100 posts · 2008-03-06 10:15:33 to 2009-03-16 17:31:52
Night Owl is maybe too muscular... I hope they are not dumbing that down for a teen audience! But otherwise, I'd say that the casting is good, in particular Comedian!I'm pretty sure last year during the Comic Con in San Diego Zach was interviewed about this and he said it was strictly an R rating that he was going for no less.
Is it me or does Night Owl look like a rip off of Batman?Actually, both DC and Marvel accept the Watchmen universe as an alternate reality of both comic universes. Rorschach has appeared (in cameos) in both companies comics in issues dealing with "elseworlds".
Actually, both DC and Marvel accept the Watchmen universe as an alternate reality of both comic universes. Rorschach has appeared (in cameos) in both companies comics in issues dealing with "elseworlds".
All of the characters were modeled after "real" heroes from the golden age of comics, and given a thick coat of realism. It's entirely possible that Night owl was a batman influenced character,
BUT
Considering the age of the Watchmen comics and the number of rewrites ol Batty has had and I would find it safer to say the current day batman is likely more influenced by the watchmen than they are him.
Puck speaks the truth. In fact, there is a legend that says Moore originally conceived Watchmen as the future of some DC heroes, but the company finally denied it. It was too..."obscure". However, the history was so good that they told Moore to write it, but using original character. Luckily, he accepted.
But about that photos...I don't like them. They are too...superheroic for Watchmen. Perhaps Ozzymandias has to be that way...but Night Owl and Silk Spectre? Drelberg is a fat guy, for god's sake, not another Christian Bale playing Batman!
And I really hope Doc Manhattan is a CGI.
But about that photos...I don't like them. They are too...superheroic for Watchmen. Perhaps Ozzymandias has to be that way...but Night Owl and Silk Spectre? Drelberg is a fat guy, for god's sake, not another Christian Bale playing Batman!And I really hope Doc Manhattan is a CGI.
Ozymandias (well, in a 2008 way...), Rorschach and especially Comedian are spot on. For Silk Spectre, it's difficult to really say, she looks alright, they didn't take the princess of the moment like all movies nowadays. As long as they portray right that she hates wearing that misogynist costume, it should be alright! And well, I think that if she would have wear the same costume as she had in the books, that might have been way too much...
And for Nite Owl, that's again a big down.
For Dr. Manhattan, Keanu Reeves wanted to do that part, but he asked for too much... He'll be computer generated, yes.
No idea for how they will dress him, but Moloch is definitely the best choice for the casting so far.
Agreed, Rorschach and Comedian are nailed. Curiously enough, I think it would be apropiate to get "the princess of the moment" for Silk Spectre.
Last thing I've read about Doc Man. is that Billy Cudrup will be Osterman and the Doc itself will be a CGI. Sound good.
And Moloch...you are right, the best choice so far, without doubt. Great.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/watchmen/Oh! this looks to be good, and the song is awesome.
New theatrical trailer...
480p (51MB)
720p (132MB)
1080p (185MB)
Crappy low res flash.
I miss the Smashing Pumpkins song, but I still get more excited with every one of these I see. 
*drools* I cant wait to see this! it looks sooo good.
GoDGiVeR wrote:
Noice. The only thing that disturbs me is the nuclear bomb in that kiss scene, there hasn't been one in the original comic; the desctruction was caused by something else.
The A-bomb kiss was in a dream sequence in the comic.
Anyone know the name of the new song? Not as moody as the other one, but it works.
This movie looks awsome never read the comics but ill check out the movie indeed
CPT_Starschwar wrote:
GoDGiVeR wrote:
Noice. The only thing that disturbs me is the nuclear bomb in that kiss scene, there hasn't been one in the original comic; the desctruction was caused by something else.
The A-bomb kiss was in a dream sequence in the comic.
It was? I can't remember that one, you know which chapter?
CPT_Starschwar wrote:
GoDGiVeR wrote:
Noice. The only thing that disturbs me is the nuclear bomb in that kiss scene, there hasn't been one in the original comic; the desctruction was caused by something else.
The A-bomb kiss was in a dream sequence in the comic.Anyone know the name of the new song? Not as moody as the other one, but it works.
From what I understand, (and just going by what my room mate has told me that he read) They showed the film to a test audiance and the ending is drasticly different from the comic's. Needless to say people were not happy with that at all. I'll try and find a link to the article.
According to that article, those who saw it were perfectly happy with it.
Sounds like it'll play better in theaters, and work better for the big screen in my opinion.
What the hell. I think the original ending would have worked as well, but I guess they had to cut out all those sub-stories, where at the end you noticed were part of the grande finale.
its now officail fox sucks fox won the case on who had original Copyright case and now seek to delay the movie as well
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movi...ws.php?id=51577
im gonna be really annoyed if this gets pushed back to next year....
nubious81 wrote:
its now officail fox sucks fox won the case on who had original Copyright case and now seek to delay the movie as well
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movi...ws.php?id=51577
im gonna be really annoyed if this gets pushed back to next year....
Epic fail.
Next year is in two days.
Just thought I would put that out there... =P
But yeah... Fox sucks donkey phallus.
MxO-PhanthomZtryker wrote:
Next year is in two days.
Just thought I would put that out there... =P
But yeah... Fox sucks donkey phallus.
yeah well i ment 2010 since its already coming in 09
well i was reading there planning 3 dvd cuts for the film theatric cut and extended cut both come out same day and then a full extended cut Comes out late 09 wich will be about 3hrs and 30 mins probally more.
nubious81 wrote:
well i was reading there planning 3 dvd cuts for the film theatric cut and extended cut both come out same day and then a full extended cut Comes out late 09 wich will be about 3hrs and 30 mins probally more.
According to this interview, the extended cut will be the first DVD release, followed by the Ulitmate cut in the fall.
Nice that they're not going to milk us into buying three versions, but only two.
Also... this is only concept art, mind you but it would seem that Rorschach will be in DCUO. Must investigate further.
if you have a ps3 and live in the UK Home will be taken over by the watchmen i belive it either starts tommorw or Tuesday watchmen clothing will be in the store free of charge costumes of Rorschach and OWL and a Watchman Logo tshirt and on the 6th a special q/a session in time for the uk premire will also happen as well
heres the full story
cnn had a good interview with Snyder gives some ideas warner wanted orgianlly bascly ur normal superhero movie good guys win and pg 13 raiting and sequels down the road im very glad Snyder didnt cave in
nubious81 wrote:
cnn had a good interview with Snyder gives some ideas warner wanted orgianlly bascly ur normal superhero movie good guys win and pg 13 raiting and sequels down the road im very glad Snyder didnt cave in
Yeah, and it's cool that he knowingly stuck to the character balance of the novel.
If the key permits, i'll be watching this on Wednesday night! Or else i'm coming back at 8am Thursday morning to watch this... d^_^b
watchmen sets to be the bigest Films in terms of theaters carrying Watchmen will be playing at a stagering 3,611 wich is the highest amount of theaters count next to Matrix Reloaded for a R rated film
nubious81 wrote:
watchmen sets to be the bigest Films in terms of theaters carrying Watchmen will be playing at a stagering 3,611 wich is the highest amount of theaters count next to Matrix Reloaded for a R rated film
Just seen it.... Mighty Neo would say "WHOA!" and then rocks his guitar! \m/ \mL hehhee... I had a few Matrix moments whilst watching this movie. all i'd say is the Blue man group is a bit too much for me /chuckles and leaves. 
ADD:
About 3 hours long. few good new trailers too.
I haven't read the comics but I just saw the movie and I'm pretty impressed.
