Your opinion on Watchmen?

I thought the movie was boring, so I tried reading the comics. The comics are even more boring than the movie.

Why does it get high reviews?

Boring movie and way too much blue dong.

I really enjoyed it, minus the naked Manhatten man. I thought it was quite intelligently made.

Way too much blue dong.

CHOASXIII

Seriously, I don't understand why people make a big deal out of this. No one complained when it was in the novel.
I swear, Americans are so Homophobic...

Anyway, the film made a good attempt, but it was simply impossible to condense the entire novel into one film. Imagine if Peter Jackson, did that with LOTR? Couldn't be done, no matter how much talent was thrown out it. So as a result a lot of the elements that made the graphic novel great were lost because of time constraints. I didn't have a problem with the alternate ending, I thought it fit well with in the film's universe.

[QUOTE="CHOASXIII"]

Way too much blue dong.

Blue-Sky

Seriously, I don't understand why people make a big deal out of this. No one complained when it was in the novel.
I swear, Americans are so Homophobic...

Anyway, the film made a good attempt, but it was simply impossible to condense the entire novel into one film. Imagine if Peter Jackson, did that with LOTR? Couldn't be done, no matter how much talent was thrown out it. So as a result a lot of the elements that made the graphic novel great were lost because of time constraints. I didn't have a problem with the alternate ending, I thought it fit well with in the film's universe.

Homophobic, lolwut? What does that have to do with the fact I don't like seeing blue dong on my screen. That has nothing to do with homophobia or whatever.

Dicks are ugly and that big blue dick's no exception.

Best superhero movie ever made.RandoIph

Dull.

I quite liked Watchmen. It's oozing with style and it's very entertaining. I got told by one of my old friends whose a major comic fan to read the graphic novel because there's a lot more that the film didn't touch upon. I haven't read the comic yet though. I probably won't ever get round to it.

Your opinion matters not.

[QUOTE="CHOASXIII"]

Way too much blue dong.

Blue-Sky

Seriously, I don't understand why people make a big deal out of this. No one complained when it was in the novel.
I swear, Americans are so Homophobic...

Anyway, the film made a good attempt, but it was simply impossible to condense the entire novel into one film. Imagine if Peter Jackson, did that with LOTR? Couldn't be done, no matter how much talent was thrown out it. So as a result a lot of the elements that made the graphic novel great were lost because of time constraints. I didn't have a problem with the alternate ending, I thought it fit well with in the film's universe.

Homophobic?

I didn't read the comics, but I thought the movie was alright. 300 was better.

One thing i didn't like is that the choice of music and where the music started/stopped was kinda akward/bad

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

[QUOTE="CHOASXIII"]

Way too much blue dong.

CHOASXIII

Seriously, I don't understand why people make a big deal out of this. No one complained when it was in the novel.
I swear, Americans are so Homophobic...

Anyway, the film made a good attempt, but it was simply impossible to condense the entire novel into one film. Imagine if Peter Jackson, did that with LOTR? Couldn't be done, no matter how much talent was thrown out it. So as a result a lot of the elements that made the graphic novel great were lost because of time constraints. I didn't have a problem with the alternate ending, I thought it fit well with in the film's universe.

Homophobic, lolwut? What does that have to do with the fact I don't like seeing blue dong on my screen. That has nothing to do with homophobia or whatever.

The film was 2 hours and 40 mins long, how much screen time you think his penis had? 2 mins total? and people are walking away going "I just saw 3 hours of cock!" Were we watching the same film? It's one thing to see unwanted nudity but to let it detract from everything else in the film is ridiculous.

In the graphic novel, Dr. Manhatten's increasing nakedness was symbolic to his growing inability to relate to being human, each phase of the novel had him going from suit to shorts, to even a thong and finally full monty because at that point, he considered himself disconnected from society and humanity in general. It wasn't an issue at all in the book, but it was a big deal in the movie, because general America can't deal with nudity.

I didn't read the comics, but I thought the movie was alright. 300 was better.

One thing i didn't like is that the choice of music and where the music started/stopped was kinda akward/bad

StarFire571

I actually really like 300 but i'll admit its a crappy film.

[QUOTE="CHOASXIII"]

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

Seriously, I don't understand why people make a big deal out of this. No one complained when it was in the novel.
I swear, Americans are so Homophobic...

