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sulwenMan, it's been forever since I updated...a combination of being busy and not having much to talk about, I guess.
*Spoiler-free*
So. Watchmen was completely awesome. I was really glad that I read the comic before seeing the movie, because half the fun was picking out the little recognizable things from that version. Also, I feel like the story would have been pretty confusing without reading the graphic novel first.
I honestly have almost no complaints. There were a few notable lines I missed, and a few scenes felt a bit rushed, but overall, just fantastic stuff. I was really, really entertained throughout. I love how they managed to retain the deep ideas from the comic along with the rest of it. The philosophy was really was made the story for me, and it was there, and I went home thinking, which I just love to do.
And oh my god, the SEX AND VIOLENCE! People probably think I'm completely obsessed with this stuff because I get so excited for it, but the reason I get excited is that you NEVER GET TO SEE IT. Movies like to pussy out so they can get a PG-13 rating (like fucking Terminator...we'll see how that one plays out), and I HATE THAT. This movie? This movie had some of the most brutal, almost sickening violence I've ever seen, and sex that was almost porn-worthy. It was awesome. The story DEMANDED that. Good for them.
That said...there were definitely kids in the theatre we were in. Young, young kids. This is NOT a kid's movie. They really should not have been there. I would have been seriously disturbed by some of the shit that goes down in this movie, seeing it at that age. Don't parents even look at ratings? Come on...take some responsibility!
Overall, though, AWESOME. Go see it.
ETA: Also, JDM was amazing! It was so cool to see him just go out there and be a total badass! Also, I would totally hit that! I want more JDM movies! More, I say! *will totally fangirl him* *needs a Comedian icon, but will use a John one for now*
ETA2: Better. Yay icon!
*Spoiler-free*
So. Watchmen was completely awesome. I was really glad that I read the comic before seeing the movie, because half the fun was picking out the little recognizable things from that version. Also, I feel like the story would have been pretty confusing without reading the graphic novel first.
I honestly have almost no complaints. There were a few notable lines I missed, and a few scenes felt a bit rushed, but overall, just fantastic stuff. I was really, really entertained throughout. I love how they managed to retain the deep ideas from the comic along with the rest of it. The philosophy was really was made the story for me, and it was there, and I went home thinking, which I just love to do.
And oh my god, the SEX AND VIOLENCE! People probably think I'm completely obsessed with this stuff because I get so excited for it, but the reason I get excited is that you NEVER GET TO SEE IT. Movies like to pussy out so they can get a PG-13 rating (like fucking Terminator...we'll see how that one plays out), and I HATE THAT. This movie? This movie had some of the most brutal, almost sickening violence I've ever seen, and sex that was almost porn-worthy. It was awesome. The story DEMANDED that. Good for them.
That said...there were definitely kids in the theatre we were in. Young, young kids. This is NOT a kid's movie. They really should not have been there. I would have been seriously disturbed by some of the shit that goes down in this movie, seeing it at that age. Don't parents even look at ratings? Come on...take some responsibility!
Overall, though, AWESOME. Go see it.
ETA: Also, JDM was amazing! It was so cool to see him just go out there and be a total badass! Also, I would totally hit that! I want more JDM movies! More, I say! *will totally fangirl him* *needs a Comedian icon, but will use a John one for now*
ETA2: Better. Yay icon!
