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Watchmen Trailer
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JimiNutz
Banned
I know it's a bit of a sin on my part but, even though I've been meaning to for ages, I've never got round to reading Watchmen. The trailer looked awesome though and I really liked the choice of music. As somebody that knows very little about the novel I couldn't help but notice how much Nightowl looks like Batman-wonder if that'll be a problem for casual movie goers?
I think I'll put off reading the novel until I've seen the movie. It's always better to watch the movie first because the book or comic is usually always better, that way you get to enjoy the movie, and then you get to enjoy the source material even more afterwards.
I think I'll put off reading the novel until I've seen the movie. It's always better to watch the movie first because the book or comic is usually always better, that way you get to enjoy the movie, and then you get to enjoy the source material even more afterwards.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Dabanton said:
Ten-Song said:
You are not alone, my brothers. You are not alone.
This trailer is very well done. It really doesn't spoil anything for those that haven't read the comic. We will see how the future trailer turn out, but at least this one leaves everything to the watcher's imagination. It peaks your interest without giving you any idea the direction the story will take.
WATCHMEN SPOILER INCOMING
I can't wait to see the prison scene. Oh baby.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
tight as a god damn drum
it looks like a pretty butterfly.
it looks like a pretty butterfly.
bengraven
Member
I'm sorry, why don't we have an animated gif of Silk Spectre walking down those stairs yet?
Which I can't wait to see onscreen.
Can't wait.
Ha, my 30th birthday is the next month, too.
Childhood's end, isn't it ironic?
Which I can't wait to see onscreen.
Nite Owl is all dressed and calls back to see if she's coming. He turns around and there she is, in stylized slow motion, walking down the steps in THAT fucking costume.
Ha, my 30th birthday is the next month, too.
Childhood's end, isn't it ironic?
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
as expected, this movie is going to completely miss the point and style of the comic book. No surprise here
It just looks like another slow-mo action packed shitfest like 300, which was pretty faithful to the source since 300 is a shitty comic book after all. But this is Watchmen. I will sure pass
It just looks like another slow-mo action packed shitfest like 300, which was pretty faithful to the source since 300 is a shitty comic book after all. But this is Watchmen. I will sure pass
DeadFalling
Member
Wow. Was really surprised at this trailer and since I've enjoyed other graphic novel made movie films (V for Vendetta, Sin City, 300) hopefully this will be the same.
Still not completely positive I'll love the movie, but this has definitely just sold me a ticket. :lol
Still not completely positive I'll love the movie, but this has definitely just sold me a ticket. :lol
Greatness Gone
Member
I've yet to see the trailer, but does anybody know if this follows David Hayter's script? IIRC, it was exactly like the comic book, only adapted into a shorter package. Moore supposedly liked the script due to this.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
alan moore doesn't like anything. or anyone, for that matter, so far as i can tell.
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
beelzebozo said:
yeah, read at least one of his interviews next time
chaostrophy
Member
I hated the 300 movie so I'm a bit nervous about this one. But on the other hand I never read 300 the comic, and Miller's stuff is really hit or miss with me. So maybe 300 was dumb from the beginning and not dumbed-down by Snyder?
Trailer looks cool at least.
Trailer looks cool at least.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
Anasui Kishibe said:
i was being a little facetious. but you can't deny that he's a pretty eccentric dude.
DeadFalling
Member
chaostrophy said:
Snyder pretty much followed the graphic novel exactly. He did add in the bit with the Queen though.
the whole rape thing and the "go before the counsel" part as well I believe
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
beelzebozo said:
I agree, he's TOTALLY eccentric, but also very kind and down to earth. He just doesn't like what Hollywood does with his works and that's pretty understandable
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
yeah. to be fair, i have pretty much despised all the adaptations that have been done of moore's work thus far (league and vendetta come to mind), and i guess he got burned. it sucks, to be sure, and i just hate to see him draw back from what looks to be a really solid adaptation that's trying hard to do justice to his work. maybe it won't, and maybe it'll blow as much as the other two, but initial impressions are much better than either of those films.
bengraven
Member
Dan said:
The month after Watchmen is released. I would love to say my childhood is going to end, but I can see myself glancing at the fantasy section of the book store or hiding out in GAF for the rest of my life.
That could very well be it, too. I'm leaning more toward what I said though, because she was sitting when
she and Dr. Manhatten met
Nite Owl almost has a heart attack by how beautiful she is and basically confirms to himself he's madly in love with her
But doesn't that sound kind of reflective of what the director was going for: he's essentially making a movie that reflects modern superhero movies the same way Watchmen reflected comics of the 80's?
That said, it will never be the same as a slower, dialogue-filled HBO mini-series for example, but maybe we'll have that someday too.
bengraven
Member
Sol.. said:
Kay.
Basically you have an alternative version of 1985 where vigilante superheroes are banned. The heroes are given a choice: work for the government and be free or retire to prevent criminal charges.
When one of the "patriotic" superheroes is murdered, it sets off a chain of events that involves five former superheroes:
Nite Owl: Batman-type, chubby nerd who's retired and writes books on birds and has a crush on Silk Spectre
Silk Spetre: Former smoking hot jailbait who turned in her costume and works for the government with her husband---
Dr. Manhatten: Nuclear man, almost Spock-like emotional state, works for the government
Rorschach: Question-like underground vigilante; brooding, wears a Rorschach test as a mask, Punisher-like murderer of criminals
Ozymandias: retired, became a rich billionaire; world's smartest man, nearly assassinated himself
GalacticAE
Member
Sol.. said:
The best thing to do is read the comic. It's a lot to explain. You can get the graphic novel at borders. Even if you're not a comic guy I think anyone can enjoy it. I'm not a comic guy much either but I really enjoyed the Watchmen as much as any other great movie or novel.
Of course, the truly awesome thing about the trailer IS the song - not just because it's good, but because it's the best version of the song that was the 'official' song for Batman & Robin - continuing the theme of bettering the shitness of the now averagely dull superhero movies that exist.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Sol.. said:
Do yourself a favor and pick up the graphic novel. With Watchmen that is really all there is. Unlike Batman or Superman, there aren't 1001 Watchmen stories floating around. You got the one graphic novel and that's it.
Trust me, you can get cheap ($13 on Amazon) and its a really good experience for even non-comic fans. Go to any comic store around the country and ask them what they would recommend for someone that isn't into comics. I bet you anything that most of your answers will be Watchmen.
BigJonsson
Member
Looks amazing
But why did they play the Smashing Pumpkins song from Batman Forever?
But why did they play the Smashing Pumpkins song from Batman Forever?
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