Confession: I was pretty excited to pick up a copy of “The Dark Tower” blu-ray on Black Friday. I saw the film during its theatrical run, liked it, and planned to add it to my collection when it made its way to video. Plus, it certainly didn’t hurt that I could snag it for such a good deal! I know, I know. There are, of course, many who do not share my enthusiasm for this particular movie. Some are casual moviegoers, others are critics. Some, of course, are Stephen King fanatics who apparently find this film version of his most complex and expansive literary work to be a failure. Some of this backlash seems to be rooted in the feeling that the filmmakers have changed too much of King’s source material. For one thing, the entry point into this story is Jake, rather than Roland. I’ll admit that I was disappointed that the movie did not begin as The Gunslinger does, with King’s excellent opening l...
Roland Deschain's quest was to reach the Dark Tower. My quest? To make my way through all of Stephen King's work. It's been a slow process, but a rewarding one. I figured that as I continue, I'd share my thoughts here! Thanks for checking it out!