The Escapist Presents: MovieBob Reviews: Watchmen
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"should be regarded as a film on its own merit" All adaptations should be, and the sooner people realise that the less bitchin' they'll do "the book was better" No the book was different, because you imagined it differently to the director.
Anyway, I felt that dissing all those other films and directors was somewhat unnecessary and the bulk of the review could have been gotten by reading the opening few lines on screen, but it was mildly entertaining overall.
Anyway, I felt that dissing all those other films and directors was somewhat unnecessary and the bulk of the review could have been gotten by reading the opening few lines on screen, but it was mildly entertaining overall.
Why the hell does MovieBob not have his own account?
Overall, good review. Loved the stuff (Read- Rant) on other directors.
Let's see it more often!
Overall, good review. Loved the stuff (Read- Rant) on other directors.
Let's see it more often!
I found the movie AMAZING and i also have watched it several times and each time it just gets better
(Now i know there will be people telling me off for this) But do you not think that compared to the comic it all seems a little "rushed", now dont get me wrong here, i mean the film is amazing and i love it to bits but after reading the comic and seeing the film, i feel theyve tryed to push all that information into a 2 and a half hour slot, and its really not enough time
As a stand alone film however, i take my hat off, well done is literally all i can say
Great review by the way, this is the first time i have watched a moviebob, will definatly watch more
(Now i know there will be people telling me off for this) But do you not think that compared to the comic it all seems a little "rushed", now dont get me wrong here, i mean the film is amazing and i love it to bits but after reading the comic and seeing the film, i feel theyve tryed to push all that information into a 2 and a half hour slot, and its really not enough time
As a stand alone film however, i take my hat off, well done is literally all i can say
Great review by the way, this is the first time i have watched a moviebob, will definatly watch more
I really enjoyed the film, but I think I'll enjoy the directors cut more. I think too many scenes were dropped to fit it into a 2 hour 30 min time slot that most of the general public would find acceptable for sitting down in a movie theater and to be honest I wouldn't want to spend much longer then that in there anyway.
What I'm truly grateful to the movie for is that Watchmen is now part of mainstream culture. No matter how big a superhero or comic book is the public doesn't really know about it until a popular movie is made, not just because of the people who have seen it but because of the millions more who are exposed to the marketing. Some people might morn the loss of the underground nature of the book, but I'm loving being able to talk to other people about these characters. And of course this will bring more people to the book, which no one can say is a bad thing. I mean, my dad just started reading the graphic novel because he saw a review of the film and found the book in my old room. He hasn't read a comic since silver age superman, but now he burning through Watchmen. I never thought I be able to discuss this with him without having to explain everything to him.
Probably the most important piece of comic book culture has been brought to the screen and done so masterfully. It shows that our fiction can be just as deep, moving and meaningful as any other work, and more so than most character dramas fishing for Oscar nominations. I plan to see this film three to seven times, and my forth showing's tonight. Go out, drag your friends along and show them what all the fuss is about.
Probably the most important piece of comic book culture has been brought to the screen and done so masterfully. It shows that our fiction can be just as deep, moving and meaningful as any other work, and more so than most character dramas fishing for Oscar nominations. I plan to see this film three to seven times, and my forth showing's tonight. Go out, drag your friends along and show them what all the fuss is about.
You see to me, there are moments of Watchmen that could make it "a fucking Masterpiece" which are followed by just plain aweful moments.
Zack Snyders insistance to add so much slow mo, blood and the most unintentionally hilarious sex scene I have ever seen is what killed the film for me.
And also, no, I think the actors who played Ozzy and Silk Spector where terrible. The rest of the cast worked well, petically Doctor Manhattan and Jacky as Rorsatch, but thoughs two where just plain bad.
I've never had such mixed views about a film as Watchmen. It's certainly worth seeing, just so you can have your own view on it, because it's a very 50/50 split on thoughs who like it and who don't.
Zack Snyders insistance to add so much slow mo, blood and the most unintentionally hilarious sex scene I have ever seen is what killed the film for me.
And also, no, I think the actors who played Ozzy and Silk Spector where terrible. The rest of the cast worked well, petically Doctor Manhattan and Jacky as Rorsatch, but thoughs two where just plain bad.
