Comments on: Charlize Theron Starring In William Monahan-Written Remake Of ‘Sympathy For Lady Vengeance’

By: lady vengeance fan

lady vengeance fan — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:31 +0000

I highly doubt cinematography wise that this remake will measure up. Some really beautifully shot scenes, like the beautiful brick wall background where the lady was running. Its one of my favorite cinematography moments in film. Very poetic, very graceful and very powerful all at the same time. And then the letter scene…how will they translate such a moment like that into an american version film?!?! They can't! Most likely it will be left out of the US version. Somehow I really feel this won't do so well.

By: M

Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:31 +0000

Of course, because this film needed to be remade :rolleyes:

By: cary

cary — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:31 +0000

This can be adapted to a very American story.
My only concern is that Theron would portray the character too heavy and dark. The beauty of Lee's acting was lightness and absurdity. She was also cast against the type. I'd rather see someone like Amy Adams tackle this role.

By: PapushiSun

PapushiSun — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:31 +0000

Monahan's first film was unmemorable. I can't even recall its name.

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:31 +0000

Sympathy for Mr Vengeance began the trilogy, not Oldboy. Interesting news otherwise.

By: RC

RC — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:31 +0000

Will it include the kitchen table scene?

By: stop

stop — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:30 +0000

all the people who want to remake this incredible trilogy need to die (figuratively)

By: I'm Chuck Bass

I'm Chuck Bass — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:02:30 +0000

Will the American version of Oldboy include that incest twist at the end?