The Scribbler (2014)

How sad is this?

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

So much contra's and not that many pro's and I can understand why. It's not your typical graphic novel based flick. There aren't that much of over the top effects. Shows that it isn't a multi million Hollywood production so if that isn't a problem then it's worth a pick up.I can't go into the story because I would spoil a lot but it's a dark story that doesn't reveal that much, for me at the end I was left with a lot of questions but that could be me. Still, there isn't that much of action but when it does, especially at the end, the fight scene it's all well done. I did like the acting and I know a lot have problems with Katie Cassidy (main lead Suki) but here she really has a make-over. Most people will know her from Gossip Girl but as Suki she has a sexy look and even isn't afraid to show it all. If you are into flicks like Sin City (2005) or Sucker Punch (2011) then this is going to be your thing, but if you think it's a Marvel flick then leave it for what it is. Gore 0/5 Nudity 1,5/5 Effects 2,5/5 Story 2,5/5 Comedy 0/5

This movie definitely has some stuff going for it, but for my tastes it's a little too strange. I'm a guy that doesn't like strangeness in his movies, that much, but if you're the type that does, maybe you'll enjoy it more than I did.There are some cool characters. The acting is alright. There's a lot of "crazyness". There are some action sequences, unfortunately they aren't as cool as they should have been. The effects are OK. We're not talking sky high budgets here, but it looks alright.All in all it was just a little too tiring for me. Based on a graphic novel, maybe it also works best as just that.

Can be deceiving or just what they are ... in this case, you have to decide what they are. Based on a comic (which I haven't read), this has a different approach to some things, though it still has a predictability to it. What makes it better than some other movies in that genre, is that it did manage to get a stellar cast. You do believe those people, especially the female lead.And while there is a lot of suspension of disbelief, it still is grounded in its themes. It's about loneliness, about life and death, things all have to face at one point or another. Which make the movie more accessible of course. Visually stunning with a few flaws, but if you like Science Fiction with a detective plot mixed into it, you'll like this

Intelligent movies are a rare breed. Generally films about twisted minds disintegrate into horrible 'thriller/horror' clichés. It's refreshing to see a film that so purely encompasses a highly intelligent but damaged mind. Agreed that not everyone will like this film. It doesn't make them stupid, but the film will always be appreciated by those who can recognize how twisted a mind becomes when you see the world from a diametrically opposite view to 'normal'.I won't go into the details, but believe me, if you liked sucker punch then you will absolutely love this.Layers upon layers of characters, every scene, every background music resonates with literary genius! I am just sad that the movie ended, and that I might not see another one Luke this for a long time.