I've never had such mixed views about a film as Watchmen. It's certainly worth seeing, just so you can have your own view on it, because it's a very 50/50 split on thoughs who like it and who don't.
Wow you are such a fan of the novel you don?t notice how poorly done the movie was.
Zack Snyder?s inexperience in storytelling shines brightly in this film, the main plot constantly gets lost in all the back stories and over-the-top fight and sex scenes. Which worked with his over movies such as 300 simply because starting off there wasn?t much substance besides the sex and violence. But doesn?t work that well in watchmen since it distracts from what should be the driving force, the plot?
Film is not really a stand alone film, since it relies heavily on the novel to fill-in for what was cut out or what lack the time to fully be explained. Meaning the movie is for fans only, since people who have not read the book with leave the theaters highly confused (like my two friends I went to see the movie with)
The only reason people claim it is such a great movie is because of the rich source material and stunning visual effects. The common person I guess could be easily entertained by the eye candy and probably could kind of get a hint that the movie was suppose to be something greater then a normal superhero movie. And the fans are easily entertained by seeing some of the scenes from the novel depicted word for word.
The movie was a disappointment. The soundtrack was a terrible selection of random mismatched periodic songs. Everyone knew martial arts and had superhuman strength. You had characters and settings coming in with no introduction or explanation. I do see that the movie was trying to be as deep and moving as the book, but just comes off as a action movie with a little twist.
I think in the hands of another director or editor or someone, this film could have been successful in being a great adaptation and a stand alone film.
Zack Snyder?s inexperience in storytelling shines brightly in this film, the main plot constantly gets lost in all the back stories and over-the-top fight and sex scenes. Which worked with his over movies such as 300 simply because starting off there wasn?t much substance besides the sex and violence. But doesn?t work that well in watchmen since it distracts from what should be the driving force, the plot?
Film is not really a stand alone film, since it relies heavily on the novel to fill-in for what was cut out or what lack the time to fully be explained. Meaning the movie is for fans only, since people who have not read the book with leave the theaters highly confused (like my two friends I went to see the movie with)
The only reason people claim it is such a great movie is because of the rich source material and stunning visual effects. The common person I guess could be easily entertained by the eye candy and probably could kind of get a hint that the movie was suppose to be something greater then a normal superhero movie. And the fans are easily entertained by seeing some of the scenes from the novel depicted word for word.
The movie was a disappointment. The soundtrack was a terrible selection of random mismatched periodic songs. Everyone knew martial arts and had superhuman strength. You had characters and settings coming in with no introduction or explanation. I do see that the movie was trying to be as deep and moving as the book, but just comes off as a action movie with a little twist.
I think in the hands of another director or editor or someone, this film could have been successful in being a great adaptation and a stand alone film.
While I also enjoyed the movie and agree with Bob on most points, it has come to my attention exactly why this movie will not be recognized for the masterpiece it is as an adaptation, a super hero movie, and a film in its own right: Dr Manhattan's penis.
Remember how back in 1991 when, to hear some people tell it, mostly middle school kids, that Silence of the Lambs was about a guy who tucks his penis between his legs so that he looks like a woman? Yeah, when those kids are adults now. Not that you'd notice because they are not one iota more mature. Therefore, to them, Watchmen is a totally gay movie about a naked blue guy and, *giggle, giggle* you can see his penis.
This kind of shit pisses me right the fuck off, but what it proves to me is that the world at large is not only not ready for a movie like Watchmen. It does not deserve a movie like Watchmen. It may not even deserve the empty explosion fest that are Michael Bay movies. They refuse to grow up and good things are like pearls before swine.
Remember how back in 1991 when, to hear some people tell it, mostly middle school kids, that Silence of the Lambs was about a guy who tucks his penis between his legs so that he looks like a woman? Yeah, when those kids are adults now. Not that you'd notice because they are not one iota more mature. Therefore, to them, Watchmen is a totally gay movie about a naked blue guy and, *giggle, giggle* you can see his penis.
This kind of shit pisses me right the fuck off, but what it proves to me is that the world at large is not only not ready for a movie like Watchmen. It does not deserve a movie like Watchmen. It may not even deserve the empty explosion fest that are Michael Bay movies. They refuse to grow up and good things are like pearls before swine.
