Let's face it, most people who find themselves at the local multiplex this weekend will end up watching Watchmen. I have no gripes with that although I can't for the life of me see how the film will be able to create its own identity (the novel is practically flawless in terms of its execution and design).
However, it's still at #16 on my most anticipated list so a glimmer of hope remains but somehow I'm now primed to the fact that Snyder will make a complete arse of it. Only a few days to wait.
Either way, I should honour the original novel by at least seeing how the film compares.
Wendy & Lucy is officially released on limited screens this week also. It's just a matter of finding a cinema showing it...no easy task! If you do find that elusive cinema then the film is recommended if only for an excellent central performance by Michelle Williams.
The Young Victoria, starring the previously up-and-coming, now full blown star Emily Blunt in her first lead role. It's obviously a period film set during the youth of Queen Victoria (stating the obvious). Generally my view on these types of films amounts to a deep, insatiable disgust but this seems like solid throwaway garb. Garish yet tolerable.
Thanks for the Wendy and Lucy recommendation (I work for the UK distributor)- hopefully our handy venue map will make finding an opening venue slightly easier.http://www.wendyandlucy.co.uk/?page_id=10
ReplyDeleteBut sadly as you mention it is a limited release- but the film will be touring the UK for the next few months so hopefully if its not opening near people now it will be soon.