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[Watchmen: Chapter II] Review "Animated Masterpiece Unveiled"

Deconstructing Heroism: An Animated Exploration of Power, Morality, and Human Complexity Nearly four decades after its stunning premiere, Watchmen continues to evolve through creative adaptations. Watchmen Chapter II’s most recent release is a groundbreaking animated experience that promises the most authentic portrayal of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ renowned graphic novel. This two-part animated series, directed by Brandon Vietti and written by J. Michael Straczynski, provides a fresh perspective while keeping the source material’s profound philosophical substance. Set in an alternate 1985, where costumed heroes have rewritten history, the film strikes a delicate balance between narrative depth and visual storytelling. Watchmen Chapter II is a comprehensive animated adaptation set in a universe where Richard Nixon stays president and nuclear conflict is a constant concern. The film differentiates itself by remaining remarkably faithful to the original graphic novel and employing a distinct animation style that clearly references Dave Gibbons’ artwork. This review will examine the animated adaptation’s narrative strategy, visual execution, and emotional impact. The review tries to provide insight into this newest adaptation of a renowned comic book narrative by evaluating how well the film depicts the graphic novel’s deep themes and character relationships. Graphic Novel to Screen: Preserving Watchmen’s Essence Watchmen Chapter II exemplifies Alan Moore’s original narrative with incredible clarity, encapsulating the complicated universe of costumed heroes. J. Michael Straczynski’s screenplay expertly captures the graphic novel’s core themes, particularly the pivotal “squid” ending, which has been noticeably omitted in prior adaptations. The film expertly weaves in essential narrative threads, such as Hollis Mason’s poignant past and the meta-narrative of “Tales of the Black Freighter.” Each aspect is smoothly merged, preserving the original’s sophisticated storytelling structure while making the narrative more accessible to modern viewers. The animated adaptation delves deeply into the source material’s intellectual terrain, examining significant issues like power, moral ambiguity, and human complexity. The relationship between Nite Owl and Silk Spectre evolves into a nuanced investigation of connection in a fragmented society. At the same time, Rorschach’s character retains the moral absolutism that marked the original graphic novel. The film shines in its portrayal of Dr. Manhattan, conveying the character’s detached outlook on human existence. By retaining the fundamental issues about heroism, intervention, and moral responsibility from the original, Watchmen Chapter II demonstrates that it is more than just another superhero narrative; it is a complex meditation on human nature, power relations, and the thin line between heroism and destruction. The adaptation reimagines the story with a deep regard for the intellectual and emotional richness of the source material rather than simply retelling it. [Omitted]Breaking New Ground: Watchmen’s Animated Triumph novel, accurately conveying its deep philosophical environment. Previous variations failed to adequately communicate Alan Moore’s intricate narrative, but this animated version bridges the gap between comic book aesthetics and profound storytelling. The two-part animated series seems like the ultimate rendition that fans have been waiting for. By retaining the original graphic novel’s iconic “squid” ending and scrupulously preserving narrative intricacies, the adaptation thoroughly examines the source material that other adaptations have overlooked. This animated adaptation seemed set to become a watershed event in comic book narrative. It proves that animated formats can handle complex, adult-oriented narratives with extraordinary depth and nuance. For longstanding Watchmen fans and newcomers, the film provides a deep, nuanced experience that respects the original work’s intellectual richness. Its approach presents a possible road map for future comic book adaptations, emphasizing narrative integrity above spectacle. While Alan Moore is famously dubious, this rendition feels like a loving tribute that can bring generations of comic book readers and viewers together, demonstrating that great narrative transcends media and format. 출처 : https://gazettely.com/2024/11/entertainment/watchmen-chapter-ii-review/

2024.12.09

[Watchmen: Chapter II ] Review "Terrific adaptation gets its proper ending."

