Dark-Draco's Reviews > Remake

I haven't read a science fiction like this for a while - it's not a big space opera or related to a TV program - it's just a shortish novel set in a future that I'm sure the author could see coming. When this was published, in 1994, CGI was just starting to really come to the fore, and even the smallest of movies had some sort of special effects. However, I think she'd be pleased to find out that musicals haven't died and are making a bit of a resurgence. And while CGI has improved a thousandth fold, it hasn't resulted in many dead film stars being recast in modern films. The whole remake thing though - I think modern Hollywood is a bit obsessed with redoing the same thing, but luckily they're also just as dedicated to making the new.

The story itself is a weird sort of love story, with Tom falling for Alis after meeting her at a party, but unable to really acknowledge it due to the amount of drugs and alcohol he consumes as he works. His job is ultimately unfulfilling - digitally changing films to suit the politics of the day or adding in the latest girlfriend of his boss.

I didn't quite understand all the science behind what he did and how Alis accidentally manages to finally fulfill her dream, but it made sense in the fictional context. And while it didn't have a very happy ending, it had a satisfactory one.

Doomsday Book will still always be my favourite Willis book, but this was an enjoyable read and for anyone who loves films, this will go down really well.