Tuesday Movie Rec: The Shadow.( Spoilery under here. )Why watch it?
This movie balances on a knife edge between epic and cheesy. Opinions vary, but I think it never truly ventures into cheesy-land. It hints at it, but does it smoothly and with style. If I could live anywhere, anytime, it would be this universe. It's a super-hero movie, but not the kind we see today. The pace is slower and the style is elegant. If you like old style comic books, black and white plots and a universe that doesn't take itself too seriously, then this is the movie for you. Also, it has a delightful whiff of steampunk and the few effects in it are simple and blend in perfectly! And it's just plain fun!