"Watchmen" Review

[SBaby]

For someone who claims to be a movie man, you sure don't research your stuff very well.

[StanTheMovieMan]

Any movie based on any other medium should be able to stand on its own without having to have read or seen the original material. As stated below, it isn't necessary for other films based on other material. I did plenty of research prior to seeing this movie...I researched which theatre it was at and what time it was playing. That's all that's required.

[SBaby]

Well, personally, I don't think you should be reviewing the movie until you read the graphic novel, because it's every bit as good as people say it is. Other than that, I'll be putting this on my list of reviews to avoid.

[SirFoggy]

I loved the movie, I walked out of the cinema saying it was quite good and over time I like it more and more, I was never bored with the movie I was entertained and I've never read the grapic novel.

[kiasersosa92]

Really the thing is, is that if you know where this movie is coming from and that it is not your run of the mill super-hero movie you'll love it, but for a majority of people expecting a funny book movie they didn't know where it was coming from and thus hated it. LOOK UP BACKGROUND PEOPLE!!!!!!!!

[StanTheMovieMan]

As I've stated before, on this and other reviews, it shouldn't be a requirement to be fluent in Watchman lore before you see the movie. It wasn't a requirement for Batman Begins or Superman Returns or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone or any other movie based on a graphic novel, comic book, novel or short story. Many fans of the Watchmen graphic novel had issues with the movie. It is just a fair to average movie and nothing more.

[kiasersosa92]

Noted, however the point I was really trying to make is that people really shouldn't disdain from seeing it just because its different, the movie did do a great job in providing background and thus reading the graphic novel is not really needed but it just gives people a better idea of what it is.

[d0cToRaRoN]

Kiaser do you have mental issues? where did you come to a conclusion of not seeing this movie because it's different??

[kiasersosa92]

"Shouldn't disdain" meaning they should go see it despite the differences from the graphic novel.

[d0cToRaRoN]

Exactly, Im talking about how did you pull that from his review?

[kiasersosa92]

I didn't I'm just making a point. I do that hoping somebody will read it and.... I don't know, into it with a different mindset.

[ItachiNSV]

The only thing I disagree with you is Dr. Manhatten being the most interesting character. I gotta say Rorshach really stole the show whenever he was onscreen. Also, I really liked this movie, and it inspired me to get the novel on amazon for $10 (well worth it).

One complaint I heard a lot was "there was no plot" I sure as hell didn't get this feeling. Did anyone else?

[sethdarkwater]

Oh forgot to add that it was still a pretty solid review. :)

[landlbland]

Have to say...this movie really is hard to understand without reading the story beforehand. But, if you know the story, it is AWESOME!

[StanTheMovieMan]

I had no problem following the story, just the characters motivations at times for their actions. It shouldn't be a requirement for a movie based on a book or graphic novel or any other medium to have read the original material first. The point of making a book a movie is to translate one form of expression into another in an understandable way. Otherwise, you're taking a test like in English Literature class. It should have been less faithful to the book and more audience friendly.

[texlop]

I think that with the time frame they had for covering such a long extensive story they had to pass over all that deep story. I think it felt kinda rushed and you would have to read the graphic novel to really compliment the movie especially with dr. manhattan. There are a lot of characters and a lot going on.

[supadude626]

lol at the guys in the back!

[sethdarkwater]

Indeed it's Stans new sidekick. The jumping bald guy hehe.

[GRINDYOURMIND420]

Sorry but after the joker in darkknight any super hero are villin will fail to impress me

[drunkmasterchief1]

I haven't seen it yet but look forward to it. Very decent reviewer. You know what your talking about. BTW LMAO at the guys jumping up and down in the backround.

[red30001]

u seen bored with the movie did u want more action in the movie or what

[StanTheMovieMan]

Not bored, but the film doesn't really grab your interest. It didn't make me care about the characters or what's happening to them and their world. While I was interested in learning about these damaged crime fighters, I can't say I was invested enough in them to get emotional about their story. The movie is remote and keeps you at arms length.

[sethdarkwater]

I had a couple of people with me when I watched it and theyre not the type to be grabbed in by films. IE they didn't like Dark Knight, Forest Gump. But this movie pulled them in and they loved the characters. I however have read the comic and can't watch it without that bias but I love it. Just for craps and giggle maybe (if you have the time) read the comic to see if its the topic itself that doesnt pull you into the movie or the movie.