“Keepers” is an atypical film about superheroes, shot in the genres of action, science fiction and drama. The plot is based on the famous comic book by Alan Moore. How are “Keepers” (2009) different from other paintings? Actors, the original plot, spectacular action, interesting facts - these are brief information that is enough for you to love the film.
Briefly about the main thing
In the era of love for comic fiction, it is very difficult for each new project about superheroes to interest the viewer. But director Zack Snyder succeeded. He gave his best, managed to do the impossible, received praise from critics, and pleased the producers with the earned profit. So what was the film “Guardians” (2009)?
The main task was assigned to the leading actors. The main star of the film - Patrick Wilson - needs no introduction. The actor plays Daniel Dryberg, transforming into the Night Owl.
Walter Kovacs nicknamed Rorschach played Jackie Earl Haley. The director for a long time decided whether to give such an important role to the actor. And did not lose. Haley fans will remember him from films like Island of the Damned and Nightmare on Elm Street. Very spectacular images for an equally “spectacular” actor.
The film "Keepers" (2009): actors of secondary roles
The big casting was arranged for the role of Adrian Waidt, a smart and ambitious billionaire. And, perhaps, now we would introduce the hero to others, but thanks to Matthew Goode, the character turned out to be quite charismatic. The director noticed the actor’s amazing play in the film “Return to Brideshead,” where Matthew had a key role. It is noteworthy that the actor was not completely sure whether to agree to the role. Hood was convinced by his close friend, advising me to read the comic book first.
Lori Jupiter was played by Malin Akerman. This is a model and actress of Canadian-Swedish descent, remembered, first of all, for comedic roles in the background. Despite the fact that the girl starred in a very small number of films and almost always remained on the secondary plane, Snyder saw in her an ideal candidate for the role of the Silk Ghost. The film earned her Saturn and Teen Choice Award nominations. It was a good experience. But after the release of the film, the actress again returned to what is closer to her - to comedies.
The difficult role went to Billy Crudup. His character, John Osterman or Dr. Manhattan, is a physicist who decays into atoms due to a fatal error. The actor had to dress in a luminous suit with more than 2500 LEDs. But Billy - a fairly experienced actor with a large baggage of roles played - did an excellent job. It is also interesting that two actors played Dr. Manhattan. The second was Greg Plitt, who participated in modeling the body.
“Keepers” (2009): actors who could appear in the film
Due to the genre orientation of the picture, the scale of production and the hopes placed on it, the casting took a lot of time and forced the creators to puzzle. So, Matthew Goode competed with Doug Hutchins, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise, Jude Law and Paddy Considine. The role of billionaire Adrian was offered to Daniel Craig.
Samon Pegg wanted to play Rorschach, for which he met several times with the producers. Other celebrities who have tried their hand include stars such as Jessica Bill, Gerard Butler, Hillary Suank, Nathan Fillion, Joaquin Phoenix.
A bit of criticism
With a budget of 130 million, box office revenues amounted to over 185 million. Agree, a good result for the “Guardians” (2009).
Actors at the premiere of the film shared pleasant memories of the shooting. And they admitted that they would love to star in a sequel. Here is such a harmonious and harmonious team.
Despite the fact that in general the film was highly praised by the public, not everyone was satisfied with the result. The producers were counting on big profits, which is why the talk of a logical continuation quickly came to naught.
Many called the film a revolution of the genre - after all, for all the seriousness of the plot, it absorbed seemingly incompatible things: humor and philosophical motifs, cliches (without which it could not do without), and of course, grandiose special effects.
These are the Guardians (2009). Actors and roles, as well as an interesting plot and amazing action, have become a worthy example of the adaptation of popularly beloved comics on the big screen. This is the film that will remain in the home library of every self-respecting fan of the genre.