Before I saw the trailer, I wasn't looking forward to it. I feel like a lot of power in stories like If I Stay come from the words and I'm not sure how well that will translate on screen. However, I liked the trailer. I still don't know if it will be a good movie, but I never watch contemporary movies so I don't know. However, I LOVE the song choice. Say Something is like the perfect song for the trailer, so if they got that right, I think I will give the film a chance. Expectations aren't too high though.
I agree. What do you think about the casting? Personally I feel like they fit into my image of them. I read the book a while ago and so I had forgotten that Mia parents used to be in a band and hang out with groupies etc.
Mia is a little more cute than I think I expected her to be, and Adam is a little less of a total rock star. Beyond that, I think they're fine. I'm not a really big visual reader so in general, I'm not going to imagine what anybody looks like.
To me Adam looked like a rock star, the long hair and all also it looks like the actor knows how to use the guitar. On the other hand I liked to see that Adam looks young, he is still in high school at this point and boys in high school still have their baby fat.
From what I can see from the trailer, it seems like there is some great camera work and cinematography going into this one so I'm excited. Do you have any last words/feelings?
.png)
I'm curious to see how this one does. I wonder if it will be playing at our local theatres, and if it makes any money. I guess as a future business student, I'm always interested in the money behind ideas, and this is something I'll keep an eye on.
For your viewing pleasure, the trailer!
Mia is a little more cute than I think I expected her to be, and Adam is a little less of a total rock star. Beyond that, I think they're fine. I'm not a really big visual reader so in general, I'm not going to imagine what anybody looks like.
To me Adam looked like a rock star, the long hair and all also it looks like the actor knows how to use the guitar. On the other hand I liked to see that Adam looks young, he is still in high school at this point and boys in high school still have their baby fat.
I'm curious to see how this one does. I wonder if it will be playing at our local theatres, and if it makes any money. I guess as a future business student, I'm always interested in the money behind ideas, and this is something I'll keep an eye on.
For your viewing pleasure, the trailer!
We felt the same way as P.E., re: expectations, the trailer, and the actors. We're cautiously optimistic!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea. I hope it proves better than our expectations. I didn't think this was going to be a movie but now that it is I hope it's really good :)
Delete-Mari
I've only seen the book in passing- but this trailer has definitely caught my attention! Might have to read the book...
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely do so. It's much loved an Gayle Forman is a fantastic writer.
Delete-Mari
I am getting worried about this one, I really like the look of the trailer but I am definitely still nervous. I really loved the book so I hope the movie does it justice. I am happy with the cast so I will just cross my fingers and hope for the best.
ReplyDeleteI'm nervous too. I don't know how possible it is for the movie to recreate the book's magic, but I guess we'll see! Hopefully we'll be pleasantly surprised.
Delete-P.E.
If I Stay is one of my favorite books so I was very very nervous when I found out it's being turned into a movie.. but the trailer erased all my nervousness.. the cast was perfect.. song choice was perfect.. totally tugged at my heartstrings and I ended up crying during the trailer. The cinematography is breathtaking. I am very very excited now for the movie! I don't want to put my hopes up but damn it.. they are after watching that trailer!
ReplyDelete- Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
The cinematography was great and loved the song. And I thought it was only me that was slightly teary when watching the trailer? Lol I hope the movie is as good as the trailer at least.
Delete-P.E.