Who's planning on re-watching WATCHMEN this weekend? - Blu-ray Forum

billypoe · 03-12-2009, 06:54 PM

Found this interesting article:

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/03/11...he-film-again/

Quote:

‘Watchmen’ Screenwriter Posts Open Letter Urging Fans To See The Film Again
Published by Casey Seijas on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 10:41 am.

'Watchmen'Despite the fact that “Watchmen” opened up to big box-office numbers with no A-list actors, a running-time just shy of three hours and a kid un-friendly R-rating, it seems that many critics and analysts are labeling Zack Snyder’s adaptation a certified box office flop after the film failed to crack the $60M mark during its debut weekend. And while most cast and crew would simply let the haters hate, “Watchmen” screenwriter David Hayter has decided to fight back.

In an open letter posted on HardcoreNerdity, Hayter recounts the years of blood, sweat and tears he and his fellow crew members put into the film, and humbly offers a plea to fans to see the movie again this weekend.

“You have to understand, everyone is watching to see how the film will do in its second week,” said Hayter. “If you’re thinking of seeing it again anyway, please go back this weekend, Friday or Saturday night.”

“Demonstrate the power of the fans,” continued Hayter, “because it’ll help let the people who pay for these movies know what we’d like to see. Because if it drops off the radar after the first weekend, they will never allow a film like this to be made again.”

Hayter insists that his modest proposal has nothing to do with financial gain on his part (”I do not profit one cent from an increase in box office, although an increase in box office can add to the value of the writers’ eventual residual profits from DVD and TV sales.”), but rather a strong belief that, much like the book, “Watchmen” is something special and unique, and shouldn’t easily be forgotten.

“I firmly believe that ‘Watchmen’, the novel, must be read through more than once to even have the faintest grip on it,” Hayter related. “And I believe the film is the same.

“This is a movie made by fans, for fans. Hundreds of people put in years of their lives to make this movie happen, and every one of them was insanely committed to retaining the integrity of this amazing, epic tale. This is a rare success story, bordering on the impossible, and every studio in town is watching to see if it will work. Hell, most of them own a piece of the movie.”

Post your thoughts.

mikejet · 03-12-2009, 07:29 PM

Roger Ebert saw it twice. The first in a normal setting and the second time IMAX. He loved it both times and took more away the second viewing.

Not voting in the poll because I don't believe in it.

Mike53421 · 03-12-2009, 07:31 PM

If I can fit it into my schedule, yes, I may go again. I may even pull a solo viewing on Saturday in IMAX if I can't find anybody to go.

I enjoyed it the first time but want to rewatch it now that the hype has (REALLY) died down.

McKellars · 03-12-2009, 07:39 PM

Maybe, it seems like one of those films that I need to see twice to get the full effect.

Fors* · 03-17-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by McKellars

Maybe, it seems like one of those films that I need to see twice to get the full effect.

+1....there is so much to digest that I feel a second viewing would do me a lot of justice and make me appreciate the movie more.

Romulus · 03-12-2009, 07:40 PM

I enjoyed it the first time, but don't plan on seeing it a second time until it hits Blu-ray.

CHERRYGARCIA · 03-12-2009, 07:41 PM

I will see a second time for sure in the theaters..just not sure if it will be this weekend

Mr.Sparkle · 03-12-2009, 07:46 PM

I saw it last weekend in IMAX, theres a good chance I'll see it again in theaters, but not necessarily next weekend, anyways I'll deffinitly watch it 100s of time of blu ray!

upswiseass · 03-12-2009, 08:12 PM

Probably make a trip to the IMAX theater again this weekend. Early Sunday was good to me last weekend, may have to do it again. Jackasses generally aren't going to get up early to ruin my movie experience.

fighthefutureofhd · 03-12-2009, 08:14 PM

i'll go again. why not? the best movie of the year and second best movie of the decade deserves to be seen again. off topic, what is up swise ass? do i even want to know?

upswiseass · 03-12-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

i'll go again. why not? the best movie of the year and second best movie of the decade deserves to be seen again. off topic, what is up swise ass? do i even want to know?

UPS Wise Ass. It is my gamer tag for XBOX Live and PS Network. Apparently, upssmartass was taken. My superiors have called me that on more than one occasion.

fighthefutureofhd · 03-12-2009, 09:29 PM

are you calling me a wise ass? why i oughta...

that's cool. i've been called a few names in my day.

Darkhawk9587 · 03-12-2009, 11:55 PM

I am going to go tomorrow night at 8 to see it again.

McKellars · 03-16-2009, 10:22 PM

Well, it made $17,817,301 this weekend. That's a pretty steep drop from $55,214,334. I don't really expect much more from it domestically, it will make $10-13 million next weekend and then just continue to drop as it loses theatres. It's going to be lucky to reach $200 million domestic.

BRu-LAy · 03-16-2009, 10:28 PM

I saw it the first time in IMAX.

I might see it again non-imax.

Mr.White · 03-16-2009, 10:31 PM

Not this weekend,but when it comes to Blu Ray baby! Makes me wonder if the Blu will have various ratio changes like TDK!

MarkJ801 · 03-17-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Not this weekend,but when it comes to Blu Ray baby! Makes me wonder if the Blu will have various ratio changes like TDK!

Uhhh why would it? It wasn't filmed in imax.

Chordata · 03-17-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McKellars

Well, it made $17,817,301 this weekend. That's a pretty steep drop from $55,214,334. I don't really expect much more from it domestically, it will make $10-13 million next weekend and then just continue to drop as it loses theatres. It's going to be lucky to reach $200 million domestic.

