Now that THE MEG has released and winning the box office and hearts, as a fan I can't be more happier. Although like many fans I was also a bit disappointed that the film does not stay true as an adaptation of Steve Alten's classic but then again, certain changes are always required to raise the stakes of a film, especially when there is so much of money involved. In that case, we should end up feeling happy with what we got. The MEG has become an unexpected success which people didn't even Imagine before the release. It's obvious from here that the film has opened its way to many sequels for which we can't wait.
However, after watching the film, a thought came to my mind that had stuck by my head for so long. As much as I enjoyed the action adventure flick in the theater, I imagined a total new version of the film courtesy my fantasy with the Megalodon. Now before I begin, let me just clarify that my post doesn't mess up with the idea of the film. It's just an opinion I would like to share. I don't know if its possible if someone someday possibly works upon an idea similar to this, I think it would be wonderful.
While THE MEG is originally a thriller which moves with a fast pace. My idea of THE MEG is a bit subtle. For instance, I am really fascinated by the idea of a Giant Shark. Considering such a huge shark it is, I wish that someday makers will explore the idea of its size beyond the ocean. If a Megalodon shows up in the ocean with such a huge fin the sight itself shall be fascinating (take a look at the fan poster above). The fan just brings alive the excitement, terror and nail biting experience one can go through while looking at such a HUGE fin but of course in the movies, it just ends up by saying 'ITS A SHARK..SHARK...SHARK and the shark attacks follow. I wish the makers would take this idea into consideration and explore it properly. It's not like the shark is looking out to attack.
Secondly, we are fascinated by the stories that are told to us during childhood about Mega Giant Sharks attacking huge ships. Of course it has been done in movies but not in the way it should, Imagine if there is a huge ship that is carrying a big number of travelers and in the middle of the ocean, A Megalodon attacks the ship from beneath the ocean, you can't Imagine the terror. This would make a great survival film in itself, again referring to the fan poster above. But the experience should be frighteningly real. We are not talking about a syfy giant sharks that are capable of doing anything. Even if Megalodon is fiction, it has the potential to become a great reality
And lastly Instead of just showing the shark as a villian or a monster, the makers should also think of showcasing its beauty. Oceans are absolutely gorgeous filled with stunning creatures. The fascination of a Giant Shark inside an ocean shall fill you with excitement. The scales, the gills, the fins and even the tooth, they would make an absolute delightful experience. Such kind of a sincerity and soberness regarding the subject must be adapted by filmmakers someday. Because its very easy to show a Giant Shark killing people and kill it in the end. The Question is...What more and beyond!
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