Fewer gaffes in this piece than most (though, of course, one popular misconception is once again referenced
), and his idea for a sort of behind the scenes DS movie is a very interesting one, possibly even a great one. However, that's a story that isn't very likely to ever be made into a film so long as certain behind the scenes realities are glossed over in the "official" version of the show's history.
That being said, though, the fact that the Depp/DS film will not be a behind the scenes look at DS and rather another retelling of Barnabas' initial story does in no way mean that the film hasn't got the potential to be great.
But, of course, the author is hardly the first to have a less than optimistic view of how the Depp/DS film will turn out - and he'll hardly be the last...
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