London Fields
TheLondon Fieldsbook author says he is n’t surprised that the movie adaptation fall flat . Martin Amis , writer of the murder - mystery novelLondon Fields , spoke this week on the new film adaptation of his rule book , and offered his own take as to why the picture is pulling such low boxful office routine .
The film noir version of Amis’London Fieldsstars Billy Bob Thorton as author Samson Young , the film ’s protagonist , who gets wrapped up with Nicola Six ( played by Amber Heard ) , a femme fatale figure who diagram her own slaying at the hand of one of the many military personnel in her lifespan . The film open in field this week torecord - breaking low number , earning a bare $ 160,000 , and receiving a whopping 0 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes .
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In an interview withThe Guardian , writer Amis had the chance to verbalise on the theme ofLondon Fields , and give his sentiment on why the picture show adaptation of his novel may have flop . Amis explain , “ The film is rather confusing as it open , and it could ’ve done with a muckle more clarity in its first half or so . That ’s all I can say . I mean , I never reckon it would be a popular film . ” Amis went on to freeze off the impression that his Word of God was difficult to accommodate , say that , “ I do n’t think there ’s anything particularly unfilmable about London Fields , ” suggesting that the source may believe that director Mathew Cullen could ’ve handle his source textile better .
Even though many are looking forward to observe Heardwork side by side with Jason Momoa inAquaman , sure idea show that the motion-picture show is really projected to have thelowest box power telephone number of theJustice Leaguefranchise . If this becomes the case , Heard would then see two back - to - back box office flops , something that has the potential to do some serious equipment casualty to her career . HopefullyAquamanwill be able to attract lover to the theaters and bring in a sizeable profit , lift Heard out of her current boxful office slump .
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root : The Guardian
