Kick Ass did kick some ass. I was a little worried that it might be a little corny or cheesy, but it was well done. Funny and sad at moments, with plenty of action and lots of bad language.
All the acting was great, particularly Nick Cage's Big Daddy. Some great music as well (was that banana splits?) and what, according to my friend was a tribute to Call of Duty. All you FPS players will recognise the sequence immediately.
I have to admit that although I am a comics fan, I had not read the books, so wasn't expecting anything and maybe that helped. And I certainly don't want to give anything away either, so I won't tell you how it turned out. But I will recommend that you do go and see it. Just not in the UGC Antwerp, which is really looking a bit run down these days, but still charges you silly prices to get in, buy a snack, and go for a pee.
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
April 22, 2010
March 10, 2009
Watchmen movie
Finally went to see the Watchmen movie tonight. It only got 2 stars in the 03 magazine so I was cautious. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it very much and thought it stayed fairly true to the comic.
But, it was a little slow in places and I can see how it might not appeal to non-comic fans. Also, while I may have grown up with the spectre of nuclear annihilation, it is less relevant to the youth of today - crap I'm starting to sound like the old man I am.
But, it was a little slow in places and I can see how it might not appeal to non-comic fans. Also, while I may have grown up with the spectre of nuclear annihilation, it is less relevant to the youth of today - crap I'm starting to sound like the old man I am.
July 23, 2008
Dark Knight
Just been to see the Dark Knight. Keep wanting to add a Returns to that. The comic book genre really has grown up with this one. Outstanding performances from pretty much everyone, not just Heath Ledger, although his Joker is outstanding. This is the movie I wanted to see when I went to see the first Batman movie.
It seems to draw heavily on some of the best Batman comics from recent years, including Dark Knight Returns, The Long Halloween, Dark Victory and Killing Joke. If you liked the movie and haven't read any of these, I think you might enjoy them.
If this is what we can expect from upcoming comic book movies, then I for one will be very happy - even if the movies themselves might be a bit bleak.
It seems to draw heavily on some of the best Batman comics from recent years, including Dark Knight Returns, The Long Halloween, Dark Victory and Killing Joke. If you liked the movie and haven't read any of these, I think you might enjoy them.
If this is what we can expect from upcoming comic book movies, then I for one will be very happy - even if the movies themselves might be a bit bleak.
July 19, 2008
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