, and as for Gibson! No matter what demands the part asks of him, he plays Gibson. A bit like Michael Caine, but devoid of cockney charm & wit. Or Ozzy charm & wit, but he's not even really an Ozzy.
Can't wait for his newie... "Strewth Sheila, I mean Mary! Throw us a tinny, I've been in the bush for 40 days and noights (sic) and I've a mouth like a swagman's grundies!" ...I think not.
I was more than ready to hate this, and I must say I was not disappointed. Where to start? The performances (mostly bad), the shoe-horned musical numbers, the lack of character development...
This follows the increasingly wearisome and well-trodden path that is Remake Alley. Take a classic, stick some big-bucks names in it and call it Betty. Have you guys run out of ideas? Get Carter!? The Italian Job!? Do us a favour, get a writer!$#
The (albeit few) positive reviews cite RD Jr's performance. This moist-eyed sentimentality for the drug-addled loon's fall from grace is quite touching. However, methinks he was playing himself, and as for Gibson! No matter what demands the part asks of him, he plays Gibson. A bit like Michael Caine, but devoid of cockney charm & wit. Or Ozzy charm & wit, but he's not even really an Ozzy.
Can't wait for his newie... "Strewth Sheila, I mean Mary! Throw us a tinny, I've been in the bush for 40 days and noights (sic) and I've a mouth like a swagman's grundies!" ...I think not.