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    • Wrench@lemmy.worldEnglish
      211·
      8 months ago

      I’m honestly a bit conflicted about discovering this is a thing. My gut reaction is that highlander the series does not need a reboot. Leave it be.

      But Henry Cavill? I could actually see that work. The immortal characters will need much more fleshed out back stories for today’s standards, but damn, I can’t believe I’m actually curious about a highlander reboot.

      Edit - ugh. Just realized this was a reboot for the movie. Meh. Not enough time to develop and interesting world with intertwined immortal histories with complex alliances.

      • CoderKat@lemm.eeEnglish
        7·
        8 months ago

        Yeah, over time, I’ve come to care a lot less for movies. For most things, I’d rather have a TV show so that there’s more time to get invested in characters and do world building. Plus more bite sized viewing sessions.

        Modern TV has such high production values that movies have lost their biggest competitive edge. Plus showrunners have more options for how to perform the show. No longer do shows need to be bloated with far too many episodes. Public opinion has also changed, so they don’t even try to get away with bullshit like clip episodes anymore (mind you, those were mostly for sitcoms in the first place). Streaming has also made shows more accessible than ever.

        • Obi@sopuli.xyzEnglish
          1·
          8 months ago

          I like movies that really tell you that one story in a way only a movie can (not sequels of sequels etc), but I hear you for a lot of genres.

      • SokathHisEyesOpen@lemmy.mlEnglish
        5·
        8 months ago

        If anything, movies have less backstory today than back then, not more. They jump right into the action, foregoing character and plot development.

        • Surdon@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          8 months ago

          I think that’s the real problem, they often shove tragic, supposedly heavy backstories on us with no time devoted to actually developing it and giving them weight- we are TOLD to care, instead of given actual reason to. If the movie can’t invest in their backstory, why should I?

      • Statlerwaldorf@reddthat.comEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        I don’t understand why today’s standards require background for everything. We don’t get Ripley’s backstory in Alien and it’s not needed. Even in Aliens, we only get her backstory (her having/outliving a daughter) in service of the plot and themes.

        I hate being forced to sympathize with characters because of their tragic backstory. Why not write a compelling character through their actions? Tight plots with no filler are where it’s at for action movies.

  • themeatbridge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51·
    8 months ago

    If there was one actor that would get me psyched for a Highlander reboot, it’s Cavill. I wonder if he can do a better Scottish accent than Lambert…

  • The Pantser@lemmy.worldEnglish
    25·
    8 months ago

    If they get rid of the theme song I will never forgive them. But most likely we will get a cover by some popstar.

      • Subverb@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        Worse: Mickey Rooney as a Japanese man in Breakfast at Tiffany’s

        As bad: John Wayne as Genghis Khan in The Conqueror

        • ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          21·
          8 months ago

          Oh those are definitely worse.

          But Connery, playing an Egyptian pretending to be a Spaniard while also being the only one with a recognizeable Scottish accent amidst a an entire cast of non-Scottish people playing Scots? That was something special.

          • Subverb@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            8 months ago

            Oh I agree. Fun movie and character though.

            No worse than a Russian submarine captain with a Scottish accent though. 🤣

  • masquenox@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    8 months ago

    These reboots of movies that doesn’t require reboots achieves only two things for me… it reminds me to go and watch the origial movie again, while guaranteeing that I won’t bother watching the reboot.

    • Wogi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      8 months ago

      Remake movies that had good ideas and poor execution, or visa versa. Don’t bother remaking movies that are already good.

      Actually don’t bother regardless. Fuckin Hollywood can’t get much right these days.

      • Arsecroft@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
        3·
        8 months ago

        Remake movies that had good ideas and poor execution, or visa versa. Don’t bother remaking movies that are already good.

        I just watched Highlander a few weeks ago and I think this one qualifies as good idea, poor execution. The one scottish person on the cast played a spaniard, and it’s not just some scottish dude. Why didn’t they make the main character a frenchman?! He doesnt even use a scottish sword!

        • masquenox@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          8 months ago

          I just watched Highlander a few weeks ago and I think this one qualifies as good idea, poor execution.

          Wash yer mouth out! It’s definitely a case of terrible idea, great execution - in fact, it’s such a terrible idea that there was literally nothing with which to build a sequel out of. Every other Highlander movie and the tv show was little more than an awkward retcon milking exercise and little more.

          Why didn’t they make the main character a frenchman?!

          A French main character? In a USian movie? I guess you forgot about that whole anti-French “Freedom Fries” charade.

      • masquenox@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        You know, I wish they’d just stop their derivative “remaking” and “franchising” and actually just start being inspired by the movies of old again.

    • Sarmyth@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      I’ve been asking for this for decades. I really want a hyper violent modern highlander TV show.

  • KISSmyOS@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    8 months ago

    OK, but what will be the soundtrack?
    Cause there’s absolutely no way it can compete with the original.

  • usualsuspect191English
    8·
    8 months ago

    Maybe they’ll do Duncan Macleod instead of Connor? Or maybe just keep the main premise and centre it around a new character

  • ShaunaTheDead@kbin.social
    81·
    8 months ago

    YESSSSS! I’ve been saying for years that it’s time for a Highlander reboot. The original series is hard to watch now because TV writing, special effects, and stunt choreography is so much better now! A Highlander series would be amaaaaazing today! SO PUMPED!

    Also, Henry Cavill is SUCH A GOOD CHOICE! He’s a huge nerd that takes his roles very seriously and loves to keep the show lore accurate and deep!