tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1551596047377376931..comments2024-03-29T02:44:01.604-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: My Thoughts on Watchmen & My Favorite War MoviesLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6488786594312579162009-10-23T23:29:06.175-07:002009-10-23T23:29:06.175-07:00Charley - I'd be really curious to hear what y...<b>Charley</b> - I'd be really curious to hear what you think after you've seen the movie. I think it really did add to my appreciation of the graphic novel.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67894403195889333742009-10-19T15:50:24.036-07:002009-10-19T15:50:24.036-07:00Ah, I see I left a comment when you first posted t...Ah, I see I left a comment when you first posted this review, but here I am again. I so enjoyed reading your thoughts a second time around, now that I, too, have read Watchmen. I liked what you had to say about Rorschach. I sympathized with him, too, and I wasn't sure why. I'm still not sure. I have to think about it some more. And, since you say the movie helped clear up some of your questions about the novel, I'll definitely try to watch it sooner rather than later.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60272887402341790052009-03-28T19:43:00.000-07:002009-03-28T19:43:00.000-07:00Anna - Saving Private Ryan was a great movie--powe...<B>Anna</B> - Saving Private Ryan was a great movie--powerful and moving.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46299391973931966572009-03-23T10:37:00.000-07:002009-03-23T10:37:00.000-07:00That's a great list of war movies. I grew up watc...That's a great list of war movies. I grew up watching them, too, and I actually saw Saving Private Ryan in the theater with my father and we both cried.<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/><A HREF="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</A>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36175188811564424272009-03-23T00:14:00.000-07:002009-03-23T00:14:00.000-07:00Nat - This is definitely a different type of super...<B>Nat</B> - This is definitely a different type of superhero comic book. I do recommend you give it a try, even if only a small sampling.<BR/><BR/>Do tell me what you think of Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima. I actually liked the second title there more than the first, but both were really good films, I thought.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76762517723962555802009-03-22T22:10:00.000-07:002009-03-22T22:10:00.000-07:00Great review, Wendy! I've never really been into ...Great review, Wendy! I've never really been into the whole superhero thing but there's been so much talk about Watchmen lately because of the film, and I'm intrigued. I think I may have to give it a try someday. <BR/><BR/>As for WWII films, I love a few of those too. I still haven't seen Letters from Iwo Jima or Flags of Our Fathers. I got the DVDs recently though so hopefully we'll watch them sometime soon.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74016126008889494922009-03-20T23:35:00.000-07:002009-03-20T23:35:00.000-07:00Yvonne - Thank you. I hope you get the chance to ...<B>Yvonne</B> - Thank you. I hope you get the chance to see it!<BR/><BR/><B>Sheri</B> - Ha ha! She sometimes does talk back to me, but not this time. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Mariel</B> - I haven't read the book that Band of Brothers was based on, but I certainly want to. I had forgotten about The Thin Red Line. That is another good one.<BR/><BR/><B>Staci</B> - Band of Brothers was very good. I need to re-watch it sometime soon. What did your boys think of Watchmen?<BR/><BR/><B>Iliana</B> - I really like books and movies that get me thinking and talking. I hope you get a chance to read the novel and see the movie soon.<BR/><BR/><B>Myckyee</B> - I look forward to reading what you think of it, Myckyee. <BR/><BR/><B>Daisy</B> - Thank you! I hope you enjoy the film when you see it.<BR/><BR/><B>Kathy</B> - I don't think the movie is for everyone, and your nephew probably knows you best. <BR/><BR/><B>Nymeth</B> - At least we always knew where he stood. :-) If you do get a chance to see the movie, I hope you'll let me know what you thought of it.<BR/><BR/><B>Trish</B> - Thank you! My animals are great for bouncing my thoughts off of. :-) You aren't the only one who has commented on the violence. I guess I've seen too many other movies with more violence to make this one seem over the top in that area--although there are some graphics I would rather not see again. <BR/><BR/>You can come here and ramble all you want, Trish. You're always welcome here. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Susan</B> - Thanks! I understand what you mean. It is heavy reading and it took me awhile to get through as well. It is worth it though, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>I do know what you mean about war movies. I do think we can learn something from them. It is the human interest stories that speak to me the loudest. Braveheart definitely does count. That's a good one too.<BR/><BR/>I hope your back is feeling better soon, Susan!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62543478815590565692009-03-20T23:34:00.001-07:002009-03-20T23:34:00.001-07:00Eerie Tapestry - Thank you! And thank you for sto...<B>Eerie Tapestry</B> - Thank you! And thank you for stopping in. I saw Rorschach as the typical superhero type in terms of seeing everything in black and white or good versus evil as often superheroes were and sometimes still are frequently portrayed--hence why I see him as a parody. That's just my take on it though.<BR/><BR/>Zack Snyder did a great job of staying faithful to the novel. I was actually glad to have just read the graphic novel right before seeing the movie. I think it increased my enjoyment of the film and cleared up some areas I hadn't been clear on before. <BR/><BR/><B>Melissa</B> - It is an amazing film, but very difficult to watch in parts. I have a friend who refuses to watch it because she knows it will upset her too much.