THE Most Vile Film... Of All Time? Maybe. That I've Ever Seen- YES!

So I was chilling with my friend today and they put the idea across that we should watch The Human Centipede 2. Now I've never seen the first one, but from what i've heard from people that have, is that it's not actually as bad as it's made out to be and isn't really graphic. So I ended up deciding to go along with the watching of THC2 and having tonight come away from my friend's house I can honestly say that it is probably the WORST film i've ever watched in my life. Not worst in the sense of 'oh this direction is so bad, this is a terrible movie', or 'these actors are terrible, such a bad movie', or even 'this plot is so boring, stupid and lame, this is such a bad movie' just the depravity that is throughout, it's just SHOCKINGLY horrible. I've never stared with such disgust for the duration of a film as when I watched THC2. It doesn't help that i'm easily offended at the best of times but EVERYTHING about the film made me feel dirty and disgusted. It even managed to offend my not so easily offended horror buff friend, and that's saying something.

The actor they hired to portray the antagonist is one of the most revolting people we have ever laid eyes on and just having to look at him for the duration of the film is torture enough before all the crazy stuff goes down. He's obese, small and just plain not nice to look at. He looks like a vulgar take on the Penguin from Batman lore. That he has an illness is clear, but still uncomfortable to follow. Every wheeze, cough and splutter makes you gag and want to drown out the noise with anything you can.

The plot is the most interesting part of the film. It's what kept me going to the end, and you can just IMAGINE that there are people like that who take an innocent concept like a film and turn it into something more perverse that any normal person. That the character clearly enjoys everything that happens makes you feel sick and want to know just how someone could be like that no matter what's happened to them in their lives.

All in all i'd NEVER even PAY someone to watch this film, but if you've got a strong stomach, and aren't offended easily (I know a few of you out there) then I know you're more than likely going to watch it. Don't say I didn't warn you that it's vile.

My First Sketch

So i've been collecting comics properly for about a year now I guess and talking to more and more people, and finding out more things, i've come to learn that getting sketches done by your favourite artists is quite a big thing.

I've not actively started thinking about artists that I want to do sketches for me etc. although an Adi Granov Iron Man would be IMMENSE, and an Umbrella Academy group sketch by Gabriel Ba would be too, but as of saturday the 5th of November 2o11 I now own an original sketch of two of my all-time favourite superheroes!

Thank you Simon Wyatt for giving me something that I'll cherish forever :) I can't wait to frame it and put it on my wall!

Here it is for your viewing pleasure

I AM BATMAN!

Haha, okay so maybe not quite huh? BUT, playing Batman: Arkham City is probably the closest thing i'll get unless I decide to become struck by personal tragedy, travel the world honing both my body and mind to perfection and then wearing a costume followed by kicking criminal asses. Out of all of the games i've gotten/played this year, B:AC is by far my favourite. I had such high expectations going into it after LOVING the first one, and I've never had my expectations blown out of the water in a better way. EVERYTHING is a trillion times better than anything I could have expected it to be.

The flying about the city using an upgraded grapple hook and your cape is one of the most enjoyable experiences going. Not touching the ground for as long as you can becomes a mini-game of sorts for yourself, and i've caught myself just flying around for upwards of ten minutes without even realising- too fun.

The combat is way more fluid and compelling this time round. With multiple counters, extra moves and more finishers you can jump over, dodge, counter and pummel your way through combos of upwards of 70 and still have many inmates left to beat up in the combo. I thought they had it nailed with Akham Asylum, but City's combat leaves AA's feeling dated and hard in comparison.

The storyline, again written by Dini is another cracker, and you have a lot of fun with all the twists, turns and genuinely shocking moments, including an intriguing ending that leaves the series with so many different routes to follow in the inevitable sequel.

Everything that AA did AC betters in the best of ways and I've never enjoyed a superhero game more. Worthy of the game of the year, but no doubt going to lose out after one of the biggest gaming quarters I can ever remember- Uncharted 3, MW3, Battlefield 3, Batman: Arkham City, Skyrim... When will it end :p

On a side note- the collector's edition of the game I got was seriously the coolest version of a game i've ever gotten. A Blu-Ray, a STATUE, and extra DLC? Heaven :P Oh and the art book is so awesome!