Watchmen

jamgrassphan · Jan 19, 2012

Duck said:

I could understand that comment for the movie, cause they completely fucked up the subtext, but the comic is both a criticism of right-wing ideals as well as an exploration of idealism versus compromise.

Rorschach is the only true hero by the end, but at the same time, the papers he has published are going to cause turmoil, and end the state of peace, that has been created by Ozymandias. What the comic questions is whether a utopia founded on oppressive, violent (physically or psychologically) means or our imperfect society of competing values is better.

You must realize that the most major difference in Watchmen's world is not the superheroes themselves, or the existence of Dr. Manhattan, but the fact that the government, under Nixon, uses that power and intimidation, effectively fanning the flames of the cold war, as well as keeping America under Nixon's fascist, Republican control.
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hmmm. I think I'll have to revisit the comic. I think my reaction to the movie may have skewed my reading of the comic a bit. Thanks.

Fishina · Jan 25, 2012

AtomStar said:

Teen forum (originally a dc comic) is definitely in my opinion, one of the better movies of this generation.
A lot had to do with the original story though, which I thought was absolutely fantastic.
It was about a team of vigilantes in New York City that had broken up due to the outlawing of superheros.
Only one had any real superpowers. Due to being disintegrated in some quantum physical accident,
Dr.Manhattan gained atomic perception and the ability to manipulate matter and time itself.
Sort of like a Buddha/God energy being who has transcended physical reality.

The original comic was based on the Vietnam War, but I do feel the story still applies today, as there are more nukes than ever!

Very interesting story with a very real message.
What do you think?
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That's interesting thanks for sharing. Would you happen to know other comics based in the Vietnam war please ? It helps me learn history in a funny way. Thanks a lot

icecube · Jul 30, 2012

kind a confusing film

sbasic2 · Oct 13, 2012

I haven't seen the movie yet, but comic book was excellent.

hydesmith285 · Dec 5, 2012

I really like it, Thanks for share this.

1r0n_0x1d3 · Dec 5, 2012

I love just how dark this story is. It is not all butterflys and puppy dogs .

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