Rating: 4/5
Watched on Blu-Ray, a Blockbuster Online Rental Service.
Had previously watched glimpses of in passing (on Sky Movies some time ago), and was surprised by how well-done, and engaging it was. Hence the reason for opting for it via Blu Ray rental.
Very Tim Burton-esque, but with slightly more substance and style. The use of Danny Elfman helps to create that atmosphere. The action sequences were jaw-droppingly amazing, and beautiful to watch, borrowing sequences from the best of martial arts cinema. The drama - engaging and compelling, with a few twists and turns well within the realms of credibility and believeability. The characters are all likeable and endearing in their own ways.
A very rich, gothic, and at times a frightening real aesthetic that draws you into the drama, opposed to the quirky spectacle of Burton's vision - the most dominant feature of this movie.
There's a real balance between the quiet contemplative scenes, the action, the humour, and the drama that make for a very accomplished film - with all credit due to the Director.
Not a masterpiece, or a classic piece of cinema. Influenced slightly by the rather apocalyptic overtones of Lord of the Rings, and to a lesser extent TMNT - the premise is not altogether original. Rather a genre excercise (horror, comic-book fantasy), executed with verve, enthusiasm and fun, distinguishing itself from the more serious, challenging comic book fare of recent years (a la Hulk, Spiderman and The Dark Knight) - a gothic aesthetic for the Watchmen era. Just bloody good fun! You'll never hear Barry Manilow's 'Can't smile without you' in the same way again!
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