The Watchmen

guardianangel3290 · 03-06-2009, 12:35 PM

I saw it last night and I have to say I was ready to leave the theater after about an hour. The stylistic points of the movie are pretty cool, but the plot as a whole is flimsy as f***. I know it was adapted from a graphic novel, but they really could've trimmed about a hour off the run time (which was 3 hours) and the movie might have been more coherent.
In the end, it just seemed like alot of hype and LONG build up to get to a luke warm ending.
(oh and did i mention you are subjected to a gratuitous amount of shimmering blue dick throughout the movie? and a graphic, almost comical, 5 min sex scene (ok this part wasnt so bad lol))

Jet335i · 03-06-2009, 02:31 PM

i was reading the reviews and they mentioned the naked part - i was assuming they'd find a way to cover it up in the movie austin power-style.

I might go see it sunday matinee.

Haywood · 03-06-2009, 03:02 PM

That sucks, man. I was really hoping this was good.

Kensta335 · 03-06-2009, 03:04 PM

I had a feeling it won't be as good as the hype. I have low expectations so maybe it will suprise me and be decent.

2snail · 03-06-2009, 03:12 PM

i read the novel and it was great..there was more background on characters in between the chapters...i still plan to see the movie

just4kickz · 03-06-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2snail

i read the novel and it was great..there was more background on characters in between the chapters...i still plan to see the movie

i plan to see the movie too... most novels -> movies don't ever turn out great... so i kinda expect it to be mediocore... buts its ok... one of my favorite comic novels

mmzcee · 03-06-2009, 05:47 PM

yea i knew it was gonna suck. too movie comic book movies these days- cant take them seriously

but dark night was pretty sick

Haywood · 03-06-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mmzcee

yea i knew it was gonna suck. too movie comic book movies these days- cant take them seriously

but dark night was pretty sick

Dark Night and Ironman were pretty awesome.

kevinbahnz · 03-07-2009, 12:13 AM

just got back from watching this. Pretty bad. I thought movies like this deserved to be 3 hours long because it needed to introduce the many characters but this movie very boring. I had a feeling it wasnt gonna be good as its hyped up to be but its one of those movies that you need to see in the theaters and find out for yourself that it was a waste of money and 3 hours of your life.

FrankoQ · 03-07-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

just got back from watching this. Pretty bad. I thought movies like this deserved to be 3 hours long because it needed to introduce the many characters but this movie very boring. I had a feeling it wasnt gonna be good as its hyped up to be but its one of those movies that you need to see in the theaters and find out for yourself that it was a waste of money and 3 hours of your life.

+1
People were walking out, listening to music, phone conversation, etc.

wj4 · 03-07-2009, 05:26 AM

I'm going to check it out tomorrow because my friend is hyped about it. I have a strong feeling I will doze off because it's 3 hours long, just like I did in King Kong, lol.

Jammin Jason · 03-07-2009, 05:32 AM

boring i didnt like it. i fell asleep in the beginning

laziemofo · 03-07-2009, 09:15 AM

garbage! i don't even know why i sat through the whole movie

ArmyBimmerDude · 03-07-2009, 01:26 PM

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garbage! i don't even know why i sat through the whole movie

Because you spent around $20? Not sure what it costs in Canada but tickets for myself, the fiance, popcorn and soda comes out to around $35 here. Even if it's the worst movie ever, i'd watch the whole thing.

Glad I didn't go see it. Saved me some cash. Reminds me of why I love this forum so much.

wj4 · 03-07-2009, 01:30 PM

It seems that you need to read the book to appreciate the movie. From what I've observed, those who didn't read the book are 50/50 and those who read the book loved the movie.

bluespeed117 · 03-07-2009, 04:30 PM

I didnt read the novel but this movie was amazing in my eye. Very deep message and not your typical superhero movie. A+

t0eknee_C · 03-07-2009, 08:37 PM

worse movie ever.. cept for the nekid tatties

TheLegacy · 03-07-2009, 11:04 PM

I had mixed feelings over the movie. But I thought yes a bit long but pretty creative over all.

jeremyc74 · 03-07-2009, 11:20 PM

I suspected this was a POS movie, but if there's a good nude scene in it I may just go check it out on Sunday if I have a few hours to kill

Italteen3 · 03-08-2009, 12:33 AM

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I didnt read the novel but this movie was amazing in my eye. Very deep message and not your typical superhero movie. A+

+11111

Extremely deep message. Got me thinking most definitely. See I think most people who didn't like it went in expecting insane action. Thats not what it's about though.

guardianangel3290 · 03-08-2009, 04:48 AM

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+11111

Extremely deep message. Got me thinking most definitely. See I think most people who didn't like it went in expecting insane action. Thats not what it's about though.

i got the message. i just thought the whole "there must be sacraifices to obtain peace" thing is a little played out.

BoostedBMW · 03-08-2009, 08:44 PM

I just saw this today... wow, I want my 3 hours back. The fight scenes and the visual effects were cool, but aside from the first 30 minutes where the comedian was in the movie I thought that it was REALLY long and drawn out. Also, I don't see why the blue guy couldn't put a god damn speedo on... watching him walk around naked got to the point where it was irritating after the 30th time with his package hanging out... it was almost comical in a few scenes.

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mmzcee New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: Silverstone 2001 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	yea i knew it was gonna suck. too movie comic book movies these days- cant take them seriously but dark night was pretty sick
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kevinbahnz Captain 157 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	just got back from watching this. Pretty bad. I thought movies like this deserved to be 3 hours long because it needed to introduce the many characters but this movie very boring. I had a feeling it wasnt gonna be good as its hyped up to be but its one of those movies that you need to see in the theaters and find out for yourself that it was a waste of money and 3 hours of your life. __________________
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