Ozy's Accent

[Drizzle]

I figured this could use its own thread.

By now, most of us know that Ozymandias will have a slight German accent when speaking in private with his fellow ex-Crimebusters (or Watchmen in the film). In public, however, he uses his adopted American accent.
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While reading the GN, I always imagined Ozymandias to have an American accent, nothing more. Since he was born in Germany but moved to America when he was a baby, I wouldn't really expect him to maintain a German accent. Now I don't recall anywhere in the book where it said that he spoke with a German accent in private. But then again, there isn't anything in the book to signify that he doesn't speak with a German accent in private, either. Not even in the supplemental material at the end of each chapter, unless I missed something.

So what are your opinions on it? Personally, I think it's a nice touch. I think it works for the character. I think it plays into the mystique of Ozymandias. It's funny. I didn't care much for the film version of Ozymandias before, but after that clip, I'm very interested to see what Matthew Goode and Zack Snyder have done with the character.

 

[Boom]

Works fine for me.

 

[Dark_Gambit]

I kinda like it, as long as the accent is not overdone, but from what i've heard in that clip it was only a bit wobbly in a few places.

 

[Agentsands77]

I like it.

 

[Bnightwing]

I like it too.

 

[craigdbfan]

I was delightfully pleased with Goode's experimental accent. When he was explaining it at Comic-Con I immediately gave off a big "Doh!" inside my head. These clips have somewhat assured me that the accent actually works well with the character and like others have said it gives him that mysterious quality that makes Ozymandias I think one of the most interesting characters from the graphic novel.

 

[CaptainGenerica]

His voice is absolutely great.

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

i think it adds to the character...i enjoy it

 

[Armored Avenger]

I like his accent

 

[Keymaker]

Am I the only one who had trouble understanding what the hell he's saying most of the time?

 

[CaptainGenerica]

Am I the only one who had trouble understanding what the hell he's saying most of the time?

The beauty of his diction is that it's just unusual enough, just difficult enough to understand, that it makes you have to pay attention to it. You can't just let it go in one ear and out the other. Fits the character quite well.

 

[TheBatman072]

I think it's great. Very nice touch to the character.

 

[Mr.Kovacs]

sounds cool

 

[Kane52630]

at first when i saw the Dan/Ozy clip i couldnt stand that accent, but i kept watching it and i got used to it
so for those that dont like it, keep watching that clip and youll like it

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Don't hear an accent. I hear a guy talking a bit mellow....

 

[PWN3R]

I like it. Subtle way of showing the different sides of the character.

 

[Anita18]

Am I the only one who had trouble understanding what the hell he's saying most of the time?

I thought it was just me. I liked the overall resonance, but he was so mumbly! Aaagh.

At least they released this clip so now I know I have to pay extra attention to his dialogue while watching the movie.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Wow. I thought everyone would hate it. I personally don't mind it, and even think it's a nice touch.

 

[DrawingBlanks]

I don't mind the idea. I'm still on the fence about how well the actor sounds.

 

[Dark Victory]

Overall, I like it. It's not very subtle, but not overdone. To be honest, I have a little trouble understanding a few lines, but other than that it works. Only thing I'm worried about is how his performance will be in the last half hour of the film.

 

[4NutzinYoface]

If I were Dan in that scene I wouldn't be asking about Russians and nukes...instead I'd be asking Ozy if he swallowed the mouth wash this morning and if he has committed or was thinking of committing a crime....

the guy sounds like a guilty drunk to me!

But nevertheless.....I still like it

 

[Menthol]

I hate it. In fact I hate the Ozy character altogether in this film from what I've seen so far.

I love him in the comics tho! In the comic he seems very innocent and trust worthy until you come to find out he's the villain. Then he seems to be some great roman dictator like Caesar, almost a god among men.

Zack Snyder has really let me down with this character. He seems cheesy and for people that haven't read the comic they'll already know he's the antagonist from the get go. I mean come on, a german accent? Really? 9 times out of 10 in an action movie the villain has an accent.

Plus in the clips I've seen he seems small and not very powerful. In the comics he was a skilled fighter and even kicked Rorschach's ass. You'd think they'd get a little bigger (taller) guy to play him. He just doesn't seem to be anything like what he was in the book, IMO.

I'll be fair tho and wait to give my final verdict after seeing it. I think i'll love the movie as a whole but as for Veidt I more than likely won't be that amused.

 

[Shivsguy616]

In the comic he seems very innocent and trust worthy until you come to find out he's the villain.

You really think that? It seemed obvious to me from the get go...

 

[SatEL]

I figured this could use its own thread.

By now, most of us know that Ozymandias will have a slight German accent when speaking in private with his fellow ex-Crimebusters (or Watchmen in the film). In public, however, he uses his adopted American accent.


While reading the GN, I always imagined Ozymandias to have an American accent, nothing more. Since he was born in Germany but moved to America when he was a baby, I wouldn't really expect him to maintain a German accent. Now I don't recall anywhere in the book where it said that he spoke with a German accent in private. But then again, there isn't anything in the book to signify that he doesn't speak with a German accent in private, either. Not even in the supplemental material at the end of each chapter, unless I missed something.

So what are your opinions on it? Personally, I think it's a nice touch. I think it works for the character. I think it plays into the mystique of Ozymandias. It's funny. I didn't care much for the film version of Ozymandias before, but after that clip, I'm very interested to see what Matthew Goode and Zack Snyder have done with the character.

Oh wow I havent seen that clip first time yaaaaaaaa, on another hand my feelings about Matthew Goode being a poor choice for Ozy have been confirmed. I know I have only seen a few minutes worth of clips but to me he is not Ozymandias.

 

[SatEL]

I hate it. In fact I hate the Ozy character altogether in this film from what I've seen so far.

I love him in the comics tho! In the comic he seems very innocent and trust worthy until you come to find out he's the villain. Then he seems to be some great roman dictator like Caesar, almost a god among men.

Zack Snyder has really let me down with this character. He seems cheesy and for people that haven't read the comic they'll already know he's the antagonist from the get go. I mean come on, a german accent? Really? 9 times out of 10 in an action movie the villain has an accent.

Plus in the clips I've seen he seems small and not very powerful. In the comics he was a skilled fighter and even kicked Rorschach's ass. You'd think they'd get a little bigger (taller) guy to play him. He just doesn't seem to be anything like what he was in the book, IMO.

I'll be fair tho and wait to give my final verdict after seeing it. I think i'll love the movie as a whole but as for Veidt I more than likely won't be that amused.

Agreed, agreed, agreed, from the get go I have hated the choice of actor for Ozy.