Watchmen

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by blueerica

I rather enjoyed the film, so, maybe we're less of a minority that was previously though (just, perhaps, not as vocal?). I'm a huge fan of the flawed hero and I didn't hate the music, even if it was a bit... copy-catish.

I have more questions than answers, and I want to read the GN. But, is it too late for me? Are things ruined? I think I'm going to order it, anyway... but figured it's worth asking of those who know the GN.

Yes! Read the GN. There is so much depth and layering that the movie could not show. And since they changed one of the main plot points for the movie, you still get to discover the original plot device at the end.

Originally Posted by blueerica

I should add: there were a great number of children under, say, 8 at the movie... here in Utah. Theaters were packed. I can't imagine all of them were happy. Did they market the film to a crowd that's expecting X-Men?

There were small children in the theater when we saw it too. I know a lot of people are going to see it knowing nothing about it beforehand. If they think they are seeing just another Spiderman or X-Men, they are going to be very disappointed, confused, or both.