Zack Snyder's Watchmen: Revisiting the Controversial Adaptation
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Published 2022-11-24
There are few comic book adaptations that had as much trouble getting off the ground as Alan Moore's Watchmen. The film was in development for many decades, under many different studios, until the cameras finally got rolling. In a lot of ways, it's a miracle that it even happened. So, for a property that was so revolutionary and beloved, why did they have such trouble?
In this episode of DC Revisited, we examine how Terry Gilliam, Paul Greengrass and others tried to bring the graphic novel to the big screen and how it took the runaway success of 300 for Zack Snyder to get the reins. While a hit, the film was also criticized by fans of the comic for the few departures it made, while the HBO sequel series seemed to be more of a sequel to the comic than the film. Why was the movie so controversial, and how does it hold up today? We'll dig in with this fresh episode of DC Revisited, written, narrated and edited by Tyler Nichols.
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All Comments (21)
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The opening montage of Watchmen is one of the best opening montage of any film I've ever seen. Overall I really liked the movie.
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"But its complex narrative structure may make it difficult for it to appeal to viewers not already familiar with the source material..." I had never heard or read any Watchen before seeing this movie and I loved it on first watch, even more when I saw the Ultimate Cut with the comic animated movie "Tales of the Black Freighter" in it and. I strongly believe that this movie paved the way for the more modern comics books movies we see nowadays
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I remember watching this in theaters and feeling like, "Why aren't more people talking about this movie?"
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I don’t care what anyone says, I’ve enjoyed all versions of this film. I can’t watch it non stop like some movies, but every once in awhile it’s great.
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The Ultimate Cut are the best version. It has the Director's Cut with Tales of the Black Freighter spliced within the film. Jackie Earl Haley was the best of an awesome cast.
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This was the first R-rated movie I saw in theaters. I saw it with my dad for my 17th birthday. If you have seen this movie, then I guess you can say I really know how to pick 'em, lol. Superhero sex, giant blue man walking around with no draws on, super bloody, etc. It was a cool theater experience though.
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Watchmen is, in my opinion, one of the greatest superhero movies ever made! Yes there are flaws but it’s a beautifully shot movie with great performances. Specifically Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach. His performance is up there with Heath Ledgers Joker.
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I remember this movie for a couple of reasons one Doctor Manhattan walking around Vietnam disintegrating people like the Jolly Green Giant or the Jolly Blue Giant. And Rorschach saying, I'm not lock in here with you you're lock in here with me.
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I think its Zach's best film. No one was more surprised than me that it was good. I mean, I thought it was impossible to film. I still think everyone should read the book for the added layers as there is no replacement. Its so thick and layered. But that the movie is as good as it is...Its a minor miracle. Also the intro is one of my fave film intros. The choice of Times They are A Changin with like the condensed history to introduce audiences. Great stuff. A little like the V for Vendetta movie I think that the movie and books can supplement each other.
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Jackie Haley is brilliant in everything he’s in, from the classic The Bad News Bears, to today.
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My favorite of Zack Snyder's films. I was already having super hero fatigue back then and it was a breath of fresh air.
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"A Masterpiece ", in my opinion. As a huge comics fan, didn't know about this brand before the film. I loved it. Getting to learn about each characters throughout the movie, was a blast. A flick for the adult comics fans.
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This is actually one of My favorites. Considering the scope of the original graphic novel Zack did a great job of condensing it. You would need a mini-series cover everything in it. I didn't care for Malin Ackerman, but I love the rest of the cast. I think Hilary Swank would have made a better Silk Spectre. I've seen the Director's Cut but plan on getting the Ultimate Cut.
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I remember when this movie was coming out. I was in 8th grade, and remember all the trailers
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I went to see this movie at my local theater when it was released. Prior to watching the trailer to it I knew nothing about Watchmen. So after watching the trailer I went out and bought the graphic novel read it through and loved it. When the movie was finally released I went to see it and loved it too. It's not as bad as people make it to be.
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I liked it and still rewatch it from time to time. I get Alan Moores dislike of the expansions and adaptations but I think this did the source material justice and is a visual treat.
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Jeffery Dean Morgan went on to play one other significant comic book character.. hmmm who was that again? Can’t quite remember…SPLAT!
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I seriously don't understand the hate this movie gets. It's literally the most faithful screen adaptation of any comic movie.
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Imagine if Alan Moore was the creator of Black Panther he would downright hate Wakanda Forever and i would love to see his take on Ryan Cooglar
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Always has been my favorite superhero movie of all time. It was interesting to see a video that discusses the various controversies.
