There are things you do hate, Lord. Perfume-smellin’ things, lacy things, things with curly hair.
I was attacked in these pages recently for a harsh critique of Batman Begins, questioning the plodding morbidity of it’s supposedly ‘dark’ construction and design. But I have to say, any number of self- serious Batman movies are preferable to the dayglo kitsch nightmare of Fantastic Four. The film comes on like a drunken office comic, constantly geeing up the audience, desperately trying to persuade them this is fun. Plot holes abound, the charisma- free Z-list cast (largely drawn from TV) look helpless in the face of dismal CG effects, and the whole thing collapses under the weight of it’s own cloying cheerfulness. Please, God, no sequels.
by Tom Huddleston | Source: DVD
01 Mar 2006 7:12 AM | Comments (3)
Not to mention the plethora of continuity errors. Ugh!
Yes, this movie sucked. But you can’t be serious about being attatcked for your Batman review. That is what comments sections are for: to voice a different opinion! Welcome to the blogosphere.
Okay, fair point, Adrian. Attacked is too strong a word. I should have said ‘criticised’, and quite justifiably. But I think I’m going to stay away from comic book movies from now on, just to be on the safe side.
Adam
1 March 2006
6:24 AM