Watchmen thread

[MatthewMonster]

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=9090

Interesting to see who Snyder was talking to about Ozymandias, defintly shows that the film will be a big deal...and that hes intent on making it R rated is great...even if WB isnt happy with him about that.

[Lovecraft13]

I actually like Cruise as an actor, and I wouldn't mind seeing him in Watchmen.

[Justice41]

OYE!!! Gadzooks will Tommy have a scene where he runs for an extended period? God every movie with the running.

[RandallFlagg]

I keep having mixed feelings about this, since I love the comics, but this latest news is great, especially the R rating and the pirate comic filming.I really do think this can work.

[Paul Sanderson]

We dodged a major bullet here. Thank goodness *phew*

[MatthewMonster]

Cruise is a great actor, and he fits the role of Ozymandias great. Ever see him in Magnolia ? Say what you want but the dude can act when he wants.

I hope he gets back in the mix...

[Paul Sanderson]

No thanks.

[Calloway]

What gets me is Cruise plays the same guy in every film, even when the character isn't supposed to act like a stuck up prick.

[Paul Sanderson]

What gets me is Cruise plays the same guy in every film, even when the character isn't supposed to act like a stuck up prick.

:laugh: :har: Exactly.

[Troy Wall]

Cruise is a great actor, and he fits the role of Ozymandias great. Ever see him in Magnolia?

RESPECT...the cock. TAME...the pussy!

Best role of his career. :laugh:

[DoctorWHO]

No thanks...it would have been all about him an not the TEAM. Much like Mission: Impossible.

[Moonrider]

Isn't Ozymandias a megalomaniac as well?

[Mwynn]

No thanks...it would have been all about him an not the TEAM. Much like Mission: Impossible.
Notice how the team go smaller with each movie.

[Paul Sanderson]

Notice how the team go smaller with each movie.

Yes indeed, all well planned by Cruise no doubt.

[Troy Wall]

Respect the cock? Tame the pussy?

[Paul Sanderson]

Respect the pussy. Tame the cock :p

[hannu]

What I find ironic is that isn´t Ozymandias rumored to be gay in the comic? Or does my memory fail (again)?

[Comix Obsession]

What I find ironic is that isn´t Ozymandias rumored to be gay in the comic? Or does my memory fail (again)?

Jesus... what difference does THAT make?

He'd fit, to a degree, because he can act. But would he really be suitable? Isn't the character a tall, model-looks, blonde guy? Tom Cruise doesn't fit that - he's good looking and has a good body, sure, but he isn't this character. It doesn't fit.

[hannu]

Jesus... what difference does THAT make?

Nothing, it´s just FUNNY, considering the rumours of Cruise´s sexual orientation! You have no sense of humor?

I don´t hate Tom Cruise, nor do I care who gets casted, as long as he does a good job, even though I have little faith in this project.

[Comix Obsession]

Nothing, it´s just FUNNY, considering the rumours of Cruise´s sexual orientation! You have no sense of humor?

No, I have a sense of HUMOUR! :whistlin: :slap: ;)

[Nitecrawlah2]

Jesus... what difference does THAT make?

He'd fit, to a degree, because he can act. But would he really be suitable? Isn't the character a tall, model-looks, blonde guy? Tom Cruise doesn't fit that - he's good looking and has a good body, sure, but he isn't this character. It doesn't fit.
I always thought Brad Pitt would fit the role perfectly. I don't think I can take Cruise seriously as Ozymandias, not for lack of talent, but simply because he doesn't seem to match the part.

[Calloway]

Jesus... what difference does THAT make?

He'd fit, to a degree, because he can act. But would he really be suitable? Isn't the character a tall, model-looks, blonde guy? Tom Cruise doesn't fit that - he's good looking and has a good body, sure, but he isn't this character. It doesn't fit.



Tom can't act...period...he's himself in every movie, the real him.

[Troy Wall]

Aaron Eckhart would be be good for the role, me thinks. Tall, blond, model looking dude that can act.

[Paul Sanderson]

Yeah, Eckhart would be a much better choice I reckon.

Gotta agree with you, Greenie, re: Cruise.

[the machine]

jude law would be my choice.

[Alexithymia]

Cruise is a great actor, and he fits the role of Ozymandias great. Ever see him in Magnolia ? Say what you want but the dude can act when he wants.

I hope he gets back in the mix...

I don't think Cruise is a bad actor but in that particular role I honestly didn't see what was so great about his acting. When he's on stage his posture looked rather effeminate and he appeared to be very uncomfortable throughout.

