First came the X-Men movie. Then a spectacle called Spider-Man. And now Daredevil joins his companions on the big screen. Proof positive that Marvel is now making awesome movies, after so many failed attempts.
Like with Spider-Man, this movie keeps the essence of the character intact, including his origin. The movie was also a nice blend of action and drama, a true nod to Marvel comics, who provided comic books with a soap opera approach, making characters struggle with morality, everyday life, failures and victories. For those who claimed there wasn't enough action, then they never read Marvel comics, since the comics tried to tell as much story (if not more) as it did with fights between its characters. I like a story that helps the action along, not not a story that is overshadowed by the action. If that's what you like, most Van Damme movies are going for less than $6.
And I must confess that I was sceptical about Michael Clark Duncan and Ben Affleck. I have never really seen Ben as an action star, but he did great as Daredevil. I always thought of him as a pretty boy actor cast in heart-throb roles. But this proves he has the goods. And Michael Duncan I had doubts about being Kingpin, but he was just as great. I only wish he had more character development on screen, as well as more screen time.
I feel that this movie is well worth the price of admission, and even the purchase of the DVD release. CHeck it out, especially if you loved the early Batman films.
Like with Spider-Man, this movie keeps the essence of the character intact, including his origin. The movie was also a nice blend of action and drama, a true nod to Marvel comics, who provided comic books with a soap opera approach, making characters struggle with morality, everyday life, failures and victories. For those who claimed there wasn't enough action, then they never read Marvel comics, since the comics tried to tell as much story (if not more) as it did with fights between its characters. I like a story that helps the action along, not not a story that is overshadowed by the action. If that's what you like, most Van Damme movies are going for less than $6.
And I must confess that I was sceptical about Michael Clark Duncan and Ben Affleck. I have never really seen Ben as an action star, but he did great as Daredevil. I always thought of him as a pretty boy actor cast in heart-throb roles. But this proves he has the goods. And Michael Duncan I had doubts about being Kingpin, but he was just as great. I only wish he had more character development on screen, as well as more screen time.
I feel that this movie is well worth the price of admission, and even the purchase of the DVD release. CHeck it out, especially if you loved the early Batman films.