View Full Version : Does Anyone think that The Eyes of the Dragon should be made into a Movie?
Dragoneyes28
March 23rd, 2009, 08:51 PM
I really think that "The Eyes of the Dragon" should be made into a movie. I LOVE THIS BOOK, it is my all time favorite!!!!! :grinning:
Does anyone agree....?
Terry B
March 24th, 2009, 09:38 AM
Yes I do agree.
finalfantasyVII
March 24th, 2009, 11:14 AM
I've never even heard of "the eyes of the Dragon"..is it a SK book?:umm:
Sintify
March 24th, 2009, 12:33 PM
It would have to be made as an animated movie for me, because the whole "storybook" feel would just go along with an animated movie. But I would still keep every bit of the story in tact and not edit it for violence and such.
alferret
March 24th, 2009, 12:53 PM
I read this book back in 88\89 IIRC got it as a freebie off of Futura books when I was working for them. Movie, nah. Mini-series maybe :) Think I'll have to read it again just to remind myself fully of the story as I can only remember little bits. I think that a lot of King books suffer when made into movies and the mini-series fairs much better IMO :eek2:
rose key
March 24th, 2009, 03:16 PM
I've never even heard of "the eyes of the Dragon"..is it a SK book?:umm:
Yes. You MUST read it! It's great. You'll love it, I promise.:biggrin2:
It's told like a fairy tale. Flagg has a major role in this one. It's DT related.
Need any other reasons? I do have more, but I'll restrain myself.:biggrin2:
elysian
March 24th, 2009, 04:27 PM
Huge agreement here! I think it would fare better than most SK books in movie form; it just feels a bit shorter. I love this book so much and have been trying to get my husband to read it.
jackson992
March 24th, 2009, 05:30 PM
This would make a fantastic movie. Surprised it hasn't been done actually. I think it could work as a regular length movie because the book isn't overly long. No animation tho please as it would be tainted down and it still needs to have an R rating.
Darth Hidious
March 24th, 2009, 06:39 PM
It would have to be made as an animated movie for me, because the whole "storybook" feel would just go along with an animated movie. But I would still keep every bit of the story in tact and not edit it for violence and such.
I agree. It would be better as an animated movie then a live action movie.
karend3
March 24th, 2009, 07:10 PM
I would love to see it made into a movie
LongWalker
March 24th, 2009, 09:24 PM
Would love to see a movie made out of this book! Maybe Peter Jackson could make it!
Patricia A
March 25th, 2009, 12:37 AM
I would like to see almost all of SK's stories on the screen, I don't have near enough stuff to gripe about these days.
It's funny how I'll rush to a movie based on a SK story, then this usually mild mannered movie goer turns into the world's most hardcore critic.
Who ever sees the movie with me had best be prepared to listen to a list of what they did wrong when it's over, and what wasn't in the book or what actor was totally wrong for the part or who should have directed it if I don't like it, and if I do they had best be prepared to stay and watch it again with me LOL.
I love Eyes of the Dragon and hope that if they ever do make it into a movie that they take care to stick to the story as it was written.
So do my friends that go to the movies with me. :smile2:
Moderator
March 25th, 2009, 08:56 AM
Several years ago the film rights were sold for this novel to be adapted as an animated project but the production company never completed the film. I believe the rights have since expired for that project but would be available to produce by someone else.
MeLeesa Swann
March 25th, 2009, 01:38 PM
Eyes of the Dragon is by far my favorite SK book. (Yeah, I'll catch heck for that since it's one of his lesser known) I worry about making it into a real movie. Dragon movies are critiqued pretty drastically. It has to be amazing to pull it off. I feel it deserves better than a SCI-FI miniseries, but I would love to see it myself.
LittleRedKing
March 25th, 2009, 02:49 PM
I can't say because I have not read it yet.
:oops:
Steve G
March 25th, 2009, 03:54 PM
I agree. It would be better as an animated movie then a live action movie.
Absolutely...;)
cuthbertallgood_m249
March 25th, 2009, 05:15 PM
OMG I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS MADE
read EOTD when i was a kid
and fell in love with it,got me
hooked on SK
but really,with all the half ass fantasy
movies that have came out the last
couple years,dont see y they wouldnt
make it
pixiedaark
March 25th, 2009, 09:56 PM
I think it would be great if it was made into a movie. I think it would be cool if it was done in Japanese animie style. Japanese animation is so much more "mature" and the violence could stay.
I also think that Eyes of the Dragon should be made into a graphic novel and comic series! (like the Dark Tower and The Talisman)
Prince of Darkness
March 27th, 2009, 12:03 PM
Hi,
Yes, in an animated movie form.
IMO, it is the only way it would be able to capture the right feeling of magic, fantasy and the dreaded Flagg. :wow:
Long days and pleasant nights
Susanne
March 30th, 2009, 10:49 AM
I really think that "The Eyes of the Dragon" should be made into a movie. I LOVE THIS BOOK, it is my all time favorite!!!!! :grinning:
Does anyone agree....?
I agree!! I would like to watch it as a movie too!
The book´s so great. I read it within 2 days.
joyfulgirlh
June 16th, 2009, 04:25 PM
I've wished for this movie for at least 15 years... Suggestions for people I'd like to see write/direct/produce:
M. Night Shyamalan
Peter Jackson
Guillermo Del Toro (Pans Labrinth)
I'd love to see it live-action with some CGI... Hmm... I'm thinking it's about time to re-read it!! (4th go-round) :biggrin2:
karend3
June 18th, 2009, 11:41 AM
I would love to see it as a movie, it would definitely open up the story line for the Dark Tower
TowerGirl
June 26th, 2009, 10:47 AM
This would be an awesome animated full length feature film! I just started the book, but so far, I'm hooked...
michal
June 29th, 2009, 01:20 AM
GOOD idea... I'd love to see it, kind of in the same dark, children story but not quite right for kids style of Lord of the Ring or The Good Son. That's a film I'd love to watch!
joyfulgirlh
June 30th, 2009, 09:30 AM
I'm re-reading it right now! I'd really much rather see it in live-action than animation... I've been pondering on who could play Peter...
Ben E Gas
September 22nd, 2009, 11:33 AM
I would like it to be made into a live action film. It doesn't have to be rated R, PG13 would be fine so that I could take the kids to see it. Also, I'd rather it not be animated or a miniseries. I disagree with the person who mentioned the japanese animation. I am not too fond of that style. What ever was done though, I would watch, and pay to see it.
JRM
September 25th, 2009, 02:12 PM
I just finished reading it and loved it! It's my second favorite King book. It unfolded in my mind so effortlessly, much like a movie. It'll make an excellent movie in the right hands. Peter Jackson, perhaps?
Sweet One
November 15th, 2009, 06:51 PM
Hell, yeah!!
rev. rick
November 29th, 2009, 08:07 PM
I think eyes of the dragon would be a fantastic movie. I think a animated one might serve it the best. I always sujest that book to anyone who claims they do not like SK because all he writes is horror
Grace82
January 6th, 2010, 07:14 PM
Yes....it should be made into a movie..BUT...I don't want it to be a disappointment when it comes to casting.....Movies from Kings novels tend to be either a complete hit...or a sorry miss! Personally I've not seen a good stephen king novel based movie on the big screen since Misery.
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