Post by sturgeon on May 12, 2022 10:46:38 GMT
Hmm... here's where the subjectivity of the editorial process can be problematic. Despite being a half-man half-beast myself, I profess a staunch bias against capital about vampires, zombies or werewolves - they've all been done to death.
Having said that, there are a handful of reasons to like this Greek-myth-infused dose of lycanthropy. First, the VC is not just rehashing tired modern iterations of werewolf lore, but harking back to Ovid's original source material. Second, the lighthearted tone and the (rather unexpected) Canadian setting are a breath of fresh air. Third, the characters and their relationships are entertaining, and intimate a wider world.
But I'm afraid my biases persist. I was looking for flaws. Like, the choreography of the scene changes was occasionally confusing (eg when Lycaon left Partha behind, how did she end up tied to a stake at the barn ahead of him?). There were some mild plot holes (eg why'd they sleep in a barn with a lock they couldn't open?). And, ultimately, it added nothing new to a well-worn genre.
So, I'm voting no, but I hope this cap gets a fairer shake from the werebull.
Having said that, there are a handful of reasons to like this Greek-myth-infused dose of lycanthropy. First, the VC is not just rehashing tired modern iterations of werewolf lore, but harking back to Ovid's original source material. Second, the lighthearted tone and the (rather unexpected) Canadian setting are a breath of fresh air. Third, the characters and their relationships are entertaining, and intimate a wider world.
But I'm afraid my biases persist. I was looking for flaws. Like, the choreography of the scene changes was occasionally confusing (eg when Lycaon left Partha behind, how did she end up tied to a stake at the barn ahead of him?). There were some mild plot holes (eg why'd they sleep in a barn with a lock they couldn't open?). And, ultimately, it added nothing new to a well-worn genre.
So, I'm voting no, but I hope this cap gets a fairer shake from the werebull.
