Blind justice and fine art
Dare Devil

Stars Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner. Rated PG. From RedBack DVD.

Reviewer :: Lt Simone Heyer

Unfortunately I watched Dare Devil after watching a movie of substance and depth. In comparison, DD falls disappointingly short.

Another viewer of DD said it was typical of American films; every aspect of the movie was explained with nothing left to the viewer's imagination, or perception.

Dare Devil, based on the comic-book character of the same name, is about Matt Murdock (Affleck), who is involved in a chemical accident that leaves him blind but with all sorts of other abilities. Sure he can't see, but he's great with sonar-type skills.

He has no probs getting around at night thwacking the bad guys who terrorise his neighbourhood. He has these crazy glazed over ice-blue eyes and wants to avenge his father's death. He also is a lawyer defending the poor.

The baddest of bad men has recruited an unusual English chap who is handy with a dart, or similarly sharp object, to take down the partner in the bad man's firm - and his lovely daughter Elektra (Garner).

Naturally, Elecktra and Mr Devil have hooked up, and each tries to save the other from the bad guys.

Worth it to see Affleck in a tight red costume.