Anyway, the film made a good attempt, but it was simply impossible to condense the entire novel into one film. Imagine if Peter Jackson, did that with LOTR? Couldn't be done, no matter how much talent was thrown out it. So as a result a lot of the elements that made the graphic novel great were lost because of time constraints. I didn't have a problem with the alternate ending, I thought it fit well with in the film's universe.

Blue-Sky

Homophobic, lolwut? What does that have to do with the fact I don't like seeing blue dong on my screen. That has nothing to do with homophobia or whatever.

The film was 2 hours and 40 mins long, how much screen time you think his penis had? 2 mins total? and people are walking away going "I just saw 3 hours of cock!" Were we watching the same film? It's one thing to see unwanted nudity but to let it detract from everything else in the film is ridiculous.

In the graphic novel, Dr. Manhatten's increasing nakedness was symbolic to his growing inability to relate to being human, each phase of the novel had him going from suit to shorts, to even a thong and finally full monty because at that point, he considered himself disconnected from society and humanity in general. It wasn't an issue at all in the book, but it was a big deal in the movie, because general America can't deal with nudity.

Still not seeing how thats homophobic...

I personally think the nudity was just nudity for the sake of nudity. Not exactly well done.

[QUOTE="StarFire571"]

I didn't read the comics, but I thought the movie was alright. 300 was better.

One thing i didn't like is that the choice of music and where the music started/stopped was kinda akward/bad

Ilovegames1992

I actually really like 300 but i'll admit its a crappy film.

[QUOTE="CHOASXIII"]

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

Seriously, I don't understand why people make a big deal out of this. No one complained when it was in the novel.
I swear, Americans are so Homophobic...

Anyway, the film made a good attempt, but it was simply impossible to condense the entire novel into one film. Imagine if Peter Jackson, did that with LOTR? Couldn't be done, no matter how much talent was thrown out it. So as a result a lot of the elements that made the graphic novel great were lost because of time constraints. I didn't have a problem with the alternate ending, I thought it fit well with in the film's universe.

Blue-Sky

Homophobic, lolwut? What does that have to do with the fact I don't like seeing blue dong on my screen. That has nothing to do with homophobia or whatever.

The film was 2 hours and 40 mins long, how much screen time you think his penis had? 2 mins total? and people are walking away going "I just saw 3 hours of cock!" Were we watching the same film? It's one thing to see unwanted nudity but to let it detract from everything else in the film is ridiculous.

In the graphic novel, Dr. Manhatten's increasing nakedness was symbolic to his growing inability to relate to being human, each phase of the novel had him going from suit to shorts, to even a thong and finally full monty because at that point, he considered himself disconnected from society and humanity in general. It wasn't an issue at all in the book, but it was a big deal in the movie, because general America can't deal with nudity.

Well gee, you got me all figured out. That didn't detract from the film in general, all I was saying is I didn't exactly enjoy seeing that on my screen. Also, yeah I guess America must be afraid of blue dong, that's why so many people went to see the movie.

I thought the movie was boring, so I tried reading the comics. The comics are even more boring than the movie.

Why does it get high reviews?

NiKva

[QUOTE="NiKva"]

I thought the movie was boring, so I tried reading the comics. The comics are even more boring than the movie.

Why does it get high reviews?

heretrix

So if you find something that's boring as boring, you have a short attention span?

The GN is one of the greatest pieces of fiction in the last century.

The movie was a completely serviceable adaptaion. Didn't do revoltuionize the GN, but it was still fun.

Book great. Movie = slow motion sex scene to Hallelujah.

[QUOTE="heretrix"]

[QUOTE="NiKva"]

I thought the movie was boring, so I tried reading the comics. The comics are even more boring than the movie.

Why does it get high reviews?

Ilovegames1992

So if you find something that's boring as boring, you have a short attention span?

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

[QUOTE="heretrix"]It was made when peoples attention spans were longer than 5 minutes and they didn't need apps to tell them how to cross the street.

heretrix

So if you find something that's boring as boring, you have a short attention span?

This post sounds quite pretentious but i won't go there. I like both, i love some good mindless action and i love deep storytelling and character development and relationships. Yet i found Watchmen slightly overrated and boring. Guess i'm a dumb idiot :(

Kick-a** scenes, great storytelling, a good set of characters or any combination of all three make for a good movie. I felt that Watchmen had all three of these but I also know many with sophisticated tastes who hated that film. It just might not be suited to someone's tastes.

