Wolfman: Yay or Nay?

[Scatter]

Coulda been worse though, Scatman. When I skimmed DMG's comment I thought at first he said "proctologist" and I'm like, "Oh no, where could this possibly be going??" 

When you're discussing proctology, you know EXACTLY where things are going. How are you doing my friend?? How's things down under??

[Unknown Primate]

So, Scatter, yay or nay, for " The Wolfman "?

[Scatter]

So, Scatter, yay or nay, for " The Wolfman "?

Enthusiastic "YAY". Knowing beforehand that it was going to be pretty far afield from the inimitable original, I simply judged it on its own merit rather than holding it up to scrutiny. As such, it's a flawed but entertaining film. But then, to me, almost everything made after the mid 80s is flawed anyway.

[MDG]

As such, it's a flawed but entertaining film. But then, to me, almost everything made after the mid 80s is flawed anyway.

pretty much how I feel--finally saw it today when my friend called to say it was playing at Movies 10 (the $2 theatre) at noon.

The story was okay--no surprises though, and everything is telegraphed (when the Dr says Larry has no more chance changing into a wolf than he has sprouting wings and flying out the window, everyone knows that he's going out that window). Even "the big shocker" is pretty predictable, and not the most interesting the way the story could've gone. (The portrait of Mrs Talbot makes it obvious she's a gypsy, but the gypsies barely function in the story--not in the major way as in Wolfman 41)

One thing I miss in modern genre films is the lack of characters--Gwen, Singh, the detective, the doctors, Maleva perform their functions in the story, and that's about it.

I thought the effects were very good, except for when Larry's running on all fours. Spotted the CGI bear right away, though--probably 'cause I know that there are real bears.

And, of course, the sequel story is obvious at the end.

[Mcdee]

I hope another movie is in the mix...Like I've said before...I went expecting to see a Wolfman Movie, and that's exactly what I saw...I really enjoyed it and can't wait to own it on DVD...


Monster Movies Rule!
Mcdee

[Wolf Man]

That is a cool gif Mcdee.  I just downloaded it myself.  Wouldn't it have been cool if that is how the change looked in the film?  Sorry, just had to throw that in. 

[depressedlarrytalbot]

How are you doing my friend?? How's things down under??

"Super - thanks for asking!"
At the risk of OT'ing this thread, I [like so many here] am watching your personal drama unfold, with baited breath ....
However it runs, my hat's off to you and yours.

[Halloween Jeff]

I just downloaded the soundtrack to "the Wolfman".  If anyone wants copies (by-passing the copyright laws)...let me know.  $2.00 would cover shipping.

Bizarro Jeff

[Uncanny]

How exactly does paying for a copy of your downloaded one 'bypass copyright laws'?

[Scatter]

How exactly does paying for a copy of your downloaded one 'bypass copyright laws'?

It doesn't. And he didn't say it did.

[CreepyJeff]

I think I may be the last one to have finally seen this movie (of those who had/have an interest in seeing it).  Never got a chance to see it on the big screen.  Was going to go with a brother of mine when it came to the Classic Cinema theatre by me but it never arrived.   So I just did the pay per view on Direct TV.   Almost amazingly I avoided any spoilers other than posts about the basic plot, etc.

I liked the little twist of Sir John being a werewolf and had no problem with any of the CGI effects.  They were strategically used and believable/well done.  The movie could have been about 20 minutes shorter for some of the lengthy "dead" scenes (dead as in slow, not dead as in dead).  While it was indeed pretty gory, it wasn't over the top in my opinion.  I liked the ending and obviously it left things wide open for a sequal.  Here's to hoping.  On a one to five star rating, I give it a solid four stars.  I'll be adding this to my collection at some point as well. 

[Scatter]

I think I may be the last one to have finally seen this movie (of those who had/have an interest in seeing it).  Never got a chance to see it on the big screen.  Was going to go with a brother of mine when it came to the Classic Cinema theatre by me but it never arrived.   So I just did the pay per view on Direct TV.   Almost amazingly I avoided any spoilers other than posts about the basic plot, etc.

I liked the little twist of Sir John being a werewolf and had no problem with any of the CGI effects.  They were strategically used and believable/well done.  The movie could have been about 20 minutes shorter for some of the lengthy "dead" scenes (dead as in slow, not dead as in dead).  While it was indeed pretty gory, it wasn't over the top in my opinion.  I liked the ending and obviously it left things wide open for a sequal.  Here's to hoping.  On a one to five star rating, I give it a solid four stars.  I'll be adding this to my collection at some point as well. 

Couldn't agree more!! Not a perfect film, but what film (especially modern ones) is?? It's a solid and enjoyable ode to the classic. I'm definitely buying it as well.

[Crazy1van]

To me, this is simply a Must-Have blu-ray.  Most movies I'm content to get on DVD, as Blu-Ray is so much more expensive (and I may be unemployed at the moment).  It needs to make money to ensure the conyinued release of more monster movies of this calibre.  Remakes such as Halloween, Friday the Thirteenth, and A Nightmare on Elm Street were all entertaining, but ultimately forgetable.  The Wolfman was impressive, and even if it was not associated with a classic, even if it did not feature a werewolf, I would still want to see future horror movies like it released.

[Rich]

This really is a must have Blu-Ray. It was a perfect remake and a perfect monster movie. It did not have a single flaw. It was a perfect thing. I watched it three times since I got it already. Last night I watched it along with the original. I absolutely loved the 2010 Wolfman and if that is any indication of what Universal plans for Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Dracula: Year Zero, then call me a five year old in a toy store!

[josezombiekillr]

Yay.

I think if you go into this movie with the idea of comparing it to the original, you are setting yourself up for disappointed. They just don't make movies like they used to and they never will.
That being said. I thought it was a great film. I easily put this in my top five werewolf movies.  I love werewolves (and the wolfman in particular) when they are done right and in this movie THEY WERE DONE RIGHT. Benecio was a very good Larry Talbot. The make up was amazing and the cgi was appropriate and not overdone.

If you take it out of the context of a remake and just enjoy it as its own thing it is a good werewolf movie. Not the best, but up there.