They are keeping the major events and plot points, but doing an even stronger job at capturing the dark mood and the tense atmosphere of the comic. Definitely true enough to the source material to be spoiler-tastic, BUT adapted well for TV to keep illiterate fans entertained. And the visuals on the zombies are spectacular. Brilliant combination of make-up and 3D graphics.
I was really into this show through the first three episodes, but I feel that this fourth one was a huge letdown. I'll still finish out the last two episodes b/c I love the comic, I just hope it gets its rhythm back.
The episode as a whole felt chopped together. Spoilers: The whole "gang of thugs are actually taking care of old people" storyline was awfully ham-fisted. The screenwriters tried to invent this mini-arc in the spirit of the comics by showing how you cannot rely on stereotypes/expectations of human nature in a post zombie apocalypse world. Good people can go crazy, bad guys can grow a heart, etc. I just felt that the thugs with a heart of gold were too far fetched. Both sides in the conflict still contest that they were ready to unload, yet the situation could be resolved so easily by grandma just walking out into the fray? In any case my real point is that episode 4 out of 6 is NOT the proper time to have a feel-good story. The Walking Dead is such a strong story because it focuses on the development of its core cast over gory zombie action. The main cast races back to camp for an all-out zombie assault, yet it lost most of its power because we don't know or care about most of the characters at camp. Since episode two it's been obvious that the show is marching towards the departure from camp as an ending point for season 1, but they sure have made some funny choices on how to get there.
Wow I was really let down by the finale. Here is why: [highlight for spoilers] - OK so zombie-ism is caused by Midichlorians? Wait, I missed that. - TS-19's identity was incredibly telegraphed - A rant that includes France being awesome and slams fossil fuels within 30 seconds? What time like the end of the world to make a political statement - Grenades don't have THAT much force - If there was no power left and only critical functions preserved, why is the security camera on?!?!? - If there were no fossil fuels left in the building, what exactly reacted with the flaming air to cause such a reaction?
Dude, you completely missed the whole point of the season finale. My only complaint was that, after the explosion I would have liked the windows of the cars to be broken or something.
I hope the TV version continues to create it's own story since it's gone so far off the comic's plot already. I want Lori left behind, and Rick and Shane to go brokeback mountain.
Why do TV shows and movies feel so free to mess with written stories, but when they remake a movie, they sometimes copy the old movie shot for shot with the exact same dialogue? Do they just lack respect for the written word?
Hmmm I'm not sure, but it's definitely a question that could take some thought. Would it be preferable if works were adapted verbatim, with only minimal changes to make it work in a new format, or would it be better to have works adapted in premise and tone only, with the new creator taking it in their own direction. In the latter case, they could clearly be labeled as a totally different version of the story, not a hacked retelling of the original tale that gets fans upset.
If that is the case though, a lot of people would say that if the adaptation is so different, it should be it's own thing and not need to leech off the other's success, but I just don't see that being practical. The money folks need some reassuring, and taking the name of a previous work is one way to get the cash into creators hands, hopefully to make new works that entertain us.
I really liked this show, and since that holidays are coming, should I ask for the books? Or is it so different that it's just a toss up as to whether I'd like it or not?
If you enjoyed the show there is a very high chance you will like the books as well. Enough of a chance that I would say definitely ask for them. The events and settings are wildly different at times, but the majority of the episodes are very consistent with the books in tone. The differences that you'll find in the book only act to strengthen character development, which is almost always a good thing.
I really liked this show, and since that holidays are coming, should I ask for the books? Or is it so different that it's just a toss up as to whether I'd like it or not?
I really liked this show, and since that holidays are coming, should I ask for the books? Or is it so different that it's just a toss up as to whether I'd like it or not?
Make sure you get the compendium edition.
Or borrow them from a friend. I plan on doing that.
I really liked this show, and since that holidays are coming, should I ask for the books? Or is it so different that it's just a toss up as to whether I'd like it or not?
Make sure you get the compendium edition.
Or borrow them from a friend. I plan on doing that.
That's even better since it costs $0. However, if you want to buy it, it is available in five different formats, and the compendium edition is the most economical.
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The episode as a whole felt chopped together. Spoilers: The whole "gang of thugs are actually taking care of old people" storyline was awfully ham-fisted. The screenwriters tried to invent this mini-arc in the spirit of the comics by showing how you cannot rely on stereotypes/expectations of human nature in a post zombie apocalypse world. Good people can go crazy, bad guys can grow a heart, etc. I just felt that the thugs with a heart of gold were too far fetched. Both sides in the conflict still contest that they were ready to unload, yet the situation could be resolved so easily by grandma just walking out into the fray? In any case my real point is that episode 4 out of 6 is NOT the proper time to have a feel-good story. The Walking Dead is such a strong story because it focuses on the development of its core cast over gory zombie action. The main cast races back to camp for an all-out zombie assault, yet it lost most of its power because we don't know or care about most of the characters at camp. Since episode two it's been obvious that the show is marching towards the departure from camp as an ending point for season 1, but they sure have made some funny choices on how to get there.
- OK so zombie-ism is caused by Midichlorians? Wait, I missed that.
- TS-19's identity was incredibly telegraphed
- A rant that includes France being awesome and slams fossil fuels within 30 seconds? What time like the end of the world to make a political statement
- Grenades don't have THAT much force
- If there was no power left and only critical functions preserved, why is the security camera on?!?!?
- If there were no fossil fuels left in the building, what exactly reacted with the flaming air to cause such a reaction?
My only complaint was that, after the explosion I would have liked the windows of the cars to be broken or something.
If that is the case though, a lot of people would say that if the adaptation is so different, it should be it's own thing and not need to leech off the other's success, but I just don't see that being practical. The money folks need some reassuring, and taking the name of a previous work is one way to get the cash into creators hands, hopefully to make new works that entertain us.