Author Topic: WATCHMEN (Read 29723 times)

Stogi · « **on:** March 01, 2009, 03:03:50 PM »

I've been hyped for this movie for a long time,, a long long time. I loved the first trailer so much that I even downloaded the theme song (which is much better than the original).

Now since it's so close, every time I see a trailer on TV it leaves me half stiffy. It's frustrating. It's only a week away.....so I can at least console (how do you spell that word) myself with that fact.

EDIT: ****. Just read the Comic Book thread. Is that the official watchmen thread?

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2009, 03:39:42 PM »

I have no idea, but I'm psyched for this too. You know, because I'm old as dirt, I actually remember when the original graphic novel was released (1985)? I was big into comics at that time, but I never bothered to read it because I was more into Japanese manga/Robotech stuff. I wish I would have. I picked up Akira, but not Watchmen...which amuses me now, because I probably would have enjoyed Watchmen more than Akira. I'm sure it makes more sense than Akira, at least.

IceCold · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2009, 04:02:48 PM »

What's ironic is that the theme song of the first trailer (The Beginning is the End is the Beginning - Smashing Pumpkins) is the B-Side to the theme song of Batman & Robin (The End is the Beginning is the End). And we all know how awful that movie is.

Anyway, I read this a couple of years back and I loved it. It's the only comic book I've read other than "The Dark Knight Returns". I'm curious to see how they implemented everything from the book - the overlapping timelines, the flashbacks, the letters and all inbetween chapters etc. And most of all the themes. This isn't a regular action-oriented comic book - it's much more of a character study. I don't know if Zack Snyder can pull that off judging from his other movies.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2009, 04:05:41 PM »

Watchmen was above 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
I hope that helps you wait a little longer knowing that its atleast getting good ratings.

I myself am hoping for a day1 IMAX viewing, but I'm not gonna get my hopes up.

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2009, 04:11:21 PM »

Here is an awesome review of the movie

http://www.somethingawful.com/d/truth-media-reviews/watchmen-review-spoilers.php

Stogi · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2009, 05:43:47 PM »

I haven't read the comic so I'm not going to read that review. Thanks though.

I don't know if I should read the comic first. Almost every time I read the inspiration or the book in which a movie is based upon, I always feel like the movie doesn't do it justice. There hasn't been a single moment where I was happy with how a movie turned out after reading the book. While the movies maybe incredibly entertaining and well made, the fact that I know what could have been always makes the movie slightly worse.

I think I may wait to read the graphic novel till after the movie.

NWR_Neal · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2009, 07:51:34 PM »

Can't wait. Going to see it on IMAX at midnight.

bustin98 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2009, 08:52:48 PM »

Quote from: S-U-P-E-R on March 01, 2009, 04:11:21 PM

Here is an awesome review of the movie

http://www.somethingawful.com/d/truth-media-reviews/watchmen-review-spoilers.php

I assume its awesome because the writer thinks Watchmen was written by Neil Gaiman?

Stogi · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:16:48 PM »

What?

Wait..........duh...of course SUPER's post was sarcasm. He even put the little dude with the shades!

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:18:42 PM »

Watchmen wishes it was written by Neil Gaiman.

bustin98 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:31:16 PM »

ALAN MOORE SHALL SPITE YOU... FROM HELL!!!

NovaQ · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:05:34 PM »

I read the comic recently in anticipation for the movie and I enjoyed it. After reading it and seeing the movie's trailers, I have a feeling there's going to be a lot left out (with two and-a-half hours, how couldn't there be?). That said, I'm still looking forward to seeing how it transitions to film. So far, the casting sans Ozymandias seems solid. If nothing else, it'll at least be visually interesting.

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #12 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:02:30 AM »

Just sayin'...

bustin98 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:58:03 AM »

La la la la la can't hear you.

I love what Neil Gaiman has done with comics and for comics. I have even sat and had a drink with him in a bar in Detroit. But I don't think Watchmen would have benefited in any way from Neil's touch. If any thing, Neil would have added a bit of mystical 'huh, what?' to it all, while Alan keeps it dirty and gritty.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:49:54 AM »

I hear this is Rated ARRRUH. Thank goodness, hollywood.

ThePerm · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:37:08 PM »

Watchmen is such a hot topic it deserves its own thread
in the comic thread i have a breakdown on what its going to take in order for it to get converted to a movie. From the trailer it looks like its going to be pretty true to the novel. If anything this is going to be a pretty color show.

in scriptwriting a general rule is 1 page = 1 minute of airtime, but of course that isn't totally accurate
so minus the blood pages, the clock pages, the letter pages, the cover pages then there is about 336 pages to the watchmen. Minus the Dark Freighter which put together would be like 2 of its own comics thats 276 minutes. The last comic is much pictures so that one cabe be cut in half, and the coic thatfocuses on dr manhattan's backround is also all pictures.

So, at 163 minutes considering there are quicker ways to do storytelling through cinema..i bet it covers most of the important stuff. For comparison The Dark Knight was 152 minutes, Forrest Gump is 142 minutes, Interview with a vampire was 123 mins, and Benjamin button was 166 minutes, and Return of the King was 201 mins(in theaters)

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:11:16 PM »

Yes R rating I can't get enough of Dr. Manhattan's scrotum

Armak88 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:17:54 PM »

Blue balls

ThePerm · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:24:45 PM »

i should have watched the trailers mroe before i read the comics, Dr Manhattan had a deep voice in my head

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:40:51 PM »

LAWRENCE FISHBURN?

?

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:46:29 PM »

I hear the bluray version will be even longer...?

I am special and privileged and may get to see it tomorrow night; will post a trip report if I feel like it

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:58:25 PM »

longer? Dr. Manhattans blueberries?

ThePerm · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2009, 08:22:00 PM »

not like Lawrence Fishburn, more like Schwarzenegger if he didn't have an accent..and if he did a very mild one. With a name like Osterman you'd expect like that. Lawrence Fishburn's voice is close though. Close to TAS Mr. Freeze, but still not. For some reason I think Dr. Manhaten fits the description of a psychopath better than Rorschach , he just seems cold and emotionless. He seems to have a lack of empathy for people as if they were just as lifeless as other objects. Also, i don't think the accident caused this.

Adrock · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2009, 08:52:40 PM »

The film changes the comic's ending.

I read that the Director's Cut DVD will include "Tales of the Black Freighter" which also being release by itself on DVD. Anyone know if that's true?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:27:12 PM »

Quote from: ThePerm on March 03, 2009, 08:22:00 PM

not like Lawrence Fishburn, more like Schwarzenegger if he didn't have an accent..and if he did a very mild one. With a name like Osterman you'd expect like that. Lawrence Fishburn's voice is close though. Close to TAS Mr. Freeze, but still not. For some reason I think Dr. Manhaten fits the description of a psychopath better than Rorschach , he just seems cold and emotionless. He seems to have a lack of empathy for people as if they were just as lifeless as other objects. Also, i don't think the accident caused this.

Well, get with the times, you dig me?

Blue Man Group Silver Surfer is what i see.

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