MovieChat Forums > The Boys (2019) Discussion > Really enjoyed this one

Really enjoyed this one

posted 5 years ago by jekporkins (1928)
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The production values were fantastic, the cast was great, the story was solid, and some scenes frankly just surprised me with their brutality (Robin on the street, the plane hijacking, the woman on top of the man's face, etc). I breezed through a binge in just a couple days and can't wait to see what happens next. If you want a great spin on the superhero genre, this is it.

What was curious to me was I didn't see any promos or buzz for it. I saw it at the top of my Prime recommendations and gave it a click. I wonder if the name should have been a bit more creative or powerful. The Boys sounds like a sitcom name and has little to do with the content. I realize it is based on the comic so I guess they didn't have much of a choice.

[–] GordianNott (137) 5 years ago

They could have added a more explanatory subtitle so non-comic readers like you and me would have a better idea what it was about--I nearly skipped it, but I loved it (and binged it) for all the reasons you gave.

And I can't think of the perfect subtitle or tagline, but maybe something like: "These aren't your boyhood superheroes" or "Superheroes Behaving Badly." Something. Anything. This movie deserves much better marketing!

[–] exatera (3944) 5 years ago

I am finding it hard now, actually, to find anything worthwhile to watch after this. This was so well-written, nothing else seems to compare, and I don't like wasting my time on subpar series.

[–] TylerAArse (2685) 5 years ago

The Boys refers to the group of Butcher and his crew. What else are you gonna call 'em I guess.