| Soda , i'm not referring to the comics , i'm commenting on actual adaptations or in the case of Hancock , a superhero that didn't originate in the comics . Sin City isn't even part of this conversation , because it wasn't superhero based , it was just inspired by the comic . Yes , that film was dark and gritty , and violent , but it didn't have any superheros running around , although it did feature some fantastical characters . I'm talking about a real life dark , mysterious , psychotic comic book hero , we haven't seen one yet . Tdk doesn't seem to go far enough , because much like BB , Bale plays him like an angst ridden teenager , not a conflicted , totally pissed off , cynical , borderline psychotic . He's congenial , seemingly well adjusted , yeah he has some issues , but nothing a talk with Oprah ( Alfred ) can't solve . I gotta get me one of those Butlers , they seem to be the cure for any type of neuroses . Just making a point , because i loved BB and i will no doubt go bonkers over Tdk . My point is , we will never see the true dark side of comic book heroes in a mainstream H wood offering , it would be too dark and depressing , although for me , way more realistic and intriguing than what we are getting . None of these types of films delve deep enough into the heroes psyche to have any sort of lasting emotional resonance , i always get the feeling they are holding back something . Sm didn't do it , IM didn't , Hulk tried but only went halfway , and from what i can see , Tdk will go a bit more into Wayne's dark side , but not too far , so as not to scare off the mainstream viewers . Hancock is the one film that actually went into those dark areas that are only dealt with in the comics or novels , even though it's not based on either one of them . Don't let the surface fool you , Han is chock full of realistic pathos and regret and conflict concerning the main character . For me it came the closest to fleshing out all aspects of a superheroe's motivation , doubt , and their ultimate disdain for the public when they feel they aren't being appreciated . |