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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
Cue Cheesy Line; The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Extraordinary Indeed.
The film is hard to dislike. For all it's flaws, I found it was quite enjoyable.
Starring Sean Connery as Allan Quatermain, The League is based on the comic book, or graphic novel, of the same name, written by Alan Moore and drawn by Kevin O'Neill. From the start of the film, one feels as if they are actually IN this universe, seeing these things none have ever seen before (at that time).
Many complain about this flick being a fast paced, brainless action flick that summer movie going teenage boys will enjoy, and others will hate. I can easily see how one would say this, because at first glance, it appears to be true. But the people who seem to dislike this film are those who really don't get it. They complain about silly things, like the time period being screwed up, or the fact continuity is ignored, and etc., etc.
First off, it doesn't take a genius to see that a lot of the continuity that is supposedly ignore happens for good reason. Example, Dorian's re-appearing clothes. He's a living painting. His damaged image restores to it's natural state each time. It should've been OBVIOUS by the fact while others change their clothes, or appear different, Dorian always has the same attire.
Now, the story is quite good. It takes a lot from the graphic novel and tosses a lot out the window. I thought the story didn't have a great many plot holes, like some would say. Any that were visable I must have clearly missed in my viewings. However, I can say some things bugged me. Example, Quatermain jumping from Nemo's vehicle at sixty and landing perfectly still, or Quatermain calling the "auto-mobile" a "car" in one scene.
Aside from those small things, I didn't think the film was bad at all. The effects were great for the sort've movie that was trying to be made. It was intended to LOOK like a comic book, and the whole World of Fiction thing is just too good. There were also many little things scattered about the movie that fans of the comic, AND literature of that time period, could smile about and go, "Aha! I got it."
All in all, I give the league four stars out've five. Why? Because. I wanted the movie to keep going, to show a little bit more. I wanted some scenes to actually drag on, because they were quite entertaining.
But in the end, go see the movie to formulate your own opinion on it. Don't let Ebert or any anal retentive person formulate an opinion for you.
I'm with Busey (2003)
Brilliant.
This is quite possibly the funniest reality TV show I have ever seen.
Gary Busey is hilarious, and I don't even think he's trying to be. He's such a ham.
Forget The Osbournes. I'm with Busey is an outstanding piece of work.
Daredevil (2003)
Learn to LET GO...
I posted this review on the message board in response to some folks, but now I'm reposting it as a review;
Comic book movies sucked, up until recently. Spider-Man was a major step in the direction of this sort of film becoming popular and decently done. DareDevil is the next step in that evolution.
Featuring Ben Affleck in an amazing performance as Matt Murdock, DareDevil follows the story exactly how the comic book went. Did Spider-Man do this? No. Spider-Man took a lot of liberties in the characters development, in his evolution from nerd to hero. DareDevil did not. DareDevil followed the story of Matt Murdock seeking revenge for his fathers death to him realizing he was a hero, not a villain.
Many people are whining about this movie, saying that it's flub. They are saying that DareDevil is not worth the money they paid to see it because the guys in tight leather named DAREDEVIL and BULLSEYE aren't realistic. They're saying that the movie is too fantastical and childish. They say the film has plot holes and the action is too over done or lame.
This is a comic book movie, folks. One of the best comic book movies ever done. Better than Batman, Spider-Man (as previously mentioned), MiB, and EVEN The Crow. This is a movie about revenge, redemption, and all that in an overly melodramatic universe where people run around with weird names in strange costumes with powers given to them by cosmic rays or radioactive chemicals. This isn't the real world where cops are the ones going around 'preventing' crimes. This is a fantastical world where anything is possible. For anyone to go into a film titled DAREDEVIL expecting The Godfather or Scarface, well, it's just stupid of them.
The movie was fantastic. Don't pay attention to any of these people who can't learn to let go of being an adult for an hour or two. This is a movie made to watch for fun. Not a movie to watch and analyze it for metaphorical value or something. It's not a thought provoking piece in some respects. Sure, it is in the idea of love, loss, and family. But it's not the sort've thought provoking piece some of these horrible critics are going on about. I'd like to see some of you people try to do better.
For any fan of comic books who is willing to be a kid again, this is a movie for you. For anyone who cannot pull the bug out've their bum, this isn't a flick for you. Go see "The Pianist" or "About Schmidt" if you want to see thoughtful dribble. If you want to see action, good special effects, and a comic book film far better than any previously done, go see DareDevil. And watch through the credits. There's more after them. :)