The Salt Lake Tribune's movie reviewer has seen Watchmen. He wasn't pleased.
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Simon: I, uh... I never-never shot anyone before. Book: I was there, son. I'm fair sure you haven't shot anyone yet.
'War Stories'
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Connie Neil - Mar 05, 2009 1:46:38 pm PST #207 of 30000
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tommyrot - Mar 05, 2009 1:58:42 pm PST #208 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
The Chicago Tribune gave it 1 1/2 stars. He called it bloated, in the summary....
Do you suppose those who've read the graphic novel like it more? I didn't actually read the review in the Trib, so I dunno if he's read it.
Connie Neil - Mar 05, 2009 2:24:42 pm PST #209 of 30000
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I didn't actually read the review in the Trib, so I dunno if he's read it.
He has and understands it's significance in the comics world.
Jessica - Mar 05, 2009 2:43:17 pm PST #210 of 30000
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Do you suppose those who've read the graphic novel like it more?
I'm not sure someone who hasn't read the graphic novel would understand it. And I mean that in the most basic following-the-plot-from-point-A-to-point-B sense.
Sean K - Mar 05, 2009 2:46:31 pm PST #211 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I've heard other people say the same thing, Jess.
Jessica - Mar 05, 2009 2:49:32 pm PST #212 of 30000
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
You know how most comic-to-movie adaptations have little easter egg type details in the background, just for the die-hard fanboys to notice?
This movie is nearly 3 solid hours of eggs.
tiggy - Mar 05, 2009 3:34:45 pm PST #213 of 30000
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
i'll have to let y'all know when i get around to seeing it. i've never read the source material and don't ever plan to.
amych - Mar 05, 2009 3:37:21 pm PST #214 of 30000
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Hmm. I reread the source material just the other week, and now I'm starting to worry about the fact that we've already bought tickets and made lovely plans with other people whom we wouldn't want to stand up.
le nubian - Mar 05, 2009 4:15:06 pm PST #215 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I have not read the graphic novel.
I see the movie on Friday.
I will be a test subject.
Laga - Mar 05, 2009 5:11:58 pm PST #216 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Ya gotta see the graphic
tee hee. That was my wallpaper for a while.