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Look, I was there in NY around DC Comics when the book 'V for Vendetta' was being published. I got a copy right off the press. Quite a buzz about Alan Moore's newest work then.
Although Moore and the then 'British Wave' of writers were dominating the market. It was like 'if they're British then they're good writers' bullshit. Moore stands out but not always what's hot in Britain is what's hot here in the U.S. Moore and Gaiman are the rare exceptions. Moore has integrity but lacks the drive to be on the sets to make sure things go right so his movies end up being what he doesn't enjoy hence his separation from the project.
The book was too much for me. I like a good read but heavy drama, melodrama in a comic book doesn't sit for me. I can't stand sitting there for hours just reading about people having deep conversations. Talking heads do not a comic book make.
It's a great venue for telling a story but it wasn't my cup of tea although I do find Moore's work outstanding.
So what's wrong with the movie is that it doesn't follow Moore's vision and astute viewers can tell there's something missing.
We'll what Moore and his fans have to say after the long run as well as the box office receipts.
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