Watchmen

[dfagdfsh]

you need to read the comic.

 

[Jokerman]

I am definetly going to know.

 

[Szeph el raton]

Originally Posted by Jokerman

I went last night not really knowing anything about the comic book. I must say it was a very well done film. This was 10x better then Dark Knight IMO. This is the kind of movie I could watch over and over and not be bored with it. Definetly worth seeing in theaters.
+1

I really liked the movie but was close to choke the people next to me who talked all the time while there was no conversation in the movie. Really looking forward to the bluray release.

 

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by LVoer

"The world will look up and shout 'save us' and I'll wisper 'no'".... wow.... that is some deep ****...What a bunch of non-sense.
Hahah. I know. It's like when people were trying to tell me that The Dark Knight was some well done, deep, philosophical type thing. I guess when you're not that bright and used to ****** movies, this kinda stuff passes for thoughtful and penetrating. Kinda like people who pretend boondock saints is a good movie. I'll probably see it as i know i have friends who want to watch it and they'll invite me out. Otherwise, i have no desire to see it. The overly stylized, faux-thoughtful type stuff doesn't really appeal to me. I hope the graphic novel fad dies out soon and people can quit pretending TDK, sin city, 300, watchmen, and others are masterpieces. They're "cool" movies for dudes. Entertaining for the most part though (except 300 which was terrible)

 

[dfagdfsh]

uhm maybe you guys shoudl actually read the comic. the point is that each of the characters represent a different worldview/philosophy. there's a reason why this was considered one of the 100 best 'novels' of the last 100 years, even if it's a comic. it's the question of do the ends justify the means, of if moral absolutism is worthwhile, etc, etc.

its very good and you shouldn't **** on the ideas represented.

"no. not even in the face of Armageddon. never compromise"

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

I hope the graphic novel fad dies out soon and people can quit pretending TDK, sin city, 300, watchmen, and others are masterpieces.

Uh... this "fad" has been around longer than rap. When does it stop being a fad? I wouldn't hold your breath.

 

[RFX45]

I agree, read the book before complainign about it.
The movie is not as good as the book but the book is probably the best Graphic Novel ever written.

Now if you guys have read it and then still feel the same way (about the book) then I could respect your opinions, but as of now, you guys are talking out of your ass. Well, about the Watchmen book at least.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

I have tickets for tomorrow morning.

 

[dfagdfsh]

the self recursion and allusions in the graphic novel are amazing.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

For those of you who are waiting for the "directors cut" (all the Tales From The Black Frieghter stuff included, additional scenes, and etc) from what I hear, you won't be waiting long.

 

[dfagdfsh]

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

For those of you who are waiting for the "directors cut" (all the Tales From The Black Frieghter stuff included, additional scenes, and etc) from what I hear, you won't be waiting long.

No.

Not even in the face of Armageddon.

Never compromise.

 

[chronoaug]

*Looks at the posters seemingly obsessed with TDK, watchmen, and others*


*backs out of room*

 

[dfagdfsh]

tdk and watchmen aren't comparable. you seem to think liking a comic makes you some sort of ultra nerd, but you should actually read it first. it's the only comic I've read in years and years, and it is amazing thematically and very, very well written

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

Uh... this "fad" has been around longer than rap. When does it stop being a fad? I wouldn't hold your breath.

If something is popular yet not appealing to chrono, it becomes a "fad". Nothing new here.



Roger Ebert rates the movie 4 stars out of 4, albeit in the only review of his that I find utterly unreadable. Probably because I haven't seen the comic. Plan to see it this weekend though.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Originally Posted by Teger

No.

Not even in the face of Armageddon.

Never compromise.

I see a dog with its head split open.