Editorial : Do you really want realistic movies? Not Really.

Editorial : Do you really want realistic movies? Not Really.

Im not trying to insult anyone here, but do you really know what are you asking for? Watch out, because it might come true.

Editorial Opinion
By freddblob - Mar 27, 2011 08:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Other

First to say, im Colombian so if i screw up with certain words, so bare with me.


A few hours ago, i read CraptainAmerica´s article " Shouldn´t we just be happy" and i realized i had always thought and i never dared to post, because i was i afraid someone would dislike it. Encouraged by the good response that article had, i decided to write this as an extent of that article. ( With all your respect Craptain America).

I have read several times, many fans saying "that movie wasnt realistic" or "that movie is just too realistic for something". According to a dictionary something realistic is " Something that acts in a practical way and adjusts to reality" under that definition NOT ONE CBM IS REALISTIC, you can not use a term in one tense and not in the other. Ill give you that some movies have more grounded to reality, tecnology and enviroment but if you use that description for a movie it should be realistic to in terms of character personality and situation.




In those terms, a REALLY REALISTIC version of a CBM lets take for example, the dark knight would be different in many ways.In a realistic Dark knight, batman and rachel wouldnt had survived from a fall from a window of that height, one of the hundreds of people that were on the ships would have pushed the botton to destroy the other one, the skyhook, batmans armor, the tumbler and the sonar wouldnt be posible, and most importante all the psicology and simbolism managed in the movie could not be done, because in real life those perfect species that stick close to their convitions no matter the situation ( Batmans motivation for doing whats right even though, rachel is dead and experience is pointing to the contrair and The Jokers actions to proof that everyone has a bad side and its corruptable) dont exist.

And this same principle of being "REALISTIC", can be applied to many CBMs. Many of you will say that those characterisic are inherent to CBM characters and thats the reason they do this kinda movies, so its ilogical to say those things because it is part of those fictional characters. Well, that is exactly my point.

And my point is, if i managed to explain it well, that realism is something as fanboys we shouldnt care about, Why? Because EVERY CBM CHARACTER IS FICTION AND AS FICTION THEIR TECNOLOGICAL, FISICAL AND PSICOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS will with no hope, fall under that category. So to sum up, and give the finality of my article, i wanted to give an explanation that would remove "realism" as one of the many things, we CBMers attach to critize movies.

Finally, in my opinion, i dont care about those things, i dont care if its close or not to the source material, cause you know what? I love CBMs so mucho that i just can get enough of seeing different interpretations of the characters that i love, so instead of looking at something and saying is good or bad just be euforic cause you can see in live action a childhood dream, and for most as me a life dream.

Thanks for reading, comments if they are respectful are really appreciated. Im not an excelent writer and i dont know if my arguments were solid enough, but i only want you to meditate about my conclusion and how can you apply that to your future critics. Thanks to CraptainAmerica for posting that article.

Bye guys, Gotta run.
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GrandWrex
GrandWrex - 3/28/2011, 12:17 AM
its the same way with me, the first thing i care about is seeing my childhood heroes come to life on the big screen, its ok if its not the greatest movie ever made just as long as it has my heroes portrayed properly

very good article:)
Orphix
Orphix - 3/28/2011, 2:35 AM
I just enjoy a good interpretation. When Batman Begins was taking shape I was genuinely excited about an approach that took batman seriously. That asked the question "If Batman did exist in our world what would it take to bring him about?"

And then following on from that we see 'realistic' intepretations of Scarecrow, Ducard, Joker, Two-face, etc. I love all that. Admittedly it isn't 'faithful' to the books BUT it is a great (and valid) interpretation even if it isn't to your taste.

As for the fact that it is an invalid interpretation because it has some implausible elements - that is a pretty weak argument. It is still a thriller or even a crime/police drama - but it ain't Ken Loach or Mike Leigh. We are still going to see a sense of 'heightened reality' to create drama - which you even get in a typical british soap.
NotThatGuy
NotThatGuy - 3/28/2011, 5:29 AM
Realism and realitic can be interpreted differently.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/28/2011, 6:38 AM
Yes... your problem is...

YOU DON'T CARE! : P




I take it you love BORIGINS, CATWOMAN and X3 etc then????


: D
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/28/2011, 7:28 AM
thanks for deleting my comment. I'll say it again.

