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- First reviewDecember 17, 2008
- Last reviewSeptember 10, 2009
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5
Amazing imagery and a compelling story.
PostedSeptember 10, 2009
sdterp
from San Diego, CA
A wonderful glimpse into this "stitchpunk" post-apocalyptic world. While I will agree with some other reviewers that the story was in some ways weak, I don't think it was incomplete. The characters are simply archetypes (and why that is, is actually explained in the movie). In this 79 minute film, we don't have time to learn the characters in depth...there are unknown back stories for all of the characters -- but I don't believe that detracts from the overall message. It's still an enjoyable story and the stylized setting is just amazing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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I'd give it 3 1/2 stars if half stars were allowed
PostedDecember 17, 2008
sdterp
from San Diego, CA
I enjoyed the movie and recommend it, but I have to wonder how much would I have enjoyed the movie had I not read the book in advance? Translating a book to film is incredibly challenging: Films are at such a disadvantage compared to books which are limited only by the imagination of the writer and reader.
As I watched the movie, my insight from the book filled in gaps that would have made the movie jump along too quickly or maybe too awkwardly. Some important dynamics were lost do to this compression of the story. Still, the story isn’t completely broken in the movie version, just truncated.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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