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Originally Posted by Starling
Yes, I was/am a strong fan of Susan Cooper's series and I agree that the Grey King is the best in the bunch. I must've read them a hundred times as an early teen. I saw the trailer in the theatres and am not sure about this version. It definitely seems to have a different twist that didn't strike a chord.
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Well, moments ago I read an interview with Ian McShane about it, & he seems proud that it's a hatchet job. His character is a substitute for Merriman - There is NO Merriman.
Plus it seems they dropped the powerful dialogue in an effort to give a more contemporary feel.
A reader pointed out that Harry Potter fans would never have put up with this kind of thing.
- Jake