High on the resurgence of Beatlemania, Disney snagged the rights for the 1968 classic this past week with Robert Zemeckis at the helm. Sigh. And since people are stupid, Yeller Sub (as I imagine the exec's refer to it) will be filmed in 3D (of course) using the same motion capture technology used in Zemeckis' previous films: Beowulf and The Polar Express. Now, I didn't see Beowulf or The Polar Express...because there was no reason to see Beowulf or The Polar Express, for I am neither 8, nor mentally challenged (the latter is arguable). Maybe that statement is unfair...but I'm not too worried about it. Here are some things to consider in formulating your opinion on the subject:
Pros:
All 16 original songs will remain in the film.
Cons:
3D
Motion Captured CGI
Zac Efron will likely be John Lennon (total speculation)
The film being made in the first place.
As Paul would say, "Let It Be." Well, maybe not 2009 Paul since he's obviously okay with this project. Someone should give him this letter I wrote.
Dear Mr. McCartney,
There are good sell-outs and bad sell-outs. Bad=Yellow Submarine remake. Good=Beatles Rock Band!
Yours Truly,
Garrett
P.S. Please forward this to Ringo.
I leave you with my favorite scene of the movie.
Re: "...for I am neither 8, nor mentally challenged (the latter is arguable)"
ReplyDeleteI think the former is arguable,too.
No sir! I have proof! Or at least I used to. I traded it for toys.
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