What I've Been Watching - further on Daredevil

[major_clanger]

Following on from this, we watched episode 3 of Daredevil, after which attimes_bracing opined that it seemed rather repetitive and she was finding the violence wearing. I commented that I could see signs of a plot arc emerging, so we agreed that I'd watch episode 4 and let her know what I felt.

Well, episode 4 ('In the Blood') certainly takes the wider plot forward, and has one of the most interesting and non-stereotypical depictions of a villain I've seen in a comic adaptation. Vincent D'Onofrio portrays Wilson Fisk as intelligent, pensive, socially awkward and bordering on downright shy, whilst also being a monster capable not just of ordering the most horrific violence but of personally dealing it out. And speaking of that, I had to advice S that no, the violence does not let up - indeed, the episode's conclusion is positively Verhoevenesque. I suspect I'll be watching the rest on my own.

Comments

[a-cubed.livejournal.com]

As others have said, the violence is unrelenting. Some upcoming scenes are verging on torture porn, though they do advance the plot. So much so that for one scene quite late on even the director couldn't bring themselves to just show it in "real time" and shows it in flashbacks. At least I think that's the reason for that scene (ninja fight for those who've seen it, hopefully not spoilers for those who haven't yet) to be presented in that way.

[surliminal.livejournal.com]

No I think it makes very good dramatic sense to show it in flashbacks - I found that a very compelling episode personally.but yes that is the fight I referred to above.