Good review as always Q dog. Very much cant wait to see it. I always thought if Watchmen was made into something they would have to make a Mini series because of all the stuff! Glad they kept it faithful and I have heard apart from the squid its pretty much all in there!

as far as the “Normal” press, and possibly the normal audiences i can honestly say that one of the first things i said after coming out of the movie was “i don’t know how it will play to the every day audience” i really hope it catches people’s minds, but i am afraid it may be too impenetrable.

i believe the Sydney Morning Herald’s review was pretty abysmal, missing the point at every turn. but then are we surprised that a high-falutin’ “Cinema-reviewer” would not be able to get on board with a bunch of superheroes. or as i think he said “Batman in sunglasses”

irony is a bit lost on these folks…

the ink blots are all there…. its ok.

so what do YOU see in the ink blots? hmmm?

The entire chapter in the graphic novel when Rorshach is arrested and put in jail is a fairly major moment. Does the movie delve into his childhood a fair amount and what about the therapist. Is he in it that much?

Trust me the journey is so encompassing you will probably forget where its all going.i know i did. you kinda know whats coming but by the end ther eare still things that will shock you.

As a hint, don’t read the comic again until you see it. take the film for what it is and enjoy that experience.

thanks for the feedback man!!! and Don’t be jealous, we’ll get there soon enough.

Q-dog

A well written piece which shows the restraint, yet fervour that i am actually expecting from the movie. This review, above all others (except perhaps my brother’s when he sees it) is all the reviews that i need for this movie. I must say, for a guy who hadn’t read the graphic novel until a few short months ago, i am so looking forward to this movie.

And i simply cannot believe how closely you kept your cards to your chest. Had no idea that you’d already seen this. Well played, Sir, Well played.

Having seen some of the released footage, i have noticed a tendancy for some of the events that occur later in the film to be “foreshadowed” in subtle asides and glances. My one great wish for this film is that, like myself, the “new” audience member is unaware of what will happen at the end, until it is too late. I know that i had no frelling idea how it was going to end until i got to the last chapter and was completely blown away.

I’d love to leave the cinema and hear the punters talking about this movie, disecting it, being suprised by it, being challenged by it, and scrutinising it, just like my brother and I (and i guess, you guys) do.

man, i just can’t believe how jealous i am right now….

ok, now, some more deep questions? anyone? ok i’ll just make do with boob and wang related inquiries.

Quick question though (and this might sound a bit strange but my curiosity sometimes gets the better of me) does Dr. Manhattan’s penis get any screen time? I’ve been wondering how they would handle his almost constant nudity throughout the movie.

it makes perfect sense… so many people are getting up in arms about its deletion but in essence the final effect is perhaps even more profound. ok it might have been interesting to have seen that ending. but honestly this ending is set up better and pays off in a less esoteric way.

i notice you’re a Jeffrey Dean Morgan fan… hope you enjoy the interview!

also don’t forget to check back in in a couple of hours for some more goodness!