iisaphd
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WATCHMEN
Went to see the WATCHMEN today. It's ok if you like sausage.
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Dak10
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RE: WATCHMEN
Saw IMAX midnight showing last night. Had read the novel two or three times, and I enjoyed it. Some people were upset with it when leaving the theater but it was what I wanted it to be. Better than the plot hole filled Dark Knight.
(This post was last modified: 03-07-2009 12:54 AM by Dak10.)
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03-06-2009 07:19 PM |
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Felonious
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RE: WATCHMEN
The density of the story and convoluted way it's told is what makes the novel so cool, but it doesn't translate well to film (as everyone who said this movie couldn't be made correctly assumed). It's just too much for one movie to handle. They did do almost as good a job as they could have, but I thought they botched Veidt completely, I did not like the different ending, and, even though they used some good songs, they put them in the most inappropriate places. I also thought the score was pretty cheesy. Overall, I'd give it about a B-. Still enjoyed it, in spite of its flaws.
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03-07-2009 12:45 AM |
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Dak10
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RE: WATCHMEN
The four hour director cut when it comes to DVD will make the movie complete I think. I actually enjoyed the music, though I agree about Veidt.
I thought the ending was fine, but the dialogue left out or given to another character was pretty crappy.
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03-07-2009 12:54 AM |
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RE: WATCHMEN
I gotta see this.
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03-07-2009 03:46 AM |
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RE: WATCHMEN
Heard there is allot of nudity and sexual situations in the movie making it unacceptable for young kids. It does have a R rating though.
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03-07-2009 09:30 AM |
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tigerjeb
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RE: WATCHMEN
i want to see if the theme i take from the book is what shows up on screen.
in my eyes, the story is about the ultimate total moral failure of "heroes".
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03-07-2009 09:47 AM |
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TigerTrill4life
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RE: WATCHMEN
I was disappointed. Sound track of the most overused songs in movies. Hated the changed ending. Wish I could have seen more of Carla Gugino's fine ass in her Sally Jupiter outfit. Will still buy the dvd for hour long cartoon of the Black Freighter.
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03-07-2009 10:00 AM |
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iisaphd
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RE: WATCHMEN
(03-07-2009 09:30 AM)U of M/ND fan Wrote: Heard there is allot of nudity and sexual situations in the movie making it unacceptable for young kids. It does have a R rating though.
yes, like I said, there's a lot of sausage in the movie (or as missj would say, winger-wangers), a rape scene, a consensual sex scene, etc. not for the kids
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03-07-2009 10:07 AM |
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tigerjeb
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RE: WATCHMEN
its not a book for kids nor should it be a movie for kids. its rated R for a reason.
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03-07-2009 10:20 AM |
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uofmwalton
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RE: WATCHMEN
Why would anyone think a movie rated R would be acceptable for kids? I really enjoyed the film.
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03-07-2009 10:42 AM |
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Tigers2640
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RE: WATCHMEN
I haven't read a page of the graphic novel and watching the movie last night I figured the story is jam-packed in a way a 3-hour movie can't describe. It was good and pretty deep, and yes, not for kids. But no one told that to the 2 sets of parents last night who each brought in two 4-year-olds. The opening scene and credits show just how much it's "not for kids."
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03-07-2009 11:19 AM |
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tigerjeb
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RE: WATCHMEN
the book has so many themes going on, its amazing. and the use of duality in the characters is just impressive. and even if you dont read a word, the detail and story told with just the artwork is worth the price
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03-07-2009 05:43 PM |
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RE: WATCHMEN
I get a kick out of stuff like this. I hung out with and briefly dated Malin Akerman shortly after I moved to Toronto in 2002. She is a super cool chicky.
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03-07-2009 09:55 PM |
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iisaphd
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RE: WATCHMEN
(03-07-2009 09:55 PM)Stammers Wrote: I get a kick out of stuff like this. I hung out with and briefly dated Malin Akerman shortly after I moved to Toronto in 2002. She is a super cool chicky.
don't let my wife see this...
:ncaabbs: stammers
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03-07-2009 10:52 PM |
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FORealTigerFan
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RE: WATCHMEN
(03-07-2009 10:07 AM)iisaphd Wrote: (03-07-2009 09:30 AM)U of M/ND fan Wrote: Heard there is allot of nudity and sexual situations in the movie making it unacceptable for young kids. It does have a R rating though.
yes, like I said, there's a lot of sausage in the movie (or as missj would say, winger-wangers), a rape scene, a consensual sex scene, etc. not for the kids
They seem to be putting more sausage in movies now days.
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03-08-2009 12:38 AM |
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Tigers2640
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RE: WATCHMEN
(03-07-2009 10:52 PM)iisaphd Wrote: (03-07-2009 09:55 PM)Stammers Wrote: I get a kick out of stuff like this. I hung out with and briefly dated Malin Akerman shortly after I moved to Toronto in 2002. She is a super cool chicky.
don't let my wife see this...
:ncaabbs: stammers
I second that.
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03-08-2009 09:53 PM |
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