Watchmen Chapter II is available on digital Tuesday, November 26. With the studied setup and exposition out of the way, Watchmen Chapter II closes out the animated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ famously dense and multi-layered graphic novel in impressive fashion. Fidelity to the source material and the demands of cinematic pacing are neatly balanced by writer J. Michael Straczynski, and from the firm foundation of his screenplay, Watchmen emerges as one of the most substantial entries in the entire voluminous catalog of DC animated features from Warner Bros. Chapter II benefits from how Chapter I established the inner workings of Moore's alternate 1985, a reality where Richard Nixon is still president of the United States, the threat of nuclear armageddon is imminent, and costumed superheroes played a crucial role in the unfolding of the 20th century. Directed with practiced precision by Brandon Vietti, the animation – which incorporates CGI and character designs that directly evoke Gibbons' exacting linework – suits the storytelling approach. It's smooth and easy to follow and works in tandem with the actors to enliven the characters onscreen. Titus Welliver finds a new lane for his Rorschach, imbuing him with quiet menace while uttering many of the same lines with an entirely different tone and inflection that nevertheless feels entirely appropriate. Much of the film's emotional heartbeat centers on the romantic storyline between the Batman-esque Nite-Owl and female hero Silk Spectre, voiced by Matthew Rhys and Katee Sackhoff, respectively. Both actors are given more to do in this half of the story as their characters' relationship grows, and they do a great job bringing life to Moore's words in a way that feels respectful of his intentions. One big question longtime fans may have – particularly in light of the Snyder version: Does the third act involve a certain giant squid? Without spoiling too much: yes. In fact, it almost feels like this two-part animated adaptation exists solely to put the comics’ original ending on the screen. Here as on the page, it’s far more interesting and less convoluted.Straczynski masterfully compresses and eliminates elements when necessary, but his expertise with both screenwriting and comic book writing lends confidence to his decision-making on what to keep and what to cut. Key moments such as the death of the first Nite-Owl, Hollis Mason (one of the most heartbreaking parts of the book), and a runner about a popular pirate comic called "Tales of the Black Freighter" are woven into the overall story in such a way that they all work together toward streamlining Moore and Gibbon’s work while still preserving its emotional beats. I'd say this is a loving adaptation that would make Moore proud, but given the curmudgeonly writer's well-known reticence toward anything DC has done with the property past the book he wrote four decades ago, that might be a bridge too far. For others who've enjoyed revisiting the graphic novel over the years, those who've never had the pleasure, or those who are curious after watching the excellent sequel series on HBO, this animated incarnation is a first-rate extension of the Watchmen legacy. Verdict Taken together, Watchmen Chapters I and II make for a richly rewarding excursion into one of the most important comic book stories ever told, and one of the most substantial entries in the entire voluminous catalog of DC animated features from Warner Bros. Featuring strong voiceover work and an animation style that evokes the work of original artist Dave Gibbons, the many ways it sticks to its roots delighted this fan of the comic, but it can just as easily serve as an entree into this story for someone experiencing it fresh. 기사원문: https://www.ign.com/articles/watchmen-chapter-ii-review

2024.12.02

[Watchmen: Chapter 2] Review "Definitive Adaptation With The True Ending"

