Do you think Alan Moore would like the "Watchmen" movie?

[Drizzle]

Let's all take a moment and step into the crazy dark mind of Alan Moore. Let's say he has a change of heart and decides to watch the movie after all.

Do you think he'd like it? Or would he hate it?

To be honest with you, I don't think Moore would hate it. I don't think he'd love it either, but I hope he'd be able to see that Zack Snyder didn't butcher his work.

 

[Capt Throbberson]

No, because he's Alan Moore

 

[SuperFerret]

No, because he's Alan Moore

Exactly.

 

[CBGB]

If he watched it, and tells the public his opinions, he'll say he hated it. But I know deep down he actually liked it, a bit.

 

[Doc Samson]

No he wouldn't like it, or admit it if he did, but I hope he realizes, like everyone else should, that it's as close as anyone can possibly get within a 2 hour and 40 minute span

 

[Motown Marvel]

he would despise it.

alan moore is all about precise details and layers, and he puts an incredible amount of effort into each, to where altering either would be fatal to the story he has painstakingly constructed. it may not be the most rationale mindset, but i understand it entirely.

 

[TheDreamMaster]

I'd say indifferent, becaus eit seems to be much different than V for Vendetta. You know, I saw wikipedia's article on Alan Moore, and good lord, his picture was not what I'd imagined he looked like. He reminds me of one of those conspiracy theorists that thinks they've been abducted by aliens and wanders around town telling anyone who'll listen...or homeless, he kinda looks that way too.

 

[Drizzle]

I still say he wouldn't completely hate it, because not even Alan Moore could deny that Jackie Earle Haley made the perfect Rorschach.

 

[akfj]

Just based on interviews with him and stories I've heard, he'd probably think that the whole endeavor was pointless and the money could have been better spent elsewhere since the film is just the graphic novel on screen and people should just go and read the graphic novel instead.

 

[rogue trooper]

Just based on interviews with him and stories I've heard, he'd probably think that the whole endeavor was pointless and the money could have been better spent elsewhere since the film was so close to the graphic novel and people should just go and read the graphic novel instead.

...but if he were to understand that thanks to the film, more people who don't read comics are discovering the graphic novel.

 

[akfj]

...but if he were to understand that thanks to the film, more people are who don't read comics are discovering the graphic novel.

Maybe the film should have just been a two hour, 45 minute advertisement for the graphic novel? Or, maybe it already is?

 

[PyroChamber]

I highly doubt it, the man barely even watches movies.

 

[CBGB]

...but if he were to understand that thanks to the film, more people are who don't read comics are discovering the graphic novel.

Alan doesn't think that way. He probably wants Watchmen to only be read by a select group of hardcore comic book fans who only know it for being a piece of literature. He doesn't want a Hollywood movie to help with the books success.

 

[Arach Knight]

He would never like it. The most positive commentary he has ever given about a film translation of his works, was David Hayter's treatment (which was not a verbatim script like the Snyder film. Instead it took the major themes and characters and molded it into a similar story in modern times). Even with a less bitter sentiment for Hayter's work, Moore said he was still displeased with the idea of turning his comics into films.

He was enthusiastic about that idea in the 80's, but after that, he became very bitter about people translating his stuff. The guy doesn't hate film though. He has worked on films as well as novels and comics. I believe he just hates trying to reinterpret an original piece of work from one medium, into another medium. It is my belief that Alan Moore sees a clear distinction in what each medium is capable of doing and as such, they should not be criss crossed in the name of capitalizing on profit.

 

[Beanjuice]

I dont think he'd like o dislike it. It was done pretty well i think,as well as it can be done for a movie.

 

[deathfromabove]

He would never like it. The most positive commentary he has ever given about a film translation of his works, was David Hayter's treatment (which was not a verbatim script like the Snyder film. Instead it took the major themes and characters and molded it into a similar story in modern times). Even with a less bitter sentiment for Hayter's work, Moore said he was still displeased with the idea of turning his comics into films.

He was enthusiastic about that idea in the 80's, but after that, he became very bitter about people translating his stuff. The guy doesn't hate film though. He has worked on films as well as novels and comics. I believe he just hates trying to reinterpret an original piece of work from one medium, into another medium. It is my belief that Alan Moore sees a clear distinction in what each medium is capable of doing and as such, they should not be criss crossed in the name of capitalizing on profit.

i think thats about right.

 

[K.B.]

I agree that he would probably give it the same comment he gave Hayters script.

‘Oh, David, I think it’s very well done and its very close to the book, I really appreciate that. I don’t remember as much action being in the story before.’”

Except swap Davids name for Snyders

 

[DACrowe]

He'd say this.

"****ing terrible. Better than the other trash they've made from my work, but still pointless."

or something like that. He is so far removed from reality he just doesn't care anymore.

 

[Keymaker]

Alan Moore's journal, March 6th 2009.
Today the Watchmen movie was released. Midnight showing. Went dressed as Rorschach. Was pretty good. How did they manage to do it? Must investigate further. Will tell press it was horrible. Never compromise. Even in the face of a great film. Can't wait for the director's cut.

 

[Symbiotic]

I don't think he'd even take the time to watch it.

 

[Kane52630]

has anyone heard from alan moore after the movie came out?

 

[NEONINJA007]

Moore is a old and stinky English ****.

 

[Raiden]

I doubt Alan Moore would even take the time to watch this movie, let alone form an opinion. Even if he did watch it though, I'm sure he'll tear it apart to justify his belief that the GN is near impossible to be adapted into the film medium.

 

[Johann Krauss]

Alan Moore's journal, March 6th 2009.
Today the Watchmen movie was released. Midnight showing. Went dressed as Rorschach. Was pretty good. How did they manage to do it? Must investigate further. Will tell press it was horrible. Never compromise. Even in the face of a great film. Can't wait for the director's cut.

 

[Lex Luthor]

Would Alan Moore despair ... surrender from his stance on film adaptations of his work?

Highly bloody unlikely.