Pretty steep, indeed. Wow.

sonnyworld85 · 03-18-2009, 06:31 AM

I saw it twice and I definitely felt like a more complete experience with the second viewing.

GreenScar · 03-21-2009, 06:40 PM

Watchmen continues it's downward spiral.

1. Knowing (Summit) OPENER [3,332 Theaters] Fri $8.8M, Wkd est $25M
2. I Love You, Man (DW/Paramount) OPENER [2,711] Fri $6.2M, Wkd est $18.5M
3. Duplicity (Universal) OPENER [2,575] Fri $4.6M, Wkd est $14.3M
4. Witch Mountain (Disney) Week 1 [3,187] Fri $3.7M (-45%), Wkd est $14M
5. Watchmen (Warner Bros) Week 3 [3,510] Fri $2M, Wkd est $7M
6. Last House (Rogue/Uni) Week 2 [2,403] Fri $1.9M, Wkd est $6.1M
7. Taken (Fox) Week 8 [2,661] Fri $1.3M, Wkd est $4.3M

If these numbers hold, it still won't hit $100 million until mid to late week next week. It has made $50 million international of which is split $4 million to Fox, $12.5 million goes to Paramount and WB gets $33.5 million. Of it's US take, Fox is about at $8 million.

There's an article about the posibility of WB not doing any R rated comic adaptations in the future. You can read it here: WB Puts a Stop to R-rated Superhero Films

View Poll Results: Are you planning on re-watching WATCHMEN this weekend?
Definitely.	3	15.79%
Probably.	2	10.53%
There's a 50-50 chance.	5	26.32%
Probably not.	3	15.79%
Definitely not.	3	15.79%
Haven't even seen it yet.	3	15.79%
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03-12-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Roger Ebert saw it twice. The first in a normal setting and the second time IMAX. He loved it both times and took more away the second viewing. Not voting in the poll because I don't believe in it.

03-12-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	If I can fit it into my schedule, yes, I may go again. I may even pull a solo viewing on Saturday in IMAX if I can't find anybody to go. I enjoyed it the first time but want to rewatch it now that the hype has (REALLY) died down.

03-12-2009, 07:39 PM	#4
McKellars Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, Michigan Blu-ray collection:24	Maybe, it seems like one of those films that I need to see twice to get the full effect.

03-12-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	I enjoyed it the first time, but don't plan on seeing it a second time until it hits Blu-ray.

03-12-2009, 07:41 PM	#7
CHERRYGARCIA Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:629 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:41	I will see a second time for sure in the theaters..just not sure if it will be this weekend

03-12-2009, 07:46 PM	#8
Mr.Sparkle Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:78	I saw it last weekend in IMAX, theres a good chance I'll see it again in theaters, but not necessarily next weekend, anyways I'll deffinitly watch it 100s of time of blu ray!

03-12-2009, 08:12 PM	#9
upswiseass Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:243 Trading Score:37	Probably make a trip to the IMAX theater again this weekend. Early Sunday was good to me last weekend, may have to do it again. Jackasses generally aren't going to get up early to ruin my movie experience.

03-12-2009, 08:14 PM	#10
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	i'll go again. why not? the best movie of the year and second best movie of the decade deserves to be seen again. off topic, what is up swise ass? do i even want to know?

03-12-2009, 09:29 PM	#12
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	are you calling me a wise ass? why i oughta... that's cool. i've been called a few names in my day.

03-12-2009, 11:55 PM	#13
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	I am going to go tomorrow night at 8 to see it again.

03-16-2009, 10:22 PM	#14
McKellars Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, Michigan Blu-ray collection:24	Well, it made $17,817,301 this weekend. That's a pretty steep drop from $55,214,334. I don't really expect much more from it domestically, it will make $10-13 million next weekend and then just continue to drop as it loses theatres. It's going to be lucky to reach $200 million domestic.

03-16-2009, 10:28 PM	#15
BRu-LAy Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Fortress of Solitude Trading Score:46	I saw it the first time in IMAX. I might see it again non-imax.

03-16-2009, 10:31 PM	#16
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Not this weekend,but when it comes to Blu Ray baby! Makes me wonder if the Blu will have various ratio changes like TDK!

03-18-2009, 06:31 AM	#19
sonnyworld85 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:7	I saw it twice and I definitely felt like a more complete experience with the second viewing.

03-21-2009, 06:40 PM	#20
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Watchmen continues it's downward spiral. 1. Knowing (Summit) OPENER [3,332 Theaters] Fri $8.8M, Wkd est $25M 2. I Love You, Man (DW/Paramount) OPENER [2,711] Fri $6.2M, Wkd est $18.5M 3. Duplicity (Universal) OPENER [2,575] Fri $4.6M, Wkd est $14.3M 4. Witch Mountain (Disney) Week 1 [3,187] Fri $3.7M (-45%), Wkd est $14M 5. Watchmen (Warner Bros) Week 3 [3,510] Fri $2M, Wkd est $7M 6. Last House (Rogue/Uni) Week 2 [2,403] Fri $1.9M, Wkd est $6.1M 7. Taken (Fox) Week 8 [2,661] Fri $1.3M, Wkd est $4.3M If these numbers hold, it still won't hit $100 million until mid to late week next week. It has made $50 million international of which is split $4 million to Fox, $12.5 million goes to Paramount and WB gets $33.5 million. Of it's US take, Fox is about at $8 million. There's an article about the posibility of WB not doing any R rated comic adaptations in the future. You can read it here: WB Puts a Stop to R-rated Superhero Films

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