I'm going to be honest with everyone that reads this. Lately i haven't really found any mainsteam comics that have interested me. I'm not writing this just to get a gift pack but, i am writing this because it really is sad how underrated some independent or alternative comics are. Lately i have been liking my comics just like my music....... underground. There is a lot more genres and unique arts in todays indepndent comics that are really and truely more capturing than mainstream comics. Instead of your same heroes over and over again you get new heroes and new idea's.
Today I feel like the same idea's are being repeated daily with the comics that are on the big shelves. That is the reason i have been getting independent comics is because it brings a new flavor and something that make me actually want to take idea's from them that are really creative and put them into trauma. Take for instance the classic Slowpoke or one of archaia's favorites robotika. What great stories that really just brought something new to the table and had such a great reactions from the people. Through determination and hard work a small titles turned into a big one. The same thing applies to all underground comics.
The thing that i am trying to get across is these independent comics give us readers a breath of fresh air from their exotic arts to thier breath taking storys and whether i get anything for this or not i am glad i got to get this message out.
Trauma
Well the staff have gave their opinion on the movie so why not hear from a fellow viner
First off let me say i was very pleased with the result of this movie. Graphics were amazing and characters were very well described in this movie. Now Watchmen was one of my very first comic books i have ever read along side Spiderman and Batman. So I was scared to death about this movie and if they would make it corny and what not. I also was scared about the time of the movie. It is a 2 1/2 hour movie so if your looking for a quick flick this is not what you should watch. Also, if you have not read the comic do NOT! go to the movie. The people i went with never read it and when the movie got alittle slow they just about fell asleep.
I will start with the flaws and bad things about this movie and end on a good note. Like I said before if you have not read the comic the movie feels very drawn out and not really relevant. But! It is if it wasn't the characters would not appeal to the audience and make as much sense without it. Also, for all the young readers out there may not be able to see this movie from all of the nudity in it. The Mr. Manhattan thing is different because that is his look and well its just a private part but, the sex scenes really suprised me. I felt for a second that I was watching a superhero porn flick. It lasted a good couple minutes and really caught me off guard. So all of the young ones most likely will not make it to this movie. Some mistakes were made like for the fact that The Comedian was using weapons that weren't out in that time period but that is minor. If you do not like slow motion and if it ticks you off then do not go to this movie because all of the fight scenes have a couple slow motion parts. I enjoyed the slow motion but, thats just me. The last thing that a lot of people were complaining about was rorschach's voice was over done but, thats something that gives him that detective look and makes him that much cooler in my opinion.
NOW! The positives
The graphics were amazing in this movie and left me in awe. Including when it came to Mr. Manhattan Wow! He was perfected in this movie and really added some action packed fun. In the movie there is a huge explosion and it looks like it was actually happening so that was great. Also, rorschach's mask had something going on at all times in the movie and really kept me interested in his look. From explosions to floating blue men this movie had great graphics. Now I will talk about the characters in this movie cause they were pretty much perfected. The were well thought out and matched the comic. The movie really described the characters well enough that people who haven't read the novel could understand them. We will start with Nite Owl. With Owl you could feel the retired vibe and almost kinda of boy scout look. But, when he got into his suit man he started to kick some villain butt. It was so natural on how he went from a retired normal guy to getting a natural high off being the superhero he once was. He was played very well and you really understood his perspective on masked hero's. Next we will go to ozzy. Now out of all the characters this was my least favorite but, it was still good. He was alittle shadowed for well all of readers know why I don't want to give it away. But, you for sure saw his personality and I will tell you one thing he can kick some Butt! Holy crap man he was a beast when he fought which made his nerdy look turn into a stud one. Silk Spectre is next and may I get a hand clap. She was a very good actress. The role was played perfectly. You really felt for her when she had to be just like her mom and when her and Mr. Manhattan were having trouble in their relationship. When she was with Nite Owl you saw a true connection and some sweet fighting. She was a huge part of the movie. The comedian was Great! What a complete Bad A$$. He was so cruel and played perfect. He made the movie hilarious hence the name Comedian. I loved his character. Only two more next i'll talk about Mr. Manhattan. He was very well acted and you could feel him losing his humanity. Also the guy is just a beast and well the graphics he gave were Sweet! Last and the one i have been waiting to talk about is Rorschach. All I can say is Perfected. He was my favorite in the comic and in this movie. His fight scenes were crazy and he was a no mercy fighter. You felt his detective side and his disturbed side. He was perfect in this movie and really added a boom. The Minutemen were great in the movie too in the flash backs and the characters were great. The message of the comic really came out in this movie and it is action packed.
