Watch the Director's Cut of Watchmen on Blu-ray

by Andrew Yoon on May 13th 2009 1:00PM

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The Watchmen are coming to Blu-ray on July 28th. The only version of the film offered on the Blu-ray disc will be the Director's Cut, which adds 28 minutes to the film's already lengthy run time. In addition to a new 190 minute cut, the Blu-ray version of Watchmen will also include a number of Blu-ray exclusive special features, such as "Maximum Movie Mode" which allows viewers to watch the movie with split-screen on-camera commentary. Two features will also be exclusive to the Blu-ray release: "Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes" and "Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World."

Whether or not you loved or hated the film, we're glad to see Warner Bros. add more exclusive content to its BD releases. For fans of the film, the opportunity to see about half an hour more of Dr. Manhattan in 1080p is sure to be a treat.

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I still need to see this movie T____T

HURM

really liked this movie. can't wait.

yeah yeah i know it's different than the novel, blah blah blah. who cares it was still good.

It's not even really that different.

I liked the movie and I can most definitely see why people thought it was boring, but Alan Moore was right when he said his graphic novel was never meant to be on the silver screen. I read the book and it was fantastic, but there were so many missed opportunities that only the graphic novel could explain (metaphors, imagery, diaries, etc).

I missed the movie but I recently read the graphic novel. I can't wait for this. First day purchase.

It is not different than the novel, whoever says this movie is not loyal to novel is an idiot. Friggen read the script that the movie was suppose to follow and be amazed.

This is awesome though, can't wait! I loved the film, best hero movie ever.

It's not so much that it is different, in terms of plot, than the graphic novel (which it is) it is different in terms of delivery, symbolism and meaning (which the movie really just glazed over 2-3 of the graphic novels biggest points IMO).

So, I would say the two are very, VERY different. Non purchase for me.

So the ending is exactly the same?

@ EncodedNybble

it really sounds like you're just trying to find something wrong with the movie

@coffins

Ending is more or less the same conceptually, but the details of it have changed. I didn't mind the details change (however odd it was), but the movie really didn't do the most important parts of the ending any justice IMO.

@cylet

I'm not trying to find something wrong with the movie, I am just saying it is different. The movie is entertaining and a psuedo-action flick, the graphic novel, IMO, is more of a reflection on life, humanity, the human condition, and the human psyche.

It would be like if someone did a cover of a song that had lyrics that made the song an anti-war statement and the artist covering changed the anti-war statements to be about bar fights and kicking ass. Sure the song would probably sound the same, but it wouldn't be the same song and would lose all meaning.

@coffins

Ending pretty much the same concept, they changed the details of it, but overall, same gist.

@cylet

I'm not really just trying to find something wrong with the movie, I'm just saying it's not the graphic novel or close really.

The movie is entertaining and a quasi-action flick. Not a bad movie. The graphic novel was more about humanity, the human psyche, life, the immutability of time and human nature IMO. The movie had the same characters and plot, but plot isn't what makes a good piece of literature.

It's like if somewhat wrote a song that had cool melodies and sounded good but also had lyrics which made it powerful, like an anti-war song from the 60s or 70s. Let's say someone made a cover of the song but instead of all the anti-war parts, instead made it about...dunno....bar fights. Melody and music all remains the same but the lyrics change. The cover would totally miss the point and would not be "the same thing."

The movie isn't bad, the movie is just different and not something I want.

yeah the giant genetically engineered monster and blaming the aliens is totally in the movie.

Ok - so it is not in the movie. So that means the entire movie is nothing like the novel? The original script took place in 2003, instead of the Vietnam war it is the Iraq war and featured Night Owl killing Ozy with Archie and then ends with Rorschach and Night Owl in an alternate universe fighting off "thugs". Yea, I think Zack Snyder saved this movie very well.

Sorry, but the end is quite a bit different.

The complete lack of the Black Freighter makes the motivations of certain characters unclear to those not familiar with the material.

The film is lacking.

It looks fantastic though.

*sits incorner rocking back and forth in fetial position* Blue Penis, Blue Penis! My eye my eye are bleeding! I'm blind from that movie.

Are you serious? If you can't handle that, don't see Bruno. Or you will be put into a coma.

"I never thought I'd say this to a dude, but can you please put a thong on!"

Am I the only one excited about seeing that blue penis in FULL HD???

...Naw, I kid.

Don't forget to mention, though, that the Director's Cut Blu-ray will have BD-Live, but instead of just chatting with other people over BD-Live, you will be able to chat with EVERYONE on Facebook. The concept alone almost makes the Blu-ray release look very appealing. (Though it is a very good movie.)

http://www.watchmencomicmovie.com/051109-watchmen-dvd-release-facebook.php

you mean i have to sit through 28 more minutes watching dr. manhattan's usb dongle?? isnt there a special BD filter that makes him wear underwear the entire time?

Anyone who hasn't seen this movie, GO SEE IT NOWWWW!

IMO its a great movie. The storyline is a bit confusing at first, but in the end everything comes together. When i went to see it again i realized things about the movie i didn't get the first time.

Go WARNER BROTHERS!!! Fuel those Blue Ray Disks :)

Won't this also include the Black Freighter spliced into the movie?

That would make a big difference to me. I enjoyed the film, but really missed that story arc.

That is supposed to be coming out several months after this release.

The Black Freighter Blu-ray is a motion comic adaptation of that part of the graphic novel.

You can also get the motion comic version of Watchmen on blu-ray right now.

Black Freighter Blu-ray is apparently available now.

Who says that the 28 minutes aren't perhpas devoted to Malin Akerman instead of blue schlong? =D

all joking aside, the blu-ray/dvd cut will include all the black freighter stuff and then some.

i dont think there will

"Oh, MOST IMPORTANTLY -- the Director's Cut? It won't include the Black Freighter edited into it (or at all, I think). So there is absolutely going to be another Ultimate Collector's Edition of Watchmen somewhere down the road with that material and god knows what else. You've been warned"

http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/05/who_watches_the_watchmen_blu-ray_and_dvd.php

sorry, I meant *should, not *will

Oh YES! I am so getting this!

No squid + no intercut scenes with Black Frieghter = same shitty movie in the theatres.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

i thought it was supposed to be a hour longer?

oh well

EncodedNybble was voted down when he quite clearly stated that what he was saying was his own opinion. I think people should honestly reflect on why they downvote a person. If they are a troll and offer a hostile comment that adds little to the debate and claim it to be concrete fact then down vote the MoFo. however, if they constantly stress that what they say is their own opinion and offer explainations for their opinion then why should we vote them down???? Please guys, make the internet a better place.

*downvote*

who cares? down voted or upvoted, its all meaningless

F-off thought police!

i heard the 28 extra minutes were actually gonna be the 'tales from the black freighter' short that they released seperately after the motion comic came out implemented into the appropriate parts of the movie where the story cut in in the original novel.

Actually that will be a later double dip "ultimate director's cut" that will feature the 190 minute director's cut plus Black Freighter. That will be out closer to the holidays according to Zack Snyder.

damn....now i have to wait even longer watch watchmen in all its high definition glory

I never read the novel but I did see the movie and found it incredibly boring. Naked men crying should never be in a movie. In fact naked men shouldn't be in any movie for that matter.

Really? No cheap-ass Japanese 12fps animation interspersed with a 150MM picture ... you know, if you want to see animated mixed with real life, why not just run down the street in a pink bunny costume. Oh the Mariner is a ghost? Well stick a white blanket over the bunny ... that'll have the same effect.

Watch the Director's Cut of Watchmen on Blu-ray

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