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Not being at all familiar with the Watchmen graphic novel, I was somewhat at a loss going in when viewing the Director's Cut (23 minutes longer), and didn't feel that I was on solid ground until well into the second hour. What I didn't realize at that point was that in reality I wasn't on solid ground.
Watchmen is a long film that tests the limits even beyond that of The Dark Knight at 152 minutes.
Short on the details of plot, Watchmen seems to move at its own pace, but in the end packs more of a visceral wallop than allowing for one of the "aha!" moments, when one realizes that it all comes together. In the end, I found it an enjoyable ride.
Fully digital, and laden with effects, Watchmen also has its own style. Color, densities, black levels are what they are, and all are gorgeous. The uncompressed audio is guaranteed to clean the lint from one's speakers. Those who impatiently await Warner's Watchmen on Blu-ray, and find that the days don't pass quickly enough until a copy is in hand and in your Blu-ray player, will find that a wonderful treat lies ahead.
Visually and sonically Watchmen is a Blu-ray masterpiece and doubtless will be the current poster child for digital perfection of the Blu-ray kind. At three hours and six minutes Watchmen also proves once again the power of Blu-ray and its ability to handle data.
As a three disc set, inclusive of the film, a second BD disc filled with extras and a digital copy, Watchmen is definitely Recommended.
RAH
Watchmen is a long film that tests the limits even beyond that of The Dark Knight at 152 minutes.
Short on the details of plot, Watchmen seems to move at its own pace, but in the end packs more of a visceral wallop than allowing for one of the "aha!" moments, when one realizes that it all comes together. In the end, I found it an enjoyable ride.
Fully digital, and laden with effects, Watchmen also has its own style. Color, densities, black levels are what they are, and all are gorgeous. The uncompressed audio is guaranteed to clean the lint from one's speakers. Those who impatiently await Warner's Watchmen on Blu-ray, and find that the days don't pass quickly enough until a copy is in hand and in your Blu-ray player, will find that a wonderful treat lies ahead.
Visually and sonically Watchmen is a Blu-ray masterpiece and doubtless will be the current poster child for digital perfection of the Blu-ray kind. At three hours and six minutes Watchmen also proves once again the power of Blu-ray and its ability to handle data.
As a three disc set, inclusive of the film, a second BD disc filled with extras and a digital copy, Watchmen is definitely Recommended.
RAH
But here's hoping.