I can say way more positives then negatives about this movie. If you have a baby leave it at home! I loved the movie and i give it a 5/5 stars
Out of everyone my favorite characters were rorschach, mr. manhattan, and the comedian
You need to see this movie and believe me you won't be disapointed
There have been alot of movies that have been based off great comics of the world. Some not as good but, others great. But, as everyone knows what makes a great hero or comic based movie is a villain. Without a villain there is no action and no purpose. Almost all of your greatest hero movies have a villain. Im going to tell you the top five best villains out of several hero movies. You will know most of them and if you don't then you will want to know them. Some of them are funny and well some just crazy. Im now going to reveal Trauma's top five movie villains.
5. Abomination
Abomination from the 2008 Incredible Hulk played by Tim Roth was great. He was just one bad dude you did not want to mess with. The way he tried to take on hulk even without the power of Abomination was great. When he did turn into Abomination it took him to another level and the way he worked in the movie was fantastic. His body movements went with the character and his personality did too. This was one great villain to help make this movie even better. So great job Tim Roth your preformance was a great one.
4.Bullseye
Bullseye played by Colin Farrel was one of the best villain characters in a not so good movie. He played the character so well that it made me like DareDevil. He was funny,bad, and just sick at the same time. His preformance was one i will never forget. He was sick and twisted and yet just his actions amazed you. He became the character and thats what all actors need to do. For a not so good movie Colin made the most of it. I will tell you the motorcycle scene will just be in my head forever making him in this top five.
3. Magneto
Ian McKellen was Magneto! I felt he could have been straight in the comic. He had the look for the part and also just the skills to become the Magneto of the real world. His preformance was a great one. The way he showed his hatred towards the human race and his speeches during the movies made it even better. Being Magneto for three movies must have been hard but, he pulled it off. What he did was took the great comic book villain and made him real.
2. Green Goblin
In my thought the best Spiderman movie number one it had a kick butt villain. Willem Dafoe made this movie really pop. Placing him as one of the best super villains a movie could ask for. He was sophisticated in the beginning and became the crazy masked villain in a matter of seconds. This made me love Green Goblin again. The costume looked amazing on him and his voice went well with the character. He is definetly one of my favorite villain actors yet. You couldn't ask for a better preformance.
1. The Joker
Yes from the latest movie the Dark Knight Heath ledger takes number one. His preformance was the best villain acting in a hero movie i have ever seen yet. He became the joker and made it into his own style. Still though it was almost like he was the exact joker that came from the comics. His material was great and the way he moved his body was perfect for the role. As you know he has passed away but, he went out with a bang. Without him the Dark Knight wouldn't have been nearly as good as it turned out to be. This is a great actor using his skills to make a role come to life.
R.i.p. Heath Ledger
Hope you all liked this cause i gave my true opinion so hoped you all liked it.
Trauma
To all of the soldiers and for the memory of 911
In comics there has been alot of characters that have made history in the armed forces and served in the army of comics. I doing to this to show how heroes of the army, marines, navy and all of the other armed forces have influenced comics and that we still remeber those soldiers and 911.
Sgt.Rock- Sgt. Rock is one of the biggest war comic book hero. He has been shown to be a rough and tough man in the comics. But, still shows love to his team to show brother hood. He Showed alot in the comics and kept is a influence to me in comics of my dream of going into the armed forces.
Captian America- A true soldier! Another huge inspiration to me in the comics. He served his country and was like a symbol of America. In the comics he served his country like a true man just like everyone in the armed forces today. He fought for what he believed in and just like our soldiers he had heart.
General Hawk- Being the leader of the GI Joe team wasn't the only great thing about Hawk. No he cared for each soldier like they were family similar to our Army, Marine, Navy, ect... leaders. Each one of those soldiers were somethin special to him. He became the leader of one of the most known army teams ever in comics!
Nick Fury- Nick was a veteran of war. He led another great team of soldiers. He believes in what most soldiers believe in. One the country comes first. Two respect and honor. Three team work and brotherhood. This is how he became the great leader of shield. He was a truely great soldier in comics and in the readers mind.
Bucky Barnes- Bucky was the loyal sidekick of Steve Rogers. He sacrificed his life against the nazi's in the comics as the soldiers did against Saddam Hussien. He was a loyal and loving person and fought hard and never gave up in comics he was just starting out and yet he still showed to be a great soldier. He has now become one of the symbols for America in comics and that is Captian America.
I wrote this so people will never forget what the soldiers have done for America and to remember all of the people who died during 911 and to give thanks to all of the fire fighters who pulled together. We will never forget you guys and will always remember those who died.
We will always remember you
Trauma
