My Watchmen Review (beware spoilers)

[Spurminator]

[CuckingFunt]

Okay.

You're right.

Blaming Dr. Manhattan and cheapening Veidt's plan using inter-demension beings to scare humans into cooperating with each other is just the epitome of genius.

Yes. Because, of course, that's exactly what I said.

[peewee's lovechild]

Yes. Because, of course, that's exactly what I said.

Yes, because you are oh so cool.

[Vendetta]

I have a feeling this is gonna go the way of V for Vendetta.....

an ultimately forgettable movie.

Your powers of observation continue to serve you well.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

And, dead dogs in an art gallery is art.

Exactly.

[florige]

So "the" Peewee, I guess it's safe to assume that this movie won't replace TDK as you favorite movie of all time huh? lol

[Brutalis]

I don't really judge movies I haven't seen (unless they are just obviously bogus) but this movie based on TV spots and previews looks quite far fetched and comic book like for kids. So in other words they don't get me to want to see it at all. I'm sure I will though.

[Fpoonsie]

I wasn't expecting to have every detail.

You're missing my point and I don't think you read my initial post completely.

The omissions were pretty egregious.

And, the point of the graphic novel is only somewhat intact, not completely. The point of the graphic novel is that humanity will pull together when they have an unknown quan y that serves as a common enemy.

The squid represents possible creatures from other dimensions that can somehow make their way to Earth and possibly anihilate it. So, humanity has to put it's differences aside to work together and fight this possible threat.

I suppose you can make that point about Dr. Manhattan as a common enemy. But, like I said, if you're a fan of the graphic novel, it goes against the spirit of the novel.

Maybe they strayed away from that because it's already been done...prolly more than once.



Now, don't get me wrong, the omissions you're describing DO sound legitimate (having read and thoroughly enjoyed the novel/ending), but it DOES seem like it'd be quite an undertaking to explain that. Though, I need to watch it before I comment further.

[peewee's lovechild]

So "the" Peewee, I guess it's safe to assume that this movie won't replace TDK as you favorite movie of all time huh? lol

TDK is not my favorite movie of all time, but it's up there. I'm a Star Wars nut.

However, I haven't seen anything better than TDK since it came out. I was really hoping that Watchmen would top it. Unfortunately, it didn't.

I just can't get past the blatant omissions it had.

[peewee's lovechild]

Maybe they strayed away from that because it's already been done...prolly more than once.

I can see where you're coming from, but that can't be a reason why you would abandon a major plot from your source material.

If they would've included the squid, ID4 would have been the last thing in my mind.

Now, don't get me wrong, the omissions you're describing DO sound legitimate (having read and thoroughly enjoyed the novel/ending), but it DOES seem like it'd be quite an undertaking to explain that. Though, I need to watch it before I comment further.

Let me know what you think when you see it.

[Spurminator]

Maybe they strayed away from that because it's already been done...prolly more than once.

I'm reminded of the "raining frogs" ending in Magnolia.

[florige]

TDK is not my favorite movie of all time, but it's up there. I'm a Star Wars nut.

However, I haven't seen anything better than TDK since it came out. I was really hoping that Watchmen would top it. Unfortunately, it didn't.

I just can't get past the blatant omissions it had.

I never heard of this movie until I saw the previews for it at the TDK. Neither me nor my friend who happens to have been into comics too.

[JoeChalupa]

I'm going to read the novel and wait on the movie.

[peewee's lovechild]

I'm going to read the novel and wait on the movie.

It's a rather quick read.

[jack sommerset]

I love movies and take lil pride on knowing whats coming out,who is in movies, you know the trivia...... I never heard of Watchmen until a few weeks ago. I think I heard of it first because of a lawsuit,not sure about that.

Should I be embarassed I never heard of Watchmen.

[biological clock]

I love movies and take lil pride on knowing whats coming out,who is in movies, you know the trivia...... I never heard of Watchmen until a few weeks ago. I think I heard of it first because of a lawsuit,not sure about that.

Should I be embarassed I never heard of Watchmen.

I've never heard of them either.

[mexicanjunior]

Up until the trailers, I had never heard of this comic. Since I know nothing about the original story, I will probably enjoy the movie. I get what Peewee is saying though, the changes made to the Transformers movie (Megatron isn't an effing spaceship!) bothered me in the same way...

[jack sommerset]

Up until the trailers, I had never heard of this comic. Since I know nothing about the original story, I will probably enjoy the movie. I get what Peewee is saying though, the changes made to the Transformers movie (Megatron isn't an effing spaceship!) bothered me in the same way...

I'm thinking the same thing about enjoying the flick because I know nothing of it and I did not read Pee Wees review but will after I see it. I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised

[jcrod]

I don't really judge movies I haven't seen (unless they are just obviously bogus) but this movie based on TV spots and previews looks quite far fetched and comic book like for kids. So in other words they don't get me to want to see it at all. I'm sure I will though.

I believe its rated R, so it should be far from kid like....I hope.

I also never heard of them before I read about the movie. I was thinking of reading it, but will probably just see the movie so I want be disappointed.

As others said, Transformers was a huge disappointment, XMen, etc...

[CuckingFunt]

I don't really judge movies I haven't seen (unless they are just obviously bogus) but this movie based on TV spots and previews looks quite far fetched and comic book like for kids. So in other words they don't get me to want to see it at all. I'm sure I will though.

There is not a single thing about this film that is for kids. Both the film and the graphic novel are quite decidedly adult.

[florige]

I'm thinking the same thing about enjoying the flick because I know nothing of it and I did not read Pee Wees review but will after I see it. I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised

Thats how I was after seeing V for Vendetta. I know alot of people here hated it but I liked it. I was just bored one Monday night and took a chance in seeing it. I had no idea what is was about.


If only the Watchman had given "the" Peewee his damn killer squid we wouldn't be having this conversation. lol

[MiamiHeat]

dont really care. i'll catch it on DVD though

[Slinkyman]

Never read the comic and just saw the movie and really liked it. Had there been a squid i don't think i would have liked it as much, actually i know i wouldn't have. I know the guy that made the film was a huge Watchmen fan so if he didn't put the squid in he must of had his reasons, the movie was already approaching 3 hours too.

The "looks quite far fetched and comic book like for kids" comment is really funny considering there's a ton of big blue in the film, not something you would want your kids to see.

[=RTM=]

dont really care. I'll catch it on dvd though

+1

[Dr.Manhattan]

I am disappointed, PeeWee. VERY disappointed.