[QUOTE="CHOASXIII"]

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

Seriously, I don't understand why people make a big deal out of this. No one complained when it was in the novel.
I swear, Americans are so Homophobic...

Anyway, the film made a good attempt, but it was simply impossible to condense the entire novel into one film. Imagine if Peter Jackson, did that with LOTR? Couldn't be done, no matter how much talent was thrown out it. So as a result a lot of the elements that made the graphic novel great were lost because of time constraints. I didn't have a problem with the alternate ending, I thought it fit well with in the film's universe.

Blue-Sky

Homophobic, lolwut? What does that have to do with the fact I don't like seeing blue dong on my screen. That has nothing to do with homophobia or whatever.

The film was 2 hours and 40 mins long, how much screen time you think his penis had? 2 mins total? and people are walking away going "I just saw 3 hours of cock!" Were we watching the same film? It's one thing to see unwanted nudity but to let it detract from everything else in the film is ridiculous.

In the graphic novel, Dr. Manhatten's increasing nakedness was symbolic to his growing inability to relate to being human, each phase of the novel had him going from suit to shorts, to even a thong and finally full monty because at that point, he considered himself disconnected from society and humanity in general. It wasn't an issue at all in the book, but it was a big deal in the movie, because general America can't deal with nudity.

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

[QUOTE="CHOASXIII"]

Homophobic, lolwut? What does that have to do with the fact I don't like seeing blue dong on my screen. That has nothing to do with homophobia or whatever.

Nuck81

The film was 2 hours and 40 mins long, how much screen time you think his penis had? 2 mins total? and people are walking away going "I just saw 3 hours of cock!" Were we watching the same film? It's one thing to see unwanted nudity but to let it detract from everything else in the film is ridiculous.

In the graphic novel, Dr. Manhatten's increasing nakedness was symbolic to his growing inability to relate to being human, each phase of the novel had him going from suit to shorts, to even a thong and finally full monty because at that point, he considered himself disconnected from society and humanity in general. It wasn't an issue at all in the book, but it was a big deal in the movie, because general America can't deal with nudity.

Because comic films cater to males more. Of course there'd be less of a point made about it....

[QUOTE="heretrix"]

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

So if you find something that's boring as boring, you have a short attention span?

Ilovegames1992

This post sounds quite pretentious but i won't go there. I like both, i love some good mindless action and i love deep storytelling and character development and relationships. Yet i found Watchmen slightly overrated and boring. Guess i'm a dumb idiot :(

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

[QUOTE="heretrix"]If you need explosions and headshots every 5 pages to keep your attention then sure. It's better than being called an idiot because you don't appreciate great writing and characters. Perhaps the latest issue of the Punisher is more appropriate..

heretrix

This post sounds quite pretentious but i won't go there. I like both, i love some good mindless action and i love deep storytelling and character development and relationships. Yet i found Watchmen slightly overrated and boring. Guess i'm a dumb idiot :(

Good :P. Regardless of how you view cinema and high brow people think they are, i want them to watch Commando, Running Man and Rambo back to back and not enjoy them.

[QUOTE="Nuck81"]

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

The film was 2 hours and 40 mins long, how much screen time you think his penis had? 2 mins total? and people are walking away going "I just saw 3 hours of cock!" Were we watching the same film? It's one thing to see unwanted nudity but to let it detract from everything else in the film is ridiculous.

In the graphic novel, Dr. Manhatten's increasing nakedness was symbolic to his growing inability to relate to being human, each phase of the novel had him going from suit to shorts, to even a thong and finally full monty because at that point, he considered himself disconnected from society and humanity in general. It wasn't an issue at all in the book, but it was a big deal in the movie, because general America can't deal with nudity.

Ilovegames1992

Because comic films cater to males more. Of course there'd be less of a point made about it....

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

[QUOTE="Nuck81"] That's a pretty accurate assessment. Congrats. It comes down to maturity. And double standards. If it had been Ms. Manhattan walking around with her perky DD's and Brazilian wax then I doubt there would have been a problem. Dr Manhattans nudity was a plot point, but not one that came off well on the screen due to everyone cringing at the site of CG penis

Nuck81

Because comic films cater to males more. Of course there'd be less of a point made about it....

