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WATCHMEN the movie Ok.I've read that David Hayter has written a very faithful adaptation and has managed to include those little things that make "Watchmen" so special.Moore himself has gone on record saying that it wasn't the story that made watchmen great,but the way the story was told.
Personally I don't think it could ever be made into good film.It's so cinematic, reading it feels like your already watching it on screen.I think it's perfect in the medium that it was presented in(if it aint broke don't fix it).However,in the current comics to screen climate,it more than likely wil be made. Who would y'all like to see cast?My choices: Adrian-Jude Law Eddie-Robert DeNiro Walter-Gary Sinise Dan-Liam Neeson Moloch-John Hurt Hollis-Paul Newman Laurie-a young kirstie alley woulda been great Jon-I'd probably go with an unknown Still think it can't be pulled off. [This message was edited Mon Dec 29 11:41:28 PST 2003 by silentflute] "Pam...that's just stupid." | |
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silentflute said: Ok.I've read that David hayter has written a very faithful adaptation and has managed to include those little things that make "Watchmen" so special.Moore himsekf has ggone on record saying that it wasn't the story thatmade watchmen great,but the way the story was told.
Personally I don't think it could ever be made into good film.It's so cinematic that reading it feels like your already watching it on screen.I think it's perfect in the medium that it was presented in(if it aint broke don't fix it).however,in the current comics to screen climate,it more than likely wil be made. Who would y'all like to see cast?My choices: Adrian-Jude Law Eddie-Robert DeNiro Walter-Gary Sinise Dan-Liam Neeson Moloch-John Hurt Hollis-Paul Newman Laurie-a young kirstie alley woulda been great Jon-I'd probably go with an unknown Still think it can't be pulled off. Those are some good choices. (Except for Kirstie Alley.) Especially Paul Newman as Hollis! | |
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I think a Showtime/HBO miniseries would be a better home for this project than the big screen, unless they did a LOTR/Matrix thing and created a trilogy. It's just too epic a story. | |
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Anxiety said: I think a Showtime/HBO miniseries would be a better home for this project than the big screen, unless they did a LOTR/Matrix thing and created a trilogy. It's just too epic a story.
Exactly.but even so,you'd have to take out so much of the richness that makes it(ie the newspaper vendor and the kid,Dr.long's relationship with his wife,the philosophical chapter of Jon reflecting on time and his past).I mean stuff that's so damn relative to the story. [This message was edited Mon Dec 29 11:50:58 PST 2003 by silentflute] [This message was edited Mon Dec 29 11:52:14 PST 2003 by silentflute] "Pam...that's just stupid." | |
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silentflute said: Anxiety said: I think a Showtime/HBO miniseries would be a better home for this project than the big screen, unless they did a LOTR/Matrix thing and created a trilogy. It's just too epic a story.
Exactly.but even so,you'd have to take out so much of the richness that makes it(ie the newspaper vendor and the kid,Dr.long's relationship with his wife,the philosophical chapter of Jon reflecting on time and his past).I mean stuff that's so damn relative to the story. [This message was edited Mon Dec 29 11:50:58 PST 2003 by silentflute] [This message was edited Mon Dec 29 11:52:14 PST 2003 by silentflute] I truly hope it never happens, but if it did, I would prefer the whole mini-series on cable idea. Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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How about Directors? Peter Jackson or Ridley Scott would be good choices.Or maybe even David Finchner or Michael Mann. | |
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2 movies would be a good thing and maybe with a different ending | |
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jn2 said: 2 movies would be a good thing and maybe with a different ending
A different ending?? wtf? Why? That story has such a parallel with the events of and whole environment since 9-11! | |
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PhilG said: How about Directors? Peter Jackson or Ridley Scott would be good choices.Or maybe even David Finchner or Michael Mann.
Ridley scott would be an interesting choice.i'd like tos ee wht Christopher Nolan would do with it. "Pam...that's just stupid." | |
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Anyone read the joke that was passed off as a script by Sam Hamm? [This message was edited Mon Dec 29 13:29:23 PST 2003 by silentflute] "Pam...that's just stupid." | |
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2the9s said: jn2 said: 2 movies would be a good thing and maybe with a different ending
A different ending?? wtf? Why? That story has such a parallel with the events of and whole environment since 9-11! Agree with ya 110%. "Pam...that's just stupid." | |
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2the9s said: jn2 said: 2 movies would be a good thing and maybe with a different ending
A different ending?? wtf? Why? That story has such a parallel with the events of and whole environment since 9-11! | |
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jn2 said: 2the9s said: jn2 said: 2 movies would be a good thing and maybe with a different ending
A different ending?? wtf? Why? That story has such a parallel with the events of and whole environment since 9-11! Time travel?? To where? Why? He was a galoot anyway and I for one was glad to see him go. | |
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it'll never work. ever. "oPS i HITTED THE CAPDLOCK" | |
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2the9s said: That story has such a parallel with the events of and whole environment since 9-11! Albert, let's not get carried away "oPS i HITTED THE CAPDLOCK" | |
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AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! | |
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2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! absolutely. the only way it will even come close to coming close to working is the 12-part HBO thing. and even then, there's little chance of it working. "oPS i HITTED THE CAPDLOCK" | |
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AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! absolutely. the only way it will even come close to coming close to working is the 12-part HBO thing. and even then, there's little chance of it working. Don't be like that! | |
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2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! absolutely. the only way it will even come close to coming close to working is the 12-part HBO thing. and even then, there's little chance of it working. Don't be like that! i'm sorry, i can't help it. it will be a mess. and i'd rather have them not do it at all. "oPS i HITTED THE CAPDLOCK" | |
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AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! absolutely. the only way it will even come close to coming close to working is the 12-part HBO thing. and even then, there's little chance of it working. Don't be like that! i'm sorry, i can't help it. it will be a mess. and i'd rather have them not do it at all. Agreed.But that being said ,if it was still going to be made,who would u cast? "Pam...that's just stupid." | |
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silentflute said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! absolutely. the only way it will even come close to coming close to working is the 12-part HBO thing. and even then, there's little chance of it working. Don't be like that! i'm sorry, i can't help it. it will be a mess. and i'd rather have them not do it at all. Agreed.But that being said ,if it was still going to be made,who would u cast? no! "oPS i HITTED THE CAPDLOCK" | |
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AaronAlmighty said: silentflute said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! absolutely. the only way it will even come close to coming close to working is the 12-part HBO thing. and even then, there's little chance of it working. Don't be like that! i'm sorry, i can't help it. it will be a mess. and i'd rather have them not do it at all. Agreed.But that being said ,if it was still going to be made,who would u cast? no! Fuck it.like I originally said-it just can't be pulled off.Let's leave this thread together. "Pam...that's just stupid." | |
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silentflute said: AaronAlmighty said: silentflute said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: 2the9s said: AaronAlmighty said: it'll never work. ever.
Naysayer! absolutely. the only way it will even come close to coming close to working is the 12-part HBO thing. and even then, there's little chance of it working. Don't be like that! i'm sorry, i can't help it. it will be a mess. and i'd rather have them not do it at all. Agreed.But that being said ,if it was still going to be made,who would u cast? no! Fuck it.like I originally said-it just can't be pulled off.Let's leave this thread together. You tell em.. baby!!! The day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom - Anais Nin
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