so watchmen, who wants to see it?
it comes out in 2009.

"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." Written by Evan Murphy.

I've been reading the comics for a while now; it's a bit long. I really need to finish it.
But, yeah. I'll see it. Although, I really doubt it will be able to hold a candle to the graphic novel (which is f**king brilliant).

One of the best (if not the best) graphic novels ever written. I just read an article in EW and the director is really keen (and quite obsessed) with being faithful to the novel.

I'm going to watch this and try to withold too harsh of criticism, which is difficult because as a fairly avid comic book/graphic novel reader, I tend to judge film adaptations harshly. Iron Man certainly proved worthy and from what I've read and heard, Dark Knight has as well.

Be warned though, if you are not familiar with storyline, it isn't your typical Superman fights crime and wins type theme. It's very dark, very twisty.

OH SHIT, THE NEW TRAILER IS UP!!!!

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/watchmen/

... why are the two Silk Spectres considered 'masked adventurers' when they're not actually masked? And why do they even have to dress up when people know who they are?

Cause everything has to make complete logical sense

I know, I know, it's just a comic... but it's just really bothering me.

STOP THINKING ABOUT IT!!! This movie is gonna be good though

obsessed is always good especially when a movie is created from a popular book or remade from another movie. Always good when the director wants to do better and capture the true essence of the story. Kinda upset Iron man made movie of the year with Dark knight in 3rd place. talk about pissed.
anyway i so gotta get my hands on the novel. When 300 came out i purchased the novel... and boy that shits HUGE thin but pretty damn big for a book. Same with Sin city... (7 in the whole set) Hopefully i can get into Watchmen

^ Ohhhh, you'll have to tell me what you think of Sin City. The film is by far, one of the most faithful graphic novel to film adaptions in existence. Of course, having the writer be a co-director helps... A LOT.

I loved the movie. When I heard it was coming out, i rushed to get the novels. I managed to get 1-3 before the movie came out, getting the 4th one the day it was out in theaters. With the exception of book 2,5, 6, and 7 it was very faithful to the three books they did use. Although for those not familiar to the novels the whole Dwight thing could of been confusing is they caught waitress saying something about him getting a new face (can't seem to remember the line).
It was a pain to read the books on the bus on the way to school... especially when i ran into the scenes with Nancy... how awkward and embarrassing.

i also got a history of violence and v for vendetta when i heard the movies were coming out for it. I loved V for vendetta but i didn't get to see the film version to a history of violence.

A NEW VIDEO IS UP!!!

March is too far away, dammit.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuump

I've been hearing good things so far.

SO EXCITED SO EXCITED SO EXCITED

I hope I end up watching this in theatres. I really really hope that I do.

I took this day off from work so I can see ittttttt! I'm so excited.

i'm catching it in imax

i'm seeing it at midnight at a dinner theater. i can barely wait.

I heard they changed the ending. I really really hope not.

And ugh, I'm so pissed off... only two IMAX theatres in BC will be playing Watchmen. And the closest one to where I live isn't one of them because it's stupid and only play 'educational' films.

i'm surprised that there aren't any graphics or layouts Watchmen related.

I'm not. Do you not know the demographics of this site?

no.

Most are focused on twilight and the dark knight and other undesired and now extreamly overrated crap to submit as graphics.

Im working on watchmen shit now because I too was disappointed that we have so much bella and edward and not enough Silk Spectre and Doctor Manhattan


EDIT//
OP are you aware that the person who posted that video up on youtube (blunty3000) beat his girlfriend up?

Is anyone else disappointed with the casting of Silk Spectre II? Malin Akerman just looks too prissy to be her IMO. Though she does do her own stunts so... hmm...



Tales of the Black Freighter will be included in the bonus features for the Watchmen DVD.

^ lol u are too obsessed with watchmen

^ I don't know many people irl who like Watchmen, so I've got to discuss and express my feelings here!!!!

YES! I thought the same thing about her. They needed someone bitter, not afraid to kick ass. She just seems like she's worried about breaking a nail.

:(


Hopefully she won't ruin the movie.



I only know one other person who knows that Watchmen was a graphic novel before this.

I don't know anyone who's read Watchmen. Apparently the IMAX closest to me isn't getting this movie in (because of costs)... wtf!

i don't read it but i've been into the superhero movies since last year.

A few of my friends read Watchmen for their English fiction class last semester (lucky bastards), but they didn't really like it.

And yeah, Malin Akerman will always be the bitchy sister from 27 Dresses in my mind. I'm really really excited about the rest of the cast though!

I swear, I'm totally overhyping the movie for myself.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as The Comedian =

And yes. She will always be the bitch who cut up the wedding dress in 27 dresses.

i'll always remember her from the Heartbreak Kid when her character had that deviated septum, amongst all those other problems.

I never saw that movie. Any good?

it had some pretty funny moments.

Hey you can never be too obsessed with comics and shit.

I mean unless you think you are in a comic book.

bought my ticket yesterday.

I submitted some watchmen stuff to cB.

it better get accepted. *grabs random design staffer and holds a knife to their neck*

Going with a ton of people this Friday to the Imax theatre!

^ I hate you Steph. IT'S ONLY PLAYING IN LANGELY AND RICHMOND WTF??!!!

^^
Lol I know...I'm going to Richmond for it but I don't care. haha

I saw an advanced screening of Watchmen last night and I must admit that Zack Snyder did an amazing job. Yeah the novel is better (that's usually the case with this kind of movie), but the movie is definitely awesome. Going to see it again on Friday and in IMAX on Saturday (yeah, it's worth it).

I thought it was Xena at first O_o but it looks good.

AWESOME MOVIE.

it was soooooo good. highly enjoyable.

I KNOW.

I WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN.

^me too. i was really tired so it was hard to concentrate.

f*ck. MUST SEE NOW. ONE WEEK IS FAR TOO LONG FROM NOW.

IIIIII.....didn't really like it. :)

Yeah I heard that people either loved it or hated it. Did you understand the story?

One thing that bothered me: Night Owl isn't supposed to be so...buff...

Also, Did you guys notice the "Boys" folder on Ozymandias' computer? I thought it was funny.