<BR/><BR/><B>Lindsey</B> - I have a confession to make. I had to use the restroom during the film and chose the big sex scene as the opportunity to do so. My husband said it was a little longer than it probably had to be.<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>Hagelrat</B> - Thanks. I admit to thinking of skipping it at times, but I am glad I stuck with it. I liked seeing the paper seller and reader in the film too. :-) I am glad you enjoyed the movie! It will be fun to see it on DVD with all the extras added in.<BR/><BR/><B>Cathy</B> - And we all know you have great taste! :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Louise</B> - Thank you. Being married to a man who has been reading graphic novels nearly all his life, it was impossible not to know about Watchmen long before it was made into a movie. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Terri</B> - Saving Private Ryan is such a great movie. So moving. I am sure you will enjoy Band of Brothers if you liked Saving Private Ryan.<BR/><BR/><B>Debi</B> - Thanks! I hope you will give Watchmen a try. It's worth taking the time to read. I am trying to remember if I've seen Gettysburg. I think I have. I haven't seen Andersonville yet though. <BR/><BR/><B>Alice</B> - Thank you! I will pass along your love to the animals. They send their love to you as well. :-) Anya is actually lying across my arms and chest at the moment. She's making typing very difficult. LOL<BR/><BR/><B>Les</B> - Oh yes! The bonus features were definitely worth watching too.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1745248870526480732009-03-20T23:34:00.000-07:002009-03-20T23:34:00.000-07:00Laza - Thank you. I hadn't really noticed the cho...<B>Laza</B> - Thank you. I hadn't really noticed the choppiness of the violence. I'll have to look for it if I rewatch the movie.<BR/><BR/><B>Melody</B> - Thanks! I look forward to hearing what you think of the movie when you see it, Melody. I really think this is one that won't appeal to just everyone.<BR/><BR/><B>Sandy</B> - I couldn't help adding Star Wars to the list. :-) I really like that movie. I could have gone on forever listing movies!<BR/><BR/><B>Charley</B> - Thank you. I look forward to reading your thoughts on the graphic novel and movie when you do get to them. Full Metal Jacket is one of my father's favorites, and I like it as well. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Serena</B> - Schindler's List is such an awesome movie. I can't watch that one over and over again like some of the others, but it still is up there on my favorites list. I haven't yet seen The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, but I do want to. I hope you enjoy Band of Brothers. I want to watch it again. There are so many characters to follow!<BR/><BR/><B>Jen</B> - The book is the same way--it's definitely dark. I think I've seen The Last Samuri, but I'm afraid I don't remember much about it. I wasn't too keen on Gone With the Wind myself, but I know it's quite a few people's favorite. <BR/><BR/><B>Chris Voss</B> - Thank you! Watchmen wasn't at all what I was expecting and it was in so many ways much better. I like books that keep me talking for days and this is definitely one that was able to do that for me. Heck, I'm still talking about it.<BR/><BR/>I had forgotten about Casablanca. I really like that movie. I haven't seen the others you mention but will definitely check them out. Thank you for the recommendations!<BR/><BR/><B>The Bumbles</B> - Ha ha! It's easy to get carried away with a topic like that. :-) I don't think I've seen Killing Fields. I'll have to add that to my must see list. <BR/><BR/><B>Carol</B> - I look forward to reading what you think of Watchmen when you do read it. <BR/><BR/><B>Kristy</B> - Oh you must give it a try! Band of Brothers was very well done.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42611022892658350442009-03-20T11:23:00.000-07:002009-03-20T11:23:00.000-07:00I love your review of Watchmen. I am halfway thro...I love your review of Watchmen. I am halfway through reading it. I love it also, although I keep having to take a break because it is so relentlessly dark and disturbing - and good! I'll see the movie after. I totally agree that this is a classic, and deconstructs the superhero genre, and the artwork is fabulous. I'm just sorry it's taken me so long to read it!<BR/><BR/>As for war movies, I have watched my fair share - I'm a pacifist, yet I understand the need to fight (sometimes), and that sometimes the darkness won't let go for peace to exist. so I watch to learn, and also to admire the courgage, and sacrifice of those gone before. I'm glad you put Glory at the top of your list, because it's one of my favourite movies, and I cried and cried in the theatre when I first saw it.<BR/>I've seen Dirty Dozen (my first one ever, and I still enjoy it!), Schindler's List (awesome), Empire of the Sun (still gives me nightmares), Apocalypse Now, Platoon (another that had me crying openly at the end. That ending!), and of course, Star Wars. My son thinks Band of Brothers is superb, and Saving Private Ryan, neither of which I've managed to see yet. You did forget Braveheart, which while not entirely accurate, certainly could be in this category, I think.<BR/><BR/>Really good post!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27187500703097611012009-03-18T18:40:00.000-07:002009-03-18T18:40:00.000-07:00How wonderful that the book and movie gave you and...How wonderful that the book and movie gave you and your husband so much to talk about. My husband didn't really care for the movie. I did more than he did, but I hated the violence--too much for me! <BR/><BR/>You've written a fantastic review and you're right that this would make a great book club selection--there is just so much! Telling Anya "That was horrible" is just the type of thing I would tell my cat as well. Ok--enough rambling from Trish. Again, great review.