tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post9102121854064827820..comments2023-11-21T00:26:52.295-08:00Comments on [film] girl, interrupted: "Sucker Punch" is one hell of a good time (and not just for fanboys): B-Rachel [f.g.i.]http://www.blogger.com/profile/03810466483340479180noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-62918536028123803762011-05-28T02:46:08.234-07:002011-05-28T02:46:08.234-07:00M. Hufstader of "The Smoking Pen" redire...M. Hufstader of "The Smoking Pen" redirected me to this review. It was great to read, because I too am in the minority that not only liked this film - I loved every damn minute of it. The amount of bashing Snyder gor for it is beyond belief.<br /><br />The two most brought up flaws people mention are the flat characters and the whole brothel scenario. But to me, both make perfect sense. Why?<br /><br />1) "Flat" characters - what we basically see is the world through Babydoll's eyes, i.e. the Brothel is a filtered version of the real world, the Asylum. Babydoll was in the Asylum for a very short time, and had very limited interaction with the other inmates. She could not have known their personalities in depth. And because what we see is her fantasy, we also see the girls how she sees them: i.e. with only a few basic traits of their character Babydoll was able to pick up. That is why they appears "flat", but it in my eyes it couldn't have been any other way. Also, take notice how the most defined and fleshed out characters are Blue and Dr. Gorski, both of which Babydoll had extensive interactions with - the first being her abuser, and the second her therapist.<br /><br />2) The Brothel - Since the girls are sexually abused in the Asylum, it feels to them like they're in a whorehouse. It is no wonder then the fantasy layer is constructed as a Brothel! Though we can't take anything that happens here for granted, but rather as a symbolic take on something real. For example, Amber and Blondie's deaths. They weren't really shot. They were probably lobotomized in real life (as punishment for their misbehavior), therefore making them useless ("dead") for the rest of Babydoll's plan. To reinforce this, observe how they "die" on the same day the High Roller (aka the lobotomy doctor) was in the Brothel (the Asylum in reality). Plus, at the end, Dr. Gorski mentions no murders in the Asylum.<br /><br />Of course, and there's generally the amazing attention Snyder paid to details, plus the awesome action and visuals and stylish direction. Surely, it's one of my favorite films, not only of 2011, but of all times.<br /><br />P. S. If you didn't know already, there'll be a director's cut coming out. Zack Snyder said he had to cut out 18 minutes of the theatrical release. He says (and I'm assuming that 'them' is the MPAA):<br /><br />“They were just like, ‘It’s too creepy, it’s too dark'. We cut a bunch of violence — on the BluRay there’s more action. There were a couple scenes that crossed the line for them, even if nothing happens in them. Just the tone was wrong.”<br /><br />Also removed from the finished film are all the dance sequences that had been planned.<br /><br />“So much work was put into it and the girls really loved it because they had to learn these big elaborate dance numbers that we felt like could live on in the extended cut.”Shafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941535851365874324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-19753992902177992632011-04-14T12:53:51.553-07:002011-04-14T12:53:51.553-07:00@ Brent: Yes! Another satisfied customer! Glad ...@ Brent: Yes! Another satisfied customer! Glad you enjoyed the movie!<br /><br />@ M. Hufstader: Haha! Yeah I guess the girls were teases...thanks for the kind words! Happy to hear that you liked SUCKER PUNCH! I'm trying to get the word out, you know?Rachel [f.g.i.]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03810466483340479180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-16474317642719967292011-04-14T12:18:14.998-07:002011-04-14T12:18:14.998-07:00Good for you for sticking to your guns about this ...Good for you for sticking to your guns about this movie! I don't understand any complaints about overly sexual themes--but then again, I was the audience member who wanted the nipple and/or ass cheek. C'mon. If you're in a brothel, show me some skin. <br /><br />But I think you summed it up best with the "two solid hours of pure imagination and fantasy". If you go in seeing the movie with that line in mind, it's guaranteed to satisfy, because that's really exactly what it is. Great review!M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-68271100077282396462011-04-07T19:05:31.392-07:002011-04-07T19:05:31.392-07:00Saw this last night!! Am still going over in my mi...Saw this last night!! Am still going over in my mind how I felt about it. It is far superior to Watchmen, but I just felt that the between action sequences were the problem as they were somewhat weak on character expansion. <br /> But overall what a spectacular movie. I really liked it visually and left highly entertained. Snyder may be taking a beating but he sure can make a seriously stylish movie and I like his cinematic style and CGI tecniques.BRENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953231992674091002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-41650509236330290982011-04-02T14:24:44.651-07:002011-04-02T14:24:44.651-07:00@ Matty: Thanks for the feedback! I don't kn...