tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post1496992423081060479..comments2023-05-26T09:57:54.187+01:00Comments on Ever So Ethnically Confused: Far From the Madding Crowd - 1967 vs 2015Katie Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01176992567322682222noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-4802149145565593852016-04-27T09:30:09.971+01:002016-04-27T09:30:09.971+01:00I see what you mean. Bathsheba & Gabriel had a...I see what you mean. Bathsheba & Gabriel had a better, closer relationship in the 2015 version I feel.Katie Hoganhttp://eversoethnicallyconfused.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-62065844510811410762016-04-26T17:39:07.542+01:002016-04-26T17:39:07.542+01:00I have one major problem with the 1967 version - t...I have one major problem with the 1967 version - there seemed to be no real chemistry between Julie Christie and Alan Bates. That is a problem for me, because I have always viewed the Bathsheba-Gabriel relationship as the backbone of Hardy's story.rosie1843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-91465128027594695132016-04-24T22:37:41.469+01:002016-04-24T22:37:41.469+01:00I actually haven't seen the TV version. TV ser...I actually haven't seen the TV version. TV series always cover more or go indepth more which I prefer sometimes. I'll have a look for the version you mentioned. Troy took up more of the 1967 version because the director liked the character and spent more screen time with him. I didn't see it that way in the 2015 version though.Katie Hoganhttp://eversoethnicallyconfused.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-59290530277784562602016-04-23T19:32:43.474+01:002016-04-23T19:32:43.474+01:00I like both versions very much, but I like the 199...I like both versions very much, but I like the 1998 television version more. I thought it covered Hardy's tale more thoroughly than either the 1967 or 2015 versions.rosie1843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-84485155317349906892015-09-08T08:16:37.113+01:002015-09-08T08:16:37.113+01:00Oh I agree, Stamp, far better Troy. The sword scen...Oh I agree, Stamp, far better Troy. The sword scene went on for a bit too long for me in the '69 version though. He shows of his skills as he is a soldier he is naturally violent whereas in the 2015 film, the scene was too quick and didn't set Troy up that well.<br /><br />Wow. Not surprised he made that bit up. In both films its so tragic, horrible image of them herding over the cliff.Katie Hoganhttp://eversoethnicallyconfused.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-12393443966343911502015-09-07T01:13:50.823+01:002015-09-07T01:13:50.823+01:00Oh, Bathsheba is a cruel brat when she mails the v...Oh, Bathsheba is a cruel brat when she mails the valentine to Boldwood, who up to this point has been quietly living his life and harming no one. Also I think Mulligan got more independent-minded-dialogue than Christie, and as you mention, was shown doing a lot more farm work.<br />Back to Terence Stamp: in the erotic sword-slashing demonstration scene, Stamp makes me feel afraid, not because he is unskilled but rather because he is supremely skilled and will only cut Christie to show his power. Then it will turn into a sex scene. With the new guy, I was worried his Troy would cut her due to clumsiness or recklessness. Different shadings on that character. (Stamp played "Billy Budd" a few years before "Madding," with his hair blonde and he looked angelic, no kidding. It's also a fantastic morality play.)<br />Finally, a friend said a sheep dog would never ever and has never harmed his sheep or his master! Says Hardy made that up.dakotabluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-60140144259010269762015-09-06T23:41:24.755+01:002015-09-06T23:41:24.755+01:00I get what you mean about the appearences, Christi...I get what you mean about the appearences, Christie is striking and yes Stamp was a better Troy but I didn't feel the spark. Christie came across as brattish whereas Mulligan had the independant woman feel as well as being strong willed. I'm ashamed to say I haven't seen Doctor Zhivago yet (might have to go on my Blind Spot list next year. I really need to see this film. Interesting thoughts :)Katie Hoganhttp://eversoethnicallyconfused.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530796381730510727.post-76126805956371739992015-09-05T23:41:34.576+01:002015-09-05T23:41:34.576+01:00Just watched the new version last night. Read the ...Just watched the new version last night. Read the book, saw the old film years ago on TV. Thoughts:<br /><br /><br />Terrence Stamp's arrogant and careless Troy was very much better than the 2015 guy, although Sturridge tried. And when Stamp and Christie came together, you could feel the electricity between these two gorgeous humans.<br /><br />That's another thing, Carey Mulligan is pretty but Julie Christie was exquisite. Much more understandable how three guys would be immediately knocked out by Christie's Bathsheba, not as obvious for Carey. Julie and Omar Sharif in "Doctor Zhivago" were also unbelievably hot! (at least for the audience)<br />The new Gabriel is pretty good but Alan Bates brought an extra edge of poetic wistfulness or something like that to the role that I don't feel as much in the new version.<br />Overall both are excellent films and lovely, though.dakotabluenoreply@blogger.com