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41498247010991435902009-03-18T14:47:00.000-07:002009-03-18T14:47:00.000-07:00The fact that Rorschach saw the world in terms of ...The fact that Rorschach saw the world in terms of black and white was the reason why he was my least favourite character. He actually scared me sometimes. Yet I can also see how his life story makes him sympathetic. I'm with you on Nite Owl - definitely my favourite :)<BR/><BR/>It sounds like I really shouldn't miss the movie! All the reviews I've seen so far were favourable. I'm glad you enjoyed both, Wendy!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80881505473032541762009-03-18T11:47:00.000-07:002009-03-18T11:47:00.000-07:00My nephew went to see The Watchmen and he liked it...My nephew went to see The Watchmen and he liked it, but told me that he didn't think I would, so I think I'll skip it. I'm glad you liked it, though.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72147216781459695402009-03-17T19:00:00.000-07:002009-03-17T19:00:00.000-07:00Wow! Great review! Now I would surely like to see ...Wow! Great review! Now I would surely like to see this film.<BR/><BR/>BTW< Band of Brothers was also a great film! Do come by my meme list some time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9664576833753548172009-03-17T16:34:00.000-07:002009-03-17T16:34:00.000-07:00I haven't seen the movie, and have just read the f...I haven't seen the movie, and have just read the first few pages of the novel. It's interesting what you say about the ending; my daughter just finished it and she did not like the ending but like you, also said it couldn't have ended any other way. As soon as I get the chance I'm going to pick it up again.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652392729923383591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51120427882045446562009-03-17T10:28:00.000-07:002009-03-17T10:28:00.000-07:00That's so cool that you guys were still discus...That's so cool that you guys were still discussing the movie days after you watched it. I love it when books & movies give me lots to think about and discuss. I do want to read the graphic novel and I definitely want to see the movie on the big screen!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53689451857073433392009-03-17T09:04:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:04:00.000-07:00I have the Watchmen on hold from my library but ha...I have the Watchmen on hold from my library but have yet to read it. My boys are going to watch the movie without me. <BR/><BR/>My favorite war film would have to be Band of Brothers...that was riveting!! Loved it!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57036718841747726322009-03-17T06:13:00.000-07:002009-03-17T06:13:00.000-07:00Couldn't agree more! Watchmen the movie certainly ...Couldn't agree more! Watchmen the movie certainly wasn't the graphic novel, but enjoyable and eyeopening nonetheless. Great review!<BR/><BR/>One of my favourite war films is the series, Band of Brothers (also really enjoyed the book), but I also love The Thin Red Line, for its beauty, horror and amazing soundtrack.marielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153519657364894012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18448537280777418512009-03-16T22:39:00.000-07:002009-03-16T22:39:00.000-07:00What would have been great is if your kitty looked...What would have been great is if your kitty looked at you and said something back!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great review!ANovelMenageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328178716595263790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31533230571853909172009-03-16T19:33:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:33:00.000-07:00I want to see The Watchmen. You did a great job ...I want to see The Watchmen. You did a great job on the review!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38750500955698049312009-03-16T19:30:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:30:00.000-07:00I love Band of Brothers. I could watch the entire ...I love Band of Brothers. I could watch the entire miniseries once a year! The bonus features are wonderful, too, especially the behind the scenes video by Ron Livingston (Capt. Lewis Nixon). Superb program!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34124143561520891992009-03-16T18:20:00.000-07:002009-03-16T18:20:00.000-07:00Great review of the movie, Wendy! Please send my l...Great review of the movie, Wendy! Please send my love to Anya and your two other furkids. She must be quite a big girl now. :)<BR/><BR/>I'm not a big fan of war movies, but you've listed some great and familiar ones. I like Star Wars though! :DAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15086333931054739952009-03-16T15:53:00.000-07:002009-03-16T15:53:00.000-07:00Wow. What an awesome review! I am now completely, ...Wow. What an awesome review! I am now completely, undeniably hooked on the idea of picking up this book! Probably would have gotten around to it eventually anyway, but now there is no doubt whatsoever!<BR/><BR/>I love your list of war movies, too! So cool to see you include Band of Brothers...one of my favorites. Two more I really love are Gettysburg and Andersonville.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50578287196863686442009-03-16T13:53:00.000-07:002009-03-16T13:53:00.000-07:00My dad was a military man, so I'm familiar with th...My dad was a military man, so I'm familiar with the sounds of war coming from the TV. My favorite (right now) is probably Saving Private Ryan. Band of Brothers is on my Netflix queue. My dad loved the series and I have yet to watch it. I've been making my way through various books on WW2. Finished Flyboys and have Flags of our Fathers on the stack to read. I too am my father's daughter :o)Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42716298835723115452009-03-16T12:57:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:57:00.000-07:00Super interesting review. There has been much talk...Super interesting review. There has been much talk in Danish papers about this movie (and the comic? it has been made from. I knew nothing about this before all this hoopla about the film ;-) Thanks for a very good and through review.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041866872571178817noreply@blogger.com