On Chesil Beach
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zorrodvd — 9 years ago(May 15, 2016 05:59 AM)
BBC Films have a great track record with period pieces. Last year, as well as Brooklyn, they produced The Lady In The Van, Testament Of Youth, Mr Holmes and Far From The Madding Crowd among others.
They make top quality films. On Chesil Beach couldn't be in better hands. -
trvscrosley — 9 years ago(May 15, 2016 03:53 PM)
The role can definitely make or break the film considering almost the entire film is focused on those two characters. Well, besides if they (which they most likely will) bring in the family and school past of both the characters. I feel like that would be in chronological order as well.
I wouldn't mind Taron, but it looks like it depends on when he shoots Robin Hood. I remember Andrew Garfield being floated around as someone Ian wanted, but that was also back when Carey Mulligan was attached. -
jlent — 9 years ago(July 04, 2016 08:09 AM)
It's been a little too quiet around here. I know we're in sort of a waiting period with no news concerning The Crucible as it heads to the July 17 finish line and still at leb68ast a month from any new film work.
So I'll just throw this out. On Chesil Beach begins filming sometime in October, I think.
Saoirse's character in it is an accomplished young career violinist. If her previous experience is any indication (learning a Beethoven Sonata for Byzantium) Saoirse will put her heart into learning how to play the violin to the point she looks natural at it.
I think she can do it, though, as someone who tried to learn both, the violin is harder to fake, let alone master. The only thing that's looks worse than a non-pianist actor playing piano for a film is a non-violinist trying to look natural playing the violin. Benedict Cumberbatch is OK as Sherlock Holmes playing it, but that's because he's usually filmed from behind. When it is full-frontal violining it's a pretty sorry sight.
So that will be another goal for Saoirse, if she's called on to do it at all. She may not have to; the film is about the couple's wedding night. There's no real need to show her playing, though it would be useful for the flashbacks. -
trvscrosley — 9 years ago(July 04, 2016 11:31 AM)
I agree, I used to play the viola and there's nothing more grating than people trying to fake play a string instrument. Mostly happens with over-exaggerated bow movements as well as vibrato. I'm sure they will touch on it at least once, it's not only indicative of her character (how she acts within her group) but also her status to an extent.
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Poetswan — 9 years ago(July 04, 2016 12:48 PM)
The fact that she plays the violin has me really excited about the score, i hope it will be a really dramatic score
I think Dario Mariannelli ( the same from atonement) or maybe Johan Johansson, would be great choices to do it.
I am really curious about how will they do the sex scene, so much happens only in the characters mind and I think for it to be good, it has to left the viewers feeling as uncomfortable and embarassed as Florence and Edward are feeling, it has to be a hard to watch scene in my opinion. -
jlent — 9 years ago(July 04, 2016 01:54 PM)
Hard but not impossible. We have to be riveted.
Florence has to be believable being grossed out and Edward has to be convincing being embarrassed in what could look wrongly comic here in 2016.
No doubt Saoirse will be able to pull it off, but we still don't know who will play opposite her. Let's get cracking.
Are they waiting until The Crucible is over so they can test men for chemistry compatibility? I could understand that. -
Poetswan — 9 years ago(July 13, 2016 08:06 AM)
Something on the score:
http://www.umusic.co.uk/umusic-blog/globesoundtrack -
Steve7216 — 9 years ago(July 14, 2016 06:53 PM)
I had to fly just recently, so I decided to read it and nearly finished the novel save about thirty pages. I completed it tonight.
As for the novel itself, McEwan is just a remarkable writer. Is there one unnecessary or misplaced word in the entire novel? The prose is so efficient and powerful in its impact that I was waiting-and not disappointed-to have my heart ripped out near the end. The last sentence on page 198 and the first paragraph on 199 does the trick, but he finishes the job when we learn about Edward's thoughts/feelings at the very end.
Florence will be an extremely difficult character for a modern audience to fully understand for obvious reasons, and the producers therefore are very lucky to have such a gifted and sublime actress to play the critical role. The male lead hopefully will have the required skill, but the audience should be able to relate and understand the character much more easily than Saoirse's part.
I was writing the post and received what turned out to be a long phone call resulting in the loss of my train of thought, but suffice to say my strong feeling is the film will rely on flashbacks for exposition and understanding of each character, but moreover, I'm convinced Saoirse's character especially must have sufficient voiceover because there is no way for us to get into her mind and skin with just dialogue.
I'll perhaps have more thoughts soon, but I honestly feel she selected this role due to its difficulties and challenges. She'll need all her skill to ace it. -
Steve7216 — 9 years ago(July 15, 2016 05:43 AM)
As to your last question, we'll know sometime next year. The man's a tremendous writer, so let's hope he comes up with dynamite script.
I can visualize the ending: Florence looks to the specific row and seat while playing, and regardless of whether a man or woman is sitting in that particular spot, suddenly she looks up again and sees Edward. Florence has a loving but sadly regretful look about her as they pan into her face.
With Edward, while he's walking near the Stonor Valley where she was eating her orange some forty years ago, he visualizes her as the young and lovely woman he fell deeply in love with.