I saw a bunch of movies over my plane ride to Ukraine:
Compliments
1) If you like Wes Anderson, it is not his best, but it is still pretty good.
2) Cast is AMAZING!!!
3) Art Direction - THE BEST
4) Ralph Fiennes's performance
Needs Improvement
1) Under-Utilized characters (see cast)
2) chase movies kind of annoying after a while
3) miscast the two younger characters (weak)
4) Wes Anderson places obscene material into his movies. It is supposed to be a clever ploy at humor i.e. replacing the portrait of boy with apple. But instead it is disruptive and makes us question his judgment.
I still enjoyed it and recommend it.
Its not for kids which is sad because two child actors are in it.
It's The Six Millions Dollar Man's 40th anniversary, and we at Dynamite are proud to bring you the direct continuation of the classic television series with Season 6! Better. Stronger. Faster. The original Six Million Dollar Man, Steve Austin was a man barely alive until the OSI turned him into the world's first Bionic Man. Now he and Oscar Goldman are the most effective team in National Security. But a rogue faction in the OSI is making a power play for that position with a new type of infiltration agent - one that is completely obedient and robotic. Can a soulless machine that wears Steve Austin's very face make the Six Million Dollar Man obsolete? For the 1st Time EVER! Fan favorite toy-line character Maskatron makes his Six Million Dollar Man debut and becomes a part of the classic television series mythology with a violent and terrifying purpose. And as Steve's world is threatened from within, his very actions unknowingly release an alien menace upon an unsuspecting world. Classic action, powerful science fiction, and a cast of characters from one of television's most original series combine to make The Six Million Dollar Man: Season 6 a must have for comic fans!
Compliments:
- True to the franchise
- Art is beautiful
- love knowing that a new generation will experience this character
Needs Improvement:
1. Some anachronisms is the book. Here is what Goldman's secretary is wearing on page 4
Compare that to what they really wore in the 70's.
On the same page, Steve Austin recommends Goldman gets some sushi, when in those days, they liked Steak or ate at Red Lobster still considered a high end restaurant in those days. The book refers to the Russians instead of the Soviets. Is this going to be a period piece or is this set in the modern days?
2. Dialogue is very wooden. This is a problem for a lot of Dynamite's books. Dynamite's entertainment is very wholesome which separates itself from a lot of publishers. But I have no idea who these characters are nor does this presentation intrigue me further about them.
Both Goldman and Steve Austin have a lot of history. There is a lot to explore with these characters potentially. Say what you want about Kevin Smith's writing and I am not a big fan, but his characters have a point of view, goals motivations and conflicts.
3. The Plot is a bit convoluted. Having spent some time in technology and defense industry, these guys do not make these machines to replace humanity. Also we are in the heart of the Cold War. These characters are products of that era. Here is where Frank Miller's Robocop, Battlestar Galactica and Tom Wolfe's Right Stuff intersect.
Zorro continues to wage war and chaos against the bullying oppressors of California, but those in command have had enough of the rogue and plot desperately to destroy him and his crusade once and for all!
Covers: Matt Wagner (75%), John K. Snyder III (25%)
Writer: Matt Wagner
Penciller/Inker: Francesco Francavilla
Colorist: Francesco Francavilla
Genre: SUPERHERO, WESTERN, ADVENTURE
Awards: N/A
Publication Date: JANUARY, 2010
Format: Comic Book
Rights: WW
Age range: 16+
UPC: 725130135193
(source: Dynamite)
Plot a little bland, very simplistic.
The mute character is under utilized
Characters are a bit bland.
Not an innovation for the franchise but it is good that it sustains it for a new generation
No nudity, some fighting violence, one of the soldiers is killed by a vigilante
Plot: A teenage cop from a high-tech future is sent back in time to 1986 New York City. Dayoung Johansson is investigating the Quintum Mechanics mega-corporation for crimes against time. As she pieces together the clues, she discovers the “future” she calls home – an alternate reality version of 2013 – shouldn’t exist at all! (source: Image) "BODIES IN MOTION TEND TO STAY IN MOTION…” Teen future-cop DaYoung Johansson hits 1980s NYC like a meteor. People can't get enough of the Rocket Girl: she's fighting crime, saving citizens, and causing a sensation. But she's also trying to right a wrong in a mystery so deep it could change the future forever. There's a lot more going on here than anyone knows about — and it might be more than the 15-year-old super detective can handle. "A time-travelling teen police force is the stuff my dreams are made of. It's drawn elegantly and masterfully by Amy Reeder. It looks like she and Brandon Montclare came up with the perfect story to go wild on." —FIONA STAPLES, artist of the Eisner Award-winning ongoing series SAGA
Characters are fresh and witty interesting setting NYC 1986 more reviews: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=6553 No nudity. Some minor fighting violence, murder investigation is the plot point that introduces the second act, No questionable or dark content - recommend for ages over 13.
