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This one didn't do that well in the theaters but I bet many are just are waiting for it on Blu-ray (I know I am). Who here saw it in the theaters? What did you think?

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Blu-ray Release date: July 21, 2009.

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garyfritz · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 12088 Location: Fort Collins, CO

I saw it in the theater. I thought they did a pretty amazing job of translating a very challenging story to the screen. I actually liked the one major plot change they made -- I thought it played better than the original story line, and it was simpler to fit into the movie.

ecrabb · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject:

I saw it in the theater, too... On one of the last few really big screens in central Iowa.... 60-foot wide screen, 775-seat, THX-certified 1960's-built theater. The sound was excellent - and at the proper level. The image wasn't the sharpest, but it WAS a 60-foot wide image, and we were sitting WAY inside 1x screen width.

Watchmen... I thought it was awesome... A really good movie, in fact. I'm not even a big graphic novel fan, but the movie was just great. Good story, very immersive, great effects, good acting, and the sound and music was EXCELLENT.

I can't wait to see this at home on Blu-ray.

SC

Gino · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:16 am Post subject:

I felt this was an awesome movie too, I especially liked the soundtrack, but the story was a bit slow going at times. I'd be happier to watch this in two sessions, something that could only be done at home Smile

ecrabb · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:25 am Post subject:

You're right, Gino - it was slow at times. I didn't mind, though. It almost seemed like a nice bit if relief from the action. I get kind of worn-out on the non-stop action movies... I guess I liked that it had a bit of a story, and the "quiet" times gave the viewer time to get to know some of the characters and their relationships.

Being able to pause and go empty the bladder is a good thing, though - especially if you're drinking beers! That's TWO things you can't do in most public theaters... Pause the movie and take a piss break! Wink

I'm definitely having some guys over for a movie night when this disc comes out.

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**kal** · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject:

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Watchmen comes out on Tuesday... it's just gotten a 5/5 rating for both video and sound too and is only $21.

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ecrabb · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

Sweet. Thanks for the reminder. Ordered.

TOTAL reference/demo material. Can't wait to watch it again.

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**kal** · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject:

ecrabb · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:37 pm Post subject:

Oh yeah, it's definitely a good movie. Like I said before, a little slow-moving at times, but overall very enjoyable - and a little something for everybody. Good story, good effects, very well shot, some great black scenes (yay!), and great sound. Oh, and the soundtrack is really excellent from the title sequence all the way to the end credits - I think I liked about every song in the movie.

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**kal** · Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

Enjoyed the movie. It's long but it doesn't really feel as long as you'd think. The story's a bit thin I found but the interesting stuff was all the character development/backstories. The movie has a really slick style to it. *LOTS* of fancy camera shots.

Kal

drice1234 · Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 1309 Location: Allen, Texas

I think that this was only the 2nd or 3rd movie that I quit watching before the end. It just was not for me.

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

Last night the wife and I sat up until Midnight to finish watching the Watchmen. Fun movie. Love the visual style of this film. Characters were interesting. For some, a bit too long and insufficient to justify the ending. For me, on the other hand, it will grow on me.

I remember one of Asimov's short short stories in which a decision had to be made where a bad outcome resulted in either of two options. The chosen option was to allow the planet Earth to begin a runaway radioactive condition and thus in some distant end would not support human life. This option was chosen because it served to force man off of the planet and into the stars.

I can see this Asimovian solution in the Watchmen and wonder if the original writer was a fan. I really like the Rorschach character and see how the actor is being chosen for future remakes of Freddy Krueger. BTW, did anyone note that the [in]famous Rorschach ink blots have now lost their copy-protection and Google has posted them, and their acceptable interpretations, on the Internet? Crazy. Mr. Green

And the whole alternative universe in historic fashion was entertaining. Not a popular movie SE Asia I imagine.

ecrabb · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:34 am Post subject:

nuttall_chris · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:02 am Post subject:

Watched this tonight with my wife and son without any idea how "adult" this movie was. I was expecting this to be just another "superhero" movie that would be ok for my 10 year old son. I was wrong. This movie is NOT child friendly in the least, I guess next time I should check the ratings before watching with my son.

Chris.

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

nuttall_chris · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:05 pm Post subject: