Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along BLog

[oranger]

Well yes, in the beginning he does say "it's not abotu MAKING money, it's about TAKING money." and even in "Brand New Day", He first swore to eliminate the worst of humanity. Penny represents the good that resides within im, and once that's taken away he no longer wants to simply change society, he wants to become famous, rule, be evil.

Except it isn't an instant shift from good guy to bad, it's a gradual process. From the very beginning of the show his character is slipping inexorably towards becoming a darker personality. Penny's death is merely the culmination of this, and what propels him to villain super-stardom. Think about it; he starts as a naive, idealistic man ("They're probably French kissing or something" in relation to Penny and Hammer's relationship) and gradually becomes more desperate, hurt and angry as time goes on. The failed heist, the rejection from the ELE, Penny and Hammer dating, Hammer telling him that he's going to fuck Penny just to get at him...the weight of all these events are driving the idealism out of him. Why does he decide to kill Hammer? Because Hammer is a stupid, arrogant symbol of all that he wants to change? No. For revenge. Because Hammer is screwing a girl he likes. What changes with Penny's death is that he throws himself completely into villainy to keep himself from thinking about Penny, to distract himself.

Its also a lovely story about how one guy who is drowning is ignored by the rest of the world, and what the consequences could be for that.

 

[oranger]

also, any word on a sequel?

 

[AgentDarkmoon]

OH MAN, I love it. So much analysis and fun to be had there. Plus the singing is fantastic.

PRO TIP: there's not just a fan made 8-bit version, there's a fan-made full prequel out there, at http://www.horribleturn.com/. It actually ties in very well, especially with the discussions of his psychology that are going on.

I can't wait for the next installment that it's rumored that they're working on, either.

 

[Meggiepants]

It's hilarious. And tragic. It's both! And it is something Joss is pretty good at. Tragic, yet hilarious all at once.

I hope he makes more of these types of things. I read an interview with him where he said he would if Dollhouse failed, because he doesn't have to worry about networks stifling creativity.

Also, I just found out they are going to be doing an animated version of his Buffy season 8 comic! Woo!

 

[pigeon_of_doom]

also, any word on a sequel?

It's in pre-production, and is probably going to be a full movie. I can't wait! Although it may take a little while to get the cast together to film. I think Felicia Day is going to be involved again, possibly as a spirit or something, unless Billy turns necromancer.

I love anything to do with Whedon, but Dr. Horrible is the high point imo. It just perfects that fluid movement between tragedy and comedy that he always traverses with some kickass songs and some really unexpected (in this case) emotional depth. Really made me get some respect for NPH too, as I never liked him in the little of "How I Met Your Mother" I've watched.

 

[Jerious1154]

Dr. Horrible is hilarious, but the commentary track on the DVD is even funnier. This is the song that plays during the scene where Dr. Horrible steals the wonderflonium.

 

[oranger]

also, any word on a sequel?

It's in pre-production, and is probably going to be a full movie. I can't wait! Although it may take a little while to get the cast together to film. I think Felicia Day is going to be involved again, possibly as a spirit or something, unless Billy turns necromancer.

I love anything to do with Whedon, but Dr. Horrible is the high point imo. It just perfects that fluid movement between tragedy and comedy that he always traverses with some kickass songs and some really unexpected (in this case) emotional depth. Really made me get some respect for NPH too, as I never liked him in the little of "How I Met Your Mother" I've watched.

Oh I don't know, I'm sure Whedon can do a decent monologue, and portraying Horrible's time as a true villain will probably go well.

 

[kalt_13]

hadnt heard that a sequel was being made...... hope it comes out soon.

been listening to the soundtrack alot latly.....its so awesome

 

[Meander112]

So, who knows of Dr. Horrible and what do you like the most about it?

Commentary: The Musical.

 

[Croaker42]

"You get to do the wierd stuff"
"We do the wierd stuff"

The entire short is epic. The songs are extreamly catchy. I had no idea NPH or Nathan Fillion could sing like that.