Watcher-37
Joined Oct 2000
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As a huge fan of the original graphic novel by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber, I've been looking forward to this movie for a while.
I accept that changes invariably get made from source material to the big screen. However, I think they changed this a bit too much. The title may be the same but there is definitely a different feel to the plot.
Ultimately, it is a passable if uneven flick to kill a couple hours with. If you are a fan of the comic novel though, I think you'll find yourself a bit disappointed.
For me, I decided to judge the movie on its own merits instead of making the comparison between the two.
I accept that changes invariably get made from source material to the big screen. However, I think they changed this a bit too much. The title may be the same but there is definitely a different feel to the plot.
Ultimately, it is a passable if uneven flick to kill a couple hours with. If you are a fan of the comic novel though, I think you'll find yourself a bit disappointed.
For me, I decided to judge the movie on its own merits instead of making the comparison between the two.
I found the movie hearkening back to the revenge thrillers of the '70s and '80s.
It moves from point A to point B with little to no surprises, but it's still an enjoyable film. The film actually lived up to the trailer, which made me want to see it.
Cole Hauser carried his role of Bo Laramie well.
Tom Sizemore oozed the right amount of SCUMBAG for the role, but that comes as no surprise to me.
My only real problem was the rather blatant lobotomy they gave Dennis Farina's character. Any detective worth his salt would've instantly made Laramie the prime suspect when the photographers who nearly killed his wife and son turn up dead.
Probably wouldn't buy it on DVD, but I'd definitely see it again.
It moves from point A to point B with little to no surprises, but it's still an enjoyable film. The film actually lived up to the trailer, which made me want to see it.
Cole Hauser carried his role of Bo Laramie well.
Tom Sizemore oozed the right amount of SCUMBAG for the role, but that comes as no surprise to me.
My only real problem was the rather blatant lobotomy they gave Dennis Farina's character. Any detective worth his salt would've instantly made Laramie the prime suspect when the photographers who nearly killed his wife and son turn up dead.
Probably wouldn't buy it on DVD, but I'd definitely see it again.