Just saw Watchmen!

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Originally Posted by LynxFX

That's a tough one. I hate to make the comparison but I think movie is just as good as The Dark Knight (which I also thought was too long). But it won't even come close to that box office. Watchmen just isn't that well known of a property and the rating itself will limit the younger crowd. It will do solid business, but probably less than 300. I think the brutality will turn off a few viewers. DVD/BD sales should be huge.

Comic fans should definitely be jazzed.


Watchmen isn't even close to 300, in tone, style, or story. So that shouldn't worry you.

Can you give a comparison? As rugged as Sin City? More/less?