The signal is subtle
We pass just close enough to touch
No questions, no answers
We know by now to say enough
With only simple words
With only subtle turns
The things we feel alone for one another
There is a secret that we keep
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
Because tonight may be the last chance we'll be given
We are compelled to do what we must do
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden
So I won't sleep if you won't sleep tonight
Monday, March 09, 2009
watchmen
from the trailer, to the engaging discussion of the original plot in the comic book series with an endearing staff member at one of my favourite shops, this movie looked to be promising. plus, considering it took 2 decades to finally hit the big screen.
one thing for sure, it's not your typical superhero movie where there is a rather obvious villain, and the whole storyline flows up to the point where the villain is defeated with much justice. this is indeed very complex work, and i truly admire the director's guts in wanting to even attempt to translate the comic to screen.
these superheroes are not perfect, for one. they bring along their own insecurities, secret pasts and hidden agendas. think of spider-man when he had to balance his obligation to uphold the law as a masked hero with his dire want for a normal life with his sweetheart mary jane. only, in 'watchmen', the issues dealt with, are not as... shallow?
it's poetry in motion during the scenes that depict violence and gore - it almost makes death by murder, beautiful and poignant. cinematography is excellent, with the direction of characters and the scene changes done quite artistically. the use of flashbacks and narration is key, which treats the audience not only as third party observers, but brings them into the superheroes' psyche and gives them a chance to understand their motives. this is bringing into consideration that none of the actors/actresses casted are "big" names in hollywood. yet. they did an applaudable job of depicting real characters with raw emotion.
plot-wise, it is definitely not an easily-digestable one. the beginning trods along, and honestly, the movie only picks up after an hour or so (admittedly, i fell asleep during the first 15-20 minutes!). so, do be prepared for plenty of dialogue and story-telling at first. once the movie moves along, one can see why the start had to be a little bit of a drag, and the appreciation of the movie will naturally come together in the end.
as with any good movie, there are plenty of plot twists and a surprise ending. overall, this movie gives not only a spectacular adaptation of print to screen, but it's really a work of art. from characterisation, to plot twists and cinematography, this film is intense, complex and a sheer spectacle.
4 out of 5. :)
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Wani
23/02/1986 (Pisces)
(Psychology & Communications) Monash University
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