New Alan Moore interview

[Darknightnomis]

I love Alan Moore's work, but his pessimism is getting annoying.

I agree. He's one of the greatest writers of all time and I agree with the way Holywood has butchered his work on film.

But now he's starting to sound like a routine of being short about everything relating to comics to film.

 

[Freedom77]

O COME ON!!

He is honestly stating his opinion... I mean, what do you want him to do... LIE???

You can't just call him a *****e because he is not bothered with movie adaptions of his books.

And I can't imagine he'd like the look of watchmen. I am sure it will be a great movie... but it just doesn't seem like watchmen. I really don't like the style in the trailer, it just didn't say Watchmen to me.

 

[Superman]

I'm sorry, He may be a good comic writer and all but he's also a jackass. He's definitely not the comic "God" everyone tries to make him out to be. He's just one good comic writer among many.

 

[ant3ros]

I'm sorry, He may be a good comic writer and all but he's also a jackass. He's definitely not the comic "God" everyone tries to make him out to be. He's just one good comic writer among many.

Actually, he's not a jackass. You just don't understand where he's coming from.

Moore actually praised the movie script as the closest he can imagine anyone getting for a film adaptation.

It's not that he's against supporting the material he has created. He believes strongly in supporting the comic book medium. Therefore, he thinks movie adaptations of comic books, especially ones that serve as a retelling more so than an original story, are no more than commercial or a dumbing down of the material. That's hard to argue against. Lastly, they are his stories as the creator, so who are we to judge his opinions about whether or not a film adaptation is appropriate. I don't think he has attacked other writers for their beliefs.

Medium is important and makes a difference in communication, in other words.

Moore earned his comic "God" status with acclaim many good comic writers haven't achieved, so give him his due and respect his individuality. It's admirable that he has unwavering principles.

 

[Mikelus]

Moore is talented but arrogant, negative, quite unbearable with his attitude, he could be more neutral and open-minded.

 

[klem]

he just don't care.
He is a writer, not a fanboy.

 

[ant3ros]

Moore is talented but arrogant, negative, quite unbearable with his attitude, he could be more neutral and open-minded.

Actually, he is neutral about it. I think too many fans are just insecure and feel like he's being condescending when he really isn't.

"I won’t be watching it, obviously. I can at least remain neutral to it as long as they’re taking my name off of it and not playing these silly, ultimately futile games like they were doing last time, which worked out so well for them."

 

[Superhobo]

Alan is a *****e...

It's a good thing he's not a Batman artist. God knows the names you'd be calling him then.

 

[nite-owl]

Someone's a grumpy Gus.

Have you seen the ''Trapped in the Closet'' episode?
[Sings] ''I'm trapped in the closet!'' Yeah, that was terrific. I thought the way that South Park handled that bit with the Scientologists was wonderful. I was also quite heartened the other day when watching the news to see that there were demonstrations outside the Scientology headquarters over here, and that they suddenly flashed to a clip showing all these demonstrators wearing V for Vendetta [Guy Fawkes] masks. That pleased me. That gave me a warm little glow.

I have to hear this.

 

[kainedamo]

The real *****ebags are in this thread, saying Alan is a *****e for having an opinion

Alan in this interview makes complete sense and explains his position very reasonably.

 

[DavidTyler]

Honestly, I get what Moore is saying about doing something that can't be done in other mediums .... BUT .... everyone needs to understand something: The fact that this movie is being made does in no way keep the book from existing. This film is simply another way of approaching the story. It does not diminish Alan's work in any way shape or form and may even bring people to seek the source material who wouldn't have searched it out originally.

So, Alan can give his honest opinion and that's fine but we all have to keep perspective. I'm greatly anticipating Snyder's take on my much beloved 'Watchmen'.

 

[screams]

Alan Moore doesn't really understand where Frank Miller was going with his themes in 300. To some it comes off as homophobic and racist and such and such... but Frank Miller intended it to sound like that, as it was a poetic story told by the Spartans, and of course they wouldn't make themselves sound like bad guys. If it was told by the Persians it would sound like Spartans were monsters and the Persians were fighting the just cause, and their lifestyles were ok.