Since it was first published in 1986/1987, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen remains one of the most iconic and legendary comics/graphic novels of all time. It has since been adapted into a 3-hour-plus movie courtesy of Zack Snyder with the Watchmen Ultimate Cut and even a live-action sequel TV series in the form of HBO’s Watchmen, not to mention a comic book continuation with DC’s Doomsday Clock.However, it’s only now, almost four decades later (in 2024), that we’re finally getting the most faithful and complete adaptation of Watchmen with the arrival of Watchmen Chapter 2. Back when I watched and reviewed Watchmen Chapter 1, I questioned what was the point of an animated adaptation when we’ve already received a somewhat accurate live-action version (except for the divisive ending, which was the only thing Zack Snyder altered). I wasn’t impressed with Watchmen Chapter 1, but in hindsight, and after watching Watchmen Chapter 2, I see now that that is only because the story felt incomplete. Having watched Watchmen Chapter 2 has made me realize that both these two animated movies combined make for the most faithful and complete adaptation of the original comic we have ever received. It’s crazy that it took almost 40 years for this to finally happen, but it’s always better late than never. J. Michael Straczynski, a legendary writer (he’s written many comics and is also the creator of Babylon 5) has brilliantly made a concise and well-written script that beautifully captures the themes and narrative of the comic. Both Watchmen Chapter 1 and Watchmen Chapter 2 cleverly adapt the source material by incorporating the Tales Of The Black Freighter comic into the plot of the movie. If you’ve watched Zack Snyder’s live-action adaptation, a lot of Watchmen Chapter 2 can feel like more of the same thing. That being said, the best part and highlight of Watchmen Chapter 2 is the climactic third act. It’s cathartic and satisfying to finally be able to witness the true and full original ending of the comics being adapted in all its glory with any changes or alterations. The animation style of Watchmen Chapter 2 may still look divisive for its weird cel-shaded CG aesthetic, but it’s actually a decent recreation of bringing Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons’ unique art style to life (Gibbons is involved in this project as an executive producer). However, the framerate may remind certain viewers of the visual style in the various games by Telltale Games like The Wolf Among Us and The Walking Dead. This animation style does shine during certain moments, especially during the sections featuring Dr. Manhattan sections. Unfortunately, the action scenes can look pretty underwhelming and awkward, though one can argue that Watchmen has never been known for its ‘action’. Again, animation style can often vary depending on preferences so perhaps others will find the animation style more appealing. Just like in the first movie, the voice actor performances are great, and highlights are the same: Titus Welliver as Rorschach, Michael Cerveris as Dr. Manhattan and Katee Sackhoff as Laurie Juspeczyk AKA Silk Spectre II. I especially like how Dr. Manhattan sounds, and Michael Cerveris can deliver his lines with the required gravitas. While Watchmen Chapter 1 was lacking in these elements, all the best dramatic and emotional moments have been saved for Watchmen Chapter 2, and with that, we get a payoff and conclusion to the cliffhanger from the first movie. Watchmen Chapter 1 and Watchmen Chapter 2 in one sitting (as a complete package) are now the definitive adaptation of the comic and the best way of experiencing the seminal comic outside of the source material. At least, until a future better adaptation comes along. The only better experience is actually reading the comic itself. FINAL SCORE: 90/100 Watchmen Chapter 2 is now available on Digital. https://youtu.be/VEX3fJMNxwc기사 원문:https://www.kakuchopurei.com/2024/11/watchmen-chapter-2-review-kkp/Alleef Asharai Nov 26, 2024

2024.12.02

The End Is Nigh in First 'Watchmen: Chapter 2'

The second half of the animated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen is arriving sooner than expected, and we now have a new trailer to prepare fans for the final chapter. Earlier this year, Watchmen: Chapter 1 sought to bring the unique superhero universe of Watchmen to life with vibrant animation and a star-studded voice cast. Now, Watchmen: Chapter 2 will be bringing this iconic story to a bitter-sweet end.Released exclusively by IGN, the trailer for Watchmen: Chapter 2 picks up right where Watchmen: Chapter 1 left off. Walter Kovacs (Titus Welliver), better known by his brutal vigilante detective alter-ego Rorschach, is now in prison after being found guilty of comitting murder. His companion Nite Owl (Matthew Rhys) has his doubts, and he believes Rorschach may be on the cusp of uncovering a deadly conspiracy that could change the world forever. With the help of Silk Spectre (Katee Sackhoff), Nite Owl agrees to help Rorschach uncover the truth and plead with the only person powerful enough to stop the upcoming disaster - Dr. Manhattan (Michael Cerveris ). Like it's predecessor, Watchmen: Chapter 2 features a massive cast of voice actors. A cast led by The Americans star Matthew Rhys, The Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff, and Bosch star Titus Welliver. Other notable members of the cast are Troy Baker (The Last of Us), Corey Burton (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Michael Cerveris (The Gilded Age), Grey Griffin (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Yuri Lowenthal (Marvel's Spider-Man), and Kari Wahlgren (Rick and Morty). 'Watchmen: Chapter 2' Is the Latest of Many Great 'Watchmen' Adaptations Before Watchmen: Chapter 1 and Watchmen: Chapter 2, there have been many great adaptations of the classic graphic novel. One of the earliest and most well-known is Zack Snyder's live-action adaptation from 2009. Apart from a contentious change to the comic's incredibly iconic ending, the 2009 film is a very faithful adaptation of the source material, both in terms of its distinct visual style and very dark and mature superhero story. A more unique Watchmen adaptation can be seen in the critically acclaimed 2019 miniseries by creator Damon Lindelof. Despite its title, the show is not a direct adaptation of the original story, but rather a sequel to the original story's events. Set decades after the graphic novel, the show answers several questions about where many of the story's characters ended up and how the world changed in the wake of their groundbreaking story. Watchmen: Chapter 2 will premiere on digital on November 26th, 2024, and will then be available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray starting December 3rd, 2024. The digital version of Watchmen: Chapter 2 is available to pre-order now. 기사원문 :https://collider.com/watchmen-chapter-2-trailer/

