The comic this show is based on was great, and one of the most bizarre titles released by Vertigo. I knew this was in the works, and that Robert Downey Jr. was producing it, but despite being...
The comic this show is based on was great, and one of the most bizarre titles released by Vertigo. I knew this was in the works, and that Robert Downey Jr. was producing it, but despite being super excited about it I somehow totally missed this trailer drop last week. However, now that I have seen it, I honestly wish I hadn't since it makes it seem like a bog-standard, light-hearted, coming-of-age, fantasy story... which the comic definitely wasn't. And now I'm desperately hoping the trailer isn't a reflection of the actual tone the show will take, and Netflix instead just edited it this way to sell it to unfamiliar audiences... otherwise I'm gonna be absolutely gutted, since the comic was pretty damn twisted and way more depressing in tone.
I don't even want to watch the trailer then. I hope you're right that maybe the trailer is just designed to get people interested (which I guess is the point of trailers). Sweet Tooth holds a...
I don't even want to watch the trailer then. I hope you're right that maybe the trailer is just designed to get people interested (which I guess is the point of trailers).
Sweet Tooth holds a special place in my heart. I love Lemire's work. I stumbled on Sweet Tooth in my local shop without knowing much about Lemire. Since then I've followed pretty much everything he's written, both independently and for the Big Two.
So will you watch the actual show? I've learned not to watch adaptations of work I have strong feelings over. I generally only approach it the other way around - I'll delve into the literature of...
So will you watch the actual show?
I've learned not to watch adaptations of work I have strong feelings over. I generally only approach it the other way around - I'll delve into the literature of something I've watched and enjoyed. The other way has always been a painful and disappointing experience.
I can't think of a single example where it's even close to the written material, let alone on a par or better. It's only amplified when it's work that you've grown attached to.
I don't know yet. I'll probably wait for reviews before I decide. I feel the same way you do about things I have strong feelings about. There have been very few cases where I've been pleasantly...
I don't know yet. I'll probably wait for reviews before I decide. I feel the same way you do about things I have strong feelings about. There have been very few cases where I've been pleasantly surprised.
Ditto. I also don't know if I will be watching Sweet Tooth after this either. But if I do, it's likely only going to be after some reviews from sources I trust, who know the comic well, manage to...
Ditto. I also don't know if I will be watching Sweet Tooth after this either. But if I do, it's likely only going to be after some reviews from sources I trust, who know the comic well, manage to assuage my concerns about Netflix having fucked this adaptation up.
Speaking of pleasant surprises though, Invincible on Amazon is exactly that for me. I absolutely adore the comic and have pretty intense feelings about it, but the new show on Amazon is thankfully great. TBH, it may even be better than the comics! The incredible animation, absolutely top-notch voice acting, and Amazon allowing Robert Kirkman and team to amp things up so far beyond what was shown in the comic, makes it pack a truly devastating emotional punch. So if you haven't watched it yet, you (and @bhrgunatha) should consider checking it out, even if you're also a massive fan of Kirkman and the original comic like I am. It does not disappoint in the slightest.
That's great to hear about Invincible. That's another one that I've been leery about reading because I don't want to be let down. I'll give it a shot, but I'm still not quite done with the series....
That's great to hear about Invincible. That's another one that I've been leery about reading because I don't want to be let down. I'll give it a shot, but I'm still not quite done with the series. I was reading it when it was on Comixology Unlimited but it didn't go through the entire run.
The first season of the show only covers the plot up to issue #13, with a few sub-plots taken from later comics (e.g. the Reanimen) thrown-in to round things out. So if you have read past Vol 1 of...
The first season of the show only covers the plot up to issue #13, with a few sub-plots taken from later comics (e.g. the Reanimen) thrown-in to round things out. So if you have read past Vol 1 of the Compendium edition (which covers #1-47), there shouldn't be any spoilers for you in the show. But regardless, I totally understand wanting to finish the comic first. You really can't go wrong with that.
