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Time Bandits (2024)| Trailer Series from Apple
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efyu_lemonardo
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It does look fun. Most will probably just think of it as a new IP. Is Terry Gilliam involved?
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AJUMP23
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I am sure they had to pay him money.
They got that one girl from Friends....I actually think that takes away from it though.
Wildebeest
Member
Any family movie that isn't diarrhea disney shite is niche now?
AJUMP23
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Clearly not what was said or implied. Niche as in most people that want to watch this movie have sought it out. More of a cult classic than a traditional classic.
NecrosaroIII
Ultimate DQ Fan
Weren't they dwarves in the original
willothedog
Member
These bandits seem less vertically challenged than I remember 
It LOOKS amazing, the visual design of it. But the 'humor', ugh, all fell flat for me, even the "we call got a vase?" bit. Waititi being involved is a detractor for me, he has gotten progressively more up his own arse as time goes on and I suspect this trailer is just a taste of it.
Still, might pitch it to my kids and see what happens.
Or...just watch the OG film and enjoy.
I wish they would revamp BAD projects. Take another look at Misfits of Science, Automan, Manimal, Wraith, Hell comes to Frogtown, any number of "theres a spark there, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired" genre IP that could use 150 million dollars and talent.
Still, might pitch it to my kids and see what happens.
Or...just watch the OG film and enjoy.
I wish they would revamp BAD projects. Take another look at Misfits of Science, Automan, Manimal, Wraith, Hell comes to Frogtown, any number of "theres a spark there, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired" genre IP that could use 150 million dollars and talent.
efyu_lemonardo
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Gilliam is listed as an Executive Producer, whatever that means. I wasn't a fan of Lisa Kudrow's performance in the trailer either but hopefully she'll grow on me.
efyu_lemonardo
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Excuse me but Hell Comes to Frogtown was perfect. End of discussion.
You can't tell me that this doesn't DESERVE a high dolla remake. If only they could keep the "toxic masculinity"
newtypepilot
Member
I prefer time fuck bandits
Highway Star
Member
Yeah it's sad isn't it?
I just bought the original in 4K last month.
AJUMP23
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He is very hit or miss. Thor Ragnarok was great, and What we do in the shadows has been great, but some of his stuff is just unfunny.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
As a huge fan of the original movie.... no thanks.
ClanOfNone
Member
No Gilliam?
No thanks!
No thanks!
Mr Hyde
Member
Looks like it could be fun, but some of the snappy humor comes off more as cringe than funny. I'm not really a fan of Taika either, or Lisa Kudrow. Production values seems solid and Time Bandits is a fun movie with a great concept. But Apple+...? Urgh. Sailing the high seas for this one.
StueyDuck
Member
so i just kind of had the first episode on in the background now.
For the number of talented names attached this is really bad. like legitimately bad. Even for a mostly family/kids show which you expect some cheese.
This feels like one of those "make it up as you go" type scripts
EDIT: ok wow, i didn't have much of a connection to the original movie. just quickly watched the trailer for that and yeah... I guess at best the kids will get a few slapstick laughs from people falling over
For the number of talented names attached this is really bad. like legitimately bad. Even for a mostly family/kids show which you expect some cheese.
This feels like one of those "make it up as you go" type scripts
EDIT: ok wow, i didn't have much of a connection to the original movie. just quickly watched the trailer for that and yeah... I guess at best the kids will get a few slapstick laughs from people falling over
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AJUMP23
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Disappointing impression. I didn't know it was out.
StueyDuck
Member
the first 2 eps are out as far as i am aware.
give it a try I suppose, but with jemaine clement writing with taika watiti i expected the humor to be more snappy. it's very much in the vein of adlib humor like thor love n thunder, and sadly lisa kudrow just doesn't have the chops.
The actor playing the character widget does a decent job with comedic timing, the parents have a few chuckles. but most of it is just blabbering
Edit: maybe it will get better as the show goes, I'll give ep 2 a try later and see.
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Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
I’ll watch it because
A) I get Apple TV as part of apple one
B) there’s never anything worth watching on there anyway most of the time.
A) I get Apple TV as part of apple one
B) there’s never anything worth watching on there anyway most of the time.
