Re: New Allan Quatermain movies? YUCK!!

Posted by Rik Duel from slbri1p07.ozemail.com.au on August 06, 2000 at 18:30:57:

In Reply to: Re: New Allan Quatermain movies? YUCK!! posted by Cueball on August 06, 2000 at 09:12:31:

Yeah, I've got to agree with you about the Allan Quatermain films from the eighties, although I know that some forum regulars, like Michaelson, seem to have a soft spot for them.

However, I've been reading a few of the Rider Haggard novels, and I've got to say that, done right, this could be a seriously cool franchise. There are a few moments where today's climate of political correctness would mean an overhaul of the way some of the characters interact - white british explorers with teams of black african 'porters' who are continually treated like beasts of burden wouldn't sit too well with a modern audience I'd say - but by and large, they could be lots of fun.

Follow Ups:

• Hold up there, partner! Michaelson 15:36:47 8/07/2000 (3)
  • Re: Hold up there, partner! Rik Duel 18:05:11 8/07/2000 (2)
    • Okay, Michaelson, you got me. Cueball 18:31:38 8/07/2000 (1)
      • No offense taken. Michaelson 11:37:12 8/08/2000 (0)
• I'd say the Haggard franchise has great potential. Cueball 19:14:54 8/06/2000 (0)

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