Oh alright. Despite whatever I said before, I’m in a… high state of anticipation.
Lynden Barber‘s whip ’round of reviews, along with the L.A. Times‘ Patrick Goldstein‘s post, have lowered expectations somewhat. Roger Ebert has given it four stars and a review that saw past the “cerulean genitalia” and picked up on a whole lot of the original comic‘s subtext (and I don’t think he’s read it).
I must note, however, that Mr Ebert gave each Hellboy film three and a half stars. After reading Guillermo del Toro‘s script prior to seeing the first one, I was rather… crestfallen at the finished product. The Goddess has never forgiven me for choosing Hellboy on one of our precious nights out. I’ve already asked Her to accompany me to Watchmen but the 163-minute running time is worrisome. Should I push my well-thumbed trade paperback on Her in preparation? Hurm.
The possibility of watching Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons‘ creation on the big screen is high this weekend next week this month.
So have you seen it yet? I loved it. Which was a big surprise for me!
no! but universe permitting, i’m hoping to see it this weekend. i look forward to discussing it with you afterward!