elbarto1 said:
I doubt you have watched it yet FM, but is that Ultimate Watchmen worth getting?
I already have all the "individual pieces" ie: the DC bluray, The theatrical DVD, the motion comic DVD, the black freighter DVD.
I watched it last week & I enjoyed it more than the theatrical version.
I cant see how the director could of been more respectful to the comic even if he tried. Obviously the majour difference is the end, but I actually think the movie ending is very well thought out & probably a more sensible way to end the film.
I also, changed my views on the performances as all the characters were more fleshed out in the version which I think helped everyone in the movie come across better.
The sex scene is still desperately embarrassing & if I could remove anything it would be that, but everything else I'm cool with. I thought the transitions between the film & cartoon were a bit clunky at times & the Newspaper Stand scenes looked like they were shot for a TV movie or something.
But on the whole I really liked the Ultimate Cut. I didn't come away thinking I was missing something like I did with the Theatrical Version. I also liked how it doesn't follow the typical action movie plot line, but that's obviously because of comic.
Like I said I'm not a Watchmen or comic book movie fan, but I did like this movie. It's not perfect but considering the source I think it's an honest attempt to bring the comic book to life.
Personnaly I would recommend The Ultimate Cut over the other versions out there.
Frantic Canadian said:
Doesn't the UK Region 2 DVD have the proper subs?
No idea, didn't even know there were 2 versions. I haven't seen the flick in a while & haven't yet watched the DVD so I'll probably wont even noticed the difference.