WoW Moviewatch: Bad Romance
by Michael Gray 
Nov 27th 2009 at 12:00PM
Warning: There's some slightly not-safe-for-work imagery at the opening of this video. I've stared pretty intently at the film. And while there's not much that would directly lead it to an "R" rating, it's still a little risque for the cubicle farm. Try to watch this one at home.
Bad Romance by Quixotica came highly recommended to me by Selserene. How could I not leap to check out a video with that kind of recommendation? When I viewed the film, I was in no way disappointed. Quixotica managed to create a breathtaking, beautiful video.
Some of the dialogue is a little funny. "Purr for daddy" has become one of my favorite joke-lines around the house, and you can imagine how much my beloved fiancee loves hearing it. But I think Quixotica created this video with that kind of satire in mind, and I think she really drove home the genre and theme of her video. It's about betrayal and hope, and she relies on a certain level of tongue-in-cheek self-awareness to keep those themes from becoming over-powering. If it had been any more over the top, it would have entered Twilight levels of angsty silliness.
Quixotica should be commended for her artistic vision, and her ability to bring together video imagery with a wonderful soundtrack. I truly hope she picks up a second installment for this video, because I'd like to see where the story goes.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
RetadinMan Nov 27th 2009 12:06PM
Dear god that was terrible
Nintai Nov 27th 2009 1:33PM
I have to agree that was the worst thing I've ever seen on moviewatch. I would rather see the popstar pink haired gnome thing than this.
Just NO Nov 27th 2009 12:21PM
That song isn't about being a bad ass; it's about someone who is willing to take on their lover's troubles and baggage. This movie basically took the title and ran with it. It's just plain stupid. The plot and dialog need to improve drastically in the next installment. Perhaps they should read the lyrics of the next song they use just to be sure it makes sense.
constantinzug Nov 27th 2009 12:22PM
Are you kiding me?!!!!
Kaliazhul Nov 27th 2009 12:26PM
I was expecting a female blood elf videoclip, don't know why! ;) But in fact it was:
Male Night Elf + Female Blood Elf + Rule 34.
Really weird. The video looks good though. But the story is just so weird!
Scott Nov 27th 2009 12:29PM
Lady Gaga needs to DIAF.
Avan Nov 27th 2009 1:16PM
Why, because you don't like her? That would be a rather shallow reason to wish anyone to die in a fire.
Scott Nov 27th 2009 3:06PM
If dying in a fire prevents her from putting out any more crappy music, well then, I'm all for it, shallow or not.
Avan Nov 27th 2009 4:41PM
Have you considered trying the radical option of not listening to her music and not watching videos featuring her music?
Kanap Nov 28th 2009 9:12AM
She's from outer space what do you expect? Music? Ha!
Airstin Nov 27th 2009 12:32PM
I agree, it was a good song and video, but the story didn't make much sense. I think they should try to make a second, but make sure to improve the story.
Zevrim Nov 27th 2009 3:18PM
That was excellent, i enjoyed it all the way through!
brucimus Nov 27th 2009 12:38PM
suck a rama!
Shassar Nov 29th 2009 8:19AM
Kiss a llama?
erknost Nov 27th 2009 12:47PM
Thank you very much for the Warning, lol, I'm in the office!
Ayane Nov 27th 2009 12:48PM
In a weird way that was actually kinda cool.
I hope to see more vids from her soon. Bravo!
Tori Nov 27th 2009 12:54PM
Well, I'll say this much - I'm at work so I can't view it with audio, but judging it on sight alone I thought it was pretty interesting. From the comments maybe it's a good thing I can't hear the music. :P
Anyways, from a video-only perspective I thought it was pretty good. I'll watch it in full with audio when I get home.
GDkitty Nov 27th 2009 1:02PM
b-b-b-b-b-b-balls of steel!
Seedcake Nov 27th 2009 4:21PM
I just wonder what Ghanen's up to.
Scott Nov 27th 2009 1:02PM
Wacky elf drama. Yikes.