Watchman review

[_tinuviel_]

***CONTAINS SPOILERS***

The quibble I keep hearing about this movie is that it lacks emotional depth. I have to say, to me that's only partly true, and especially if you ignore the female characters' contribution. Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino, playing the Silk Specter Junior and Senior, respectively, do a more than competent job of creating an

Comments

[cybogoblin]

Great review. I'm going to see this on Saturday with Anna, but I don't mind spoilers.

This movie is going to be particularly interesting for me as I have yet to read the book (yes, I am a heathen). I know about the characters, and the basics of the plot, but other than that I'm a blank slate.

I saw the tracklist for the soundtrack and it's pretty kick-ass. Lots of tracks from the 60's thru 80's (and MCR covering Dylan), which should be a great listen. The one track I've heard from the score (the prison break) sounds superb, too.

[_tinuviel_]

I didn't remember to mention the music! But it was excellent. Iconic and appropriate - it made me listen to the songs in a new way.

I'll be interested to hear your opinion - Raj has a somewhat different one.

[cybogoblin]

I wouldn't be too sure. My boss is also a newb to the material and he really didn't like the movie. He thought it was too slow, too negative, and just too crazy.

Then again, he is a bit crazy :p