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Summary: Daredevil rocks with or without the mask
Review: Affleck has never been my favorite actor but his Matt Murdock made this movie for me. I can relate to his desire to see justice done and to stand up for the little guy. I loved it that he only defends clients that he believes are innocent even if they can't pay him. I also liked the fact that he grappled with his own morality and battled to keep his desire for revenge from getting in the way of his desire for justice. The Kingpin is Daredevil's enemy and like Daredevil he comes from a violent past. It's Daredevil's struggle to remain on the side of justice that makes him different from the Kingpin. They are as different as they are the same. Will there be a Daredevil sequel? Daredevil was a money maker and the plan all along was to get Elektra off the ground next and that's what's still being planned. We'll have to stay tuned to see exactly what's next for Daredevil at the movies. Meanwhile we have the Daredevil DVD. It's too bad so many people insist on wanting Daredevil to be another Spiderman but I like Daredevil for he is. With or without the mask Matt Murdock is a guy with his heart in the right place who struggles with his demons and tries to do what's right.
I like that.
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Summary: A FEW MISTAKES, BUT OVER ALL PRETTY GOOD
Review: First of all I would like to say that I am a big Marvel comics fan, and I happen to think that Ben Affleck is a good actor. Now with that said....Lets get the mistakes out of the way first. 1.There was not enough time spent with the Kingpin, we should have gotten his back story as well. [he was white in the comics, but Mr. Duncan did a good job. 2.some moments wee very cheesy. [see foryourself] 3.And finally.....that's it. The film was actually better then I thought it would be, I mean after the Hulk came out I thought Marvel was slippin. I now see that I should have seen this in theatures. I can just imagine what it would have looked and sounded like on the big screen.
The effecs in this film were off the hook as well, as well as the camera angles courtesy off Ericson Bore. As far as dialouge goes that could have been a little better at times but over all good, that would be credited to mark steven johnson. I also liked the fact that one of my favorite filmmakers shows up, Kevin Smith. That right there alone makes me want to buy it, oh wait I already did. Casting was on point with this on, putting Ben Affleck as Daredevil was like putting Tobey as peter parker it's a perfect match. And Michael Duncan did a good job as The Kingpin Wilson Fisk. I think the addition of Colin Ferrell as Bullseye was key, he did an excellent job. And Jennifer Garrner did an ok job as Elektra, could have been a little better. Over all I feel that this was a pretty good film, u should check it out.
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Summary: Great Movie!
Review: A blind lawyer named " Matt Murdock" ( Ben Affeleck) is a attorney at day but at night, he fights crime as the red suited avenger named "Daredevil" complete with radar like senses. He also falls in love with the beautiful Elektra ( Jennifer Garner) and must take on the diabolical Kingpin ( Michael Clarke Duncan) and Bullseye ( Colin Farrell).
I think this movie works well on a repeated viewing for me, i must say this is a very well done and nice adapation of the Marvel comic books, the acting is great and so are the special effects. This is quite different from many superhero movies, this is a more dramatic approach that will appeal to adults as well, I think this is a enjoyable flick.
The DVD is great! good sound and picture quality, great extras like commentary, Trailers, Behind the Scenes, History of Daredevil, and more.
Marvel has done great on the screen with Spider-Man, X-Men 1 & 2, this movie and Hulk unlike the Dolph Lundgren Punisher flick, Howard The Duck or Captain America. Now Marvel, bring on Spider-Man 2, The Punisher ( this time with skull on shirt), Fantastic Four, Deathlok, Iron Man, Ghost Rider, Hulk 2, Elektra, Man-Thing and Iron Fist.
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Summary: Daredevil as it was meant to be seen.
Review: As a huge fan of the Daredevil comics, the abuse that the original cut goes through makes me sad. And I'll admit, I walked out of the theater feeling let down. There are so many great stories that could have been told about Daredevil, but instead, the movie made an unorginized (and unsuccessful) mish-mash of all the favorite Daredevil plots. But, after seeing the director's cut, all I have to say is that it's a shame this version didn't make it to the theaters. This is more along the lines of how Daredevil should be.
As you probably already know, the movie is 30 minutes longer, scenes are rearranged, expanded and even cut from the film entirely. So I won't go over what other reviewers have already done, with explaining what's new and what's not in anymore. Instead, I'll go over what I liked and didn't like about the new material.
The new subplot with Coolio was what I probably like most about the entire movie. It did a wonderful job showing Matt's life in the courtroom, and how Foggy handles himself when Matt doesn't show up. Like any scene with Foggy, it's all very funny. The director's cut also spends more time exploring Matt's faith (and often times, lack of). It's an echo of the story that Kevin Smith wrote (and actually finished!) called "Guardian Devil." It doesn't add up to much, and the scenes involving a mysterious nun watching over him will leave those not familiar with the comics confused. Perhaps the true nature of who she is was meant to come through in a suquel.
To put it simply, the director's cut is the version of the film worth watching. It's a shame that most won't watch it because they were so unimpressed by the original. The movie still isn't great, and feels uneven (going from dark to light so frequently). But whether or not you've seen the original, watch this. I wasn't sorry.
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Summary: I'd Rather Watch Paint Dry
Review: This movie was 2 hours that I will never get back. This movie was retarded, I think Gili was a better movie. Pee-Wee Herman would have made a better star than Ben Affleck did. Ben should stick to what he knows best, which is gambling, drinking, and beating J-Lo!!!!
