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Watchmen Trailer
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onegoodlogan
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Jugendstil
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Despite my better judgment, I'm excited for this. Honestly, I can see why some people aren't feeling it, but it looks way better than I ever expected it to.
No comic will ever work the same way as a film.
No film will ever work the same way as a comic.
a·dapt
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1. to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly: They adapted themselves to the change quickly. He adapted the novel for movies.
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2. to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc.: to adapt easily to all circumstances.
No film will ever work the same way as a comic.
a·dapt
verb (used with object)
1. to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly: They adapted themselves to the change quickly. He adapted the novel for movies.
verb (used without object)
2. to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc.: to adapt easily to all circumstances.
Greatness Gone
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Just saw it, and I honestly can't believe that people are watching this over and over and calling it great. The CGI looks pretty horrible, save for Dr. Manhattan and the costumes look like they're made out of cheap fabric. Yes, I realize that Watchmen took place in the 80s with flashback scenes to earlier dates, but there isn't one fucking reason that these costumes can't look amazing. Also, was it just me, or was Rorschach's mask not moving? That could be due to the effects not being done yet, but whatever.
And all of the slow motion and the really ugly and unnatural filters. :lol
I realize I sound like a total comic snob, and it can't be as good the exact same as the comic, but jesus. Hopefully it isn't as bad as the trailer makes it look.
And all of the slow motion and the really ugly and unnatural filters. :lol
I realize I sound like a total comic snob, and it can't be as good the exact same as the comic, but jesus. Hopefully it isn't as bad as the trailer makes it look.
Greatness Gone
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What are you talking about? I've read Watchmen dozens of times and this looks like shit.woodchuck said:
sevenchaos
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So fucking awesome. I really need to read this graphic novel.
GalacticAE
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Greatness Gone said:
The CG seemed fine to me except for the water coming off of Nite Owl's ship and Dr. Manhattan. The costumes seem like every other super hero movie costume which is probably what they were going for according to that quote posted earlier. Rorschach's mask seems to be moving to me in every clip they show of him.
I can't comment on the cheapness of the fabrics since I have no clue how to tell. It seems normal to me.
I'm not that into this film. Having not really followed its production, so I don't really have any expectations. I'd say that Snyder does have a visual flair and a good eye graphic and I think with this he's delivering what's expected of him, but I just don't think he's the right man for the job.
Unlike 300 or Sin City, I liked Watchmen for its writing and its concept, its realism and characterisation more so than its graphical quality. The comic itself is rather muted in style, almost every page with a 3 by 3 panels format. To me, having every shot screaming 'Snyder' at me distracts from the story. 300 had a simple but strong Spartan premise to let him go all out with visual pyrotechnics, but I think that the Watchmen would have needed a gritty and realistic interpretation, an almost documentary-like restraint even.
Another reason this movie doesn't really appeal to me is because I don't think a Watchmen film is really needed right now. The concept won't as fresh as it was when the novel came out. Nolan is basically doing what the Watchmen did with Batman and I really hope that he can round it out with a third film to match the depth and complexity in Moore's work.
Unlike 300 or Sin City, I liked Watchmen for its writing and its concept, its realism and characterisation more so than its graphical quality. The comic itself is rather muted in style, almost every page with a 3 by 3 panels format. To me, having every shot screaming 'Snyder' at me distracts from the story. 300 had a simple but strong Spartan premise to let him go all out with visual pyrotechnics, but I think that the Watchmen would have needed a gritty and realistic interpretation, an almost documentary-like restraint even.
Another reason this movie doesn't really appeal to me is because I don't think a Watchmen film is really needed right now. The concept won't as fresh as it was when the novel came out. Nolan is basically doing what the Watchmen did with Batman and I really hope that he can round it out with a third film to match the depth and complexity in Moore's work.
Ignatz Mouse
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Jugendstil said:
Yup, me too.
Greatness Gone
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:lol
Anasui Kishibe
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jesus..
Ozymandias looks like fucking Niles Crane
agreed with everything you just said.
I think Moore's work differentiates from Miller's not only because the obvious HUGE difference in quality, but because Miller's are much more movie-friendly. In fact I think Miller writes his comic books with a future movie in mind, but that's just me.
while a incredibly simple comic book like 300 has all the ingredients to make an action movie that will be appreciated by hordes of teens (zomg Leonidas is so badass, ZOMG gore, ZOMG freaky creatures) , Watchmen is written with a totally different logic in mind: it's a comic book and doesn't pretend to be something else. You don't see bombastic action, you don't see testosterone driven people, you don't see fast paced shots or huge pecs, you don't see flashy special effects.