 

[The Guard]

The trailer has too many sexy shots. Makes the film seem like the Matrix or something. The Watchmen is supposed to be grounded in reality.

Sexy shots? WATCHMEN had sexy shots, lingering, dramatic shots, etc, as well. There's a basis for it in the source material.

There's nothing in this trailer that looks any less realistic than what is found in the original. And WATCHMEN has some very interesting visuals itself. Snyder's clearly trying to keep it looking like a pseudo-realistic comic book world, which, let's face it, is what the book looks like.

 

[[A]]

I'm sorry, He may be a good comic writer and all but he's also a jackass. He's definitely not the comic "God" everyone tries to make him out to be. He's just one good comic writer among many.

I've read and watched enough interviews to know that he's not a jackass. And these things show in interviews..

 

[cerealkiller182]

When he is asked to give his opinion hes not really a jackass. If he just ranted and blogged and protested his movies like crazy then I'd call him a jackass. The sheer fact that he doesnt want to be part of the Hollywood machine shouldnt make him a jackass. Snyder is being pretty presumptous to think Moore would have a sudden change of heart for no reason since he avoids his film projects like the plague.

 

[The Overlord]

Well is 300 really a knock against Snyder? I mean he was faithful as possible to the source material, so it seems like the problems would be with the source material then with Snyder in particular. The fact that Snyder is so devoted to making his work faithful to the source material should be a good sign for this project, not a mark against it.

 

[Cinemaman]

I am just surprised that he doesn't even want to watch the movie. I mean before telling his opinion, shouldn't he first watch the film itself?

P.S. The Overlord, Snyder did his best to make a faithful adaptation and make 300 visually as stunning as that's possible. But Watchmen is more serious story, therefore he is using totally different approach.

 

[Leenie]

I can see where Moore is coming from, even if I don't completely agree with him.

I don't think he comes across as a pompous jerk. He's just stating his opinion. It doesn't sound like he's bitter about it ... I think he's just stating it as a matter of fact.

Heck, I think that if I were in his position, I'd be skeptical to check out these adaptations (especially after something as abysmal as The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen). If I saw that my work was butchered to make a quick buck, I don't think I'd appreciate it ...

 

[Katsuro]

The real *****ebags are in this thread, saying Alan is a *****e for having an opinion

Well then I guess you're a *****ebag for saying that they're *****ebags for having an opinion, eh?

 

[spark627]

Well, he is not an ******* at all... he is just really negative towards anything Hollywood. He has a bias and I don't think anything will change that, he will not be happy with any comic movie, with or without watching it.

 

[KenK]

Well is 300 really a knock against Snyder? I mean he was faithful as possible to the source material, so it seems like the problems would be with the source material then with Snyder in particular. The fact that Snyder is so devoted to making his work faithful to the source material should be a good sign for this project, not a mark against it.

I know, right? At this point, you're fishing for a reason to take issue with the production of Watchmen.

 

[ShadowBoxing]

This is the greatest compliment Moore has ever given anyone; Snyder should feel blessed, he even called him a nice guy.

 

[The Mighty Wind]

Actually, he's not a jackass. You just don't understand where he's coming from.

Moore actually praised the movie script as the closest he can imagine anyone getting for a film adaptation.

It's not that he's against supporting the material he has created. He believes strongly in supporting the comic book medium. Therefore, he thinks movie adaptations of comic books, especially ones that serve as a retelling more so than an original story, are no more than commercial or a dumbing down of the material. That's hard to argue against. Lastly, they are his stories as the creator, so who are we to judge his opinions about whether or not a film adaptation is appropriate. I don't think he has attacked other writers for their beliefs.

Medium is important and makes a difference in communication, in other words.

Moore earned his comic "God" status with acclaim many good comic writers haven't achieved, so give him his due and respect his individuality. It's admirable that he has unwavering principles.

It's so nice when someone says something better than one would say it themselves.

 

[hYPE]

I'm with Moore too; he's the man. His works got butchered so many times, he has the right to feel that way

Indeed. This is true. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen anyone???

 

[Da_Joka]

He's getting $0 from Watchmen movie, figures, and games. He can say whatever he wants.