New Watchmen Trailer

[Angrist]

Originally Posted by Dylflon

The Watchmen takes a very ironic stance on superheroism and once you realize that this idea takes precedence over trying to look cool, hopefully their appearances won't be enough to turn you off of the film.

Shouldn't the trailer reflect that? Now they're just trying to be another cool super hero movie. Some kind of messed up X-Men.

She sure looks like Xena.

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by Angrist

Shouldn't the trailer reflect that? Now they're just trying to be another cool super hero movie. Some kind of messed up X-Men.

I honestly don't see how you get any of that from the Watchmen trailers. The entire mood of the movies is completely different and they set everything up as a mystery in the superhero universe rather than anything remotely traditional for a comic movie.

As for reflecting irony in a trailer, I'd imagine that would be impossible with the time contraints. The entire depth of this story would be impossible to relay in a trailer. But in the end, I'd love for those who have not read the book to go into this movie with the preconceptions shown here, and then see your reaction afterward. I think it will be interesting. And besides, if given the vhoice, I always prefer to watch the movie first and then read the book. As movies can spoil beloved books, but books rarely spoil beloved movies, they simply make the experience grander.

Looking at the reactions, I can see this movie getting wildly conflicted reviews. Watchmen is a deconstruction of traditional comic universes, and in movie for a deconstructions of the comic book movie. Looking at the trailers, I think Snyder has hit the nail on the head, but in doing so he is expecting his audience to be intimatelyfamiliar with comic book themes and schemas. I think snyder's challenge will be to create a fun movie for those looking for a comic movie, and a thoughtful piece for those looking to see a reflection of Alan Moore's critically best work (personally, I still hold his Swamp Thing run in higher regard even if it's less unique).

As for Xena, her look is the point, but I'll let you discover than for yourself. If you think those costumes look silly, wait until you see the one's from the flashbacks...

[Dylflon]

Originally Posted by Professor S

As for Xena, her look is the point, but I'll let you discover than for yourself. If you think those costumes look silly, wait until you see the one's from the flashbacks...

Oh man. The MinuteMen look sooo good.

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by Dylflon

Oh man. The MinuteMen look sooo good.

I didn't think a major studio would have the balls to let a huge first run movie have rediculous costumes, even if they were to make a point. I think we have to thank our stars that it was Warner Bros. heading up this project, and not 20th Century Fox, where creativity goes to die.

[manasecret]

I think it's time to add the caveat that my impressions of the trailer do not mean I won't give the movie a chance. I just wanted to give the impressions of someone who knows nothing about Watchmen.

[Fox 6]

Originally Posted by Angrist

She sure looks like Xena.

Its not, Lucy Lawless played Xena

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0015196/

[Professor S]

The one concern I do have is that the film looks somewhat... unfinished. I know that there is still a lot of time between now and Watchmen's release, but the TRAILER shouldn't look unfinished. And Billy Crudup's voice needs some effects on it. It just doesn't look or sound right coming from a being of pure energy.

[KillerGremlin]

I hope the movie is shot mostly in slow motion and misses blatant context from the original work.

[thatmariolover]

Honestly, just gotta say, WTF Nite Owl's cape? It very explicitly detailed why his cape narrowed toward the bottom (aside from looking awesomely like an Owl) in the novel (hint: it involves revolving doors and bullets).

[BreakABone]

Well for those who haven't read the comics or looking for an interesting experiment.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XA3V...eature=channel

And more at link.

[Swan]

After watching trailer again I have to say it loooks awesome except for two things. At least in my opinion.


As Prof said, Dr. Manhattan's voice needs to be altered.


And Silk Spectre needs and older actress

[birdman]

Thanks for the youtube Earl. My GF has been trying to get me into Watchmen. She LOVES the comic. Guess I can finally join the party.

[BreakABone]

I mentioned this during TF 2 this past weekend, but here's an update.

Fox to Seek Order Delaying Watchmen Release

Source: The Associated Press

An attorney for 20th Century Fox says the studio will continue to seek an order delaying the release of Watchmen, according to The Associated Press.

U.S. District Court Judge Gary Feess last week agreed with Fox that Warner Bros. had infringed its copyright by developing and shooting the film, scheduled for release March 6.

Feess said Monday he plans to hold a trial Jan. 20 to decide remaining issues.

Fox claims it never fully relinquished story rights from its deal made in the late 1980s, and sued Warner Bros. in February. Warner Bros. contended Fox isn't entitled to distribution.

Warner Bros.' attorney said Monday he didn't know if an appeal was coming, but thinks a trial is necessary and a settlement unlikely.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51577

[birdman]

This. is. bullshit.

[BreakABone]