I haven't read the graphic novel; to be honest I am not a big fan of graphic novels. I like films based on them from time to time, but it is as far as I go.
My problem with the movie is not in the violence or the characters that are unlikable. As you know, I love movies like "Vengeance Trilogy". I like movies with moral ambiguity, but I prefer when the stories are told from a neutral perspective. The story "she fell in love with her rapist. Oh, what she had to do? he is so handsome!" is one of the most talked about misogynist stereotypes and it looked like the film was preaching this in all seriousness. This is kind of odd.
But the main thing, of course - I just found the movie drawn-out, full of numerous slow-motion scenes and monotone dialogues that didn't give any information. The movie also projected a strong feeling of self-importance, something I dislike in films or TV. And it wasn't just my feeling; this has been positively confirmed by David Hayter's "open letter" - what a self-important statement!
Another main thing that someone pointed put in the comments - A movie about people in spandex fighting the crime has to have some sense of humor.. "Watchmen" had not even a hint of humor, it was too serious!!! "Why so serious???"
I am observing Snyder's films with "Why so serious" approach –
I liked "Sin City" quite a lot, it was his first adaptation and it was interesting, had good pace and awesome graphics. (Edit N2 - Silly me, "Sin City" is not Snyder's movie. Now it makes sense!)
I anticipated "300" but it was a bit of a joke for me – a film about Spartans in crazy leather pants. There were some redeeming features in a form of Gerard Butler (see the screencap in this post).
"Watchmen" – so boring that I absolutely didn't expect this after all the posts of praise I have been reading. I expected controversy, I expected to be shocked. I didn't expect to be bored.
And I am wondering how many of those who saw the movie and are enthusiastic about it (and aren't familiar with the book) noticed what it's about.
What is it all about, you think?
Sorry for editing
I still don't know what the director intended with the use of 'Hallelujah'. Maybe it was meant ironic, but it didn't make sense to me.
May be he just likes "Shrek" and was hinting that Dan is Shrek?
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My problem with the movie is not in the violence or the characters that are unlikable. As you know, I love movies like "Vengeance Trilogy". I like movies with moral ambiguity, but I prefer when the stories are told from a neutral perspective. The story "she fell in love with her rapist. Oh, what she had to do? he is so handsome!" is one of the most talked about misogynist stereotypes and it looked like the film was preaching this in all seriousness. This is kind of odd.
But the main thing, of course - I just found the movie drawn-out, full of numerous slow-motion scenes and monotone dialogues that didn't give any information. The movie also projected a strong feeling of self-importance, something I dislike in films or TV. And it wasn't just my feeling; this has been positively confirmed by David Hayter's "open letter" - what a self-important statement!
Another main thing that someone pointed put in the comments - A movie about people in spandex fighting the crime has to have some sense of humor.. "Watchmen" had not even a hint of humor, it was too serious!!! "Why so serious???"
I am observing Snyder's films with "Why so serious" approach –
I liked "Sin City" quite a lot, it was his first adaptation and it was interesting, had good pace and awesome graphics. (Edit N2 - Silly me, "Sin City" is not Snyder's movie. Now it makes sense!)
I anticipated "300" but it was a bit of a joke for me – a film about Spartans in crazy leather pants. There were some redeeming features in a form of Gerard Butler (see the screencap in this post).
"Watchmen" – so boring that I absolutely didn't expect this after all the posts of praise I have been reading. I expected controversy, I expected to be shocked. I didn't expect to be bored.
And I am wondering how many of those who saw the movie and are enthusiastic about it (and aren't familiar with the book) noticed what it's about.
What is it all about, you think?
Sorry for editing
I still don't know what the director intended with the use of 'Hallelujah'. Maybe it was meant ironic, but it didn't make sense to me.
May be he just likes "Shrek" and was hinting that Dan is Shrek?