Multiplex review by Delos
Multiplex is about the behind-the-scenes drama at your local movie theater. I say local, but according to the About page … “The Multiplex 10 Cinemas is a (fictional) theater located in an unknown Chicago suburb.” I guess that means it is based in Chicago but I can sure imagine it being the local theater with no problems.
As you might expect, jokes and storylines about current movies abound. The nice thing is that they don’t steal the thunder and overpower what is going on in the comic. There are character moments and other things to enjoy, so Multiplex is not a one-trick pony. Sometimes characters even leave Multiplex which can cause lasting consequences.
The characters are all very individual with their own thoughts and point of view. You can learn all about them on the Cast page and I even recommend you do so. Usually, cast pages have a little blurb about each character, plus a picture. Each Multiplex character has a short history, date of birth, ‘candid photos’and their job title. They also list their favorite movies. While it not required reading to ‘get’ Multiplex, it is great fan service.
Multiplex has some other features. There are movie reviews offered to the reader, so you get double your payoff for the time it took to check for the latest Multiplex comic. On the forum, there are some lively movie discussions. I also enjoyed the FAQ where the artist answers questions about his inspiration and process. Some of it was surprising.
In the FAQ, a question was asked about the use of movie stills and posters - does it violate copyright? You can read the artist’s answer there, but I sure hope he’s right. The posters are just one of many details you’ll see in the backgrounds.
And sometimes there are moments of movie whimsy. I thought this humorous movie-meld was great! Noooooo! Rating: 
Multiplex
by Gordon McAlpin
http://www.multiplexcomic.com/
review by Delos Woodruff
(8 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5)
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June 27th, 2008 at 5:58 am
Four stars? I call criteria check on Delos, and suspect a payoff. Don’t MAKE me call “The Shadow.”
What say you, Delos? (brings out a gavel)
June 27th, 2008 at 8:18 am
I could explain myself by saying:
I enjoyed Multiplex the way I saw it. It’s about these kids who work in a movie theater. (I say kids because that’s how I see most people behave who are in their early twenties.) Back in my days of being a ‘kid,’ We generally worked satisfactorily but work was not our primary area of concern. There was some goofing off, in fact. There was also unnecessary drama and abrupt changes in behavior. Those were fun days, all told.
That’s what I saw when I read Multiplex. Kids running a movie theater with some pop culture and movie commentary. Fun.
But I don’t think I should have to respond to your impromptu and kangaroo court
Instead, I counter your criticism with my own call of investigation! Someone must be paying you off to dislike Mutiplex- I’m sure of it. Who would have disposable cash and want to see Multipex smeared? That’s the question needing to be asked.
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June 27th, 2008 at 8:45 am
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June 27th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Guys, we’re the Comic Fencers! Don’t forget who the true enemy is! These accusations… they’re tearing us apart! It’s what they want.
*shakily point from screen outward to the readers*
It’s what they want.
Besides, Willis still hasn’t delivered on that box of Starscream pogs he promised for my cheap plug, so you really can’t trust these so called “webcomic writers” to deliver on their bribes. >:(
June 27th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Can I just sit on the fence on this one?
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Okay, if you have figured out by now that a bad pun is more important to me than bribes or respect … well … now you know.
June 28th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Well….all right Delos…you’ve escaped from my crushing grip of reason THIS time… (notice I said OF reason, and nothing about a grip ON reason)
But I’ll be watching! For I am the Watch….what’s that? Copyright? .. Ahem.. I mean..The Doctor