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Summary: Surprisingly Intimate Moments
Review: I didn't care too much for Colin Farrell's obnoxious one-dimensional character, Bullseye, nor Michael Duncan Clark's unconvincingly cruel Kingpin. The script short changes the dialogue for the villians but more than makes up for the intimate interactions between Ben Affleck's and Jennifer Garner's characters. This is the movie's saving grace. Affleck plays a convincingly somber Daredevil who serves justice to the common man by taking the lives of the guilty. Despite his physical blindness, his other senses have become extremely amplified and gives him the perceptive powers to fight crime. He lives his life through revenge and violence. His alter ego is a lawyer who defends only innocent people or people he knows to be innocent. This biased character flaw is was makes his dark nature so convincing and deeply touching. What he cannot see, he feels very strongly.
Besides his late father, there is a strong love for Elektra, the lovely socialite aptly played by Jennifer Garner. And definitely not to be outdone by her secret superhero lover, Elektra seems to hold her own as a martial arts expert (gotta give tribute to the Alias complex).
So what is it about Affleck's somber nature and Elektra's survivalist instincts that brings this pair together and make them feel strongly for one another? A chance for hope, maybe? Whatever it is, the chemistry works well between them and very convincingly, with or without the superpowers.
Don't be fooled by the trailers. There is less action going on in the story than appears, but this is still worth a watch. I give a C for the action, but A for the romantic intimacy.
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Summary: BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL
Review: ITS JUST GOOD GO SEE IT WATCH IT RENT IT WHAT EVER JUST DO IT OKAY.
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Summary: Not exactly movie of the year, but is good.
Review: This movie is good, standable compared to some films, not Marvels best, but not its worst. This movie is of course about the blind superhero/lawyer, Daredevil, played by Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck is not the best actor, but this is one of few Ben Affleck movies that the male gender might like. Colin Farrell of course plays Bullseye, and is probably the most popular character in the movie, funny, and has a lot of great moves in the movie, Farrell is impressive. Jennifer Garner is also good, as she plays Elektra (a character with a movie of her own), Jennifer does really well, a lot better then what i was expecting, the training scene after her fathers death was truly well done. Michael Clarke Duncan plays non-other then the Kingpin, and does a pretty impressive job in his own right. The movies only downside is its pace, it does move a little fast and slow in areas, some direction is lacked in scenes, some of the acting is bad, and some CG shots look dull. Overall, average Marvel movie, definitely not the best, but if you are a Marvel fan, this is for you.
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Summary: Daring!
Review: Like many, when I first saw this film two years ago in theatres, I was not impressed. In fact I was down right irritated. I thought the film was stupid, boring and Ben Affleck was very irritating. Actually I disliked the film so much that I walked out on it.
A lot of things have happened since I saw the film in it's previous incarnation. I started collecting the book under the pen of Brian Michael Bendis. I can not say how impressed I have been. Here is a superhero I can truly identify with. I like Matt Murdock because he's a working class boy who made good. But whom at the same time has not abandoned his roots and defends the under dog whether as Daredevil or as a lawyer.
It was my love and admiration of the comic book character which led me to rent and Daredevil the Directors cut. I have to say that this is a MUCH better version from the first. Where I found the first one annoying and un-watch able. I find the DC much more engaging and true to the character. This film is not merely the original movie with added scenes. Scenes have actually been taken out from first movie (ie. the bedroom scene with Elektra) new scenes inserted and scenes shifted around to make more sense. I find that the directors cut enhances who DD is, a hero who looks after the little guy. As opposed to the first film which sort of was nothing but a grown man playing masked hero.
I really think that the creators short changed the movie going audience with the extremely poor film version. Because I think that if they had released this one it would have pulled in a greater crowd and done much better.
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Summary: Giving The Devil His Due.......DD Director's Cut
Review: I saw the Theatrical version and I thought it was good. I couldn't understand why so many hated it. But after watching the Director's Cut, I understood. A lot of things were unexplained and it did lack story. It was more about everyone wanting to kill DD. The Director's Cut is almost like a different movie altogether. It was more about DD defending the innocent and protecting his territory like it was supposed to. Another reason I think people would hate it is Ben Affleck who I don't have any problems with. You might have seen Gilgi or Raindeer Games and desided that he sucks. Well, he was great in Daredevil, and I hope if a sequel is made he reprises his role. The bar fight scene is awesome and he did his own fight scenes. Micheal Clarke Duncan to me is the only guy who could play Wilson Fisk, who is white in the comics. But that's really the only thing he lacked to play the character and I feel it doesn't matter. He's got the size, the deep voice, and the charisma of the Kingpin. Colin Ferrell was perfect as Bullseye. He was as sadistic and egotistical as the comic book Bullseye. He didn't wear the costume from the comics but it would have looked goofy. Jennifer Garner was great as Elektra and her fight scenes were beautifully done. I feel that Ben and Jen also had on-screen chemistry and you want them to be together, at least I did. Also I feel that people overlook the performance of Jon Faverau as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson who gets more screen time in this version. He's a welcome source of comic relief from all the gloom and doom in the movie.
It depends on what you want from a comic book movie. If you want an "in-and-out-in-80-minutes" movie that's all about quick action, get the theatrical cut. But if you want to see story with developing characters and take a journey with a hero and see what his dark world is like get the Director's Cut. Or get both. I have both versions, and I placed the Director's Cut disc with Disc 2 of the Theatrical Cut and created a sort of an "ultimate edition."
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