Ozy reminds me more of Matthew McConaughey, If he could only lose that little accent of his I think he'd do well.

I wonder about why the director would want to film the black Freighter comic that doesnt make sense to me.

About Kovack's mask, I think it'd be relatively simple to do if you use CGI, remember those Dots they used on The hills have eyes? Well I think if you dress up the actor in a Blue/green hood and leaving his face exposed, possibly also painted blue/green, you could manipulate the inkblots according to his expressions with the dots strategically placed on his face. At least that's how I'd attempt to do it.

[Nitecrawlah2]

jude law would be my choice.
Jude Law would be awesome, as I think he can act better than any of the above mentioned gentlemen. If they can make him look a bit older, it'd work.

Edit: Hey, I'm over the 1,000 mark. Woohoo!

[RandallFlagg]

jude law would be my choice.
I never would have thought of that, but it would be perfect! Awesome pic.

[Paul Sanderson]

Never been a fan of Law myself.

[RandallFlagg]

Never been a fan of Law myself.
Oh, I think he's a pompous ass and I don't really care for him as a person. That said, I still think he's a great choice for this. His personallity is great, he's got the "pretty-boy/Mr. Perfect" image down great.

[Paul Sanderson]

I suppose, but I'd prefer it if it had actors I actually like. Other actors have those same qualities too.

[RandallFlagg]

How about this guy. I'd wanted him for Cap, but he could play Ozymandias to the letter.
http://www.nndb.com/people/077/000108750/jason-lewis.jpg

[Nitecrawlah2]

Oh, I think he's a pompous ass and I don't really care for him as a person. That said, I still think he's a great choice for this. His personallity is great, he's got the "pretty-boy/Mr. Perfect" image down great.
How dare you?!

http://www.wrestlingmuseum.com/images/models/curthennig2.jpg

[Mike225]

RIP Curt!

[Paul Sanderson]

How about this guy. I'd wanted him for Cap, but he could play Ozymandias to the letter.
http://www.nndb.com/people/077/000108750/jason-lewis.jpg

Yeah, he might be good.

[Buckyrig]

The only prayer this movie has of working is if they hire Gary Oldman to play at least three roles. :p

[RandallFlagg]

How dare you?!

http://www.wrestlingmuseum.com/images/models/curthennig2.jpg
Hey, I love this Mr. Perfect!

[Nitecrawlah2]

The only prayer this movie has of working is if they hire Gary Oldman to play at least three roles. :p
Amen to that brother.

[Boy]

How about this guy. I'd wanted him for Cap, but he could play Ozymandias to the letter.
http://www.nndb.com/people/077/000108750/jason-lewis.jpg
Not a bad choice actually. At least for looks.

[SethNI]

I love Tom Cruise, I really do. In a totally heterosexual way. I think he can act, and act very well, plus he got to bone Lea Thompson in All The Right Moves... ddddddddddddddaaaaaaaaayyyyuuuummmmmmm.

Anyway, time to watch the volleyball scene from Top Gun.

In slow motion.

With lotion.

[Nitecrawlah2]

I remember seeing that blond dude from Sex and The City. What else has he been in?

[Buckyrig]

You don't want the answer. Hurry up and delete your comment. :cry:

[MatthewMonster]

I remember seeing that blond dude from Sex and The City. What else has he been in?

Nothing....hes was a terrible actor on that show, and i'd cring if he was cast...plus he totally the wrong age

[Nitecrawlah2]

You don't want the answer. Hurry up and delete your comment. :cry:
Wait, are you crying because he hasn't been in anything else, or do you just miss the show that much?

:p I dunno, I think he's a good candidate for Captain America.

[Calloway]

Good actor:

http://ryan.330.ca/new/hq0002.jpg

maybe a bit young but I think he could pull it off perfect.

[Paul Sanderson]

Ryan Phillipe for Ozymanidas or Cap? I hope you meant the former.

[Nitecrawlah2]

Pre-serum, of course.

[Calloway]

Ryan Phillipe for Ozymanidas or Cap? I hope you meant the former.


ozy.

[Boy]

Good call, Geo.

Ryan Philipe would actually be great for Ozymandias.

[Calloway]

::bowing:: Thank you, thank you.

I actually couldn't think of one person then I remembered way of the dog and how under rated phillipe is as an actor then the look, he has it.

