Geofferson

Not liking these developments. First, not a fan of the trailer - looks to sacrifice the spirit of the books for blowing things up with tons of CGI. Also, the run time and August release date (albeit early August) are troubling. Unfortunately, my hopes have diminished.

Troy Stiffler

It's a continuation of the book's story (major book spoiler, maybe minor movie spoiler).

As far as I know, there won't be a sequel unless this one is a hit.

Noonan

Thanks, not opening up that spoiler.

So this movie takes place after the full book series? Is it written at all for people who are new to the series?

Troy Stiffler

Given my spoiler, we should be fine. Fresh start.

I never read the books either. I just know a little about the story.

If I'm not mistaken, the kid was never a part of the original books either.

lopper

Yes, and yes.

lopper

Yes, he was. At least the names of the character (Jake Chambers) is the same in the movie and books.

Michael Corvin

You're spoiler is, let's say, partially correct and you are incorrect about the kid, Jake. He's been in the series since the original Gunslinger novel.

DaveyJoe

But Roland wasn't a part of the original books if I'm not mistaken.

pinata242

The Gunslinger wasn't originally in The Gunslinger?

Abob Teff

Mistaken again.

But the books weren't actually part of the books ... right?

Abob Teff

I'd actually be down for that.

DaveyJoe

I was just kidding, I've read all of the books. What would be interesting is if this series is a success and they include Stephen King as a character. Who would play him?

majorjoe23

Joe Hill could fill his dad's young shoes pretty well.

Abob Teff

Gotcha, sorry!

You'll say I'm crazy, but Steve Buscemi.

Nick Danger

It's a movie. Shouldn't the screenwriter play himself in it?

Abob Teff

pinata242

He meant literally the screenwriter since he's the "writer" of the movie.

d2cheer

We ever get a confirmed run time on this??

Jay G.

Not yet no.

The UK ratings board includes running times in its listings of movie ratings, but the film hasn't been rated there yet:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/baby-driver-2017

Matto1020

Run time of 95 minutes has been confirmed...

Source

stvn1974

This looks terrible. I have only read the first four books and that was over twenty years ago. I think I will read the series and skip the film.

d2cheer

That seems pretty lean considering the source material.

TheMovieman

Which means, w/o credits, it's probably around 85 minutes...

DJariya

This might be a 1st. I don't think I've ever seen anyone here complain that a movie isn't long enough.



Most here complain that some movies were too long. Wonder Woman and Spider-Man have been mostly well liked here, but a few here have said they were too long.

I don't know man. You can't have it both ways.

Now a Stephen King movie isn't long enough.

I also thought this would be at least a 2 hour movie, but I'll be fine with a lean 95 minutes. My guess is they did some heavy editing for pacing. But, I guess we shall see what the early reviews say.

DaveyJoe

A good movie is never too long. And a bad movie is never short enough.