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Watchmen (2009)
How can this get a good rating?
I really don't understand how people could really enjoy this show. It almost seems like this rating is being padded.
First the good: The effects are cool - but nothing really new. The only character that is enjoyable is Rorschach. (His one line in prison was great! - "You guys don't understand. I am not stuck in here with you, you guys are stuck in here with me.") But one line doesn't redeem a movie.
The bad: The story line is confusing and moves all over the place - almost like the editor picked up the pieces off the floor in a semi-random fashion. Flashbacks without any reason. The plot is thin. We never really care about any of the characters. The gore is just for shock value. The guy with the "blue penis" is boring - his character is flat and sterile. There are sex scenes that last way too long - almost a soft porn movie.
Basically - the rating of this is currently 8.1 - Lord of the Rings got a 8.7. If you really think this boring and crappy movie is in the same league as that fantastic movie - then please go see it. Then also take time to view Plan 9 from Outer Space. You will enjoy that too.
Fantastic Four (2005)
Very good - satisfying
I don't know why some people wanted more action. That has been the bane of many movies lately - focusing too much on action and special effects and forgetting how to tell a good story.
This movie remembered to use the special effects to help tell the story and not focus on them. The effects were really good and many of them were used for humour instead of action. The only effect that looked a bit computerish or fake was the flame effect on Johnny Storm.
The acting is decent and all the characters seem to fit the roles. They have the right attitudes and lines.
There were a few scenes that were a bit contrived and we weren't sure why/how the character ended up there - for example, Johnny Storm is suddenly in a bike jumping show - but maybe he knows someone on the inside - so we will just let it go. Besides, it's a comic book.
It seemed very true to the feel of the comic books. I really enjoyed this show and would recommend it.