Jarlaxle 56 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 This movie is the best comic book/graphic novel adaptation I've ever seen. Wait, one of the best movies I've seen period. It doesn't do the graphic novel justice, but it's not a graphic novel. As a film, this stands alone as a bloody fantastic piece of art. My only complaints: At times the cinematography lacked detail and creativity Some of the minor character motivations and aspects of the major characters were altered. I can live with that though. This movie completely blew "Dark Knight" out of the water, but really, Christopher Nolan didn't have Watchmen to work with, and Zack Snyder seems to be the best guy to go to if you want a faithful adaptation of a graphic novel or comic book. One of the things I loved was the soundtrack. Dylan's "The Times They Are A Changin" worked incredibly well in the opening credits, and Jimi's version of All Along The Watchtower blew me away in this context. Along with many other great songs, excluding the one shitty MCR song in the end credits, but really, I was already leaving during the credits anyway. So, who watched the Watchmen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I haven't been to a movie in the theater in soooo long, but i want to see this one! The previews remind me a little of The Matrix movies (some of the fight scenes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 This movie is so much more than a pretty piece of action, it explores some very major philosophical themes, unlike any other comic book/superhero movie has done before. As I've said before, the ending is a nice big "fuck you" to the typical hollywood ending. And yes, the director Zack Synder also did 300, so some of the fight scenes have a vague resemblance to that slow-motion style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Really? Wow! I can't wait to see it! I've been feeling kind of skeptical about it, but I've heard good and bad reviews, so I'll reserve judgment until I see it myself. This definitely makes me want to see it even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 One of the greatest films I've ever watched. Far better than even the Dark Knight. My only problem was Ozymandias was probably miscast and Rorschach's therapist dude didn't act like I expected him after reading the novel. Anywho, phenomenal movie. 10 out of 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi J: Thanks for the review....I'm going to try and see it.... Juliet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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