Just saw Watchmen episode 1. It's definitely a straight-up sequel to the graphic novel, set about 34 years ahead from 1985 to 2019.
That opening in the past is super-hard to watch, mainly because it depicts horrifically accurate real-life events (the 1921 Tulsa Massacre). That was less than 100 years ago, will into the 20th century.
I found the present-day stuff far easier to watch and in fact, riveting.
I'm hooked.
The Seventh Kavalry repurposing Rorschach's visage as a symbol of hate is controversial, but makes sense. Rorschach never was an actual hero, it was just that the people he killed were undeniably worse than he himself was.
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they basically "Ned-Starked" Don Johnson in the very first episode, as he probably is the most famous actor of the bunch, and I thought he'd be the Male lead for the series, but it clearly looks like I'm seeing now ... any idea why Louis Gossett Jr killed him?
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I don't think Gosset (Hooded Justice) killed him. I think he just srtung his body up for some reason.
There came a time when the Old Gods died! The Brave died with the Cunning! The Noble perished locked in battle with unleashed Evil! It was the last day for them! An ancient era was passing in fiery holocaust!
There came a time when the Old Gods died! The Brave died with the Cunning! The Noble perished locked in battle with unleashed Evil! It was the last day for them! An ancient era was passing in fiery holocaust!
Considering Damon Lindelof is the same guy who co-created Lost and The Leftovers, I figured his take/sequel to Watchmen would be weird. But as I write in this review of the first episode, I didn't count on it being this weird.
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Not really all that surprising, since I think it's been clear from the beginning that they've been building up Regina King as the star of the show. Plus, and I mean this with all due respect to Don Johnson, but Regina King and Jeremy Irons are probably the most famous actors attached to this show.
I absolutely loved the first episode! Starting things off with the Tulsa Massacre was a shocking way to start but it definitely sets the tone for the show. It struck me that there are similarities between Hooded Justice’s story and that of Superman. The destruction of the world he knew, parents sacrificing themselves to save him, being placed in a vehicle and sent away to safety.
I think it’s a brilliant touch to have Rorschach’s mask represent white supremacy and right wing ideology. Alan Moore never meant for Rorschach to be a beloved hero. He represented the fascist side of superheroes. We see that Rorschach having sent his diary to the then conspiracy theory paper, has caused a lot of people to believe the alien invasion was faked. While the government has to put on crazy displays (raining squids) to keep up the charade. But the cops covering up their faces and whatever the hell Tim Blake Nelson’s character is up to, also reeks of fascism. Not a lot of good guys in this world.
Btw, are people seriously complaining that the direct sequel to one of the most politics heavy comics of all time is “too political”?
Again I repeat, there's a difference between inserting social/political commentary where it's deserved and warranted and where it isn't deserved and warranted. Saying that "Watchmen/comics were always political" and responses to that effect doesn't automatically negate all criticism in regards to how politics are handled in shows, movies, etc.
Comics weren't immune to criticism and never will be, even if the political card is played.
There came a time when the Old Gods died! The Brave died with the Cunning! The Noble perished locked in battle with unleashed Evil! It was the last day for them! An ancient era was passing in fiery holocaust!