Watchmen blind buy - yes or no ?? - Blu-ray Forum

Sgtpepper27 · 07-05-2009, 06:54 PM

I never had a chance to see this at the cinema and have never read the graphic novel and I am now in two minds about buying the Blu-ray.

The general opinion seems to be that people that have previously read the books previous love this film and any newcomers aren't as taken with it.

So as a newcomer would i get it all or will all the time and effort spent on getting a 'perfect' adaption of the book be wasted on me??

pacificvibes · 07-05-2009, 06:56 PM

I didnt read the GN (graphic novel) and I was never lost. And I loved it

fronk777 · 07-05-2009, 07:07 PM

I personally really liked the movie and I had never read the comics. I don't get all the bashing this movie gets. Honestly I think it was the 2nd best movie I've seen this year next to Hangover. I liked it better than Star Trek even.

X400 · 07-05-2009, 07:19 PM

i wasn't lost... i just didn't enjoy it that much and i cant see watching it again

i'd suggest renting it first and if you end up liking it getting the steelbook ^^

matts4it · 07-05-2009, 08:42 PM

Normally I either hate or love a film. But with watchmen im kind of in the middle. I may have to watch it again to decide.

In general i normally like comic films! I loved all the spiderman films, all the xmen ones(although i think the last one is just ok! But I would get it cheap off ebay

), the hulk films I was disapointed with, loved iron man and Elektra.

I would like to rent the extended watchmen version but thats not likely to be out in the uk?

CJWilkie · 07-05-2009, 09:37 PM

If you can put to one side Malin Akerman's acting, I think you'll really enjoy this. I had read the graphic novel and fallen in love with that, so the first time I saw the film I was picking it apart from where it differed and where it stayed consistent. Having seen it a second time I got a chance to really just sit down and enjoy it for what it was, and it was pretty special. It's worth it for Dr Manhattan's 8 minutes and the opening credits alone.

CMM · 07-05-2009, 10:08 PM

Do what I do... download it first and start watching it. If you like it, buy it.

No need for blind buys.

Blu-Benny · 07-05-2009, 10:15 PM

i ordered it w/o seeing it 1st

Alex DeLarge · 07-05-2009, 10:35 PM

After the fiasco of other Alan Moore adaptations (FROM HELL, V FOR VENDETTA, to name a few) I'll pass on Zack Snyder's music video homage.

Darkhawk9587 · 07-05-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMM

Do what I do... download it first and start watching it. If you like it, buy it.

No need for blind buys.

I agree. This way you don't waste money. And for the record, I liked it, so if you are trying to decide whether to purchase it or not, my answer would undoubtedly be yes.

Sky_Captain · 07-06-2009, 02:02 AM

Hell no! Rent it,(or download it), beforehand. There's gonna be a lot of 2nd hand copies of this floating around soon after release date... It has that smell about it.

richieb1971 · 07-06-2009, 02:47 AM

I say no. Its a "who done it" movie dressed up as a super hero movie. With a lot more investigating than anything else. You'll wait for the highlights, but they are rare.

BallsDeepX · 07-06-2009, 03:25 AM

I was bored with the movie. I happen to like a very wide variety of movies. This one just didn't do it for me. But I was never into the graphic novel so maybe that had something to do with it.

Daredevil666 · 07-06-2009, 06:46 AM

I don't think you will find lots of second hand copies of the Watchmen Blu-Ray. If it was a Blu-Ray with only the theatrical release, like it is in Europe, yes, you'll find it in most shops used a couple of weeks after release.
But since it's the director's cut, and full of great extras, people will keep it. It's like two totally different movies.

BadAss · 07-06-2009, 03:18 PM

I say try and win the Directors Cut here.

http://www.homecinemacentral.co.uk/f...1322#post41322

I loved it at the cinema and have 2 copies on order from the US. Its not your typical Super Hero movie, but I think thats what makes this fresh. Its not perfect but niether are the Heros.

Jwilly019 · 07-06-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacificvibes

I didnt read the GN (graphic novel) and I was never lost. And I loved it

+1

General Vyper · 07-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Never read the graphic novels, and went to see this at the cinema, I was really looking forward to it as I normally love super hero movies.

BUT... I thought it was a mediocre movie. Some of the characters are just awful - owlman and the woman in particular. The blue guy was ridiculously overpowered, and the ending left me cold. Yes I get the message, but it didn't translate to a good movie. The only character I liked was Rorschach. I'd definitely watch this before you shell out for the blu.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 07-06-2009, 06:31 PM

buy it the first day it comes out and watch it, If you don't like it sell it for like $4 cheaper in trading forum. If you do like it just keep it

Firstborn · 07-07-2009, 12:11 AM

It was a half decent movie that i may well have bought... had it not been for one horrific moment

The 'sex scene'

It was so unbelievably bad it made my stomach turn.... it appeared to have been filmed by a 12 year old, who's only experience of sex was.. Emotionless American Internet Porn... it totally destroyed the tone of the movie for me

DetroitSportsFan · 07-07-2009, 01:44 AM

I'm blind buying.