WhiteWaterM00se
Member
The report that Terry Gilliam showed up on set for one hour and observed and then left, seemed very disheartening.
Dirk Benedict
Member
You can't tell me that this doesn't DESERVE a high dolla remake. If only they could keep the "toxic masculinity"
How did I miss a movie with Roddy Piper and fucking Sandahl Bergman?
I know what I'm watching tonight!
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Oh no please. I love the original and it's one of my favorite childhood movies of all time and now this remake / reboot is by that terrible Waikiki guy. Make it stop.
jufonuk
not tag worthy
I find as his rise has gone on he seems to have gotten more I don’t wanna say obnoxious but the humour just got worse.
More in the style of oh aren’t I whimsical and self referential etc. I dunno maybe him getting to fuck Rita Ora soured me.
Not that I’m jealous.
AJUMP23
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He is Obnoxious. And it brings about the too much of a good thing. It was good for a while, now it is old.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
He's very obnoxious and his movies are very obnoxious.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I remember the movie as a kid in name only. I dont remember one thing about the old movie.
Krathoon
Member
Yeah. I kind of think that Glilliam just cashed in on selling the rights to it. It is a shame. Still, more Time Bandits. It is also a series now.
clarky
Gold Member
If it doesn't have loads of dwarves and some comedy shenanigans involving Sean Connery, which lets face it is highly unlikely, then they can fuck off.
This looks shit and bares no resemblance to the original. Think of all the dwarves out of work since Christmas. At least hire that little twat out of game of thrones and digitally duplicate him a few times.
This looks shit and bares no resemblance to the original. Think of all the dwarves out of work since Christmas. At least hire that little twat out of game of thrones and digitally duplicate him a few times.
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Why? He's the cunt that ruined it for all his midget brethren. He'll still get cast for roles where it's questionable if he's actually supposed to be a dwarf or not, but all the other ones got right fucked out of jobs in favor of "sensitivity CGI".
clarky
Gold Member
He seems be the only hireable midget this side of wonka's chocolate factory. I did say we was a twat mind, and your correct he's fucked it for every other small dude in the world but anything over the inoffensive, yet very offensive diverse bunch we have here.
Krathoon
Member
It is a remake. It does not have to look exactly like the original. It does have the same spirit of the original.
Also, in the first two episodes, things happen that are very similar to the movie.
The parents get turned to coal and you had the big God head. Also, the parents are assholes and obsessed with gadgets. Just like the movie.
Also, in the first two episodes, things happen that are very similar to the movie.
The parents get turned to coal and you had the big God head. Also, the parents are assholes and obsessed with gadgets. Just like the movie.
StueyDuck
Member
So I've caught up with 3 and 4 and I dunno...
I don't know who this is meant to be appealing to, it's too juvenile and child friendly of a script to really enjoy as an adult, which is fine since the original and this is basically a kids film/show.
But then it gets kind of violent for a kids show. The dinosaur chomping a dude with blood spewing out is pretty hectic for a show which up until then i was putting the audience as around 8-12 range.
It's so weird. I don't even dislike it, i just can't recommend it to adults or to those with young kids or teenagers.
I don't know who this is meant to be appealing to, it's too juvenile and child friendly of a script to really enjoy as an adult, which is fine since the original and this is basically a kids film/show.
But then it gets kind of violent for a kids show. The dinosaur chomping a dude with blood spewing out is pretty hectic for a show which up until then i was putting the audience as around 8-12 range.
It's so weird. I don't even dislike it, i just can't recommend it to adults or to those with young kids or teenagers.
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WhiteWaterM00se
Member
In hindsight, i wish apple would have used this IP as their GoT, or Lord of the Rings and made it TV-14; PG-13 for the widest audience possible.
I understand making it for kids but, Apple could have used this for a multi-season show; that could have been a mix of fantasy and tech; Apple could have done good things with this.
I understand making it for kids but, Apple could have used this for a multi-season show; that could have been a mix of fantasy and tech; Apple could have done good things with this.
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WhiteWaterM00se
Member
With Apple slashing its spending on Apple TV+ now; I wish they would diversify more And acquire some older unused IP that could be revitalized and remade.
I think Apple needs to check boxes as well.