And now they think that distorting the original style and formula and turning it into a ZOMG cool action movie with some self-examination moments just to make it look as deep as the comic book. I'm laughing already.
Oh well, I can't help to rant whenever something about Watchmen: the zomg cool movie comes out, but I'll be damned if movie wont end up being a 300-2 and a total, shameful insult to Moore, the book and the TRUE fans
Ozymandias looks like fucking Niles Crane
Timbuktu said:
agreed with everything you just said.
I think Moore's work differentiates from Miller's not only because the obvious HUGE difference in quality, but because Miller's are much more movie-friendly. In fact I think Miller writes his comic books with a future movie in mind, but that's just me.
while a incredibly simple comic book like 300 has all the ingredients to make an action movie that will be appreciated by hordes of teens (zomg Leonidas is so badass, ZOMG gore, ZOMG freaky creatures) , Watchmen is written with a totally different logic in mind: it's a comic book and doesn't pretend to be something else. You don't see bombastic action, you don't see testosterone driven people, you don't see fast paced shots or huge pecs, you don't see flashy special effects.
And now they think that distorting the original style and formula and turning it into a ZOMG cool action movie with some self-examination moments just to make it look as deep as the comic book. I'm laughing already.
Oh well, I can't help to rant whenever something about Watchmen: the zomg cool movie comes out, but I'll be damned if movie wont end up being a 300-2 and a total, shameful insult to Moore, the book and the TRUE fans
BigJonsson
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ezekial45 said:
Both were on the soundtrack, the one from this trailer played during the credits
The End is the Beginning is the End
and
The Beginning is the End is the Beginning
Christoff Yurievich
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why isn't it march 09 yet? that looked exactly like I thought it should look, minus the bad hair on Ozy. Wow.
and yea, what he said. One version is fast (got a video even) and one is slow. Slow is used in trailer.
and yea, what he said. One version is fast (got a video even) and one is slow. Slow is used in trailer.
FutureZombie
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The unintentional comedy rating of this movie is officially off the charts.
Anasui Kishibe
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Solo said:
uh, why?
Not a reader of comics/graphic novels. Ive tried once or twice, but they just dont jive with me. Funny in a way, since I enjoy the hell out of a fair number of movies whose source material is a one (Oldboy, Batman Begins, Spider-Man 2, Sin City, etc.). But as for reading the source material itself, forget it.
Christoff Yurievich
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where?Costanza said:
this 1:33?Costanza said:
1:33 is the
attempt on Ozy.
and I don't care that you realized your error on a page I didn't see until now. I'm still pointing it out! :lol
beelzebozo
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watchmen is one of the few that i've read that i think transcends the medium. i think anyone who appreciates a good novel can appreciate watchmen.
GalacticAE
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Solo said:
I know what you mean. I feel the same way. But The Watchmen is just really, really great.
Try it out sometime. Nevermind the movie/trailer.
Saw this trailer during the Dark Knight. I liked it but it's way too damn stylistic. Jesus christ with the filters, slow motion, and copious use of CG. Zack Snyder's technique might have worked with 300, but it does not fit with Watchmen. Watchmen needs realism because, well, that's partially what Watchmen was about. Everything looks too clean and bright. I'm cautiously optimistic.
HomerSimpson-Man
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I have only slight idea of what Watchmen is, and I'm still wondering how will they really try to push or try to create in general something like Watchmen to the mass market as a film, but man, like 300 it sure looks all so pretty.
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And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
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I like the way it looks as a movie, as an admirer of the book I do agree with the people saying it's a bit too stylized. So, from what I'm seeing I think it's looking good as a flick and okay as an adaptation. Also, however's playing Ozymandias looks waaay too wimpy - as I recall he was pretty set, enough to make him look as powerful physically as he was intellectually - but maybe his performance will make up for that.
And I also just read the Entertainment Weekly feature, and it does sound like they've changed the ending.
And I also just read the Entertainment Weekly feature, and it does sound like they've changed the ending.
Ignatz Mouse
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Solo said:
If there's ever an exception to your rule, Watchmen should be it. It doesn't read like most comics.
Oh, and can we all agree not to use the term graphic novel? It's such a bullshit, arbitrary and cynically make-believe distinction.
Who are the idiots who keep believing that photographing movie characters with bright lighting and silly poses is a good idea?DMczaf said:
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