"Do you really want realistic movies? Not Really."

Again, thanks for telling me what I want. I hadn't realized it until you told me I don't want realistic movies. So thank you.

Also, deleting people's comments because you don't like what they say is bad form, man. Be an adult and take the good with the bad.
freddblob
freddblob - 3/28/2011, 9:45 AM
@CorndogBurglar

I didnt delete any comments of anyone, i published this thing yesterday and today is the first time i open it, i wouldnt do that cause your entittled to your opinion. Maybe a mod or something but certainly not me.

@Blackpanther717

Read again, cause that is exactly my point that we shouldnt care if its realistic or not either way we should just enjoy seeing our characters.

QLEEE777

I care just that i dont get bitter if something is not as i expected or accurate. Those are not my favorites but for example i was glad to see a sexy chick in a leather cat outfit, i was glad to see kick ass fighting scenes in X3 and i was glad to see gambit and a good sabertooth...

Maybe they werent the best but aside of that i think at least something good we can get out of em...

The whole point was to llok on the bright side, but as i see much of you didnt understand the point.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/28/2011, 10:01 AM
@ freddblob

if thats true, then my bad. :)
Supes17
Supes17 - 3/28/2011, 1:26 PM
When I read rhe Article's Title, the first thing that came to mind was: "Wow, here's another jab at TDK by Marvel fanboys". lol. I see the point you're trying to make, but TDK wasnt meant ti be an absolute realistic film. It would look like the Hurt Locker or something. Its a comic book character, its complete fantasy an fiction, but with a realistic influence. I wrote a short editorial using Youtube vids, in which I briefly analyze each joker's personality and their reactions when facing death. You should check it out
Supes17
Supes17 - 3/28/2011, 1:30 PM
And i for one prefer the "realistic" version of Batman. Those who dont are invited to watch Shumacher Batman. Nice Article btw, I understand the whole grammar thing, Im PuertoRican lol
HulkPool
HulkPool - 3/28/2011, 2:22 PM
The sky hook is real and was actually used in Vietnam!! How is that not realistic?
freddblob
freddblob - 3/28/2011, 2:23 PM
@Superman17

Hey! i read your article and i liked it alot, i have really analized the psicology of that movie and i never though about that but i think you make a really good point.

I prefer "realistic" too, not because i dislike the schumacher type is just that that kind of movie is easier to relate. :D

I would like you to do an interpretation of batman through out the movies, that would be interesting.

[email protected] add me. :D
freddblob
freddblob - 3/28/2011, 2:26 PM
@HulkPool

Well, i didnt know it was real my bad on that one, but you have to recognize that even though the artefact is real the circumstances in wich it was used wasnt very plausible, non the less that isnt the point i wanted to make with the article.
Supes17
Supes17 - 3/28/2011, 3:20 PM
@freddblob: thats why I love the Nolan films, they are very deep and keep me thinking, unlike the mindless films that usually come out every summer. They make me think and I find myself wanting to watch them again and again. Watch "Following" it was Chris Nolan's 1st film which he made with a hand-held when he was in his 20's. Its on YouTube. And did you mean to add you on FB, bc i dont really like to use IM chat ot anything like that
freddblob
freddblob - 3/28/2011, 3:33 PM
@Superman17 ... Addme in what ever suits you, facebook would be ok. Yeah! i know what you mean, is good to have a movie that is entertaining and mentally challenging.
luckylu
luckylu - 3/28/2011, 3:39 PM
i hate the idea of bringing superheroes into our world if thats what you mean by "realism". i think snyder made the best cbm so far with watchmen. it was set in a stylized world but included real things like american/world history. which to me is the best way to approach cbms. x men for an example was the worst way to bring a super hero to life.
CrossOver
CrossOver - 3/29/2011, 7:23 PM
I personally like the realistic takes on cbms, the dark knight was actuall very quite realistic. You say all that psychological stuff isn't realistic, but it is, there really are psychopaths like the joker portrayed in that movie. And people lie batman exist being willfull and all. With batmans cape it will create a drag in the air, and most likely his suit allowed him to take the impact. Although not very likely, this is possible.
That stuff was realistic or at least being VERY VERY close to being realistic.
CrossOver
CrossOver - 3/29/2011, 7:46 PM
Talkin about the fall^
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