tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post2497861521936715880..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: The High Price of Knowing in George Sluizer’s “The Vanishing”Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-54433052011806270032010-10-30T13:31:34.152-04:002010-10-30T13:31:34.152-04:00Sark, this film is intense. The ending just blows ...Sark, this film is intense. The ending just blows your mind. The remake with Kiefer Sutherland was just horrible--that ending was so contrived. I also agree with Becky about The Wicker Man: why ruin a film arc by changing the ending? Loved reading your review, Sark.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-20330399637688008462010-10-29T21:01:34.240-04:002010-10-29T21:01:34.240-04:00Sark, this is a superb review of one of the most d...Sark, this is a superb review of one of the most disturbing films I've ever seen. An atmosphere of dread drapes over the entire picture. I much prefer the original version, though it is indeed incredibly depressing. Your interpretation of the tunnel scene highlights its visual power. The real horror of this film isn't what happened to Saskia, but rather what it did to Rex. Again, Sark, this is a truly excellent analysis.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-15163545064469445192010-10-29T16:59:28.601-04:002010-10-29T16:59:28.601-04:00I enjoyed your article about this very disturbing ...I enjoyed your article about this very disturbing movie. I have seen the American film many times and just recently saw the original. The original is very dark and is probably more in line with the author's vision, but I really like Nancy Travis' strong character and resourfulness in the American version. Very informative and well written write-up of a fine film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-38130020903346619732010-10-29T14:21:59.249-04:002010-10-29T14:21:59.249-04:00Sark, this is a fantastic review of The Vanishing....Sark, this is a fantastic review of The Vanishing. I have always loved the remade of this movie with Keifer Sutherland. However, recently I watched the foreign version. I liked it too. I think I would have appreciated the Dutch version had I read your review first! Both films are very much alike in their plots, but there are subtle differences in the way the characters of Rex and Raymond are presented. Those small differences make the two films very intriguing. I enjoyed watching them both. If you haven't seen either of these movies, the endings are different and each one is very creepy! As a woman I have to mention this, the top that Saskia wears is beautiful. I would love to own one like it. However, notice her top is yellow in the photo above and that color along with her pale white skin resembles an egg. She represents "The Golden Egg" in her dream. Sark, a terrific review of a really good movie. I enjoyed reading it. Oh, Becky are you right about the remake of the Wicker Man with Nicholas Cage...awful movie.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037507780056714337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-25666809219981784622010-10-29T12:32:34.827-04:002010-10-29T12:32:34.827-04:00Becky, the Criterion Collection released Sluizer&#...Becky, the Criterion Collection released Sluizer's original on DVD. It seems to still be in print. Like all Criterion releases, the DVD transfer looks great!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-25459542025290772422010-10-29T10:51:50.664-04:002010-10-29T10:51:50.664-04:00Sark, you have posted some good ones for this Hall...Sark, you have posted some good ones for this Halloween marathon, and I think so far this is my favorite. Maybe because I have never seen either the original or the remake. From what you say, I am quite sure I would like the original better. I can't stand the way American films always have to put an upbeat ending on things. Drives me crazy, and always dilutes the story. One example of that is the original The Wicker Man, marvelous British film of the 70's I think, remade in America in the 90's(?) with Nicolas Cage. Typical re-writing, dumbing down of the story, not nearly as good.<br /><br />You have really piqued my interest, and I would love to see this movie. Do you know if it is available anywhere? Your write-up is as interesting as the movie must be!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.com