This is not a judgment of Flowers in the Attic and Dollanganger Saga as a whole, but specifically this 2009 DVD release of the movie.
Now I know the typical reaction is that the movie is a piece of trash compared to the book and I couldn't agree anymore. The movie is an utter disappointment when you read the books. It doesn't matter that you see the movie after or before you read the books, like me, you'll see the movie alone is unrealistic, lacking storyline and poor in almost every way.
But I believe there is more to it than that. I wouldn't believe the movie would be based on the book and leave out all the important dialogue, character development and other elements let alone creating an ending for the whole series in the first story.
Somewhere in the movie archives exists an extended version of this movie with all the relevant footage to the story. Hidden somewhere by the filmmakers to avoid all the controversial themes and to end the long story short, added the sudden death of Corrine Foxworth.
That extended edition is still waiting to make it's comeback at the right time when the whole franchise resumes it's publicity. That can probably never be done unless a remake comes out.
To get straight to the DVD review, the main difference by the 2009 DVD release from the other releases is the cover art which looks more colorful and creative compared with the previous release.
Other than that the movie offers nothing more. Even the "special features" section contains nothing more than a trailer(s) of the film. I bought a second hand copy of the 2009 edition thinking it would have more scenes and other extras compared to the previous releases.
That seemed to be the case as there seems to be footage I don't recall seeing in the previous versions but still nothing special. Not recommended to fans and non-fans alike, unless of course all the missing scenes are restored.
This movie should only be seen on TV whenever it airs. Aside from that if you don't own a copy of the DVD or want to buy it to be able to see it, I'd advise against wasting your money on it. You can watch it online for free.
If you really wish to buy it, then I advise waiting for a remake and/or an extended edition to come out. An extended edition should come out when the market for it is right and the timing couldn't be better than with the release of a remake.
Now I know the typical reaction is that the movie is a piece of trash compared to the book and I couldn't agree anymore. The movie is an utter disappointment when you read the books. It doesn't matter that you see the movie after or before you read the books, like me, you'll see the movie alone is unrealistic, lacking storyline and poor in almost every way.
But I believe there is more to it than that. I wouldn't believe the movie would be based on the book and leave out all the important dialogue, character development and other elements let alone creating an ending for the whole series in the first story.
Somewhere in the movie archives exists an extended version of this movie with all the relevant footage to the story. Hidden somewhere by the filmmakers to avoid all the controversial themes and to end the long story short, added the sudden death of Corrine Foxworth.
That extended edition is still waiting to make it's comeback at the right time when the whole franchise resumes it's publicity. That can probably never be done unless a remake comes out.
To get straight to the DVD review, the main difference by the 2009 DVD release from the other releases is the cover art which looks more colorful and creative compared with the previous release.
Other than that the movie offers nothing more. Even the "special features" section contains nothing more than a trailer(s) of the film. I bought a second hand copy of the 2009 edition thinking it would have more scenes and other extras compared to the previous releases.
That seemed to be the case as there seems to be footage I don't recall seeing in the previous versions but still nothing special. Not recommended to fans and non-fans alike, unless of course all the missing scenes are restored.
This movie should only be seen on TV whenever it airs. Aside from that if you don't own a copy of the DVD or want to buy it to be able to see it, I'd advise against wasting your money on it. You can watch it online for free.
If you really wish to buy it, then I advise waiting for a remake and/or an extended edition to come out. An extended edition should come out when the market for it is right and the timing couldn't be better than with the release of a remake.
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