A fantastic film topped off by one of the best timed final scenes in cinema, where the wicker man's head slowly dips to reveal the sinking sun. They had one shot and it was serendipity that it worked out as it did.. Fantastic.
I think I can honestly say, with no doubt whatsoever, that the Wicker Man is my favourite film ever. If I had to pick one, one film that I love above all the others that I love, it'd be this one.
And I'm not even completely sure why. But I know I love it dearly.
One of those films that has a unique feel to it(I would include Picnic at Hanging Rock in that descripton), Edward Woodward deeply religious pitched into a foreign world-the final scenes are iconic and stand as must sees for anyone who has an interest in film and film history.
Hmm. I always found this film ultimately disappointing, especially with regards to the end.
Don't get me wrong, I too love the strange, ringing eerieness to it, and some of the imagery is sublime (an overstocked sweet counter like something from a fairytale, or two masked faces suddenly at a window). But it all seems somewhat wasted on what amounts to little more than a slightly prosaic clash of beliefs. How I wish a film with such unique atmosphere had dipped its toe into the realm of the supernatural, the more obscurely the better. Could've given Don't Look Now a run for its money, which I always thought the better film.
But film is always a sensory experience, and on that level it's to be commended.
saw the film for the first time 10years ago now
loved it ever since - one of my all time faves.
got the soundtrack at the same time - love that to
there is something so likeable about it. The locations, the songs, the black humour, the characters, the side boob shots... its all quite perfect!
Even planned one day to find those locations on some sort of tour since I live in Scotland.
Met the director Robin Hardy at a Q&A in Edinburgh for a showing of Wicker Tree last year. Which was classed as a "spirited sequel" to The Wicker Man. me and him and the Cameo cinema, Edinburgh! I was just so thrilled to have met him!!!!
Love this film.Tried to watch the
dreaded remake and lost the will
to live after a very short period of
time,possibly ten minutes.Went
and read a book instead!
saw the film for the first time 10years ago now
loved it ever since - one of my all time faves.
got the soundtrack at the same time - love that to
there is something so likeable about it. The locations, the songs, the black humour, the characters, the side boob shots... its all quite perfect!
Even planned one day to find those locations on some sort of tour since I live in Scotland.
Met the director Robin Hardy at a Q&A in Edinburgh for a showing of Wicker Tree last year. Which was classed as a "spirited sequel" to The Wicker Man. me and him and the Cameo cinema, Edinburgh! I was just so thrilled to have met him!!!!
Robin Hardy survives then, I was not very impressed by the Wicker tree, the original is a truly great film. Perhaps Ecosse could make a "40 years later" how things are now going on Summerisle" kind of film, I'm sure a few more virgins need to be sacrificed:D
Robin Hardy survives then, I was not very impressed by the Wicker tree, the original is a truly great film. Perhaps Ecosse could make a "40 years later" how things are now going on Summerisle" kind of film, I'm sure a few more virgins need to be sacrificed:D
The Wicker Tree was based on Hardy's own novel, Cowboys of Christ. But I kind of wished they made a direct sequel to the Wicker Man - as you said - some 40 years later kind of thing. As the Wicker Tree was a little disappointing.
I did read a few years ago (The Wicker Tree has been in production since 2007) that there is going to be a 3rd movie -making a trilogy sort of thing! would love to a return back to Summerisle
but whats actually planned is not quite the case
and to be fair The Wicker Tree is a 1000 times better than the Wicker Man remake.
I love the Wicker Man. I also have the DVDs' of this as well. On my DVDs' they are classed as the Orginal Theater version and the Director's Cut which I thought was a bargin when I only paid a fiver for it as there was 2 discs.
Chrisopher Lee and Edward Woodward where great in it the film and i'm going to watch them again sometime.
The Wicker Tree was based on Hardy's own novel, Cowboys of Christ. But I kind of wished they made a direct sequel to the Wicker Man - as you said - some 40 years later kind of thing. As the Wicker Tree was a little disappointing.
I did read a few years ago (The Wicker Tree has been in production since 2007) that there is going to be a 3rd movie -making a trilogy sort of thing! would love to a return back to Summerisle
but whats actually planned is not quite the case
and to be fair The Wicker Tree is a 1000 times better than the Wicker Man remake.
Yes I do agree with that statement, perhaps "Willow" can get her lips reduced in size & reprise her role? A re-visit, rather than a re-make of the story is always better, as a long time Supporter of Terry Nations 1970s Survivors BBC TV series, a 30 years on plot was my suggestion, but they did the re-make & made a huge mess of it, & that was that! The golden goose killed.
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I think I can honestly say, with no doubt whatsoever, that the Wicker Man is my favourite film ever. If I had to pick one, one film that I love above all the others that I love, it'd be this one.
And I'm not even completely sure why. But I know I love it dearly.
Love the soundtrack too.
Don't get me wrong, I too love the strange, ringing eerieness to it, and some of the imagery is sublime (an overstocked sweet counter like something from a fairytale, or two masked faces suddenly at a window). But it all seems somewhat wasted on what amounts to little more than a slightly prosaic clash of beliefs. How I wish a film with such unique atmosphere had dipped its toe into the realm of the supernatural, the more obscurely the better. Could've given Don't Look Now a run for its money, which I always thought the better film.
But film is always a sensory experience, and on that level it's to be commended.
The atmosphere is superb, and I like how it becomes more and more sinister as the film goes on, with the big twist at the end.
the remake is just awful
I liked that scene aswell
Still a nice scene though.
saw the film for the first time 10years ago now
loved it ever since - one of my all time faves.
got the soundtrack at the same time - love that to
there is something so likeable about it. The locations, the songs, the black humour, the characters, the side boob shots... its all quite perfect!
Even planned one day to find those locations on some sort of tour since I live in Scotland.
Met the director Robin Hardy at a Q&A in Edinburgh for a showing of Wicker Tree last year. Which was classed as a "spirited sequel" to The Wicker Man.
me and him and the Cameo cinema, Edinburgh! I was just so thrilled to have met him!!!!
dreaded remake and lost the will
to live after a very short period of
time,possibly ten minutes.Went
and read a book instead!
Robin Hardy survives then, I was not very impressed by the Wicker tree, the original is a truly great film. Perhaps Ecosse could make a "40 years later" how things are now going on Summerisle" kind of film, I'm sure a few more virgins need to be sacrificed:D
The Wicker Tree was based on Hardy's own novel, Cowboys of Christ. But I kind of wished they made a direct sequel to the Wicker Man - as you said - some 40 years later kind of thing. As the Wicker Tree was a little disappointing.
I did read a few years ago (The Wicker Tree has been in production since 2007) that there is going to be a 3rd movie -making a trilogy sort of thing! would love to a return back to Summerisle
but whats actually planned is not quite the case
and to be fair The Wicker Tree is a 1000 times better than the Wicker Man remake.
Chrisopher Lee and Edward Woodward where great in it the film and i'm going to watch them again sometime.
Yes I do agree with that statement, perhaps "Willow" can get her lips reduced in size & reprise her role? A re-visit, rather than a re-make of the story is always better, as a long time Supporter of Terry Nations 1970s Survivors BBC TV series, a 30 years on plot was my suggestion, but they did the re-make & made a huge mess of it, & that was that! The golden goose killed.
I would have wickered the hell out of Britt Ekland.