2024.10.18

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Brandon Vietti Explains Watchmen: Chapter 1's Adaptation Process & Discusses Tales Of The Black Freighter

Watchmen: Chapter 1 follows Rorschach a once superhero turned vigilante as he secretly investigates the death of government-sanctioned superhero The Comedian. As he uncovers more about The Comedian's death it forces him and his former retired colleagues Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan, and Ozymandias to face their past and secrets as the world teeters on the brink of war. Watchmen: Chapter 1 is set in a world with an alternate history with costumed heroes having emerged in the 1940s and 1960s which forever changed the trajectory of the world. This is the first of a two-part animated adaptation of Allan Moore and Dave Gibbons' landmark critically acclaimed comic Watchmen. Directed by Brandon Vietti from a script penned by J. Michael Straczynski the pair used an animation style that brings the comic book panels to life like never before on screen. Watchmen: Chapter 1 features a powerhouse voice cast with Katee Sackhoff, Titus Welliver, Matthew Rhys, Troy Baker, and Rick D. Wasserman. Screen Rant interviewed Watchmen: Chapter 1 director Brandon Vietti. He broke down the adaptation process and how they approached pieces from the Watchmen comics in unique ways. Vietti praised Straczynski's ideas and how they both wanted to honor the original comics while still bringing their own voices to the movie. Brandon Vietti On The Adaptation Process & New Approaches To Watchmen Comic Elements "The best stuff rises to the top, and we make it again and again with different artists." Screen Rant: Brandon, I am a big Watchmen fan and this hit, this was absolutely fantastic. I felt like this is the truest adaptation that we've seen from the Watchmen yet. I mean, I like the movie and I love the series that Damon Lindelof did, but this is fantastic. What drew you to directing this adaptation for such an iconic and complex graphic novel like the Watchmen? Brandon Vietti: We were all very excited to create a comic book experience, but try to embrace all of the strengths and the unique voice that animation can bring to it. So I think anybody that adapts anything, I think any artist involved is going to have maybe a slightly different take than any other artist adapting their version of it. So I think, hopefully that is the entertainment and the appeal of what we are doing is that we have found a different way in through animation, through another amazing cast of characters, of actors that are bringing a performance and all of their expertise to the table to analyze these words that are written on the page and bring these characters to life in a way that maybe you didn't imagine when you read the book originally, or again, the narrator of the Motion comic or the amazing cast that Zach Snyder got in his 2009 movie. Again, this is what we do as humans making art. The best stuff rises to the top, and we make it again and again with different artists coming forward to do their take. And I think in that is analysis of the original work and entertainment for what new voices can bring to the material that is hopefully surprising and interesting and brings more people to the original book. That's another goal of ours. Completely agree with you. It's crazy because when I read that original graphic novel, it's wild seeing these characters brought to life on screen and hearing the voices in my head of how I imagine them. Another thing that was really cool about this is the way that you incorporated the Tales of the Black Freighter, because I was very curious to see how that was going to work in the animated form, and this was perfect. It's exactly what I wanted. How do you approach balancing the faithfulness of the original material with the creative freedom that animation allows? Brandon Vietti: I mean, that's the question that we asked ourselves again and again throughout. That was the challenge of making it since you brought up Black Freighter. I think that's a great place to start. A great example, J.M. Straczynski who did our adaptation of the script, had some really great ideas through the adaptation process, trying to fold Black Freighter in, in ways that are a little different than the book, but honor the spirit of the book. You'll find a lot of great poetic resonance between what is going on in the book and what is going on at any given time in the world outside of the comic book or with the characters outside of the comic book. So that depiction of the comic book, those visualizations I hope, I think work best in animation. As you're going between the visual of the comic book panel to the visual of our animated character as opposed to a live action character. I think that transition, the visual back and forth is something that is a great strength for the animation medium that might work in live action. I'm not going to say it's not, in the right hands of the right filmmaker, sure. But I think this is something that just fit best in animation and there were many choices like that all throughout. Brandon Vietti & J. Michael Straczynski "Wanted To Honor The Spirit" Of The Watchmen Comics"Translating what worked great for 12 individual issues" onto the screen is a difficult task.Speaking of J. Michael Straczynski, he's amazing. He's a great dude and I think he's made one of the best sci-fi shows of all time with Babylon 5. Can you talk about the collaboration process working with him on the screenplay and the adaptation process that influenced your direction? > Brandon Vietti: I think when we first met, I think our goal was to change less than and we ended up changing. I think as you get into it, because again, we have such a deep love for the material, we really just wanted to be as faithful as humanly possible. But the process of adaptation, the process of translating what worked great for 12 individual issues, it doesn't necessarily work great for movie format pacing. So there was a lot of discussion upfront of like, Well, how much should we reorder or change for the sake of pacing? Because we wanted to honor the intent of the book, we wanted to honor the spirit as much as we could, but the nature of filmmaking and movie pacing kind of just required certain re-edits and cutting of some materials so that we could really focus on what we needed to focus on in the very limited amount of screen time that we had. Watchmen Chapter 1 is available on digital now and arrives on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD release on August 27.

