07-06-2013, 11:00 PM
Catwoman (2004)
this is a film that is absolutely lambasted and ridiculed as absolute shite. I, however, hold a different opinion.
I originally saw it in theatres almost 10 years ago, and quite enjoyed the film. It, however, was received poorly, and is still considered one of the worst superhero movie-adaptations in the recent era (say, since the onset of CGI).
I just did a rewatch just now, and still enjoy the film. It is not, by any means, an over-complex film; the plot and story-arc is quite evident from early on, and one is just along for the ride, to see how it plays out.
the critical, archetypal moments occur early in the film; Patience Phillips is killed by being flushed into the ocean from a great height. The ocean, again, represents the deep mind, and from this 'death', she is reborn (ressurected, the judgement card) as a new individual. The same, yet very different.
after this point, the rest of the film is about Catwoman retaking back her 'power', her 'femininity', her 'boldness'. It is a presentation of orange-ray unblockage, in every way. Here, orange ray is not about gaining 'superpowers' (or what is called in metaphysics 'siddhis'), but about the confidence, self-belief and self-empowerment that comes from fully unblocking orange ray.
Siddhi's, more bluntly speaking, are powers and the domain of indigo ray activation (or over-activation as the case may be).
but back to Catwoman. Yes, she is portrayed in the film as having lightning reflexes, superb senses, and the habits of a feline; but that is just illustration of the self-empowered self. Once you 'believe in yourself', release the self-doubts, be bold and adventurous, there is nothing that can stand in the way of such an individual. They are 'fearless'; totally and utterly. This is orange ray clearance.
the cats in the film represent some depiction of spiritual guides or guidance; they are omnipresent, and show themselves especially in moments of crisis; clustering around one and offering succor and possible advice on decisions that one can take to extricate (unblock) oneself from that situation.
the stuntwork is excellent, and the tracking shots in the first half hour of the film are most impressive. Cinematography in general is excellent and impressive. The CG is a little dated now ten years on, but is used sparingly enough.
a simple film, but one with a direct message.
I liked it the first time around; this time I liked it again, but can understand fully why I liked it.
Such is the archetypal power of art. It reaches down and reminds us of an important message. We just 'know' that something important is being communicated and conveyed.
good film.
this is a film that is absolutely lambasted and ridiculed as absolute shite. I, however, hold a different opinion.
I originally saw it in theatres almost 10 years ago, and quite enjoyed the film. It, however, was received poorly, and is still considered one of the worst superhero movie-adaptations in the recent era (say, since the onset of CGI).
I just did a rewatch just now, and still enjoy the film. It is not, by any means, an over-complex film; the plot and story-arc is quite evident from early on, and one is just along for the ride, to see how it plays out.
the critical, archetypal moments occur early in the film; Patience Phillips is killed by being flushed into the ocean from a great height. The ocean, again, represents the deep mind, and from this 'death', she is reborn (ressurected, the judgement card) as a new individual. The same, yet very different.
after this point, the rest of the film is about Catwoman retaking back her 'power', her 'femininity', her 'boldness'. It is a presentation of orange-ray unblockage, in every way. Here, orange ray is not about gaining 'superpowers' (or what is called in metaphysics 'siddhis'), but about the confidence, self-belief and self-empowerment that comes from fully unblocking orange ray.
Siddhi's, more bluntly speaking, are powers and the domain of indigo ray activation (or over-activation as the case may be).
but back to Catwoman. Yes, she is portrayed in the film as having lightning reflexes, superb senses, and the habits of a feline; but that is just illustration of the self-empowered self. Once you 'believe in yourself', release the self-doubts, be bold and adventurous, there is nothing that can stand in the way of such an individual. They are 'fearless'; totally and utterly. This is orange ray clearance.
the cats in the film represent some depiction of spiritual guides or guidance; they are omnipresent, and show themselves especially in moments of crisis; clustering around one and offering succor and possible advice on decisions that one can take to extricate (unblock) oneself from that situation.
the stuntwork is excellent, and the tracking shots in the first half hour of the film are most impressive. Cinematography in general is excellent and impressive. The CG is a little dated now ten years on, but is used sparingly enough.
a simple film, but one with a direct message.
I liked it the first time around; this time I liked it again, but can understand fully why I liked it.
Such is the archetypal power of art. It reaches down and reminds us of an important message. We just 'know' that something important is being communicated and conveyed.
good film.