Streex Admin
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| Subject: Watchmen Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:00 am | |
| Firstly, I have not read the graphic novel. This was deliberate, since I knew there was going to be a movie, and reading any book tends to ruin the movie. I'm sure there are a whole bunch of things in the graphic novel that they left out or changed, and it's hard for those who have read it to imagine how people could understand the subtleties of the story without it. But trust me, the morally complex, multi-layered characters and plot were very well delivered by the movie alone. There was nothing that seemed like it didn't make sense or wasn't quite explained. The movie was just about perfect.
I'm surprised to hear a lot of reviews saying that this is just an action movie for teenage boys; I thought quite the opposite. There was much less action than I expected, the movie centered mostly on emotions and ideas conveyed through dialog, narration and character flashbacks. The action scenes were all fairly short, though when there was action it was delightfully innovative. There were a lot of nasty and unexpected twists like limbs snapping, guts sticking to the ceiling, bones audibly crunching... Every time something violent happened, they made it interesting and shocking rather than recreating the generic ho-hum violence of every other movie. (And there was no obligatory 30-minute-long final action scene culminating in the conclusion of the plot... oh joy! Those get so boring.) Plus, many of the scenes were rather bold for a mainstream film, and showed certain things that are normally hidden off-screen or completely avoided. The only example I feel I can give without spoiling anything is the full frontal male nudity, something that is rather conspicuously hidden in almost every Hollywood movie. This movie isn't concerned about hiding little things like that, just as it isn't concerned about hiding certain subjects that most movies wouldn't show.
This movie definitely isn't for everyone. People expecting another Dark Knight will be disappointed as this movie is completely unique. People who want an action movie and don't want all that talking and thinking will be disappointed. But to those looking for a long, complicated, deeply moving epic that will really make them think about the very concepts of right, wrong, and heroism (and who haven't read the book, which apparently ruins it): Do NOT miss this movie!
5 out of 5
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Incognito Samus
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| Subject: Re: Watchmen Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:09 am | |
| - Streex wrote:
full frontal male nudity
I bet that was your favorite part. | |
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Lier X Agerate Pit
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| Subject: Re: Watchmen Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:39 am | |
| Although, I don't know much about Watchmen, I am looking quite forward to this movie. A few of my friends have been raving about it and even calling it superior to the Dark Knight (and that's saying a lot since I adore that movie). Hopefully, I'll be able to see it very soon (preferably in IMAX). For those of you who like a good parody and watched the late 80's early 90's action cartoons might I recommend this: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/485797Also lol at Incognito's comment.
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Triz Moogle
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| Subject: Re: Watchmen Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:57 am | |
| If i had to rate the movie I'd give it 3/5 stars. I think Streek gave it bonus stars cause of all the giant blue penis on screen. | |
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Streex Admin
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| Subject: Re: Watchmen Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:19 am | |
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