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| quote: | Originally posted by DjWhooCares
wrong.
someone shouldn't have to read the book to fully understand a movie..
...meaning..the director failed. |
Except in the case where everyone thinks this is some big time action super hero movie where good guys fight bad guys and the story ends, when it's the furthest thing from that. If you read the book you'd know that. |
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| NeoPhono |
| quote: | Originally posted by Clovis
Are you trying to say this movie is "deep"? :stongue: |
It is if you look a little deeper than the comic book exterior...just like the original graphic novel. It's missing some of the nuances you get by reading the original, but the points I can name off the top of my head include;
idealism and its corruption, both in society and the individual
the transience of ideas and culture
moral relativism
the meaning and need for hero
the acceptance and response to human nature
There are plenty more, and I'm sure each person finds their own. So, yes, I would say that the content of the movie could be considered "deep." It's not going to be spoon-fed to you, especially if you're just there for boobs and bombs, but it's most definitely there. |
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| astroboy |
I watched the movie last night. I really liked it but maintain the storyline is easy to follow and if someone can't it has nothing to do with the quality of the script or direction.. they're just a dumbass.
While it does have subtext and it's not as infantile as most of the films coming out of Hollywood it still isn't Tolstoy or Shakespeare or Joyce.. it does have a relatively simple plot to follow. |
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| Renzo |
| I'm waiting to watch this in IMAX. |
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| WittyHandle |
| quote: | Originally posted by NeoPhono
If you want to see things getting blown up and people shooting lasers, this is not for you. This is a movie that is about the deconstruction of the hero and the depths of human nature. Sorry that people were disappointed if they expected a popcorn flick.
Oh...and this movie does not have a "simple plot," which is why the graphic novel might help if you had trouble. |
Right, because Dark Knight (which was incredible) was a popcorn flick about lasers and not in any way about the deconstruction of what it takes to be a hero and the depths of human nature.
Again, I'm not trying to knock the Watchmen as a whole. I just think it probably works great if you've read the book, but for someone who just wants to go out and see a good movie, it leaves a lot to be desired.
And WAY too much blue schlong |
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| zoogla |
| saw it tonight, it was decent. superhero rape scene was awesome. |
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| Sushipunk |
| Leaked? The movie's been out for 4 days mate :p |
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| Sunsnail |
| Yeah, I already got the blu-ray |
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| Ted Promo |
| I honestly have no interest in seeing it :wtf: |
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| Renzo |
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| Clovis |
| quote: | Originally posted by NeoPhono
It is if you look a little deeper than the comic book exterior...just like the original graphic novel. It's missing some of the nuances you get by reading the original, but the points I can name off the top of my head include;
idealism and its corruption, both in society and the individual
the transience of ideas and culture
moral relativism
the meaning and need for hero
the acceptance and response to human nature
There are plenty more, and I'm sure each person finds their own. So, yes, I would say that the content of the movie could be considered "deep." It's not going to be spoon-fed to you, especially if you're just there for boobs and bombs, but it's most definitely there. |
You know, I haven't seen the movie, but I'm pretty sure from the reviews and trusted opinions I've read that it leans far more into the spoon fed direction. |
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