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The Spirit, as adapted by Frank Miller

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the Goat:

--- Quote from: Ikrik on 27 May 2008, 22:20 ---
--- Quote from: the Goat on 27 May 2008, 21:33 ---I am not optimistic. I expect that, like Sin City, it will be visually arresting, but depressing if you watch it a second time.

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Oh man....you were depressed after you watched it again too?  For me it looked really depressing on a smaller screen but I guess you have another reason?  One thing I enjoyed about the DVD was I could see whichever story I wanted to see.....the exact comic-book story with all the scenes that were cut.


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The first and second times I saw it was on a computer, and yeah, the small screen really didn't help its case at all. When I stopped being dazzled by the cinematography, I realized how....bad some of the acting and dialogue was. I know the base material is pretty cheesy in and of itself, but when I read the comics I thought it was just the right amount and kind of cheese. Second time watching the film, though, that cheese change from tangy gorgonzola sprinkled on an apple and walnut salad, into old velveeta on a ritz cracker.

Masked Jedi:
Upon hearing about this I was ready to build a time machine and prevent Frank Miller from ever being born, but I saw the teaser, and the music and the scenes of him bouncing over rooftops brought nothing but Eisner-esque joy. So I'm mixed.

Johnny C:

--- Quote from: pilsner on 22 Apr 2008, 16:00 ---Although it will probably not have the emotional resonance of the original graphic novel, for a fan I can't see how these movies are bad thing.

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I think if you look at the first half of your sentence, and then the second half, you will have a minor revelation.

Ikrik:

--- Quote from: Johnny C on 31 May 2008, 20:01 ---
--- Quote from: pilsner on 22 Apr 2008, 16:00 ---Although it will probably not have the emotional resonance of the original graphic novel, for a fan I can't see how these movies are bad thing.

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I think if you look at the first half of your sentence, and then the second half, you will have a minor revelation.

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That.....was a genius post, amazing sir, amazing.

I'm waiting for the new Sin City graphic novels to come out before I start calling Frank Miller a crazed maniac who needs to go far far away.  The stuff that he's promised to do, new Nancy, Dwight, Hartigan stuff has really peaked my interest and I'm totally excited for it IF he delivers well.

pilsner:

--- Quote from: Johnny C on 31 May 2008, 20:01 ---I think if you look at the first half of your sentence, and then the second half, you will have a minor revelation.

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Oh I get it so if the adaptation doesn't fully capture the spirit of the original, it's not worth doing at all.  The Watchmen is going to make you cry.  Like a little girl.

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