Watchmen - Page 3

Knipples · 09-03-2009, 17:34

I am definitely going with my brother and his missus on Thursday, bar some natural disaster or a relapse from my kidney infection.

Streeteh · 09-03-2009, 17:40

Just bought the graphic novel for £12, refuse to see the movie until i've read it.

Matblack · 09-03-2009, 17:41

I went to see this today and loved every moment of it, its a gritty nasty adaptation of a gritty nasty graphic novel and its evident that there hasn't been much compromising, I'm really surprised that the writer didn't approve because its very very close to his work.

On the subject of if its comprehensible without having read the novel I'd say yes definately it can be watched you'll miss some subtleties and back story but you can always read the book afterward to fill in any blanks, reading the novel gives you time to understand the relationships if not more info.

If you haven't read the novel I'd say go, its still a great watch but beware this is no superhero action movie, its a nasty thriller set in a parallel universe, the fights are well choreographed but you don't get the usual satisfaction and 'yeah, yeah, hit, hit him' feeling you get with watching the Hulk smash a bad guy, these are real people in some ways its more like a war movie based on reality.

Brilliant movie

MB

Garp · 09-03-2009, 19:10

I spoke to Lana's bro-in-law yesterday about the film. He's never read the book but saw the film anyway yesterday.

He absolutely loved it.

One thing that occurred to me.. I can envision them trying to do a Watchmen 2 covering Night Owl and Rorschach's past work together or something. Watchmen is bound to make the media companies a significant amount of cash (for an R/18) and you just know they won't be able to leave it there.

Garp · 09-03-2009, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Matblack

I went to see this today and loved every moment of it, its a gritty nasty adaptation of a gritty nasty graphic novel and its evident that there hasn't been much compromising, I'm really surprised that the writer didn't approve because its very very close to his work.

Considering all the other film conversions of his work have taken all his concepts and shat on them from a great height it's kinda understandable that he's cynical about Hollywood.
The original screenplay that was going around was a PG-13 "Dr Manhattan goes to Iraq" with your cheesy superhero ending and lots of space for a sequel, a prime example of why he dislikes the movie industry.
I've just dug through a few interviews (thanks to http://www.alanmooreinterview.co.uk/) and see generally the same theme even up to this year. He's stubborn, cynical and distrusting of the film industry in general. Even when approached by Terry Gillingham to engage in a dialogue about the possibility of a Watchmen film they discussed it and he persuaded Terry not to make it as it could never be done faithfully.

I highly doubt they'll ever persuade him to go see this adaptation, which is a shame because I hope he'd like it.

edit: Classic one here http://www.totalfilm.com/features/ex...ic-book-movies

Daz · 09-03-2009, 19:49

I was thinking the same as Des but feel suitably reassured, cheers folks

Will get to see this in a couple of weeks, I'm looking forward to it!

A Place of Light · 09-03-2009, 19:52

I'm surprised this has ended up an 18, as pretty much every time these movies are toned down to allow for a wider audience.

Desmo · 09-03-2009, 20:30

Well I might just give my mate a shout and see if he's on for tomorrow night

I'm happy to take a flyer on it.

Garp · 10-03-2009, 08:33

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Originally Posted by A Place of Light

I'm surprised this has ended up an 18, as pretty much every time these movies are toned down to allow for a wider audience.

I guess Zack has enough clout after 300 to be able to dictate some terms on it. I didn't think he was that big in the industry but apparently I was wrong

Pumpkinstew · 10-03-2009, 17:05

I stumbled across this half price Watchmen books discount and though it might be of interest to a few people.
Hopefully it works. I Haven't tried it myself.

http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/code...her-Code/45479

09-03-2009, 17:40	#22
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	Just bought the graphic novel for £12, refuse to see the movie until i've read it. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh Last edited by Streeteh; 09-03-2009 at 17:42.

09-03-2009, 17:41	#23
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I went to see this today and loved every moment of it, its a gritty nasty adaptation of a gritty nasty graphic novel and its evident that there hasn't been much compromising, I'm really surprised that the writer didn't approve because its very very close to his work. On the subject of if its comprehensible without having read the novel I'd say yes definately it can be watched you'll miss some subtleties and back story but you can always read the book afterward to fill in any blanks, reading the novel gives you time to understand the relationships if not more info. If you haven't read the novel I'd say go, its still a great watch but beware this is no superhero action movie, its a nasty thriller set in a parallel universe, the fights are well choreographed but you don't get the usual satisfaction and 'yeah, yeah, hit, hit him' feeling you get with watching the Hulk smash a bad guy, these are real people in some ways its more like a war movie based on reality. Brilliant movie MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

09-03-2009, 19:10	#24
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	I spoke to Lana's bro-in-law yesterday about the film. He's never read the book but saw the film anyway yesterday. He absolutely loved it. One thing that occurred to me.. I can envision them trying to do a Watchmen 2 covering Night Owl and Rorschach's past work together or something. Watchmen is bound to make the media companies a significant amount of cash (for an R/18) and you just know they won't be able to leave it there. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

09-03-2009, 19:49	#26
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I was thinking the same as Des but feel suitably reassured, cheers folks Will get to see this in a couple of weeks, I'm looking forward to it! __________________ apt-get moo

09-03-2009, 20:30	#28
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Well I might just give my mate a shout and see if he's on for tomorrow night I'm happy to take a flyer on it. __________________

09-03-2009, 17:34	#21
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	I am definitely going with my brother and his missus on Thursday, bar some natural disaster or a relapse from my kidney infection.

09-03-2009, 19:52	#27
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	I'm surprised this has ended up an 18, as pretty much every time these movies are toned down to allow for a wider audience.

10-03-2009, 17:05	#30
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	I stumbled across this half price Watchmen books discount and though it might be of interest to a few people. Hopefully it works. I Haven't tried it myself. http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/code...her-Code/45479 __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.