I think the only example where I liked the books and movies about an equal amount was Annihilation. Books are in my top 10, movie is possibly even higher in my favorite films.
I think the only example where I liked the books and movies about an equal amount was Annihilation. Books are in my top 10, movie is possibly even higher in my favorite films.
Slightly complicated: I first saw the trailer for the movie and got beyond hyped and couldn't wait to see it. My friend told me it was based on a book, so I got my hands on the book as quickly as...
Slightly complicated: I first saw the trailer for the movie and got beyond hyped and couldn't wait to see it. My friend told me it was based on a book, so I got my hands on the book as quickly as possible and read it because I couldn't contain myself and wait until the movie was out. So I read the book first, but was inspired to read the book by the movie.
The comic this show is based on was great, and one of the most bizarre titles released by Vertigo. I knew this was in the works, and that Robert Downey Jr. was producing it, but despite being super excited about it I somehow totally missed this trailer drop last week. However, now that I have seen it, I honestly wish I hadn't since it makes it seem like a bog-standard, light-hearted, coming-of-age, fantasy story... which the comic definitely wasn't. And now I'm desperately hoping the trailer isn't a reflection of the actual tone the show will take, and Netflix instead just edited it this way to sell it to unfamiliar audiences... otherwise I'm gonna be absolutely gutted, since the comic was pretty damn twisted and way more depressing in tone.
I don't even want to watch the trailer then. I hope you're right that maybe the trailer is just designed to get people interested (which I guess is the point of trailers).
Sweet Tooth holds a special place in my heart. I love Lemire's work. I stumbled on Sweet Tooth in my local shop without knowing much about Lemire. Since then I've followed pretty much everything he's written, both independently and for the Big Two.
So will you watch the actual show?
I've learned not to watch adaptations of work I have strong feelings over. I generally only approach it the other way around - I'll delve into the literature of something I've watched and enjoyed. The other way has always been a painful and disappointing experience.
I can't think of a single example where it's even close to the written material, let alone on a par or better. It's only amplified when it's work that you've grown attached to.
I don't know yet. I'll probably wait for reviews before I decide. I feel the same way you do about things I have strong feelings about. There have been very few cases where I've been pleasantly surprised.
Ditto. I also don't know if I will be watching Sweet Tooth after this either. But if I do, it's likely only going to be after some reviews from sources I trust, who know the comic well, manage to assuage my concerns about Netflix having fucked this adaptation up.
Speaking of pleasant surprises though, Invincible on Amazon is exactly that for me. I absolutely adore the comic and have pretty intense feelings about it, but the new show on Amazon is thankfully great. TBH, it may even be better than the comics! The incredible animation, absolutely top-notch voice acting, and Amazon allowing Robert Kirkman and team to amp things up so far beyond what was shown in the comic, makes it pack a truly devastating emotional punch. So if you haven't watched it yet, you (and @bhrgunatha) should consider checking it out, even if you're also a massive fan of Kirkman and the original comic like I am. It does not disappoint in the slightest.
That's great to hear about Invincible. That's another one that I've been leery about reading because I don't want to be let down. I'll give it a shot, but I'm still not quite done with the series. I was reading it when it was on Comixology Unlimited but it didn't go through the entire run.
The first season of the show only covers the plot up to issue #13, with a few sub-plots taken from later comics (e.g. the Reanimen) thrown-in to round things out. So if you have read past Vol 1 of the Compendium edition (which covers #1-47), there shouldn't be any spoilers for you in the show. But regardless, I totally understand wanting to finish the comic first. You really can't go wrong with that.
I think the only example where I liked the books and movies about an equal amount was Annihilation. Books are in my top 10, movie is possibly even higher in my favorite films.
The exception that proves the rule :) - there's always one!
Out of interest which was first for you, the book or the movie?
Slightly complicated: I first saw the trailer for the movie and got beyond hyped and couldn't wait to see it. My friend told me it was based on a book, so I got my hands on the book as quickly as possible and read it because I couldn't contain myself and wait until the movie was out. So I read the book first, but was inspired to read the book by the movie.