[The Scribe]

Tom Cruise ALMOST in Watchmen

Dodged a bullet there. :har:

[RandallFlagg]

::bowing:: Thank you, thank you.

I actually couldn't think of one person then I remembered way of the dog and how under rated phillipe is as an actor then the look, he has it.
Don't you mean Way of the Gun? I actually enjoyed that movie too (I only saw the first five minutes, but that's the part where he punches out Sarah Silverman, so it's cool). My only problem with him is, I'm just not sure he's large enough. Ozymandias isn't some dude who's 5'8", 155 lbs. I'm not advocating using like, Triple H or any wrestler, but at least someone who's a little larger. Other than that, he's a really good actor and could probably pull it off.

[Calloway]

ozy actually is small compared to the other characters.

[RandallFlagg]

Admitadely, it's been awhile since I read it, but I always thought he was like Batman sized or something...I don't know.

[Boy]

Well, actors tend to actually work out to get in shape for a role. He could easily do that.

[Paul Sanderson]

Dodged a bullet there. :har:

We sure did.

[Mwynn]

Easter egg image from 300 trailer.

[Paul Sanderson]

Looks pretty good.

[paranoidandroid]

Was the league of whatchacallit written by Moore?
How about V for Vendetta?
Think this one will make ore than 50-60 million like the other bombs?

[HaphazardJoy]

As much as Moore comes off a bit bitchy in his interviews (and I just read Exit Interview last night, it's fresh in my head), he really isn't wrong for the most part. From Hell and V were entertaining movies, but they weren't faithful adaptations in the least, and entertaining or not, their hearts were ripped out. I'm expecting the same out of this, I just hope it's at least entertaining. Really glad that Snyder's sticking hard to the R-rating at least.

[jmassie]

Was the league of whatchacallit written by Moore?
How about V for Vendetta?
Think this one will make ore than 50-60 million like the other bombs?

"ME only read comics fo the pictures of titty on girl, mama don mind it if i read funny book. She say funny book titty okay. Not titty in hard on movie."

What the Hell man?! I thought people who troll comic website forums read comic books? Those two films did suck rather badly though. From Hell was the most repulsive in my very groovy opinion.

[Alexithymia]

It's amusing that Para seems to be connecting the failure of the movies to Moore, who was not involved in the making of any of those movies.

[paranoidandroid]

It's amusing that Para seems to be connecting the failure of the movies to Moore, who was not involved in the making of any of those movies.
and you think if he was involved it would be better? and Why?

[paranoidandroid]

"ME only read comics fo the pictures of titty on girl, mama don mind it if i read funny book. She say funny book titty okay. Not titty in hard on movie."

What the Hell man?! I thought people who troll comic website forums read comic books? Those two films did suck rather badly though. From Hell was the most repulsive in my very groovy opinion.
I am probably old enought to be your daddy and tit comments come from someone who must still ask momma to wipe thier ass. :man:
I mean come on dude,tit jokes? Give me something...anything to work with other than adolescent tit jokes.
and I read books....kinda..lost interest.I guess my nearly 10K books I kinda have seen the same ole same ole.
I said they bombed,guess you cannot differenciate what i said.I actually liked League of whatever.V was just bad.

[Buckyrig]

someone who must still ask momma to wipe thier ass.

Man, that's hot!

[jmassie]

I am probably old enought to be your daddy and tit comments come from someone who must still ask momma to wipe thier ass. :man:
I mean come on dude,tit jokes? Give me something...anything to work with other than adolescent tit jokes.
and I read books....kinda..lost interest.I guess my nearly 10K books I kinda have seen the same ole same ole.
I said they bombed,guess you cannot differenciate what i said.I actually liked League of whatever.V was just bad.

Gee Sorry. I guess you're right. I am a horrible person. I should die. Or maybe I shouldn't take some post on a silly message board so seriously...Yeah that's it. I should just not worry about it. Cool. I like tit jokes. Love em, lets talk about this flick though, I'm sorry I insulted you.

[Alexithymia]

and you think if he was involved it would be better? and Why?

I can't really answer that question, it'd be surmise on my part. What I can tell you though is that if those who adapt his work were a bit more faithful and respectful of the source material they'd be much more interesting films.

[JamieRoberts]

Am I nuts, or have we had Ryan Phillipe suggested for the mid-40s character, Ozymandias? If it's altered so the characters are younger, the whole story falls on its ass. I'll eat Bio's shoelaces if the casting's as bad as that.

[Mwynn]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i2ee5d9aaef69379cefdfd9cbfd13b2e9