The intention to alter and dominate Creation in his (Darkseid) image or order was the initial plan but it eventually led to nihilism. Darkseid was dying since Seven Soldiers. He was simply going to be shut out of Creation as a disembodied spirit. That was the doom he knew, as a god, would befall him. He would forever be trapped in an eternal void of Darkness as punishment. Hence, he (Darkseid) chose nihilism and to bring all of Creation down the abyss with him.
There were a few spots in Final Crisis that could have been tweaked, but overall, the project was so ambitious, innovative, and enthralling, its laughable that ANYONE even compares it to an audience-pandering piece of s*** like Secret Invasion.
Final Crisis, despite its flaws, is a true superhero classic.
-mike-el
PS: Too see a similar take on superhero mythology, see 'Flex Mentallo', by Morrison & Quietly.
Superheroes in the DC U have finally acheived noticeable mythological status with Final Crisis. The Marvel U has gone nowhere near that. Final Crisis is entirely about saving and preserving the constant true mode of reality/Creation from the fallen/satanic nature and nihilism of Darkseid.
I would also give it a 7/10 but I would have to disagree with the "perfect casting". Some of the dialouge was delivered in a emotionless manner. Especially with silk spectre...
Well, "perfect" is an exaggeration. I wasn't happy with the trailers, or the screen shots. The actors looked faceless. But after seeing it, the actors playing Rorschach, Ozymandias and Dr. Manhattan were better than anyone I could have imagined. The Comedian was my least favourite...pretty typical. Silk Spectre, I'm on the fence about her.
*spoiler*
Best acting moment: Jackie Earle Haley/Rorschach, just before he is executed "Do it...DO IT!" I never imagined that moment would be so tragic.
yes but it is quickly followed by Nite owl screaming "nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!" which reminded me a little of Darth Vader.
Also, Zack Snyder loves to remind you that this is HIS movie with his little tricks and gore. Luckily, Dr Manhattan and Rorschach were enough to make the movie enjoyable.
Did you guys film this one before the one with Michelle Segal? or does this take place after? it says Ep 40, but can't be too sure... and Julie Sando seems like a great guest too.... i guess canada's a lot cooler then i originally thought hahah
what's that song in the beginnig? MIKE!
mybirthday0104 2 years ago
The intention to alter and dominate Creation in his (Darkseid) image or order was the initial plan but it eventually led to nihilism. Darkseid was dying since Seven Soldiers. He was simply going to be shut out of Creation as a disembodied spirit. That was the doom he knew, as a god, would befall him. He would forever be trapped in an eternal void of Darkness as punishment. Hence, he (Darkseid) chose nihilism and to bring all of Creation down the abyss with him.
DamianRavenblood 2 years ago
There were a few spots in Final Crisis that could have been tweaked, but overall, the project was so ambitious, innovative, and enthralling, its laughable that ANYONE even compares it to an audience-pandering piece of s*** like Secret Invasion.
Final Crisis, despite its flaws, is a true superhero classic.
-mike-el
PS: Too see a similar take on superhero mythology, see 'Flex Mentallo', by Morrison & Quietly.
coydog0 2 years ago
Superheroes in the DC U have finally acheived noticeable mythological status with Final Crisis. The Marvel U has gone nowhere near that. Final Crisis is entirely about saving and preserving the constant true mode of reality/Creation from the fallen/satanic nature and nihilism of Darkseid.
DamianRavenblood 2 years ago
Please enjoy the opening skit as much as you can, because it has been censored on our local TV station. This is the only place you can see it.
-mike-el
coydog0 3 years ago
I'm gonna look for that. I'm gonna see if my brother has a copy.
Vixtopher 3 years ago
You won't be disappointed! Let us know what you think...
-Syndicate
coydog0 3 years ago
WATCHMEN: mediocre storytelling, cheesy visuals, tacky music, perfect casting, better ending than the comic. 7/10
-Mike-EL
coydog0 3 years ago
I would also give it a 7/10 but I would have to disagree with the "perfect casting". Some of the dialouge was delivered in a emotionless manner. Especially with silk spectre...
kid1on1 3 years ago
Well, "perfect" is an exaggeration. I wasn't happy with the trailers, or the screen shots. The actors looked faceless. But after seeing it, the actors playing Rorschach, Ozymandias and Dr. Manhattan were better than anyone I could have imagined. The Comedian was my least favourite...pretty typical. Silk Spectre, I'm on the fence about her.
*spoiler*
Best acting moment: Jackie Earle Haley/Rorschach, just before he is executed "Do it...DO IT!" I never imagined that moment would be so tragic.
coydog0 3 years ago
yes but it is quickly followed by Nite owl screaming "nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!" which reminded me a little of Darth Vader.
Also, Zack Snyder loves to remind you that this is HIS movie with his little tricks and gore. Luckily, Dr Manhattan and Rorschach were enough to make the movie enjoyable.
kid1on1 3 years ago
Yes, like Gus Van Sant's Psycho, I admire Snyder for sticking pretty close to the source material, but any flourishes he added himself were wretched.
-Mike-EL
PS: I think Nite Owl was channeling Charlton Heston in that scene...
coydog0 3 years ago
That opening was hilarious! I'm impressed.
HectorXV 3 years ago 3
Just awesome that opening had me laughing and crying
deemar325 3 years ago 4
hahahah that skit was awesome!!!
Did you guys film this one before the one with Michelle Segal? or does this take place after? it says Ep 40, but can't be too sure... and Julie Sando seems like a great guest too.... i guess canada's a lot cooler then i originally thought hahah
listo65 3 years ago 4
This episode was shot before Michelle's, but the skit was shot after.
Of course Canadians are cool. We gave the world Wolverine, Todd McFarlane and Celine Dion.
coydog0 3 years ago
best opening skit ever!!!!!
kinggilmour 3 years ago 2
Please add: &fmt=18 to the end of this web address to watch in HIGH QUALITY. At least until youtube gets their act together!
coydog0 3 years ago