Back in 1983, my parents took me to see a movie in a theater for the first time. And I vividly remember waiting in a long line for tickets. Paying at the box office. Sitting in the theater eating popcorn. Staying awake for the whole movie. And walking through the parking lot when it was over begging to turn around and see it again right away.I don't recall ever feeling that way about a movie again - until last night.
The first movie was Return of the Jedi. The second was 300.
I wanted it to never end! And all day long I've been going over my schedule for the week in my head - trying to figure out how soon it is before I can go see it again!
It was epic. It was intentionally anachronistic. It was shot entirely on green/blue screen. It was bloody. It was the most beautiful film I've ever seen. It was perfectly cast. It's my new favorite movie ever. Oh - and it was in IMAX.
I can't wait to run out and get the Frank Miller graphic novel that inspired this film.
That's the way to do it, you know. Since the book is always better than the movie - see the movie first, and if you love it, you know you'll love the book.
Yes, I am aware that I'm a HUGE nerd.
1 comment:
As a fellow Alpha-Geek, I can related. I haven't had such high expectations for a movie not be crushed, ever. Be sure and post what you think of the graphic novel once you get it: I'm not so sure about these glorified comic books.
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