2024.08.28

X-Men ’97 is Marvel’s best argument for an X-Men animated feature

What if an animated series is the X-Men’s best future? While a live-action X-Men movie could be fantastic, astonishing even, Fox’s history and track record suggests that’s easier said than done. The issue of making ensemble superhero movies and fleshing out more than two characters at a time can be difficult (though Guardians has done it extremely well). There’s also the issue of fitting them into an already-packed MCU and getting all those heroes — Shang-Chi, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau, Shuri, et al. — on the same page. And Marvel has to figure out which villains it’s going to use, now that it has dropped its plans for Jonathan Majors’s Kang; Majors was found guilty of assaulting and harassing his now ex-girlfriend in 2023. What makes the X-Men so difficult for live-action adaptation is that the X-Men’s powers are so grandiose and astounding that it makes set pieces and design virtually impossible. Storm, for example, has the power to manipulate the weather in the form of tornadoes and lightning and can even create a cosmic wormhole. Having a live-action version of those feats would require not only tons of CGI, but also a battlefield that allows for powers of that scale, and a galactic villain who could go toe-to-toe with Storm. Now add in more X-Men, some of whom, like Magneto and Jean Grey, are as powerful as Storm, and basically every battle would have to be huge — for scale, imagine the Wakanda invasion in Infinity War or the final fight in Endgame. Though it’s been done — specifically the fight scene in Days of Future Past — that might not be feasible in every movie. Animation doesn’t limit the X-Men the way live-action might. Many of the X-Men’s previous live-action movies have dialed back the X-Men’s powers, making them less flashy and easier to depict. While characters like the shape-shifting Mystique and Wolverine get more of the spotlight, it leaves out goofy moments like Storm fighting with a man with mutant hair or the all-powerful Jean Grey fighting for her entire life against Toad, a supervillain with mutant spit. In the opening episode of ’97, there’s a gorgeous sequence in which Storm is rightfully classified as an “omega level threat,” a.k.a. a mutant with cataclysmic powers. Seeing that her team needs help, she comes swooping down, using lightning to transform the sand beneath her feet into glass and whipping those giant shards into a Sentinel-shredding tornado. It’s a creative and ambitious depiction of her powers, unlikely to have been as massive or stylish in live action. As far as the potential that animation offers, look no further than the Spider-Verse movies and their inventive depiction of the multiverse and different worlds like Mumbattan (the combination of Mumbai and Manhattan on a different Earth). Netflix’s sumptuous Castlevania series and its gorgeous fight scenes also come to mind, achieving mood and awe in ways that a realistic depiction couldn’t. Conversely, both of Fox’s X-Men franchises attempted to depict the Dark Phoenix Saga, a story about how Jean Grey becomes a galactic threat. Now imagine how much more spectacular that could’ve been with the right animation team. Live-action X-Men movies can be pretty good. We’ve seen them. But we haven’t yet seen how great an animated X-Men feature could be. Maybe it’s time. 기사원문 : https://www.vox.com/culture/24125852/x-men-97-review-marvel-live-action

2024.05.30