Who Watches the Watchmen?
I totally watched the Watchmen yesterday. 
Not as good as the graphic novel (naturally) but a fairly enjoyable film despite this.
I think it’s a shame the ending was changed, but I can see why it might be difficult to use the story’s original ending – there just wouldn’t be time to explain it all!
Though, speaking of time management…
I think the Nite Owl/Silk Spectre sex scene was drawn out longer than it needed to be, and I definatly wasn’t too pleased with the opening scene of the movie – it felt to me like Zack Snyder was trying to cram in as much of the novel’s background into the first scene as possible.
Shame the movie didn’t start with the assasin breaking down the Comedian’s door… cut the fight scene in half, lessen the number of slowed-down shots by about a half again, and you have the perfect opening scene.
There were definatly parts of the movie that annoyed me – why was Dr. Manhattan so emotive towards the end of the movie? Why was Ozymandias portrayed as being mildly evil throughout the film?* – but it wasn’t bad, really. I definatly enjoyed most of it.
I won’t be buying the DVD, though.
And why would I? I have the graphic novel, and it is done better than the film.
In short, go read the graphic novel! And if you go see the film, enjoy it!
PS: What was with the music in the film? It wasn’t bad – quite the opposite – it was just… strange. “The Times They Are A-Changing” was an excellent choice, but.. well, the music was fun throughout, if very cheesy at times.
PPS: My Chemical Romance as the ending credits? Now THIS made me laugh. Then wince. Than laugh some more.
PPPS: The main problem with this movie was pacing. If that was better, I would be doing no comlaining at all. Honest.
*I don’t know if it was the music or the mood or the patronising tones taken on by the actor, but Ozymandias definatly felt more evil than merely egotistical in the film. I didn’t get the ‘evil’ vibe in the book – meaning the ending had more impact for me. In the film, they might as well of just stuck an ‘i’m a camp villian’ sign on Ozymandias.
EDIT: This review is better than mine, but much more pessimistic. Though I enjoyed the movie, I also agree with almost everything said in the review below. Check it:
http://www.thedorkreport.com/2009/03/13/whats-wrong-with-watchmen-movie-review/
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