In this past week's edition of Newsweek, one of the author's spoke about the disappointments in a variety of movie's that were adapted from novels and other pieces of literature. He began with Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, claiming that George Lucas' dialogue was meager as well as the performance of Hayden Christianson as his "mannequin" like portrayal of Annikin Skywalker. His negativity then shifts to the next anticipated super hero movie called Watchmen. Based on the twelve-issues comic book series and novel written by Alan Moore, Watchmen set around the time the United States was entering the nuclear war against the Soviet Union when superheroes hung up the cape and retired. But when a superhero is murdered, the others are forced to come out of retirement to solve the murder mystery. In this story Moore focuses on the deconstruction of the superhero.This author or critic pontificates how the director Zack Snyder has failed to turn this story into the film it should be. He said that it was confusing
As for my opinion, I think that this movie will be the opposite of what this critic thinks. Although I have not read the actual comics or novel, I did have the oppurtunity to go to Wondercon in San Francisco this past weekend, which is a huge urban and modern art convention where comics, movies and video games are promoted. That weekend, Watchmen was being well advertized. Free stuff was handed out the trailer was shown, and DC was there too. From what I've heard from standing in line waiting to get their free memorobilia, it sounded like this movie should be successful and entertaining. People were saying how Snyder was going to make this movie as big as 300. and the special effect should be top-notch.
I do not know why this guy was so negative. I mean others say this movie has potential, and can not be worse than decent. "I'd say Watchmen has more initial buzz than 300, partly due to the fan base and partly due to 23 years (versus nine years for 300) of existence," is what one critic said.
http://www.film.com/movies/watchmen/story/watchmens-opening-weekend-box-office/26326767
This guy did not even like Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, sure there may be minor defects but one can't hate the movie altogether. His negativity is at too high a level, but that is part of his job. Thi brings me to how he needs to cure his negativity. He has to "Focus on creating solutions. Don’t focus on everything that is wrong and negative; focus instead on creating options for positive morale."http://humanresources.about.com/cs/conflictres/a/negativitycures_3.htm
This movie has not even come out yet, and this critic has just turned to all of the possible, negative outcomes. He needs to be the opposite and talk about some advantages and the pros it will have.
Overall, I think this movie will be cool and should be checked out,
and that critics should take it down a level to cure their negativity, and point out the plusses.
I completely agree! I am extremely excited for this movie because I was in love with 300 when I first watched it. Although I, too, haven't read the series, I have heard a lot about the plot and I think it's incredibly interesting. I hope I won't be dissappointed because I have high expectations! With a good plot and amazing special effects, I don't see how they could go wrong!
ReplyDeleteJust a note: Hayden Christensen didn't play Anakin in Episode I. He played Anakin in Episode II and III. Jake Lloyd played Anakin in Episode I. Just for your future reference. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I'm completely excited for this movie. Like you, I've never read the graphic novel. In fact, I'd never even heard of it before I saw the trailer for the movie. But from what I saw, it looks fantastic. 300 was an amazing movie so if Zack Snyder's directing this movie, it's bound to be good. Rorschach and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the Comedian should be great characters to watch.
-theeconomist
Yeah. Sorry, but I'm gonna have to side with the author. I feel like with every novel thats turned into a movie it never lives up to the original. It just makes me feel like Hollywood likes to keep sucking away our money through fan service. I mean c'mon, it feels like half of the movies that come out nowadays are just remakes and adaptations of old media. Filmmakers seem to just make these films because they know they'll get the most profit out of it considering that there's an already established fan base that will watch it no matter what. In my opinion, it looks like just another sell out.
ReplyDelete"Filmmakers seem to just make these films because they know they'll get the most profit out of it considering that there's an already established fan base that will watch it no matter what."
ReplyDeleteBut like you said, some remakes or adaptations turn out to be complete flops. So either way, it's a gamble for producers and directors. Either they do it right and everyone loves it. Or they do it wrong and fans hate it. It may do well in the box office just because non-fans have nothing to compare it to but to the fans, it's a disappointment. So, filmmakers can't just rely on the fans to rake in the money of these types of films. They all have their own opinion as to how the movie should be and if the movie doesn't live up to it well then, they won't watch it.
-theeconomist