I saw this movie and didn't like it precisely because the storyline was confusing and didn't hold together, as you say. But the movie is based on a book, and those who have read it say that the book explains all these things (such as how you become the Other, etc.) much better. Of course they claim that the book is way better, and since it's true about most books vs. movie adaptations, I believe them. I'm planning to read it some day. By the way, the whole scene with the stupid kid choosing the Dark side over the Light was not in the book. The whole father-son subplot was written specifically for the movie; and I think it's the weakest scene in the whole movie. On the whole, I disliked the adaptation because to me, the storyline is the most important part of any movie, and no CGI effects can make up for it. But there are some nice moments, as you have noted. And the part about the hero not being involved with any of the women around him - I think it's the best. A refreshing change from the cliche of the hero always ending up in bed with the woman he helps/the woman who helps him...
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Date: 2006-02-26 07:21 pm (UTC)By the way, the whole scene with the stupid kid choosing the Dark side over the Light was not in the book. The whole father-son subplot was written specifically for the movie; and I think it's the weakest scene in the whole movie.
On the whole, I disliked the adaptation because to me, the storyline is the most important part of any movie, and no CGI effects can make up for it. But there are some nice moments, as you have noted. And the part about the hero not being involved with any of the women around him - I think it's the best. A refreshing change from the cliche of the hero always ending up in bed with the woman he helps/the woman who helps him...