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I'm sure most everyone remembers (regretfully) the train wreck that was Sucker Punch, right? Even if you didn't see it (I did not see it), you probably heard about it. If you didn't, you're a very fortunate person and you should probably skip the rest of this entry here. Save yourself!

Even early on, before it was released, I could tell this thing was a turd. That's me, being a hater, right there.

I can't remember if I linked to this fantastic LJ post about the movie before, but it's entitled "Sucker Punch: A Very Serious Essay on Feminism" and you really should check it out. It came out after the movie, so at least the author wasn't guilty of judging too early. You know, like me.

This morning, Kate Beaton came out with her own take on the subject matter. I'm not certain how much Sucker Punch influenced this particular comic, but everything that influenced Sucker Punch is influencing this, so there's a whole bunch of massive influence going on that you really need to check out.

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We saw it just last night by coincidence. I went in thinking it would be a couple of hours of overblown cg violence, sexy outfits, and cool post production, which, done for entertainment's sake, I can handle. But honestly, it made me very sad. Not sad in a "oh this is such a sad story way," but in a "this is supposed to be a story about personal empowerment; I feel sad for womanhood" way. It was a huge bummer.

Don't feel sad for womanhood, hon! Feel bad for Zach Snyder, who thinks that's a good representation of women's empowerment.

So, would you recommend this as a drinking/mockery game? Or should I just stay away?

The fact that ANYone thinks that that's how women should feel embowered is a blow to the gut. As a mockery movie, no way; it is no fun at all. Maybe watch it for ammunition, but not for any kind of a good time.

The fact that ANYone thinks that that's how women should feel embowered is a blow to the gut.

Well, yes...but I gotta pick my battles, and Mr. Snyder is not one of mine.

As a mockery movie, no way; it is no fun at all.

This is very good information. I trust your judgment and shall follow your recommendation.

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