Watchmen - Page 7

Ghoulish Delight · 04-03-2009, 02:51 PM

Kevy, is that you?

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-03-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Deebs

And I don't know who Nite Owl is, but, hm.

Do you think geeks can be hot? My geek lust was kicked into high gear by the Nite Owl's transformation from nebbish to hero.

Gemini Cricket · 04-03-2009, 03:30 PM

I think geeks can be hot. It's that whole Clark Kent thang. You know, wears glasses for everyone else but he's Superman in bed for me.

Sigh. [Stares out the window, twirling a pen betwixt his fingers.] Now what were we talking about? Oh yeah, watches. I like men who wear watches...

innerSpaceman · 04-03-2009, 03:42 PM

So when Jon changes his molecular structure so that he's a giant, does he have to change everything proportionally? Or can he remain his normal impressive stature and just apply gigantacized molecular enhancement to particular (CGI'd) body parts?

Just wondering.

Oh, and Dr. Manhattan doesn't wear a wristwatch.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 04-03-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

This (I believe, the fanboys need to back me up) is the original retired superhero story, which is why it was such a big deal. All the others took their cue from this one.

Similar to the Beatles, Watchmen was the first that hit comic readers in the chest. The last revival of Comics in the 70's was fading and for many years we were just getting the same old stuff with nothing new. Comics were fairly uninspired until Watchmen came along and just blew the doors off. Longtime readers had gone thru many revivals of "Comics" in each decade but nothing really turned the "world" on its ear like Watchmen. The line between good/bad was muddied and the thought of bright and shiney heroes in thier underware was spun into the idea that there was a human side and "heroes" were more vunerable than the general sterotype.

innerSpaceman · 04-03-2009, 04:06 PM

I guess ... but having never read much comix, er graphic novels ... shouldn't it hit me the same way?

Granted, I'm aware of the concept of retired superheroes and murkier gray between comic good and evil ... but while the universe created and two of the characters seemed fresh and exciting, the story was just boring, boring, boring, oh exciting ... and nowhere!

BTW, Laurie was even more of a cypher in the book (at least until her bit on Mars), so I can't fault the movie character for being so thin.

Oh, and the opening credits montage was clever ... but wore out its welcome about 2/3 through, imo. A little less would have been more.

Also for the record, I had no problem with the music selections. A lot of people decried the triteness of Ride of the Valkries, but at least that piece is specifically mentioned in the book.

BTW: CP: The line was Rorshach's, "I'm not locked in here with you ... you're all locked in here with ME!!"

Hysterical in the movie. Tossed away in the book. Meh.

Pirate Bill · 04-03-2009, 04:22 PM

I'm part way through the GN (chapter 6 or 7...after Jon goes to Mars and we get his back story). So far I'm loving it. I'm a comic book fan that has missed out on reading comic books my entire life, if that makes sense. I knew of them but nobody I knew read them and I was never really properly introduced to the comic book world. So I missed out on reading quite a few that I would probably have enjoyed, including this one (although I probably wouldn't have been allowed to read this one as a kid).

So far the writing, imagery, character & world development is superb. Each page is rich with all of the above. When I do get time to read I really take my time with it, studying it out and sometimes even rereading each page a few times. There's a lot going on. But since I don't have enough graphic novel experience I can't really compare it to anything else.

innerSpaceman · 04-03-2009, 04:24 PM

Wait ... wasn't that Bornieo???

HE LIVES!

Gemini Cricket · 04-03-2009, 04:32 PM

The preview of Wolverine came on before the film. I'm fired up to see it... I guess. Kinda disappointed by the previous 3 X-Men films...

innerSpaceman · 04-03-2009, 04:39 PM

We had Harry Potter at the IMAX. Very stoked to see that. But disappointed that screening didn't get Star Trek, which I'm even more excited for (and a friend of mine is smack dab center in one of the trailer shots).

I liked the 2nd X-Men best. Meh on the third, though it had its moments. The first was sorta kinda ok. So, all-in-all, not super excited about the prequel.

But, 'natch, I'll go see it.

And I really wanna see Watchmen again ... but I'll wait for the DVD.

04-03-2009, 02:51 PM	#61
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Kevy, is that you? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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04-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#63
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I think geeks can be hot. It's that whole Clark Kent thang. You know, wears glasses for everyone else but he's Superman in bed for me. Sigh. [Stares out the window, twirling a pen betwixt his fingers.] Now what were we talking about? Oh yeah, watches. I like men who wear watches...
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04-03-2009, 03:42 PM	#64
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	So when Jon changes his molecular structure so that he's a giant, does he have to change everything proportionally? Or can he remain his normal impressive stature and just apply gigantacized molecular enhancement to particular (CGI'd) body parts? Just wondering. Oh, and Dr. Manhattan doesn't wear a wristwatch.
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04-03-2009, 04:06 PM	#66
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I guess ... but having never read much comix, er graphic novels ... shouldn't it hit me the same way? Granted, I'm aware of the concept of retired superheroes and murkier gray between comic good and evil ... but while the universe created and two of the characters seemed fresh and exciting, the story was just boring, boring, boring, oh exciting ... and nowhere! BTW, Laurie was even more of a cypher in the book (at least until her bit on Mars), so I can't fault the movie character for being so thin. Oh, and the opening credits montage was clever ... but wore out its welcome about 2/3 through, imo. A little less would have been more. Also for the record, I had no problem with the music selections. A lot of people decried the triteness of Ride of the Valkries, but at least that piece is specifically mentioned in the book. BTW: CP: The line was Rorshach's, "I'm not locked in here with you ... you're all locked in here with ME!!" Hysterical in the movie. Tossed away in the book. Meh.
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04-03-2009, 04:22 PM	#67
Pirate Bill Quality since 1973 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 473	I'm part way through the GN (chapter 6 or 7...after Jon goes to Mars and we get his back story). So far I'm loving it. I'm a comic book fan that has missed out on reading comic books my entire life, if that makes sense. I knew of them but nobody I knew read them and I was never really properly introduced to the comic book world. So I missed out on reading quite a few that I would probably have enjoyed, including this one (although I probably wouldn't have been allowed to read this one as a kid). So far the writing, imagery, character & world development is superb. Each page is rich with all of the above. When I do get time to read I really take my time with it, studying it out and sometimes even rereading each page a few times. There's a lot going on. But since I don't have enough graphic novel experience I can't really compare it to anything else.
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04-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#68
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Wait ... wasn't that Bornieo??? HE LIVES!
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04-03-2009, 04:32 PM	#69
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The preview of Wolverine came on before the film. I'm fired up to see it... I guess. Kinda disappointed by the previous 3 X-Men films...
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04-03-2009, 04:39 PM	#70
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	We had Harry Potter at the IMAX. Very stoked to see that. But disappointed that screening didn't get Star Trek, which I'm even more excited for (and a friend of mine is smack dab center in one of the trailer shots). I liked the 2nd X-Men best. Meh on the third, though it had its moments. The first was sorta kinda ok. So, all-in-all, not super excited about the prequel. But, 'natch, I'll go see it. And I really wanna see Watchmen again ... but I'll wait for the DVD.
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