Hurm...

As I've probably said a few times around these parts, I hated "300" with a passion. That being said, I've been following this production for awhile now, and thought that this was in good hands with Snyder. After seeing the trailer in front of Batman Thursday night, I know that it is.

That being said, there's a few things they could (and probably will) polish up a little *cough*Dr. Manhattan*cough*. I know it's early still, so I'm not too worried, but the CGI stuff isn't impressing me. But the "300"-esque style kinda suits it for me... I hope he doesn't go overboard with the slo-mos again, because as dramatic as "Watchmen" is, too many (or any if done poorly) slo-mos would be a worse idea than Spoiler being in Manhattan on November 2nd 1985...

Anyways, been eagerly awaiting this one, and yeah...

Can't wait to see the motion comic, tried doing something similar myself a few months ago... Too much work, too little time .

S'ok.

Got your tickets for Thursday night?

I am over the hype. I have been arguing with myself for sometime whether I should grab the graphic novel and read it or not. Now I decided I will watch it the first day it comes out and give a giant middle finger the the hype. Enough is enough is enough, I can only take so much hype before I say to myself "screw this."

Good deal. I was thinking about seeing it in IMAX, but I'd either have to drive 40 minutes north, or commute into the city, both of which are not options given I have to be at work at 8 the next day, and I'll take as much sleep as possible. Plus, since they're not doing anything really special like the IMAX scenes in TDK or the 3D in Supes Returns, I'll save the extra cash it would cost for some Jamba Juice and junk food.

Sam Spade wrote: I am over the hype... I decided I will watch it the first day it comes out and give a giant middle finger the the hype...

I'm not sure seeing it opening day is really the best way to show how much you hate the hype that surrounds Watchmen. But s**t... whatever gets asses in seats is fine by me.

I'm goin on Friday evening..can't wait.

I loved "300" so i know that Snyder is goin to do just fine.

Just got back.

Fantastic adaptation.

£ukasz D wrote: P.S> Malin Akerman is damn hot
I second that, she's way way hot!!

She could have that in her IMDB Triva section, 'Known for having a weird jaw'.

Bumping up this thread because of spammy douchebag.

And I'm still of two minds when it come to this flick. I'm not sure if I love it, or if I just like it... I'm gonna have to see it again.

Saw this a couple of days ago.

I haven't read the graphic novel and kept away from reviews. Had seen some 'making of' stuff on various sites though so was reasonably virginal going in.

As I said it's been a couple of days for the film to sink in and have to say I've never come out of a film feeling as stunned and dazed as with Watchmen.

I really went in wanting to give it a fair go and not to be too critical given my lack of interest in graphic novels but I did feel the film never quite got into gear. The opening was fine, the titles detailing the alternate timeline through the 70's, while interesting, was I felt a bit unclear. This might be to do with my lack of familiarity with the source material but I can appreciate that presenting any alternative time line/history (including one that included real Superheroes) was going to be a big ask of any 'newbie' so I (as Clair Rainer used to say, "pressed on".

Throughout the next 2 hours I alternated from being impatient for the film to kick in (I felt that it had biopic sundrome in that it felt like it was ticking off events rather than forging ahead with a story) and being utterly captivated by moments of startling originality despite conforming to the typical confrontation of 'Superheroes' at the end.

Is is a great film? If greatness is to be measures in length then yes, Watchmenis a great film. I think a better adaptation if the source material might be out there but I'm not going to pretend to know what or how that might be.

The fact that the film exists at all (in this form) is an acheivement in itself so I'd say the world of cinema is better with this film in it that without it for sure.

My thoughts on whether I like or love the film are a work in progress. I did ask myself a hypothetical question though shortly after seeing it. Would I rather watch Dark Knight or Watchmen and I came down on the side of Watchmen.

SpiderRock, you ask if we would recommend Watchmen? I can only say whole heartedly, yes. Go see that f**ker. Twice.

I thought it recreated the comic almost page for page but injected nothing particulaly profound or meaningful. I got the feeling it was like watching a film for those too lazy to read the graphic novel (a bit like the first few Harry Potter films).
It's all quite dazzling to see on screen but i was left wondering what the point of this adaptation was.

i really liked it and plan buying the blu-ray when it comes out.

The one thing I remember from the film was the in-your-face, almost cheesy use of music... not having known anything about Watchmen before seeing the film, I was just wondering if that was done on purpose?

SpiderRock88 wrote: I really want to watch this movie, do you guys recommend?This was really good and its my second favorite film of all time! 10/10!

Yay! My Director's Cut BD  (Region A) just shipped! Will have it tomorrow! Can't wait to have a look at the PIP track! Also pre-ordered Coraline, but that hasn't shipped yet for some reason.