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Gedanken · 6 March 2009, 01:21 AM

Without spoilers, I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10.

Dan Dreiberg, Eddie Blake and Hollis Mason were spot on, Laurie Juspeczyk was better than I originally feared.

Doc Manhattan looked great but sounded wrong. Rorschach looked pretty good but moved and sounded all wrong.

Adrian Veidt - WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG!!! Snyder screwed the pooch there.

I'm on the fence about whether Alan Moore was right in not wanting to have anything to do with the movie. Overall, the spirit of the story was maintained except for one key scene right at the end. I'll talk about that part later to keep from dropping a spoiler.

Jimbits76 · 6 March 2009, 01:35 AM

*Cough Squid *Cough *Cough!!!!

Looks good but Claire has decided it will be one to catch on dvd (bah)!!!!

Trailers for Wolverine (probably be bloody awful) and Terminator Salvation (Should be bloody awful but is looking better and better) look like the top summer films!!!!!

J

Gedanken · 6 March 2009, 01:38 AM

Nah, Squid wasn't a problem. There's something else a bit after that which was missed out, and that's the one thing about the movie that really got my nose out of joint. Stay tuned.

bodybump · 6 March 2009, 01:38 AM

Are you guys serious? i thougt it was a really good movie..a lot of good reviews fomr here...but i guess i have to watch it myself....trailer look awesome and sound track too....ummmm maybe Gi Joe the movie will be the same too? hahahhaa i hope not...

Gedanken · 6 March 2009, 01:43 AM

I think it might be good for someone who hadn't read the comic. For those who have, it will be less than totally satisfying, although to be fair, the movie did do a reasonable job of handling such a complex story within such a short running length. It was nowhere as intricate as the comic, but you'd really have to make it a miniseries if you wanted to do that.

I've waited 20 years for this movie, and I wasn't disappointed. It doesn't sound like much until you consider that I wanted to take out contracts on the idiot brothers who mangled V For Vendetta beyond recognition.

redshirt1957 · 6 March 2009, 01:50 AM

I have no idea what you guys are talking about so its off to WIKI land for a bit.

Gedanken · 6 March 2009, 01:51 AM

Joe, head down to Borders and pick up a copy of the comic - that'll get you up to speed. It wasn't the only comic to have made it to Time's Top 100 Novels list for nothing.

JJ Irani · 6 March 2009, 02:50 AM

Thanks for the update and brief review, James. It's opened NZ wide yesterday so Zemina and I plan on catching it this weekend.

Cheers - JJ

bodybump · 6 March 2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for the update and brief review, James. It's opened NZ wide yesterday so Zemina and I plan on catching it this weekend.

Cheers - JJ

JJ yung think you can bring Ronan? wait...is it Rated? but anyway he might love the movie...

ronin7 · 6 March 2009, 04:18 AM

read the comic book back in 1989,seems like yesterday.i was blown away.never thought the day would come when it would be turned into a movie.expectations are high.hope to catch it this weekend.seems alan moore distancing himself again from a movie adaptation of his work.hope it doesnt turn out like v for vendetta which i thought was a bit lame and the league of extraordinary gentleman which was a bit of a mess.

SirLoki · 6 March 2009, 04:30 AM

i got my imax tickets for tomorrow night cant wait to see it!

Gedanken · 6 March 2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronin7

read the comic book back in 1989,seems like yesterday.i was blown away.never thought the day would come when it would be turned into a movie.expectations are high.hope to catch it this weekend.seems alan moore distancing himself again from a movie adaptation of his work.hope it doesnt turn out like v for vendetta which i thought was a bit lame and the league of extraordinary gentleman which was a bit of a mess.

Rest assured, it was much better than W for Wendetta and LXG. It paled next to Moore's masterpiece, but within a sub-three-hour running time that was always going to be the case. In its own right, though, it did the story justice, all except for that one bit at the end. That in itself sets Watchmen streets ahead of the Whatthehelldoyouthinkyouaredoingski brothers' murder of V for Vendetta. When I saw that they had cut out the crucial TV station scene from the movie, I could have gone right out and shot them - and then invoiced their families for the cost of the bullets. They should stick to their flying-robotic-squid nonsense and not destroy other people's work.