@ Matty: Thanks for the feedback! I don't know about SUPERMAN. Personally, the bulletproof hero has never been all that interesting to me. But I do hope Snyder gets back on track with audiences. He deserves more credit.<br /><br />@ Movie Dame: Glad to hear you concur. The trenchcoat I was referring to was in fact the one Sweet Pea was wearing...her outfit was my favorite, but I was bummed she never used that big-ass sword she was packing. Happy to hear another lady friend enjoyed the movie!Rachel [f.g.i.]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03810466483340479180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-13516133114241419792011-04-02T13:52:47.327-07:002011-04-02T13:52:47.327-07:00finally had a chance to read YOUR review of "...finally had a chance to read YOUR review of "Sucker Punch". Totally agree with all points! Seriously, if you just listened to the prologue, it would make sense!! Who said that Snyder was a woman-hater? I saw tasteful outfits and empowering women!<br />you wanted to wear a trenchcoat? I wanted to wear Sweet peas outfit and run around with a gun and sword!! i can't wait until it comes out on DVD!!!Movie Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819657142238885531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-26006315718203741832011-03-31T16:13:21.553-07:002011-03-31T16:13:21.553-07:00Great summary of the film! I also enjoyed your pos...Great summary of the film! I also enjoyed your postive take on what worked with the film. Although, I didn't enjoy it quite like you, I can still understand the reasoning behind your positive sentiment. <br /><br />Hopefully, Snyder can return to his former glory and help get the Superman franchise back on track!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-32783580830035569302011-03-31T08:18:45.518-07:002011-03-31T08:18:45.518-07:00@ The Rapid Reviewer: Thank you so very much.
@ ...@ The Rapid Reviewer: Thank you so very much.<br /><br />@ Brent: I agree with you, "300" was brilliant while "Watchmen" had potential but it lost steam half-way through. I hope you enjoy SUCKER PUNCH over in NZ! <br /><br />@ Stevee: I think you should try it out, because the visuals and action sequences alone are incredible!<br /><br />@ CS: I appreciate your respect. I could have easily gone the other way with my review, because there were many imperfections. I think I was just in the right mood when I saw it...<br /><br /><br />@ Andy: Yes! That death scene was captivating, right? Glad to hear that you felt the same way. Thank you for your kind words, I'm pretty sure you're the first to call me LADY DUDE, which is fine by me!Rachel [f.g.i.]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03810466483340479180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-5190962844604781562011-03-30T16:55:43.882-07:002011-03-30T16:55:43.882-07:00Definitely one of the most positive reviews of SUC...Definitely one of the most positive reviews of SUCKER PUNCH I've found online, and I quite get where you're coming from. This is pretty much the review I would have written if I wasn't disappointed by certain aspects.<br /><br />I do very much agree about that death scene. That tugged at my heart a bit, and did not see that coming. Nor the subsequent deaths after that, which rather shocked me by its suddenness. Glad you enjoyed SUCKER PUNCH, lady dude.Andrew Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882456440562600101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-2814457363368898922011-03-30T15:50:21.092-07:002011-03-30T15:50:21.092-07:00Although I disliked the film, I can respect why yo...Although I disliked the film, I can respect why you found it enjoyable. I wish I could love this film the way you do but there is just so many things about the movie that irked me.Courtney Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045575858464121137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-37744281067795837582011-03-30T00:06:00.256-07:002011-03-30T00:06:00.256-07:00This was my most anticipated movie of 2011, but I ...This was my most anticipated movie of 2011, but I might not go and see it now. But hey, I like to have fun!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-32519432078878186602011-03-29T16:22:28.380-07:002011-03-29T16:22:28.380-07:00This Zack Snyder seems to a film maker everyone lo...This Zack Snyder seems to a film maker everyone loves to hate!! I loved 300 but hated Watchmen which I found too long and extremely boring. And yet his cinematic techniques are really cool. Sucker punch is yet to play here in NZ but I am really looking forward to it. I hope I'm like you and really like it!!BRENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953231992674091002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708084858117744462.post-82034772710797377752011-03-29T15:50:40.681-07:002011-03-29T15:50:40.681-07:00Wow. That was a damn good review. The last line ...Wow. That was a damn good review. The last line really sums up the whole Sucker Punch experience. This is actually the first review I have read of this movie that make any logical sense. Thanks!!!The Rapid Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194587590776506422noreply@blogger.com