Apple should have the following w/ varying size and cost:
- world News and Sports Highlight show,
- more live sports; maybe get rights to things low cost things like world fishing tournaments, maybe a game of the week from NHL, different soccer leagues, college sports, world poker tournaments, maybe cricket, rugby, etc. I realize Apple are allegedly are interested in worldwide F1 rights, which would be good.
- less shows overall, but more shows for kids, teens, 20-40 demographic, 40 and up demographic.
- Apple is a king of sci-fi; but it needs to diversify. It needs it’s fantasy,
- Downtown abbey style drama,
- It desperately needs some sort of sitcom style comedy
- needs more documentaries (low cost) on a wide variety of topics
- needs more adult animation (family guy style show)
- apple needs a western show of some sort
- CSI/NCIS procedural crime show
- Apple should consider acquiring some comic book ip as well. (Older independent ip). Spawn, or WildCats, etc.
- needs more stuff for kids. Buy existing IP, similar to Fraggle Rock, YoGabgaba, and Peanuts (which they acquired); they should have bought Garfield, and things like that.
- Apple needs some form of anime as well. They should be developing their own or acquiring old anime and rebooting it. Things like Fist of the Northstar, Cowboy Bebop, or many other stuff.
Apple needs to learn that not everything needs to be the biggest or best, but it all NEEDS TO BE WATCHABLE. Some of their shows should shoot for CBS quality. Hook people and go from their, and have their HBO style shows supplement their other content.
-They need to hire game developers to make games about Apple TV IP. It would help cement the growth of their IP, and could help Apple Arcade.
IP’s like A-team, AirWolf, GIJoe, Care Bears, etc. Go get old unused IP and remake it. Or buy video game rights For adaption. Splinter Cell, approach Nintendo about a Kirby cartoon, or Fire Emblem anime, etc. PvZ cartoon show, Mass Effect series. There is tons of options.
I think Apple needs to check boxes as well.
Apple should have the following w/ varying size and cost:
- world News and Sports Highlight show,
- more live sports; maybe get rights to things low cost things like world fishing tournaments, maybe a game of the week from NHL, different soccer leagues, college sports, world poker tournaments, maybe cricket, rugby, etc. I realize Apple are allegedly are interested in worldwide F1 rights, which would be good.
- less shows overall, but more shows for kids, teens, 20-40 demographic, 40 and up demographic.
- Apple is a king of sci-fi; but it needs to diversify. It needs it’s fantasy,
- Downtown abbey style drama,
- It desperately needs some sort of sitcom style comedy
- needs more documentaries (low cost) on a wide variety of topics
- needs more adult animation (family guy style show)
- apple needs a western show of some sort
- CSI/NCIS procedural crime show
- Apple should consider acquiring some comic book ip as well. (Older independent ip). Spawn, or WildCats, etc.
- needs more stuff for kids. Buy existing IP, similar to Fraggle Rock, YoGabgaba, and Peanuts (which they acquired); they should have bought Garfield, and things like that.
- Apple needs some form of anime as well. They should be developing their own or acquiring old anime and rebooting it. Things like Fist of the Northstar, Cowboy Bebop, or many other stuff.
Apple needs to learn that not everything needs to be the biggest or best, but it all NEEDS TO BE WATCHABLE. Some of their shows should shoot for CBS quality. Hook people and go from their, and have their HBO style shows supplement their other content.
-They need to hire game developers to make games about Apple TV IP. It would help cement the growth of their IP, and could help Apple Arcade.
IP’s like A-team, AirWolf, GIJoe, Care Bears, etc. Go get old unused IP and remake it. Or buy video game rights For adaption. Splinter Cell, approach Nintendo about a Kirby cartoon, or Fire Emblem anime, etc. PvZ cartoon show, Mass Effect series. There is tons of options.
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Krathoon
Member
It is British humor. Even their comedy for children is dark.
Watch "Horrible Histories" and you will get the idea.
I am liking that they do have little people in the cast. People can no longer complain about that.
SidViscous
Member
Tried to watch this, but the child actor was so terrible, even compared to other child actors there is no way they should have given them a leading role. Guessing he's an executives kid or something. Such a shame, I grew up near one of the original time bandit actors and loved hearing his stories about the film, but I just can't with this.