Watchmen

anonymousity · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:57 am Post subject: Watchmen

Went and saw the new Snyder film today - completely badass doesn't quite say it. Some cheesy moments, especially with how the director took it upon himself to out-ridiculous the sex scene from 300, but overall one of my favorite movies to date.

It's sorta like a realistic depiction of what super heroes would actually do with their time, IMO. Please go see it.
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Messy Recipe · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:59 am Post subject:

I'll see it after I read the book. Smile

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Vlad Piranha · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject:

I was going to start a thread about it when I got back from it last night, but since I haven't actually read the graphic novel, I don't think my opinion matters as much. In spite of its flaws, I really liked it.

Special Jimmy · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:19 pm Post subject:

Its been in developmental hell for decades, but it looks like snyder kept it pretty close to the graphic novel. I'm going to see it tomorrow, and I'm stoked.

For anyone who isnt planning on going to see it based on the trailers, if the film is anything like the novel, the trailers couldnt even come close to explaining shit.
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Wang Chung · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:51 pm Post subject:

How is there not more of a discussion, and how did I miss this?

I saw it over spring break. Was going to go to IMAX but decided not to - wondering if I can change that now. I saw it, and I thought it was fucking amazing. I can't wait to buy it / obtain it just so I can watch some grittier scenes. I really, really want to see it again.

Kinda afraid to take the woman though hahahahahhahaha
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Vlad Piranha · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:21 am Post subject:

I thought the movie was much better than the graphic novel. The changes to the ending are alot smarter and make more sense. I heard how the book ended and it still didn't save me from being incredibly disappointed when I read it.

Special Jimmy · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:45 am Post subject:

It took me two reads to to fully appreciate the novel.
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Max Periculosus · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

I read the novel before I even knew there was going to be a movie, about a year and a half ago, I'd guess. I really enjoyed the novel even if it was confusing at points.

The movie didn't fail to impress me on any level; I felt the creators of the movie did the best job they could while preserving fidelity of the story. Sure, the ending's different, but Hollywood would have torn it apart in reviews if they had kept the novel's ending.

I think it was well done Smile

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Stealth · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:58 am Post subject:

It took a hell of a lot of wikipedia for me to understand the movie. I never read the novel/comic either so it was basically throwing me in.

The more I analyze it I can't tell if I like it or not. I enjoyed the scenes, the plot, the history of the characters, didn't like the ending so much because it *spoiler* killed main characters or made them leave the universe.

My biggest issue was the blue penis. It's hard to pay attention when you see a big blue dangling penis which is partly why I had to wiki some scenes.[/quote]
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Hirmuinen · Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:50 am Post subject:

I saw this recently and I didn't find much to like about it. Probably will never watch it again. Beginning was good and Roach was intresting character, hoped the movie would have surrounded around him.

It was too long(gmdmgsd 2½ hours!!!), which was filled with love story, prison fights, and some history scenes that were there just because they could. Maybe the comic fans liked those, but I thought this movie had a lot of useless information that didn't support the story at all. I think you could easily cut at least 1 hour off the movie and still get the same package and nothing important was missing.

But then again I didn't like SinCity either...and Batmans were ok.
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