Author Topic: The Dark Tower (Official Thread) Teaser + Info. (Read 4976 times)

Desolate · « **on:** May 04, 2017, 06:37:12 PM »

I think it reeks of disaster, but...

I like Elba, but he is the wrong guy for this.

Also, their approach is pretty stupid. It is like it is being made for only those who have read the books.

Not exactly the smartest way to do it.

Anyway, here is the teaser.

The Dark Tower Teaser

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The Dark Tower is an upcoming 2017 American western science fantasy action horror film directed and co-written by Nikolaj Arcel, loosely based on the series of novels of the same name by Stephen King, starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey. The film has been stated to be not a typical adaptation, but more of a new take on the series – a combination of the first novel ("The Gunslinger") and the third ("The Waste Lands"), while also incorporating significant story points from the (chronologically-speaking) book 4.5 ("The Wind Through the Keyhole").

Additionally, King has tweeted a photo of the Horn of Eld with the caption "Last Time Around", which is related to a scene from the end of the final book ("The Dark Tower"), and Arcel said that fans will know the movie is a sequel to the events of the book series. The film is set to be released on August 4, 2017 in 3D and 2D by Columbia Pictures.

Al Doggity · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2017, 07:02:16 PM »

Quote from: Desolate on May 04, 2017, 06:37:12 PM

I think it reeks of disaster, but...

I like Elba, but he is the wrong guy for this.

Also, their approach is pretty stupid. It is like it is being made for only those who have read the books.

I hate to say it, but I agree. I didn't have any problem with Idris Elba in the title role and I was prepared for some major changes from the book, but in the trailer Jake is actually convincing Roland to find the tower. I don't think the movie is skewing towards fans at all. FWIW, I never thought this series was filmable, but it seems like people who aren't familiar with the books think it looks more promising.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2017, 07:39:19 PM »

I love the dark Tower but I'm not watching this shit.

Casting Elba for that role is retarded. More Hollywood bullshit, hope they don't gross shit

Waller · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2017, 08:34:58 PM »

Where the fuck are Eddie and Suze?!

Al Doggity · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2017, 08:44:44 PM »

Quote from: Waller on May 04, 2017, 08:34:58 PM

Where the fuck are Eddie and Suze?!

They made significant changes. Did you read the blurb in OP's post?

bigmc · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2017, 02:17:24 AM »

the books would not translate to film

way too convoluted

looks better than i thought it would

polychronopolous · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2017, 04:02:04 AM »

My buddy seen it he said it sucked.

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2017, 04:48:18 AM »

First I was reading 'the dark towel' (no homo)

Kwon · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2017, 05:39:52 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on May 05, 2017, 04:48:18 AM

First I was reading 'the dark towel' (no homo)

Greg Kovacs towels after a session of wiping?

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2017, 05:45:52 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on May 05, 2017, 05:39:52 AM

Greg Kovacs towels after a session of wiping?

Yeh, or Johnny Falcon after eating 2 pounds of black beans

Desolate · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2017, 05:51:54 AM »

There was a time when it was going to be a series on HBO like Game of Thrones.

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer were trying to get it done.

With all the books, I think it would work better as an adult television series on cable.

wes · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2017, 07:02:19 AM »

I refuse to watch anything with Matthew McConaughey in it,as well as Chris Rock,Martin Lawrence,and Owen Wilson...............the y all make me sick

Kwon · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2017, 09:38:18 AM »

Quote from: wes on May 05, 2017, 07:02:19 AM

I refuse to watch anything with Matthew McConaughey in it,as well as Chris Rock,Martin Lawrence,and Owen Wilson...............the y all make me sick

Alright, alright, alright!

CalvinH · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2017, 12:01:39 PM »

Looks cool.

Desolate · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2017, 08:45:11 PM »

This thing comes out on Friday and yet there has only been one trailer officially released.

Anyone sensing impending doom?

The official site.
http://www.thedarktower-movie.com/site/

One trailer and some pics. That's it.

Is it any wonder Sony has been trying to sell Columbia Pictures for years.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2017, 04:27:20 AM »

Yes, will Hollywood ever get the message? No one is interested in this social engineered garbage...

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2017, 04:49:55 AM »

I don't know man, but I prefer a white towel (no homo)

oldschoolfan · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2017, 05:11:11 AM »

i have read all the books, supposibly there is going to be a tv series as well, but casting elba to play roland is lame, roland is white in the books.

Desolate · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2017, 03:54:46 PM »

Did any getbiggers go and see this?

The_Iron_Disciple · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2017, 04:18:55 PM »

Quote from: oldschoolfan on July 30, 2017, 05:11:11 AM

i have read all the books, supposibly there is going to be a tv series as well, but casting elba to play roland is lame, roland is white in the books.

Although I like Elba as an actor, I too have to agree.

Desolate · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2017, 06:05:04 PM »

Yeah, the cast is terrible on just about every level.

I like Elba, but he could've turned down the role.

It is okay to say no. He should know better.

Clint Eastwood's son could've done this... and he would've cost less.

SF1900 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2017, 06:14:21 PM »

It did horribly on rotten tomatoes and Ebert only gave it 1.5 out of 4 stars.

I was going to go see it tonight, but decided to pass once I read the horrible reviews.

Parker · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2017, 06:54:34 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on August 05, 2017, 06:14:21 PM

It did horribly on rotten tomatoes and Ebert only gave it 1.5 out of 4 stars.

I was going to go see it tonight, but decided to pass once I read the horrible reviews.

Sometimes a movie does bad on rotten tomatoes, and you find out that it was good (to you).

Desolate · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2017, 07:08:16 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on August 05, 2017, 06:14:21 PM

It did horribly on rotten tomatoes and Ebert only gave it 1.5 out of 4 stars.

I was going to go see it tonight, but decided to pass once I read the horrible reviews.

I'm pretty sure Roger Ebert is dead.

SF1900 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2017, 07:25:58 PM »

Quote from: Desolate on August 05, 2017, 07:08:16 PM

I'm pretty sure Roger Ebert is dead.

ha, my fault!

But, yeah, it didn't do well across the board.

Ill wait until it comes out on DVD.