Trurolexer · 6 March 2009, 08:08 PM

I think Watchmen comic is too perfect. The BEST Comic I ever read beside Kingdom Come & Marvels. It's hard to making the movie.
Alan Moore don't like the idea. But I'm still want to see it if that movie already hit Jakarta.

JJ Irani · 7 March 2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Rest assured, it was much better than W for Wendetta and LXG. It paled next to Moore's masterpiece, but within a sub-three-hour running time that was always going to be the case. In its own right, though, it did the story justice, all except for that one bit at the end. That in itself sets Watchmen streets ahead of the Whatthehelldoyouthinkyouaredoingski brothers' murder of V for Vendetta. When I saw that they had cut out the crucial TV station scene from the movie, I could have gone right out and shot them - and then invoiced their families for the cost of the bullets. They should stick to their flying-robotic-squid nonsense and not destroy other people's work.

Thank goodness you're not a film critic, James....that was hilarious!!

chenx15 · 7 March 2009, 07:42 AM

i just saw it in IMAX. since i never read the book i have to say i have very low standards, for me the movie is amazing! can't wait for the blu ray so many twists! all i can say is if you did not read the book the movie is worth watching, if you read it, forget about the book and just enjoy the movie. Go Rorschach! no compromise even in the face of armageddon!

figbo · 7 March 2009, 09:31 AM

And here I am thinking it was a movie of watches!

unclesallie · 7 March 2009, 10:39 AM

James:

Ok. I know nada, nothing, zippo about this movie(or the comic strip). However, today I heard a review on NPR(US: National Public Radio, listener and partially gov't supported) that canned the movie. Don't worry. I'm relying on your judgment in this that I won't waste my precious $7.50 or whatever outrageous sums of money they're getting to see a movie these days. I'll let you know. I did go and read about this at suggested sites.

We shall see.....(only the Shadow knows?)

Gedanken · 7 March 2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thank goodness you're not a film critic, James....that was hilarious!!

Pfft - I wouldn't want to be a film critic. However, if film critics were made high court judges with the power to pass death sentences, I might be interested.

redshirt1957 · 7 March 2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Pfft - I wouldn't want to be a film critic. However, if film critics were made high court judges with the power to pass death sentences, I might be interested.

When I have a high fever I have this nightmare.

Ed is my lawyer.

You are the judge.

The jury is filled with my ex-wives.

Gedanken · 7 March 2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

James:

Ok. I know nada, nothing, zippo about this movie(or the comic strip). However, today I heard a review on NPR(US: National Public Radio, listener and partially gov't supported) that canned the movie. Don't worry. I'm relying on your judgment in this that I won't waste my precious $7.50 or whatever outrageous sums of money they're getting to see a movie these days. I'll let you know. I did go and read about this at suggested sites.

We shall see.....(only the Shadow knows?)

Dan, do keep in mind that when it comes to movie adaptations of comics, I'm a real skinflint with praise. In light of that, perhaps chenx's review might be more objective for non-comic geeks.

Gedanken · 7 March 2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

When I have a high fever I have this nightmare.

Ed is my lawyer.

You are the judge.

The jury is filled with my ex-wives.

That's all right, Bubba - all you have to remember is that Frans is the executioner.

Carolina · 7 March 2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

When I have a high fever I have this nightmare.

Ed is my lawyer.

You are the judge.

The jury is filled with my ex-wives.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

That's all right, Bubba - all you have to remember is that Frans is the executioner.

I'll be the one passing out the popcorn!

jdc · 7 March 2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

That's all right, Bubba - all you have to remember is that Frans is the executioner.

sounds a good idea he did not like his last job as a volunteer fire reservist, the Dutch credit crunch made the job even more dangerous

Gedanken · 7 March 2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc

sounds a good idea he did not like his last job as a volunteer fire reservist, the Dutch credit crunch made the job even more dangerous

I think I just ruptured my gut!

JJ Irani · 8 March 2009, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

sounds a good idea he did not like his last job as a volunteer fire reservist, the Dutch credit crunch made the job even more dangerous

Hilarious!!

JimSnyder · 8 March 2009, 05:28 AM

Rolexitis · 8 March 2009, 11:53 AM

I saw it and it SUCKED! It was the WORST movie I've seen in a LONG time.

mikey · 8 March 2009, 04:39 PM

True, V for vendettat and Speed-Racer were the worst films

elijahenoch · 8 March 2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexitis

I saw it and it SUCKED! It was the WORST movie I've seen in a LONG time.

