The Secret Of Moonacre

That was interesting reading. Thanks for posting it. I always enjoy the "behind-the-scenes" stuff.

Here's another clip from the film (a bit of a spoiler if you don't know the story) http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=24086 However, Empire are seemingly not too taken with the film..... There’s a fine line dividing magical and arch, and it’s trodden with varying degrees of success in this adaptation of children’s novel The Little White Horse. The plot — 19th century orphan Maria (The Golden Compass’ Dakota Blue Richards) learns that she is destined to be the “Moon Princess” and unite two warring families — has been given a dose of action and adventure, giving it appeal for the Harry Potter generation. But so-so scripting and odd supporting characters dampen the atmosphere, and Richards fails to engage. Still, the medieval/punk/samurai look works, and kids will like the fairy tale bits. Verdict Whilst missing a trick in terms of script and casting, at least they've amped up the action from the somewhat sedate book. Having seen the film myself, I can see what they're getting at with Dakota - there did seem to be a certain lack of expression in her face, (although, compared to our Welshboy's beloved expressions, anyone would flounder..... :love: ) I think also, the project may have suffered from over editing....at the Premiere, the director told how he had been ordered to cut more and more. Having recently bought the book, I can now see what's missing and understand his frustration. I'm hoping for some great 'Extras' on the DVD. but don't get me wrong - I thoroughly enjoyed the film and it does stand up well on it's own. I just wish editors would butt out, sometimes, that's all! :???:

Thanks for the clip, Stevie. I think also, the project may have suffered from over editing....at the Premiere, the director told how he had been ordered to cut more and more. Having recently bought the book, I can now see what's missing and understand his frustration. I'm hoping for some great 'Extras' on the DVD. I read that The Secret of Moonacre has runtime of 103 minutes (that makes 1 hour and 43 minutes), which is kind of your average runtime for a movie theatrical release. Either willingly or because they are told to do so, directors seem to mostly cut their movies to keep runtime under 2 hours. Luckily, cut scenes often magically reappear in the dvd.

Luckily, cut scenes often magically reappear in the dvd. From your lips to the distributors ears, Frances! :fingcross:

Thanks Stevie, I can't wait to see the movie. It is so exciting :love:

Keep telling us more,those of you who get to see the film. I,for myself,don't mind spoilers one bit!!!! Thanks for sharing the scene above. A director's plight of having to cut and cut and cut again must be a maddening thing for them. I can see where it would cause tons of frustration along the way. -----------------------------------OH, what do those critic-type people actually KNOW anyway,right??

I read that The Secret of Moonacre has runtime of 103 minutes (that makes 1 hour and 43 minutes), which is kind of your average runtime for a movie theatrical release. Either willingly or because they are told to do so, directors seem to mostly cut their movies to keep runtime under 2 hours. Luckily, cut scenes often magically reappear in the dvd. Frances is right that is typical length of films and while it could be the Editors doing, more than likely it's the Producers. Editors will cut things out if they slow the action too much, but Producers do it so they can have more screenings in a typical day. If it runs too long, it can't be seen as often and that means less money for the average film. Then, the Producer pressures the Director and Editor to cut out the extraneous stuff. The Editor has a lot of say in what is extraneous. I hope the extras will be on the DVD and I hope we get to see it.

Oh, I see! Forgive me editors everywhere! So it's those pesky producers, eh? Now, where's that photo from the premiere and my voodoo pins........:wink:

Yah! They pretty much control the money issues. Editors, Directors and Actors all ultimately answer to them, unless one of them is the Producer or they have a ton of clout. That's why many of the creative people become Producers. And in some of those cases, like Waterworld, the balance of power can get out of whack. There is something to be said for checks and balances. :wink:

I'm so glad we have you around to help explain some things like this,GG, it helps with some of my frustrations about not getting to see the film. I say it helps SOME.....not much.....but some. :wall: :no no

I guess that expensive education paid off. :wink:

Some more clips from the film and a few words fom the cast - including Ioan! http://www.mymovies.net/player/default.asp?filmid=7564&ftrid=10559

Very nice clip with some new scenes. Love the the look of Ioan in the clip. Thanks Stevie.

Indeed a very nice clip. So magical. And Ioan he looks so nice. His face is so pure. He looks young and so noble. When I look at Ioan, I feel so peaceful and happy.

That's one of the lovely things about Ioan in Moonacre, he does gruff (no pun intended) angry and aloof, and then happy and serene and the years drop away from his face (and I'm not talking about the vaseline on the lens :wink: but his demeanour.)

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