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The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

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

Firstly, a bit of context.I first read a Daredevil comic in the 1970s, when Roger McKenzie and then, Frank Miller were writing the character. My 12 year old self found a lifelong hero.So when I heard about a Daredevil film, back in 2002, I was incredibly excited, hoping that they would do it justice, but those hopes were crushed when I finally saw the film on it's opening weekend.So what was wrong with it. Well, if I could leave my prejudices aside (which I can't and I don't want to, anyway, because they were hard earned), I'd still think this was a terrible film. Badly underwritten characters (from an exceptional Frank Miller story arc), a script filled to the brim with idiotic and non-sensical plot details, poor performances by Garner, Affleck and Farrell, studio interference which led to 27 minutes being hacked from the final cut, poor editing and a director who, for me, didn't really have clear idea of what he wanted to achieve.I left the cinema, not just disappointed, but appalled at what had been done to my childhood hero. And I have not revised that opinion over the years, even with the advent of the "Director's Cut". I hoped that this would be some kind of magical rehabilitation for the film, but although it is less clunky and makes a little more sense, the aforementioned issues still persist.So, If you like superheroe fare, this would be one to miss. Watch the TV series (although they allowed DD to become incredibly whiney in series 2) and leave this one be. It has no saving graces and will just irritate and annoy.

I have loved this movie ever since I saw it when I was 7. And every time I watch it, it gets better. Great overall. But since I like the movie , I cant get into the TV show. The movie is so much more in depth with its history, and the classic the hero finds his way, by himself. Great character casting. Great chemistry between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, this is ever present when they got married :) The fight scenes are well written as well. They don't get boring, and they are quite mesmerizing. I especially like how they show us what he sees even though he's blind, its a clever way of representing how he sees the world. Also the humor is great, its grown up humor so little kids wont get it, but its not a little kids movie, and yes I said when I was seven, but I've always been weird in my movie selections. And the best thing overall is the soundtrack. Oh my god. Its awesome, classic music for its time, and perfectly matching its coinciding scenes in the film. So anyone who doesn't like the TV show, will love the movie and vise versa, love the TV show will hate the film.

Growing up in Hell's Kitchen Matt Murdock was taught to avoid fights by his father, a washed up boxer who is working as an enforcer for a local mobster. When Matt learns the truth about what his father does he runs off and is involved in an accident; toxic watched is splashed in his eyes; he is instantly blinded but as a side effect his other senses are drastically improved; notably his hearing which is now so acute that he can use it like sonar! He uses these skills to train himself to fight for justice.Grown up he has become a lawyer who represents the innocent by day and takes vengeance against those who have escaped justice by night in the guise of Daredevil; a masked avenger. His ultimate goal is to discover the identity of 'King Pin' a notorious, almost legendary, crime lord who is behind most of the crime in the area. While doing this he meets and falls in love with Elektra Natchios, the daughter of a businessman who has dealings with King Pin, who is trained in martial arts to a level that matches his own skills. King Pin brings assassin 'Bullseye' into the country to eliminate Elektra's father when he tries to end their dealings. The events that follow will turn Elektra against Daredevil before he can finally confront King Pin.While this isn't one of the best superhero movies it is rather fun. Ben Affleck does a solid enough job in the lead role; especially when in the 'Matt Murdock' persona… when he is in the Daredevil costume he is still entertaining but is mostly involved in action rather than things that show his character's development. Jenifer Garner is equally impressive as Elektra; it helps that her character gets stuck into the action rather than being a stereotypical damsel in distress. Michael Clarke Duncan is suitably imposing as King Pin and I liked Joe Pantoliano's performance as a journalist obsessed with the Daredevil; it was fun seeing him play somebody good for a change. I was less convinced by Colin Farrell as Bullseye; this was largely down to his ridiculous appearance… a shaved head with a target on his forehead; something that probably looked cool in the original comic but here looked a bit too silly rather than scary. The overall story is entertaining and the action is plentiful and exciting. Overall I wouldn't say this is a must see film but it is worth checking out if you are a fan of the superhero genre.

This is probably slightly better than its reputation, but not great by any means. Affleck's good in the title role, but Jennifer Garner doesn't really keep up with him, and her delivery of that one "Liar!" line when Daredevil tells her he didn't kill her father is just laughably awful. The villains are good though, Colin Farrell especially hits it right with his over the top portrayal of Bullseye. The soundtrack isn't very good either, although that Evanescense song is kind of a guilty pleasure, bombastic as it is. The director's cut is supposedly far superior, but really the only differences are some profanity and a subplot where Murdock defends Coolio, nothing that special really.