The official I SAW WATCHMEN! thread

[Ayeima]

thought it would be nice to split the thread from the trailer thread to just seen it and....

[Spike]

You have made a wise decision.


Right now Dusty is in a dark theatre after some blue penis action.

[Dusty]

OPTIMUS PRIMAL WAS IN WATCHMEN.

FOR SERIOUS.

Also, it was fucking unbelievable.

[ashes]

I never thought I'd say this in that context, but

I'm jealous.

[Machete Holiday]

Saw it Tuesday and loved it. Re-reading the GN right now.

[Dusty]

Seriously, nobody else?

Come on, people!

[Speedbreaker]

It was difficult to describe... I've always read the graphic novel slowly, deliberately, soaking in every panel, every meticulous detail woven in. As a film, even a 2+ hour one, the audience obviously doesn't have that luxury. The film goes through as much important character backstory as it can, as quickly as it can. Can see how the average movie-goer would be overwhelmed, but can't speak for them. Can only speak as a reader. Was faithful. Honestly, more faithful than expected. PETA-unfriendly moments preserved in all their warm, bloody detail. Rorschach's dialogue not as sanitized as trailer might lead to believe. Whores and politicans and liberals and child pornographers, not just "the world". Changed ending was better executed than expected. Unified main plot with Jon's character arc neatly and effectively. Still, as die-hard fan of the novel, left wanting more. Possibly prefer director's cut?

Must remember to investigate further.

[Maxx]

Nope.

They couldn't do it.

Jarring musical choices and overall a general lack of any sense as to what the tone of the movie was made it odd.

The over the top style carnage and blood, plus the unnecessarily long and graphic sex scene. The entire thing just sort of lacks a certain subtlety that the source material had, which really isn't Zak Snyder's style, so I'm not sure what I was expecting.

Plus, terrible, terrible, teeeeeeeeeerrrible nixon. Gaaaaaaaaaahh.

Overall, dissapointed that I was right and my stance is not changed on adaptations.

[ashes]

I thought it was quite the experience. Completely opposite of Maxx, I thought most of the soundtrack was solid with what was going on as well.


I really enjoyed it, the movie reall drew me in, I didn't even notice the length at all, which with longer movies is really a test in itself.

[^o^CORVUS^o^]

Indeed, my stance too is the exact opposite of the one Maxx has. Loved the film, the story was faithful in all the right ways and all the right places, and I loved the tweak to the climax of the film. Made superb sense, and adds to the tragedy.

I'll be seeing it again. Oh yes.

[ashes]

How was the turnout for everyone? Theater was barren at my showing.

[Dusty]

Mine was packed full, but it was a midnight showing.

[Ayeima]

Seen it, Loved it, once again had inapproate aged kids in the theater, 10 year old kid cried durring the dogs/meat cleaver scene....

[^o^CORVUS^o^]

Someone's parents need an ass kicking.

[Skyshadow]

prior to the film i had only read about 2 1/2 chapters into watchmen and i still loved the film. two people i was with who hadnt read the book though thought it was as bad as a sci-fi origonal.