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Posted on 7/23/09 at 8:58 am to Gamer
I think it was a mediocre adaptation of a great comic. Strangely enough, the greatest flaw is that he is too faithful to the source material. I don’t think the director actually completely understands it, and he certainly doesn’t understand the difference in the mediums which dictate certain thematic changes.
Really, what I liked best about the movie is that it reminded me of the book. I’d agree with whoever said just go read the comic instead.
Really, what I liked best about the movie is that it reminded me of the book. I’d agree with whoever said just go read the comic instead.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 9:07 am to Baloo
I never read the comic and the movie was TURBLE
Posted on 7/23/09 at 9:26 am to Geauxing for 3
Watched the director's cut last night. It definitely makes for a smoother movie, much less choppy.
I'd recommend that everyone read the book, just because it's a great book. But I'd recommend the movie as well, even without reading the book.
I'd recommend that everyone read the book, just because it's a great book. But I'd recommend the movie as well, even without reading the book.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 9:26 am to Geauxing for 3
was that the same chick from house?
Posted on 7/23/09 at 9:42 am to afrosheem255
Questions for those who think that it was horrible:
1) Did you read the graphic novel?
2) What were you expecting?
3) Why did you think that it was horrible/bad/whatever?
1) Did you read the graphic novel?
2) What were you expecting?
3) Why did you think that it was horrible/bad/whatever?
Posted on 7/23/09 at 9:45 am to Baloo
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and he certainly doesn’t understand the difference in the mediums which dictate certain thematic changes.
frick no he doesn't
Posted on 7/23/09 at 9:47 am to Sophandros
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1) Did you read the graphic novel?
no
quote:
2) What were you expecting?
something along the lines of this movie, but without the bad production/style/acting
also, in the end, this non-conventional attempt turned into a very generic story
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3) Why did you think that it was horrible/bad/whatever?
i don't think the story was anything great, and the production values were just low. it was an attempt at super style and it just failed. the acting was so-so. the story was nothing special
the whole was far less than the sum of the parts in this one
Posted on 7/23/09 at 9:52 am to afrosheem255
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was that the same chick from house?
No, it was the "Cock Me" chick from The Heartbreak Kid.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 10:00 am to SlowFlowPro
Generally, those who answer "No" to #1 don't have a solid response to #2.
This is one of those stories that you had to read the graphic novel in order to appreciate what the director was trying to do. After that, the criticism changes to what was left out and/or changed.
This is one of those stories that you had to read the graphic novel in order to appreciate what the director was trying to do. After that, the criticism changes to what was left out and/or changed.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 10:14 am to Sophandros
James Earl Haley(I believe) gave a great performance as Rorshach.
Also I thought the guy who played Dr. Manhattan was very good.
Night Owl was very meh though.
Also I thought the guy who played Dr. Manhattan was very good.
Night Owl was very meh though.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 10:17 am to LSUtigahs28
i didnt read the novel so i was kind of lost. but the people i know who read the novel said they loved it.
I think Jackie Earl Haley stole the show in this one. he was awesome.
I think Jackie Earl Haley stole the show in this one. he was awesome.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 10:37 am to Babalugats
Honestly, I liked the portrayal of Night Owl. It’s the key role of the story, how he’s now this out-of-shape, impotent (both figuratively and literally) has-been swapping stories at the old folks home. He’s a character who lives up to the assessment “your greatest failure is your greatest accomplishment.” It’s a tough role to play, and I think he nailed it.
He’s also perhaps the only character in the book who qualifies as a decent human being.
He’s also perhaps the only character in the book who qualifies as a decent human being.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 10:38 am to Baloo
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He’s also perhaps the only character in the book who qualifies as a decent human being.
That is certainly a matter for debate.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 11:58 am to LSUtigahs28
So is this based on a series of comics or is this a novel? Sorry I hear both terms thrown around. I would read a book but I wouldn't try to catch up on a series of comics.
Edit: I'm not a comic book person so sorry is this sounds stupid...
Edit: I'm not a comic book person so sorry is this sounds stupid...
This post was edited on 7/23/09 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 7/23/09 at 12:03 pm to STEVED00
Its a collection of 8 comics that are bound together into one novel. Its the only comic book I've ever read.
Posted on 7/23/09 at 12:04 pm to LSUtigahs28
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Its a collection of 8 comics that are bound together into one novel. Its the only comic book I've ever read.
That makes sense then. Thanks
This post was edited on 7/23/09 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 7/23/09 at 12:21 pm to Baloo
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Honestly, I liked the portrayal of Night Owl. It’s the key role of the story, how he’s now this out-of-shape, impotent (both figuratively and literally) has-been swapping stories at the old folks home. He’s a character who lives up to the assessment “your greatest failure is your greatest accomplishment.” It’s a tough role to play, and I think he nailed it.
I agree, he played the timid ex super hero pretty well. I thought it was a pretty good movie. The previews made it look as if it were going to be epic though. I'll have to buy the dvd and check out the director's cut. The novel was very good though.
This post was edited on 7/23/09 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 7/23/09 at 12:22 pm to Sophandros
Read it then watch the movie. As Baloo said, it was very enjoyable to see scenes directly from the comic come to life.
I haven't seen the director's cut but that's what should have been released cause there were several key points from the comic left out of the movie.
A lot of the choppiness people speak of is because of poor or non-existant transitions from book to book of the comic.
All of that said, I still enjoyed the theatrical version of the movie and the long run time went by pretty quickly.
I haven't seen the director's cut but that's what should have been released cause there were several key points from the comic left out of the movie.
A lot of the choppiness people speak of is because of poor or non-existant transitions from book to book of the comic.
All of that said, I still enjoyed the theatrical version of the movie and the long run time went by pretty quickly.
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