Emperor Morphetine
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A project...'Comic Or Cinema?'Hi guys!
I'm working on a project for a 'Researching Film & Media' module on my degree on comic book film adaptations and how fans and casual cinemagoers react to them. I'd be really grateful if you'd like to answer some questions for it.
Many thanks!
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Emperor Morphetine
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Here are the questions...
Do you go to see a comic book adaptation because-
A. You are a fan of the original source material and are curious to see how it has been adapted.
B. You are interested in a particular star/director attached to the project.
C. Marketing campaigns (trailers etc) have attracted you to it.
If you answered A to the previous question-
How did the last comic book adaptation you saw compare to the original source? Did you feel it was competent or not?
Did you enjoy it?
Please could you state why you liked/did not like it.
If you answered B or C to the above question-
Did you feel that a lack of knowledge of the original comic held you back in any way?
Has viewing the film adaptation attracted you to learn more about the world of the comics?
Were/are you in any way involved in comic book fan culture in any way?
As a result, do you have any prior expectations of cinematic adaptations?
Thank you for your time, I value any feedback you can give!
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Catnapper
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Even though I used to buy Marvel and DC comics when I was little I wouldn't say I see a movie purely because of that, so option A is out! Option B applies to Superman Returns and Batman Begins cause I wanted to see Brandon Routh and Christian Bale in those parts........but I think option C applies more to me. So in that case.......
I already had knowledge of them so I can understand a fair amount of what's going on.
Viewing the adaptations rekindled my interest in comics.........I've recently bought Ghost Rider, Super Girl and The Incredible Hulk comics.
I'm not involved in comic book fan culture.
I don't have any prior expectations apart from hoping the films are good and they don't drastically alter the characters!
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Emperor Morphetine
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Many thanks Cat!
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Lucifer_666
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Even though there has been past films that the other two options have applied I think its generally option A when it comes to most comic book adaptations for me
The Last one I think I saw was Spiderman 3 and I have to say I thought it compared pretty much to the comics I used to read...of course there are differences but I was expecting that so it didn't ruin anything in the experience for me....actually the film in many ways and all Spidey films have certain scenes that you could almost freeze frame and match them to old comic drawings...I like that element of them.
One of the main differences in the film is how Venom comes about in the first place...he was a product of the Comic book series Secret Wars which I religiously followed and connected with Spidey there on an alien world....now this project unfortunately will never come about so the film had to alter this and instead have Venom come on a meteorite....which was a bit lazy of an idea but I suppose it sufficed.
I think the biggest complaint or downside in any of these comicbook films that most readers will point to is the lack of a 'think bubble' .... now don't get me wrong I don't expect big bubbles appearing with words on screen but in the comic books it did give the reader a far greater insight into the thinking of characters both evil and good...I also think it greatly helps with Spidey because in almost every end fight his mask has to be ripped in order to show Tobey's emotions  I do slightly get annoyed at this...but not enough that I don't enjopy the movie
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Emperor Morphetine
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That's a very interesting point actually- One of the main things I'm aiming to find out is whether or not comic book fans feel 'alienated' by changes made in the process of adapting it for the screen. The fact that people realise that some artisitc licence is needed at times is quite encouraging, as it means that one of my hypotheses for my research assignment has been proved wrong to an extent already (and welcomingly).
It's also interesting to note that in some ways it seems that the line between fantasy and reality in comic book adaptations could be blurred further- although at what cost, if any?
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Lucifer_666
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Well I'd imagine Morphy for every one comic book fan like me more open to necessary change when transferring to the big screen there is two or three who would be annoyed at the artistic differences so perhaps its not so much your hypothesis thats wrong but the fact that I'm just a contradiction
Can I ask too mate what you mean by your last observation on the line between fantasy and reality??
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Emperor Morphetine
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Well, in this case I'm trying to say that while comic book films are obviously based in fantasy, there is a reality to them, and the 'thought bubble' idea would blur the distinction between the two.
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Lucifer_666
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Ahhhhh I'm with you bud.... Yeah well as much as I think it may bring a more all round portrayal of a comicbook to the screen I don't think it would work in many Superhero films then again look at 'Sin City' which utilise lots of thinking narrations and words on screen and it was very successful...so you never know Morphy 
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Emperor Morphetine
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Ah yes, I'd forgotten about that one actually! I've been meaning to watch it for a while, out of wanting to see it but haven't got around to it.
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Lucifer_666
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Its definitely the most realistic portrayal of a comic book in a film I've ever experienced as in its almost like your watching a comic unfold...visually fantastic too .... a very entertaining watch mate
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Emperor Morphetine
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Awesome, there's another point for the research report! Thanks to all who've responded so far, you've done me proud!
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Lucifer_666
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No probs bud....how is the report going anyway??
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Emperor Morphetine
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Not too bad...I have to summarise my main findings and then evaluate the strengths/weaknesses of my methods. Why I have to spread it over 3000 words I have no idea but hey, I don't set the rules!
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Lucifer_666
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Crikey sounds like alot of work there mate  though I'm sure its a walk in the park for you Morphy
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K
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Do you go to see a comic book adaptation because-
Can't decide between B and C, so I'll put both:
B. You are interested in a particular star/director attached to the project.
C. Marketing campaigns (trailers etc) have attracted you to it.
If you answered B or C to the above question-
Did you feel that a lack of knowledge of the original comic held you back in any way?
Probably, but I think I should be able to enjoy the film even if I don't know the comic. It should be accessible to all, not just the clique of people who know the comic
Has viewing the film adaptation attracted you to learn more about the world of the comics?
No, I prefer watching films to fiddling about with comic books
Were/are you in any way involved in comic book fan culture in any way?
No.
As a result, do you have any prior expectations of cinematic adaptations?
I just want the film to be interesting and fun, rather than a lot of in jokes and references that only the die hard fan would understand
Come on Film Flickers, lets help Morphy to get the results he needs 
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Emperor Morphetine
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| Lucifer_666 wrote: | | Crikey sounds like alot of work there mate though I'm sure its a walk in the park for you Morphy |
Walk in the park my....(insert word here)
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Lucifer_666
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 I did mean it as a compliment to your intelligence not that it was very easy
Hi K how is it going??
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Emperor Morphetine
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Ah, why thank you. I like to think I know enough to get by!
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Lucifer_666
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Well you always appear on top of things mate
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Emperor Morphetine
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Well, I'm trying in any case- I have this plus a presentation, some essays and a script to write!
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Catnapper
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And you still find time to post on here too.......good man! 
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Emperor Morphetine
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Well, yeah. It helps me relax after I stop working for a day/night.
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Lucifer_666
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Glad to hear it mate .  ...thats hopefully what Filmflicking is all about..all the same they do keep you busy there don't they? 
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Catnapper
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It'll all be worth it when he goes on to be a top filmmaker 
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Lucifer_666
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Yep and then get us jobs as Extras or behind the scenes
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Catnapper
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Bagsy me being the Researcher
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Lucifer_666
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Okay lets not overdo it now babe...well not immediately
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Emperor Morphetine
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We'll see, I have a long way to go yet!
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Lucifer_666
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Yes but we are with you all the way mate....even when your vcollecting those Oscars in the future...we'll be there......probably getting kicked out by security but we'll be there
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