Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Watchmen

Yet another comic book adaptation!


Again it is based upon an Alan Moore comic book as is V for Vendetta! Weird thing is that he does not approve any of his novel adaptations, because he says they do not do justice to book. However, he has no right to them as he had written them while working for DC Comics.


plot:
In a gritty and alternate 1985 the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown, but after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so discover a deeper and far more diabolical plot.




Directed by Zack Snyder(300), this nearly 3 hour movie is visually striking. The story is very well switched from the novel to motion picture. This is not a classic superhero movie, actually it is mostly a dark, gory and complex tale of morality. One of the problems with this movie is only that it's complex narrative structure might not appeal to everyone. I have both seen it and read the comic book a few times. To some it may appear slow but towards the end it gets better.

here's the trailer:


I rate it 7.5/10

Worth a watch for sure! :)
(It is pretty graphic just so you know)

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Posted by Doo at 9:57 PM

41 comments:

  1. BobbyJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    My biggest comment is on the length, dragged on a bit.

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  2. EvilWafflesJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    LOVE THIS MOVIE.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I came for this movie, then again at the movie. It was gooood.

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  4. Justsayin'January 19, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Like this movie a lot.

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  5. MetatronJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I liked both the movie and novel a lot, a rarity. Every comic book reader should read and watch them!

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  6. Suciô SanchezJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    They should have had the balls to split it into two films.

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  7. ZakkJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Great movie, it did the graphic novel justice- but I still feel like they left a ton out.

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  8. pJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    i love the comics!

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  9. VaporJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I liked it overall.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Was a good movie, agreed (: I remember criticizing the sex-scene though. "He definitely is NOT putting it in her..."

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  11. BlahCooCooBlahJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I haven't seen this yet, one day! Looks good!

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  12. BartJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    i enjoyed this movie, the comedian made it pretty awesome.

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  13. BrutJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I love this movie.

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  14. Monster MadnessJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I was supposed to watch this in cinema, but never did :(

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Only 7.5? I would give this movie definitely a 9.5/10. This movie was one of the best I've ever seen. Capture the elements of watchmen perfectly.

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  16. iRage120January 20, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I agree with the 7.5, The movie was meh but I did enjoy it.

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  17. tigeyJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Ow cmon , loved that movie , one of the best !

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  18. tigeyJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Ow cmon , loved that movie , one of the best !

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  19. Clarence MillerJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Thought there could have been more action and gore but still pretty good

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I think the plot of this movie and the alternative time line made me think of time itself.

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  21. TheDude748January 20, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    great movie. even greater graphic novel :)

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  22. The Dynamic TrendJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    One of my favorite movies. I loved the ending.

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  23. mamtcJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    need to watch this..U hve one interesting list of movies
    Me and my thinking cap

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  24. Major MackJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I found this was a disappointment. I was expecting more....it was good though

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  25. Mister SharafJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    watch it, its ok

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I found the visual style and storytelling methods used in the film to be very neat! As a film though, it's not supremely outstanding, but it's definitely good

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  27. Das Auto!January 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    considering the intricate plot they had to work with, i think they did an awesome job. ive seen this movie a bunch o times

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  28. Aaron The BaronJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I feel like i should have seen this by now...

    on a side note, a bunch of my friends were talking about wanting to see a clockwork orange the other day and i was like "oh shit i just saw that :D" idk, thanks again for the recommendation xD *cough*cough* feel free to make some more ;D

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Watchmen had really good visuals but it was alright

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  30. BoatatoJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Everybody I know thinks I'm crazy, but this is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Maybe I just like alternate realities too much.

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  31. MCJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I like your blog, I'm following. I have the watchmen graphic novel.

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  32. 000January 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Never seen it. Maybe i should

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  33. AnonymouseJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    i've been meaning to see this since it came out but i had forgotten about it, thanks for reminding me, i'll watch it ASAP.

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  34. Natural Peanut ButterJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Nice review man. This has been on my to watch list for forever now. I'll probably check it out this week.

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  35. NicholasJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    sadly i still need to watch this.,. -_-

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  36. TeutorixJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Loved this movie, just loved it.

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  37. The Angry LurkerJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Good movie with some excellent characters.

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  38. RayJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    it's a great movie:))

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  39. StyronJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    still have to see it :((

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  40. DEZMONDJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    two of my favourite actors Patrick Wilson and Matthew Goode play in the film and plus I love Zack Snyder.
    The only superhero film I liked in last five or six years.

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  41. CRizzoJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    This movie was Amazing btw

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