Watchmen = The Next Blade Runner?

[PyroChamber]

Do you think this movie will end up like Blade Runner? Meaning when it first came out a lot of critics didn't like it, but after the director's cut was released suddenly it was on every critic's "greatest movies of all time" list.

In other words, do you think this movie will be greater appreciated when the director's cut comes out?

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

i actually believe this will be the case

 

[craigdbfan]

Do you think this movie will end up like Blade Runner? Meaning when it was first came out a lot of critics didn't like it, but after the director's cut was released suddenly it was on every critic's "greatest movies of all time" list.

In other words, do you think this movie will be greater appreciated when the director's cut comes out?

I definitely believe that this film will be received far better in DVD (especially the Directors Cut). Again I doubt it will change the minds of the folks who completely hated the film. But to those who just found the pacing a little off, might enjoy the DC far more as it fills in the pieces that couldn't make it on the theatrical cut.

Personally I really enjoyed the theatrical cut as is. So I see the Directors Cut as only improving an already fantastically well made film.

 

[K.B.]

As a GIGANTIC fan of Blade Runner I have to honestly say NO to this.

I just don't see this being the next Blade Runner.

 

[Abstract]

Its funny you should bring this up as I got a distinct "Blade Runner" vibe from the visuals of scenes in the beginning with Dan walking through the rain. I'll wait and see the DC before comparing it any further though.

 

[jezza]

It's very possible. I think most people would really appreciate this film more upon multiple viewings as it's a lot to take in for your first sitting.

 

[Brendan]

Oh god, I hope the director's cut makes the movie that much better, the same way the DC of Blade Runner fixed the original theatrical cut.

But referring to the movie as the new Blade Runner.... No.

 

[spider-neil]

the first time I watched blade runner I disliked it because I was expecting something else, after several viewings it is one of my favorite movies of all time. here's hoping the same thing happens with watchman as I definately didn't enjoy my first viewing but I'm seeing it again on wednesday.

 

[Matt.S99]

I dont see it being the nest Blade Runner per say, but I see that whole thing with critics not liking it and the DC makes them love it thing happening.

 

[Kane52630]

its very possible, im also waiting on the directors cut to see Watchmen uncut
then ill have my whole review on Zach Snyder's Watchmen

 

[Mercurius]

There is something reminiscent of Blade Runner in some parts of the music for the movie, something very much alike what Vangelis did, and it was on purpose.

But the movie doesn't have enough cinematic quality to stand the comparison. The ending in Silk/Nite Owl's house was awkward, and had Gugino's bad acting in the old Sally's skin.

The last half has serious editing problems, and the pacing compromises some of the emotional parts, 'cause it doesn't leave room for the things to sink in.

Blade Runner is a well-rounded movie, and a unique conception of movie, in every little detail.

Even this attitude of calling Watchmen "the Blade Runner of the 21th century" places it under the spell of Blade Runner, and not onpar.

 

[TNC9852002]

It's possible...

The impact of it probably won't be quite as significant as Blade Runner was. I dunno.

-TNC

 

[bullets]

It depends on how much will be part of the director's cut . I really don't see it changing peoples views but there is always hope.

 

[Kane52630]

It depends on how much will be part of the director's cut . I really don't see it changing peoples views but there is always hope.

i heard its about an hour of extras
so anything is possible

 

[Mercurius]

i heard its about an hour of extras
so anything is possible

Only if in this one hour there is another actress playing Sally, if they are not in NY, and if Manhattan says his "nothing ever ends" line to Veidt.

Otherwise it may have a better edition, but it will still have serious problems, as a movie.

 

[lou2099]

Not at all. Blade Runner is a beautiful and terrifying story.

Watchmen, while intelligent, just doesn't have the chops to hold up like BR. The only thing it's got is that it's ideally set in 1985.

 

[Sardaukar]

Definitely not.

Blade Runner is an example of a ****ing fantastic sci-fi flick that holds true to the source material without being slavish to it. The story and characters of Blade Runner are very different from the book (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep), but the movie remains faithful to the overall atmosphere and setting of the book. As such, it remains true to the spirit of the book while being able to stand on its own as a separate, unique, and profound piece of storytelling.

Watchmen is the opposite. It's basically an inferior cinematic copy of the source material.

 

[Crook]

Definitely not.

Blade Runner is an example of a ****ing fantastic sci-fi flick that holds true to the source material without being slavish to it. The story and characters of Blade Runner are very different from the book (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep), but the movie remains faithful to the overall atmosphere and setting of the book. As such, it remains true to the spirit of the book while being able to stand on its own as a separate, unique, and profound piece of storytelling.

Watchmen is the opposite. It's basically a inferior cinematic copy of the source material.

Those are two very different, but valid methods of approaching an adaptation.

 

[rogue trooper]

From what I've read, critics do like it. Roger Ebert gave it an A.

 

[CristiMAN]

No... It's not a classic. Far from it. And Zack is no Ridley Scott... Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeealy far from it...

 

[Matt.S99]

Definitely not.

Blade Runner is an example of a ****ing fantastic sci-fi flick that holds true to the source material without being slavish to it. The story and characters of Blade Runner are very different from the book (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep), but the movie remains faithful to the overall atmosphere and setting of the book. As such, it remains true to the spirit of the book while being able to stand on its own as a separate, unique, and profound piece of storytelling.

Watchmen is the opposite. It's basically an inferior cinematic copy of the source material.

I thought thats what people wanted..?

 

[craigdbfan]

Maybe some folks here need to re read the OP's question properly and respond with a suited response. He is asking if "Watchmen" will have the same effect as "Blade Runner" when it comes to gaining a larger audience on DVD.

He's not asking if "Watchmen" is on cinematic par with Blade Runner that's subjective and not the question.

 

[rogue trooper]

No... It's not a classic. Far from it.

It will be. Soon enough. It's not far at all from getting there.

 

[The Squirrel]

Blade Runner sucked and Watchmen didn't. So no.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Do you think this movie will end up like Blade Runner? Meaning when it first came out a lot of critics didn't like it, but after the director's cut was released suddenly it was on every critic's "greatest movies of all time" list.

In other words, do you think this movie will be greater appreciated when the director's cut comes out?

Perhaps. And you should give Devin credit for pitching the idea.

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