I had intended to respond to this sooner, but I fainted from shock over you being back on LJ. :)
I'm off the floor, now. I am so glad to see you!
You know, it's funny, but I hardly noticed Dr. Manhattan's genitals. In fact, I didn't even think about it until they covered them up in one scene. Like you, I am absolutely pro-equality on that. I guess they did such a good job of conveying how removed the character was from the common concerns of humanity that I just sort of didn't think about the character like that. I know there was that one scene, but that just demonstrated how difficult it was to connect with him mentally and emotionally. Physical interaction might be technically possible, but it seems to me like it would be about as much fun as interacting with a statue like Michelangelo's David on that level, if that makes any sense?
Mysterious Skin, eh? I'll have to make a note of that one.
I'm relieved that I'm not alone -- that there's someone else who didn't think District 9 was all that.
If you want more of Godon-Levitt, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330687/ is his IMDB page. Everything I've seen him in, I've loved. He is one of those truly under-appreciated actors.
Of the films you listed I've seen Watchmen, Star Trek, Avatar, and GI Joe, and I agree pretty much with you entirely on all of them. GI Joe especially surprised me by not sucking nearly as much as I thought it might and would actually enjoy a sequel to it where they might flesh things out a bit more. Star Trek was great, Avatar had great visuals (and really needs to be seen in 3D to appreciate them). Watchmen had its flaws but I think when you factor in the the complexity of the comic it really is an accomplisment for the film to be as good as it is.
I'm looking forward to catching Inglorious Basterds, Disctrict 9, Up and probably Sherlock Holmes on DVD. And thanks for reminding me of Coraline, I'm adding that to my Netflix list right now.
Oh and Ferret, if you haven't already, check out Brick, a great film with Gordon-Levitt in a noir-fashioned story (including dialogue) set in a modern day high school.
I agree about Watchmen probably being the best-case scenario for adapting the comic for the big screen. I hope there will eventually be a DVD release that includes both the film and the Black Freighter content -- I'd really rather not purchase them separately.
I look forward to hearing your impressions of Inglourious Basterds and the others. :)
I added Brick to my Netflix queue. I should get to it by the time I'm 80. :)
Comments 8
Reply
I'm off the floor, now. I am so glad to see you!
You know, it's funny, but I hardly noticed Dr. Manhattan's genitals. In fact, I didn't even think about it until they covered them up in one scene. Like you, I am absolutely pro-equality on that. I guess they did such a good job of conveying how removed the character was from the common concerns of humanity that I just sort of didn't think about the character like that. I know there was that one scene, but that just demonstrated how difficult it was to connect with him mentally and emotionally. Physical interaction might be technically possible, but it seems to me like it would be about as much fun as interacting with a statue like Michelangelo's David on that level, if that makes any sense?
Mysterious Skin, eh? I'll have to make a note of that one.
I'm relieved that I'm not alone -- that there's someone else who didn't think District 9 was all that.
*hug-hug-hug* Again, just so very ( ... )
Reply
I thought Dr. Manhattan was sexy. :*
*hugglies* right back to you. :D
Reply
Reply
I'm looking forward to catching Inglorious Basterds, Disctrict 9, Up and probably Sherlock Holmes on DVD. And thanks for reminding me of Coraline, I'm adding that to my Netflix list right now.
Oh and Ferret, if you haven't already, check out Brick, a great film with Gordon-Levitt in a noir-fashioned story (including dialogue) set in a modern day high school.
Reply
I look forward to hearing your impressions of Inglourious Basterds and the others. :)
I added Brick to my Netflix queue. I should get to it by the time I'm 80. :)
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment