Sunday, July 25, 2010

Fernanda's fanfic links


The Boy (Pan's labyrinth) Ofelia little brother is now 8 years old and despite Mercedes and Pedro's best intentions, he is much like his daddy. It is a continuation of the movie, it works well as I don't think I am the only one that would like to know what happens in the life of the baby afterwards even thou it is somehow implicit in the original story that the baby is gonna be a good boy and when he dies he will go to his sister's kingdom and become a prince.


The Death of Santiago Nasar (Chronicle of a Death Foretold) The death of Santiago Nasar from Pedro Vicario's point of view. The story begins at the exact moment that Santiago was shot, Pedro Vicario and his brothes were in a mission, and even though he didnt want to murder him, he find his actions justified by his thoughts of defending his family honor. In my point of view, it is a description of brutal events from a cold killer, I am not sure if the reader is interested in knowing what cross Pedro's mind when he actually pulled the trigger.



Broken Glass (Lovely Bones)the writer uses the same book character; Susie and her story to unveil a different tale where Mr. Harvey had created an opportunity for a second creepy encounter. I like how the author describe the gestures of Susie it really make you think about how she was feeling when close to Mr. Harvey. I think it was a good idea to create a second encounter; make the story a bit more exciting.



Forebear of Light (Avatar) Jake becomes the Olo'eyktan of the Omaticaya Clan after the RDA is exiled from Pandora. Jake is on a Journey to Lead the Omaticaya to a new home tree when he comes across a mysterious object with strange glyphs. Sequel to Avatar the Movie. the Writer poorly describes the events and the vocabulary used make it long and boring.

Songs from the Gutter (Phantom of the Opera)The Phantom goes to France with disgraced English Ballerina Cassandra Turner, they form an alliance against society, dabbling in the dangerous criminal world of London. Whilst a lonely regretful Christine pleads for a second chance, but it is too late. very complicated to follow; I don't think it works that well because portrait the phantom more miserable than he already is.



Inescapable (Little Prince) Aviator-centric. The aviator watches his garden, and hopes that the little man he once called friend will return to him. When he finally realizes that he had grown old and it will never happen. Absence of content and creativity, it would it be better if the little prince returns and they go for an unforgivable adventure.



Dastan in Wonderland (Prince of Persia) Time stand still for Dastan, Prince of Persia. When he finds a mysterious fountain that turns out to be the Pool of Tears, he finds himself in Wonderland and partnering up with Alyss, to fix his world. The story works fine, even thou i don't like the idea of seem Dastan in this childish world, he fits better in a more manly environment. Well written.


Electrifying (Billy Elliot) Billy goes to the Royal Ballet School, this story shows his life when he is there; New friends, new fun, new loves. I guess it fills the unknowing gap between he enters the ballet school and the glorious end of the movie. Good idea to bring a girl into his life, good description of events.



In Each Other's Shoes (Pride and Prejudice) Darcy is in Elizabeth's position; poor, with matchmaking and rude mother and a doped father and Elizabeth is the snooty lawyer who deeply offended 'Georgina' Wickham. A modern retake of P&P with a different twist, It doesn't work because the romantic sense is kill by words like "an expensive car and a funny accent" I don't believe it can work in "the future"; the language nowadays is less polite and not as much romantic as it was in that époque.


Buried Secrets (Secret Window) Mort Rainey has successfully buried all memories of Ted and Amy, but a new love interest dig up his violent past. Not really a fan-fiction this one doesn't show much discrepancy from the actual movie. I like the way he writes but in conclusion he is not very original. It would work if the writer inserts another female character instead of using the corn craving from the original.



















1 comment:

  1. Good to see some critical analysis in some link try to say what worked or didn't work for each link.

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