The chapter of "Infinite Legend" has finally come to an end, and Marvel has started a new journey.
5 movies and 5 derivative dramas, facing such a menacing situation, "next door" DC also expressed helplessness.
I can only temporarily feel distressed for DC for a second, and continue to talk with tears!
You know, in the history of American comics, DC is definitely more influential than Marvel.
"Superman" is the first superhero in the history of American comics, and "Batman" is the most influential soul character in the history of American comics.
It stands to reason that with two ace IPs in hand, the business should be like fire.
It's a pity that in the eyes of the rich and powerful Warner, the value of these two is far less than that of "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings".
But when Warner realized the importance, it was too late.…
As we all know, I don't know if there is a problem with DC's aesthetics, or Warner's vision is very narrow. I always put the main drama in a bad way, and always pull in some supporting roles to make up for it.
It's not that Supergirl, Green Arrow, Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow, etc. are not good, but I feel that DC has lost its soul.
Nolan's "dark knight trilogy" has become the ceiling of superhero movies, and its status is irreplaceable.
The most outstanding part of this series is that almost every character in it can be taken out and dig deeper.
This shows how attractive DC's characters are.
Now it seems that I really hate the feeling that iron is not steel!
But you don't have to worry too much, the movie is not good, and the derivative drama can still find a place:
Pennyworth | Pennyworth
With "Swamp Thing" being cut and "Titan" unfortunately unfinished, how can DC have a "miserable" word.
So when the show "Pennyworth" first came out, many people said they were not optimistic for two reasons:
First , many people don't know who "Pennyworth" is?
The second is that the controversy is relatively large, and it is believed that DC is not doing its job.
In response to these two questions, Brother Qi will explain to you slowly.
First of all, before understanding this "Pennyworth" drama, I have to mention another DC spin-off drama "Gotham".
Since its broadcast in 2014, Gotham City, where the crowd dances wildly, has satisfied the feelings of countless DC fans.
In fact, if you pick any character from Gotham City, you can make a series of movies.
"Pennyworth" is based on DC's "Batman" series of comics, created by the original "Gotham" team.
From this, it can be seen that the character of Pennyworth will have a certain connection with Batman and Gotham.
Who is Pennyworth?
Alfred , whose full name is Alfred Pennyworth, is the steward of the Wayne family and the most trusted person in Batman.
After the murder of Thomas Wayne and his wife, Alfred raised Bruce Wayne by himself and stimulated his potential.
It can be said that without him, there would be no Batman, and DC would have no soul.
In the comics, Ah Fu is not an ordinary housekeeper. Others are the "housekeeper" who punches and kicks Batman.
Most of the time, he appears as an old man.
But "Pennyworth" tells the story of Ah Fu when he was young, and completely uncovers the mystery of his life experience.
The background of the story is set in England in the 1960s, and it seems that it should take place earlier than Gotham.
Afu, 26, who just retired from the special forces, works as a security consultant in a bar.
However, one small incident changed the trajectory of his life!
During a routine, he helped a brother and sister out of the siege, and the two exchanged business cards.
Who would have thought that the name on this business card would cause him a lot of trouble- Thomas Wayne .
This man is none other than the father of "Batman" Bruce Wayne.
But Ah Fu didn't know that the person in front of him had "money ability".
Compared with the subsequent episodes, the first episode took a full 70 minutes to complete the foreshadowing of the entire plot.
First, use a chance encounter to complete the extension of the Batman universe. Then use an emotional line to make the character more plump. Finally, use a conspiracy to establish a new world view.
With the deepening of the plot, you will find that the whole story has a clear context, without any sluggishness, and the rhythm is flying fast.
Given the timeline of Pennyworth, none of the classic Batman villains will appear.
The director put the focus of the entire story on the role of the "old housekeeper".
Since the birth of "Batman", most of the first impressions of Ah Fu are mature and stable images.
He knows Batman better than anyone, and is more reliable than anyone.
But what Pennyworth wants to tell us is that Alfred isn't just a solid backing for Batman.
At a time when everyone needed Batman, he persuaded Bruce Wayne to take off his mask.
When his father asked him to inherit his father's business, Ah Fu went flatly refused: I want to be myself.
Because a hero is never idealism, and a person will grow old one day, so life is precious, why can't you be a unique self!
Although the story does not take place in the unsophisticated Gotham City, the background of "Pennyworth" is still quite attractive.
First of all, the whole picture is full of age.
British style can be seen everywhere, retro city buildings, mature and full tones.
Always revealing a literary fan, showing the general beauty of oil painting.
Secondly, it inherits the dark wind of DC.
After the "Dark Knight Trilogy" and "Watchmen", the dark wind has reached an unprecedented peak, and there will be no more "dark" works than them.
However, "Pennyworth" opened another door, giving the audience a completely different experience.
Director Danny Cannon said in an interview:
"Even if you know the history of comics, you can't imagine how dark the world is in this show."
The "blackness" of this drama is not how dark its plot is, but the feeling of incomparable depressing it brings to people from the very beginning.
So, can the drama "Pennyworth" leave enough weight in the hearts of fans?
In fact, in recent years, DC has been facing the situation of internal and external troubles .
Internally , to accept that Warner's side adopts a captive policy, and there is no creative freedom at all.
Externally , the personnel changes were particularly large. Just as "Justice League" came out, the actors began to fall apart.
There was a problem in the overall planning, which directly caused the current situation of DCEU to be worrying!
Although "Pennyworth" has only aired 3 episodes so far, Brother Qi sees a glimmer of hope in it.
One thing is worth affirming, that is, the plot is good-looking and deep .
You don't need to carry the halo of DC and Batman at all to be your own.
All in all, Pennyworth is a show worth watching!
Compared with Marvel, DC actually has a unique advantage, that is, it owns the copyright of all its superheroes.
As long as DC can find its own style early, it will not be difficult to be equal to today's Marvel.
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