Okay, now that we've seen the Director's Cut...

[Arach Knight]

When Doc Manhattan murders Rorschach, it would have been nice if he was actually crying (streaming tears), like he was in the graphic novel. I feel that Rorschach had a slightly child like nature that was never quite replicated in the film, despite Haley's excellent performance in the role. Seeing him cry, in my mind, gave you the sense that Rorschach was actually making a compromise for once. He understood that Adrian had done something practical albeit unethical. While not vocalizing that, I felt that crying revealed that understanding. It was as if to say "I am crying because the world isn't as black and white as I need it to be...and that is the greater injustice."

I also would have liked it if they retained the part where Doc Manhattan explained that he did not murder the television audience, but merely materialized them elsewhere. I realize that he had to be the villain in order for everyone to truly fear him, but it was one of those moments that truly showed his lost humanity. It also adds weight to him killing Rorschach. In the film, it seems as though Doc Manhattan does it without concern because of the logicality of Adrian's plan. In the graphic novel, you get a greater sense that Doc Manhattan tires of being a weapon, hence why he did not slay the entire studio audience. At least that is my interpretation.

I also second the lack of Rorschach eating sugar cubes. More of his back story should have been presented. The flashbacks were nice, but not as lengthy as they could have been. Also, there was no mention of the fact that Rorschach actually wore inserts in his shoes in order to make him appear taller than he truly was. I feel film makers often neglect details like this (such as a Wolverine in the X-Men films that is as tall/taller than Cyclops). All in all though, I feel that the director's cut is a far more watchable film. The extra scenes give the film slightly better pacing. I still don't see these changes adding to the popularity of the film though. It is a shame that DC won't venture to do another R rated comic venture because of this. It was a worthy effort.

 

[CelticPredator]

Little things aside....they NEEDED to include how much Laurie HATED the Comedian. Because her reaction was too over the top...when, if they had more of that stuff, it would've been fine.

 

[GoblinWhirlwind]

The only thing I still wanted to see was the first bar scene when Rorschach walks in and the bartender's like "Oh god, please don't kill anyone "

When I first read that, I knew even if I hated the rest of it, I'd love Rorschach.

 

[[A]]

What's up with the cop shooting Rorschach in the beginning and him just suddenly disappearing? Very poorly cut.

Yeah, that seemed rather wtf.

Or that Rorschach disappeared before being shot. Honestly, how many times has Batman disappeared by using a camera pan as a distraction?

They show the flash from the gun being reflected onto Rorschach. That's my problem with the scene.

Yup -- stupid little bit. Other than that, I have no problems with the DC. This is where I wish I knew how to edit video files..

 

[S.D. Plissken]

I was dissapointed. And on a personal note, I'm glad the official boards for watchmen have been dissolved. Probably the most miserable time I've had at SHH.

Cheers.

t:

 

[mightiest_mortal]

I was dissapointed. And on a personal note, I'm glad the official boards for watchmen have been dissolved. Probably the most miserable time I've had at SHH.

Cheers.

t:

True. Watchmen film was the biggest disapointment I've ever had going to the cinema, and I actually saw X3