Took my son to watch it and all i got was this lousy comedian pin! and a picture.

Gedanken · 8 March 2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexitis

I saw it and it SUCKED! It was the WORST movie I've seen in a LONG time.

What was it specifically that sucked?

6 March 2009, 01:21 AM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Watchmen Without spoilers, I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10. Dan Dreiberg, Eddie Blake and Hollis Mason were spot on, Laurie Juspeczyk was better than I originally feared. Doc Manhattan looked great but sounded wrong. Rorschach looked pretty good but moved and sounded all wrong. Adrian Veidt - WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG!!! Snyder screwed the pooch there. I'm on the fence about whether Alan Moore was right in not wanting to have anything to do with the movie. Overall, the spirit of the story was maintained except for one key scene right at the end. I'll talk about that part later to keep from dropping a spoiler. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 March 2009, 01:38 AM	#3
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Nah, Squid wasn't a problem. There's something else a bit after that which was missed out, and that's the one thing about the movie that really got my nose out of joint. Stay tuned. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 March 2009, 01:38 AM	#4
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Are you guys serious? i thougt it was a really good movie..a lot of good reviews fomr here...but i guess i have to watch it myself....trailer look awesome and sound track too....ummmm maybe Gi Joe the movie will be the same too? hahahhaa i hope not... __________________

6 March 2009, 01:43 AM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I think it might be good for someone who hadn't read the comic. For those who have, it will be less than totally satisfying, although to be fair, the movie did do a reasonable job of handling such a complex story within such a short running length. It was nowhere as intricate as the comic, but you'd really have to make it a miniseries if you wanted to do that. I've waited 20 years for this movie, and I wasn't disappointed. It doesn't sound like much until you consider that I wanted to take out contracts on the idiot brothers who mangled V For Vendetta beyond recognition. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 March 2009, 01:51 AM	#7
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Joe, head down to Borders and pick up a copy of the comic - that'll get you up to speed. It wasn't the only comic to have made it to Time's Top 100 Novels list for nothing. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 March 2009, 01:35 AM	#2
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Cough Squid Cough *Cough!!!! Looks good but Claire has decided it will be one to catch on dvd (bah)!!!! Trailers for Wolverine (probably be bloody awful) and Terminator Salvation (Should be bloody awful but is looking better and better) look like the top summer films!!!!! J

6 March 2009, 01:50 AM	#6
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I have no idea what you guys are talking about so its off to WIKI land for a bit.

6 March 2009, 02:50 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the update and brief review, James. It's opened NZ wide yesterday so Zemina and I plan on catching it this weekend. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 March 2009, 04:18 AM	#10
ronin7 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bucks uk Watch: green submariner Posts: 424	read the comic book back in 1989,seems like yesterday.i was blown away.never thought the day would come when it would be turned into a movie.expectations are high.hope to catch it this weekend.seems alan moore distancing himself again from a movie adaptation of his work.hope it doesnt turn out like v for vendetta which i thought was a bit lame and the league of extraordinary gentleman which was a bit of a mess.

6 March 2009, 08:08 PM	#13
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think Watchmen comic is too perfect. The BEST Comic I ever read beside Kingdom Come & Marvels. It's hard to making the movie. Alan Moore don't like the idea. But I'm still want to see it if that movie already hit Jakarta.

7 March 2009, 07:42 AM	#15
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i just saw it in IMAX. since i never read the book i have to say i have very low standards, for me the movie is amazing! can't wait for the blu ray so many twists! all i can say is if you did not read the book the movie is worth watching, if you read it, forget about the book and just enjoy the movie. Go Rorschach! no compromise even in the face of armageddon! __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

7 March 2009, 09:31 AM	#16
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	And here I am thinking it was a movie of watches!

7 March 2009, 10:39 AM	#17
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	James: Ok. I know nada, nothing, zippo about this movie(or the comic strip). However, today I heard a review on NPR(US: National Public Radio, listener and partially gov't supported) that canned the movie. Don't worry. I'm relying on your judgment in this that I won't waste my precious $7.50 or whatever outrageous sums of money they're getting to see a movie these days. I'll let you know. I did go and read about this at suggested sites. We shall see.....(only the Shadow knows?)

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