Hm no your point is that if it were a female there'd be less of a fuss. I just said obviously.

I am a fan of the graphic novel because it does a great job in engaging you in the characters and their struggles. Not to mention the set up and style is top-notch. I didn't like the movie as much since it didn't get you as interested into its plot, which is extremely crucial for a movie adaptation.

I find it to be a somewhat decent action movie. But nothing more than that, though. Sadly.

[QUOTE="Nuck81"]

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Because comic films cater to males more. Of course there'd be less of a point made about it....

Ilovegames1992

Hm no your point is that if it were a female there'd be less of a fuss. I just said obviously.

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

[QUOTE="Nuck81"] I've seen you respond directly to three seperate posts now where you COMPLETELY missed the point that was being said...

Nuck81

Hm no your point is that if it were a female there'd be less of a fuss. I just said obviously.

:lol: Ok. Think what you will mi amigo. I actually agreed with you and said the nudity seemed nudity for the sake of nudity (i.e not well done). It's a f*cking film man, chill out. I'm surprised you can even converse with me, are you on a wireless keyboard? And it's really not immature to not want to have to be forced to see a comical blue schlong really in my opinion. And again, there's no double standards in regards to nudity in films in my opinion.

[QUOTE="Nuck81"][QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Hm no your point is that if it were a female there'd be less of a fuss. I just said obviously.

Ilovegames1992

And again, there's no double standards in regards to nudity in films in my opinion.

[QUOTE="Nuck81"][QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Hm no your point is that if it were a female there'd be less of a fuss. I just said obviously.

Ilovegames1992

:lol: Ok. Think what you will mi amigo. I actually agreed with you and said the nudity seemed nudity for the sake of nudity (i.e not well done). It's a f*cking film man, chill out. I'm surprised you can even converse with me, are you on a wireless keyboard? And it's really not immature to not want to have to be forced to see a comical blue schlong really in my opinion. And again, there's no double standards in regards to nudity in films in my opinion.

[QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

[QUOTE="Nuck81"] Actually that was a commentary to my main point of the immaturity of the masses and the double standards of film in regards to nudity. And as a supplementary point, said that Dr Manhattan's nudity was an arch of his character development but not one that sold well in film, due to the limitations of getting inside a characters head. If I ventured a guess I'd say you were around 14/15 years old? You probably just haven't progressed to the level that you can offer critical analysis on an opinion or statement on anything but the surface value. chilly-chill

:lol: Ok. Think what you will mi amigo. I actually agreed with you and said the nudity seemed nudity for the sake of nudity (i.e not well done). It's a f*cking film man, chill out. I'm surprised you can even converse with me, are you on a wireless keyboard? And it's really not immature to not want to have to be forced to see a comical blue schlong really in my opinion. And again, there's no double standards in regards to nudity in films in my opinion.

Bigger in what sense?

Manhattan's schlong is way bigger in the movie than in the book. Zack Snyder demands it!

I just finished reading the graphics novel which I really enjoyed. I'm not sure where it stands in comparisons to other GNs because it's the only one I've read. Regardless, I thought it was quite impressive.

I haven't seen the movie since reading the book but I do remember enjoying it. It's fairly coherent given the complicated plot and there are some fun action sequences. That sex scene was awful though :P

I don't understand why people were so distracted by blue male genitalia. It reminds me of the movie Idiocracy where a movie is just an ass that farts for 2 hours with an audience laughing at it.

The comic books were amazing. I only wish I saved them because they'd be worth quite abit. I remember seeing them on the shelves and quickly reading them. I got the graphic novel.

I think the the changes Zack Snyder made were for the better that is blaming dr. manhattan with the explosion. Teleporting in a giant octopus would have made people laugh.

I just finished reading the graphics novel which I really enjoyed. I'm not sure where it stands in comparisons to other GNs because it's the only one I've read. Regardless, I thought it was quite impressive.

I haven't seen the movie since reading the book but I do remember enjoying it. It's fairly coherent given the complicated plot and there are some fun action sequences. That sex scene was awful though :P

tryagainlater

Thats because you didn't get it.

The movie sucks but the book is pretty good. Can't say I'd ever want to read it again.

Also, LOL at Watchmen being highbrow reading.

One of the best super-hero movies ever.