A difference of 50 years.

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Here is the original trailer for Forbidden Planet:



This is a modern fan made one:



Presentation and packaging make a big difference.

Comments

Cavalock said…
good soundtrack but cut scenes were way too long.

of cos we all know its just Shakespeare's The Tempest in space. hehehe

was reading Vol 3 of Doctor Who's monster guide at Borders last nite. I been missing a lot! ;)
August 19, 2007 1:24 AM
Barbara said…
Although I did enjoy Star Wars, I usually don't choose to read or watch science fiction. The second one reminds me of a James Bond movie intro!
August 19, 2007 12:24 PM
Richard said…
cavalock: the original suffers from "telling" instead of "showing". I love teh soundtrack from teh movie. Completely electronic. Best use of a theremin I have ever heard.

barbara: the second one is definitely much punchier. Apparently, the music is from Batman Begins.

I never liked Star Wars. I though tit seriously lacked a plot and I was not blon away by the special effects. I remember thinking, "I still see the blue screen fringing. How is this a leap forward?"

2001 had better special effects.
August 19, 2007 7:27 PM
tin-tin said…
really big difference. hehehe.
the second video didn't have any words except for monster of id but you'll be encouraged to watch the film. for the first video, i think i'll agree that it's an unusual film. hehehe ;p
August 19, 2007 11:57 PM
Richard said…
tin-tin: either way, it is still the same movie. While a bit dated, I still think it is a great movie. Probably a bit slower than what modern audiences are into, though, but I think the climax is well worth it.
August 20, 2007 9:18 AM
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