mike-downing-1
Joined Jun 2006
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I stood in my living room and clapped when FFII ended. Not because it's Godfather II, but because --- as when I'm reading a good comic book --- I was on the edge of my seat. The movie was well-written and interesting (even if the dialog sometimes sputtered). The story line was good and the characters had some depth. It reaches toward complexity: It's a story of love, free will, science (and science fiction), good and evil, and even a doomsday scenario. Good work. It's clear to me that the writers and directors understand what comic books are all about: tightly written spectacles that keep you on the edge of your seat while tackling serious philosophical questions.
Until now, I thought Daredevil was the worst movie I had ever seen. Then I watched Ghost Rider. The connection: Mark Steven Johnson wrote both screenplays. I'm angry because this guy keeps taking these comic books and ruining them on the big screen (compare Sam Raimi and Mark Steven Johnson and you'll understand my point).
I'm a professional writer with a life-long passion for comic books, and I can tell you that, when done properly, comic books are written tightly. They should keep you on the edge of your seat. Unfortunately, Ghost Rider is incredibly slow. It actually made me angry to see any semblance of good, tight writing ignored and replaced with stunts and special effects.
Ugh. Don't waste your time with this one. I hope Marvel and DC don't give this guy access to any other titles in the catalog.
I'm a professional writer with a life-long passion for comic books, and I can tell you that, when done properly, comic books are written tightly. They should keep you on the edge of your seat. Unfortunately, Ghost Rider is incredibly slow. It actually made me angry to see any semblance of good, tight writing ignored and replaced with stunts and special effects.
Ugh. Don't waste your time with this one. I hope Marvel and DC don't give this guy access to any other titles in the catalog.