Comments on: Movie Review: Watchmen

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:08:49 +0000

Ana: He was the “tough kid” –it was bugging me thoughout the movie, and when I got home I looked him up on IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0355097/

I found Dr M distracting, too –but in a good way. lol

By: Watchmen, Reactions and Thoughts « Lurv à la Mode

Watchmen, Reactions and Thoughts « Lurv à la Mode — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:22:38 +0000

[...] the impressions of a reader and movie goer, I’d like to pimp out Thea’s review over at The Book Smugglers. There are some spoilers after the break, so do beware, but [...]

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:54:11 +0000

edifanob – Two more days! Come back and tells us what you think! 3 hours and 25 minutes? Hooray! I can’t wait for the DVD and all the extras!

Abby – no covering Dr Manhattan please.

Renee – he was in Bad News Bears? no way? and I totally agree with regards to the soundtrack.

By: edifanob

edifanob — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:42:28 +0000

OK. Last try to add the link:

Zack Snyder says WATCHMEN DVD will be 3 hours 25 minutes!
http://www.collider.com/entertainment/news/article.asp/aid/10993/tcid/1

By: edifanob

edifanob — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:40:20 +0000

Sorry, forgot to add the link:

By: edifanob

edifanob — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:39:08 +0000

I read it last year and it blew me away. I'll watch the movie in 3 days. I read a lot of comments about the movie in the past days. It seems that many people went to cinema with wrong expectations. This isn't either a FANTASTIC FOUR nor a BATMAN movie. This is WATCHMEN. And I think you have a big advantage when you read the novel before. Anyway I want to see my favorite character RORSCHACH on a big, big screen. And I want the WATCHMEN and THE BLACK FREIGHTER dvd. Fortunately there will be a long WATCHMEN version on dvd: Zack Snyder says WATCHMEN DVD will be 3 hours 25 minutes!

By: Abby

Abby — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:38:39 +0000

I agree pretty much with your review. I had problems in the book with anyone being “the smartest man in the world”, but the movie made it ridiculous. That actor was NOT IT. And there is NO way he could have picked up the Comedian!

But Rorschach was indeed brilliant. And from the photos of Nite Owl, I thought they had picked someone really buff when he’s supposed to be more average. Turns out that was just the costume and the actor was very well cast.

And I found Dr Manhattan’s naughty bits distracting, just like they are in the book. Dude needs some pants

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:27:51 +0000

Oh! and Sarah Monette (author of Mélusine) has an interesting post about Watchmen here: http://www.storytellersunplugged.com/narrative-efficiency

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:19:28 +0000

We saw it this afternoon at the Cinerama Dome, and it rocked! I haven’t read it, though it’s been sitting on my shelf (courtesy of the husband) for years. It didn’t occur to me to read it ahead until a couple of days ago, and I didn’t have the time to read it, but I will definitely read it now. I’m really curious about the different ending.
I LOVED Rorschach, and when he was unmasked, it was amazing. The actor was perfect, and his growly voice exactly what the part called for. Who’d've thought, the kid from Bad News Bears?
Dr Manhattan was my other favorite, both the character and the portrayal by Billy Crudup.
The other “character” that made such an impact on me was the soundtrack. Maybe it’s being a product of the 70’s and 80’s, but each song resonated and added another layer to its scene.
My husband is a giant fan-boy. He loved it. The different ending didn’t bother him, though it really bugged our friend who saw it with us.
It was cool to see it at the Cinerama Dome, ’cause they had the costumes from the movie on display. Let me tell you, Malin Ackerman must have legs like a stick, cause those vinyl leggings things were tiny. OK, and the sex scene was so written by a man. That was all I could think of when all she was wearing were the boots/leggings. Might have looked sexy, but uncomfortable as hell.

By: Bridget Locke

Bridget Locke — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:15:06 +0000

I actually read the book a few weeks ago for the first time. My very favorite is when Dr. Manhattan is on Mars. I had shivers going down my arms. I hated the end. Sorry, but I did. I thought it was a rip-off.

I haven’t seen the movie yet. I hate going to the theater, so will more than likely wait to watch it on DVD. I’m glad y’all liked it though. Knowing how you review, it’s good to know there’s an excellent chance I will love it.