tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760242555416345702.post8128561503718903025..comments2023-10-30T03:26:18.531-07:00Comments on Second Printing!!: Why 'The Spirit' MattersDevon Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223057696498728357noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760242555416345702.post-45467730625147307322010-09-03T20:26:12.138-07:002010-09-03T20:26:12.138-07:00If you want to look ed hardy clothes and feel sexy...If you want to look <a href="http://www.classicedhardy.com/" rel="nofollow">ed hardy clothes</a> and feel sexy, a <a href="http://www.classicedhardy.com/christian-audigier" rel="nofollow">Christian audigier</a> maternity cocktail <a href="http://www.classicedhardy.com/ed-hardy-mens/men-shoes" rel="nofollow">ed hardy shoes</a> dress may be the <a href="http://www.classicedhardy.com/" rel="nofollow">ed hardy outlet</a> fashion choice. 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Those who prefer their comics dark and gritty will be put off by the family-friendly whimsy of the <I>Fantastic Four</I> films, while those who prefer the light-hearted adventures of the silver age are put off by the dour pessimism of <I>The Dark Knight</I>.<BR/><BR/>My first thought when I contemplated your complaint of substance being ignored in the place of style were the two recent Hulk movies. Interestingly the first is widely derided for being slow, pretentious and boring, while the other was praised for being exactly what a Hulk film should be. Though its success is debatable (I considered it highly underrated) Lee's film is a film of substance (or at least an attempt at one), while the more recent film is essentially a Godzilla movie without the inherent nuclear subtext. Though their B.O. takes were essentially equitable, the first was considered a flop, while the second has been regarded as a hit. In this case it was clear that substance was not wanted and as a result the film that attempted it has been saddled with a reputation it did not deserve.<BR/><BR/>It goes without saying that perception is subjective. I have watched the same <I>Watchmen</I> trailer many times and have never found it to be anything less than sublimely beautiful. I have no idea if the completed film will measure up to the graphic novel or even if I'll care if it doesn't. I'm simply happy that we live in a time where such wonderful cinematic dreams are at least attempted, regardless of the result.Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794070467464856905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760242555416345702.post-79464059559012108752008-12-30T07:59:00.000-08:002008-12-30T07:59:00.000-08:00Great to see that the holidays have freed up folks...Great to see that the holidays have freed up folks to be blogging again!!<BR/> I haven't seen The Spirit yet..but I knew when the first trailers came out that it was going to be too stylized and weird to get wide appeal.<BR/> Miller may need to compromise or at least alter his artistic style to find a broader success base. I think that even the most prodigal movie maker will find their purest visions too much for most people.<BR/> Plus, as I understand how many of these movies are made they're shot in front of green screens. I can't imagine that its terribly easy to act and be convincingly in characer when EVERYTHING (and sometimes everyone) around you isn't even in the shot! <BR/> Sadly, I share in Mike's pessimisim about Watchmen. A screen by screen 'lift' of the comic book WON'T be enough to make a movie a critical success (although I suspect the hype alone will float it to the top)ChrisMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11784970666468925633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760242555416345702.post-61505773598678659922008-12-29T16:13:00.000-08:002008-12-29T16:13:00.000-08:00If I take anything away from The Spirit's poor box...If I take anything away from The Spirit's poor box office showing it's this:<BR/><BR/>Love don't necessarily pay the bills. <BR/><BR/>While Miller may have been the natural heir to carry on Eisner's pseudo-superhero legacy, the fact of the matter is not every hero is meant for the big screen and not every one is cut out for Hollywood. <BR/><BR/>Miller was the inspiration for the 300 and Sin City adaptations, he was also the guy who wrote Robocops 2 and 3. Good intent does not always translate into box office.Devon Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223057696498728357noreply@blogger.com