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Trin
· 10 months ago
Dude--you really have the read the graphic novel. I read it last Monday afternoon while confined, ill, to my bed. It's an amazing story. Amazing art. Can't wait to see the film (even though I know it's can't tell the story the way the graphic novel medium can).
Dean Simmer
· 10 months ago
Trin,
I totally will read the novel. But my philosophy to comics/graphic novels that are turned into film is as follows:
1. Watch the film. 2. Love it. 3. Watch the film again. 4. Love it even more. 5. Read the novel. 6. Love it times ten.
The reason I do this is because it prevents me from bringing a large bias (towards the book) into the film. Knowing, as you said, that the film cannot tell the story in quite the same way, I want to be sure I love them both because of (or in spite of) their own medium.
I absolutely loved V for Vendetta, for example, and then reading the novel blew my mind on a whole new level. Same with the Bourne novels. But I know of several people who came from the other direction and were disappointed by the films. I like the discovery of "oh wow, new characters!" when reading the books instead of "dammit, they didn't spend time developing this minor character in an already really long movie!"
I probably offend many fans of comics when I approach it in this way, but I have found it is the best way I can maintain the integrity of both mediums and enjoy the story over and over again.
Hope you like the film. :-)
Colin Huckstep
· 10 months ago
Definitely read the graphic novel. Short of the last twenty minutes the movie is almost shot for shot the same. I totally loved the movie.
Marty
· 10 months ago
It's not loading for me at the moment, but I saw the new Corktown site design earlier today and thought it looked good.
Also, I laughed when I saw that comment about Piper/Wright.
Dean Simmer
· 10 months ago
Thanks. Glad you liked the Piper/Wright comment too. I figured you would.
Marty
· 10 months ago
Oh, by the way! If you've enjoyed Merton so far, you need to find his articles on "Sacred Art and the Spiritual Life" and "Absurdity in Sacred Decoration." Short, but worthwhile.
All Comments
I totally will read the novel. But my philosophy to comics/graphic novels that are turned into film is as follows:
1. Watch the film.
2. Love it.
3. Watch the film again.
4. Love it even more.
5. Read the novel.
6. Love it times ten.
The reason I do this is because it prevents me from bringing a large bias (towards the book) into the film. Knowing, as you said, that the film cannot tell the story in quite the same way, I want to be sure I love them both because of (or in spite of) their own medium.
I absolutely loved V for Vendetta, for example, and then reading the novel blew my mind on a whole new level. Same with the Bourne novels. But I know of several people who came from the other direction and were disappointed by the films. I like the discovery of "oh wow, new characters!" when reading the books instead of "dammit, they didn't spend time developing this minor character in an already really long movie!"
I probably offend many fans of comics when I approach it in this way, but I have found it is the best way I can maintain the integrity of both mediums and enjoy the story over and over again.
Hope you like the film. :-)
Also, I laughed when I saw that comment about Piper/Wright.