The Wolfman

The Wolfman has so many different problems going on at once that I don't even know where to begin. First off I think there is a bunch of CGI crazed idiots in booth somewhere waiting to destroy every film they can get their hands on. This film is suffering from the same problem as I Am Legend, shitty CGI. A component of alot of films nowadays that can make or break its success. Here it's put to use on the wolfman with dismal results. I'd prefer a hairy wolf suited actor any day to be honest. At least that way you may get a decent or interesting performance out of it. I mean you did employ Benicio Del Toro, for god sakes use him.
With or without decent CGI though this film was still bound to fail. The screenplay is completely void of any originality. Something that is sorely needed when tackling a story most audiences around the world are familiar with. If your going to take on old material its essential that you put a new touch on it to not only make it your own but also so the audience is getting something they haven't already seen. Watching this film reminded me or every other wolfman story I'd ever seen.
Lastly I must admit that Benicio was just miscast here. Don't get me wrong, the guy always does an adequate job but I just felt it to be a little silly watching a man who is clearly of spanish descent play an eighteenth century englishmen. Its not Mr. Del Toro's fault, its just bad casting.

D

2010