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07-05-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
Sgtpepper27 Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:UK, North East Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews:2	Watchmen blind buy - yes or no ?? I never had a chance to see this at the cinema and have never read the graphic novel and I am now in two minds about buying the Blu-ray. The general opinion seems to be that people that have previously read the books previous love this film and any newcomers aren't as taken with it. So as a newcomer would i get it all or will all the time and effort spent on getting a 'perfect' adaption of the book be wasted on me??

07-05-2009, 06:56 PM	#2
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I didnt read the GN (graphic novel) and I was never lost. And I loved it Last edited by pacificvibes; 07-06-2009 at 02:06 AM.

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fronk777 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3523 Digital collection:6	I personally really liked the movie and I had never read the comics. I don't get all the bashing this movie gets. Honestly I think it was the 2nd best movie I've seen this year next to Hangover. I liked it better than Star Trek even.

07-05-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Kent Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:41 Trading Score:23	i wasn't lost... i just didn't enjoy it that much and i cant see watching it again i'd suggest renting it first and if you end up liking it getting the steelbook ^^

07-05-2009, 08:42 PM	#5
matts4it Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:54	Normally I either hate or love a film. But with watchmen im kind of in the middle. I may have to watch it again to decide. In general i normally like comic films! I loved all the spiderman films, all the xmen ones(although i think the last one is just ok! But I would get it cheap off ebay ), the hulk films I was disapointed with, loved iron man and Elektra. I would like to rent the extended watchmen version but thats not likely to be out in the uk?

07-05-2009, 09:37 PM	#6
CJWilkie Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:248	If you can put to one side Malin Akerman's acting, I think you'll really enjoy this. I had read the graphic novel and fallen in love with that, so the first time I saw the film I was picking it apart from where it differed and where it stayed consistent. Having seen it a second time I got a chance to really just sit down and enjoy it for what it was, and it was pretty special. It's worth it for Dr Manhattan's 8 minutes and the opening credits alone.

07-05-2009, 10:08 PM	#7
CMM Banned Member since:Dec 2008 Location:I have to return some videotapes Blu-ray collection:42	Do what I do... download it first and start watching it. If you like it, buy it. No need for blind buys.

07-05-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i ordered it w/o seeing it 1st

07-05-2009, 10:35 PM	#9
Alex DeLarge Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Central, PA 4K collection:317 Blu-ray collection:3151 DVD collection:638	After the fiasco of other Alan Moore adaptations (FROM HELL, V FOR VENDETTA, to name a few) I'll pass on Zack Snyder's music video homage.

07-06-2009, 02:02 AM	#11
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Hell no! Rent it,(or download it), beforehand. There's gonna be a lot of 2nd hand copies of this floating around soon after release date... It has that smell about it.

07-06-2009, 02:47 AM	#12
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I say no. Its a "who done it" movie dressed up as a super hero movie. With a lot more investigating than anything else. You'll wait for the highlights, but they are rare.

07-06-2009, 03:25 AM	#13
BallsDeepX Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:210	I was bored with the movie. I happen to like a very wide variety of movies. This one just didn't do it for me. But I was never into the graphic novel so maybe that had something to do with it.

07-06-2009, 06:46 AM	#14
Daredevil666 Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Future Earth Blu-ray reviews:1	I don't think you will find lots of second hand copies of the Watchmen Blu-Ray. If it was a Blu-Ray with only the theatrical release, like it is in Europe, yes, you'll find it in most shops used a couple of weeks after release. But since it's the director's cut, and full of great extras, people will keep it. It's like two totally different movies.

07-06-2009, 03:18 PM	#15
BadAss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:England 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:63	I say try and win the Directors Cut here. http://www.homecinemacentral.co.uk/f...1322#post41322 I loved it at the cinema and have 2 copies on order from the US. Its not your typical Super Hero movie, but I think thats what makes this fresh. Its not perfect but niether are the Heros.

07-06-2009, 05:51 PM	#17
General Vyper Active Member Member since:Mar 2009	Never read the graphic novels, and went to see this at the cinema, I was really looking forward to it as I normally love super hero movies. BUT... I thought it was a mediocre movie. Some of the characters are just awful - owlman and the woman in particular. The blue guy was ridiculously overpowered, and the ending left me cold. Yes I get the message, but it didn't translate to a good movie. The only character I liked was Rorschach. I'd definitely watch this before you shell out for the blu.

07-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#18
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	buy it the first day it comes out and watch it, If you don't like it sell it for like $4 cheaper in trading forum. If you do like it just keep it

07-07-2009, 12:11 AM	#19
Firstborn Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Midlands, UK 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews:1	It was a half decent movie that i may well have bought... had it not been for one horrific moment The 'sex scene' It was so unbelievably bad it made my stomach turn.... it appeared to have been filmed by a 12 year old, who's only experience of sex was.. Emotionless American Internet Porn... it totally destroyed the tone of the movie for me

07-07-2009, 01:44 AM	#20
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I'm blind buying.

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