First look at Watchmen characters

[Krug]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=42657

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

The only one I'm questionable on is Night Owl.

The rest look great, especially The Comedian and Rorschach.

 

[Starman]

Hmmm...Night Owl needs to look a little...dorkier. I'm also not sure about Ozymandius, less the costume than the actor. He doesn't look like he has the gravitas to pull of Ozy. Maybe he'll look better in the film. We'll see. Overall, though, I have to say these look good.

 

[Krug]

Yeah. I thought Ozymandias would be broader shouldered.

 

[Klaus]

Hmmm...Night Owl needs to look a little...dorkier. I'm also not sure about Ozymandius, less the costume than the actor. He doesn't look like he has the gravitas to pull of Ozy. Maybe he'll look better in the film. We'll see. Overall, though, I have to say these look good.

Remember, these may be pictures of the Watchmen in their heyday, so Nite Owl could still have time to put on some weight.

I like all of their looks, even if Ozymandias looks a bit scrawnier under the armor. But if the director chose a less-muscular actor based on acting talent, I can live with it.

 

[horacethegrey]

Hmmm...Night Owl needs to look a little...dorkier. I'm also not sure about Ozymandius, less the costume than the actor. He doesn't look like he has the gravitas to pull of Ozy. Maybe he'll look better in the film. We'll see. Overall, though, I have to say these look good.

I'd have to agree. Niteowl looks a little too sleek for someone who is essentially a rich dork playing superhero. Don't like the muscled leathered look on Ozymandias either. In the comic, Adrian Veight was emulating his idol, Alexander the Great, not Tim Burton's Batman.

However, the Comedian, Rorschach, and Silk Specter look perfect. I still have my doubts whether Zack Snyder can pull off something as narratively and thematically complex as Watchmen, but regardless I'll be watching this when this comes out.

 

[YourSwordIsMine]

I'd have to agree. Niteowl looks a little too sleek for someone who is essentially a rich dork playing superhero. Don't like the muscled leathered look on Ozymandias either. In the comic, Adrian Veight was emulating his idol, Alexander the Great, not Tim Burton's Batman.

It's the giant cod piece that bothers me... it's the first thing I saw when I looked at the picture... not like I was wanting too...

 

[Ilium]

I think they all look great. Especially Rorschach, but his was the easiest costume to get right (other than the face, which ought to be interesting if it's done well).

I even like Nite Owl. He's obviously armored, but no sculpted muscles (well maybe a little, but not like Ozymandias). And, yes, Ozymandias looks like an overeducated dweeb in a muscle suit, but...Must resist revealing spoilers.

 

[Frostmarrow]

If I was shown the pictures without knowing it was the Watchmen - would I still recognize the characters?

Oh yes. Even Ozymanidias, even though that's the weakest picture of the bunch.
I'm not sure about Silk Spectre, though. Malin Akerman looks assertive, something I never saw in Laurie Juspeczyk.

Things are looking good so far...

 

[horacethegrey]

I'm not sure about Silk Spectre, though. Malin Akerman looks assertive, something I never saw in Laurie Juspeczyk.

I disagree. SPOILERS While Laurie was certainly a reluctant crimefighter and never cared much for being a costumed hero, there was no doubt what a tough, assertive lady she was. Hell, she had a godlike being for a boyfriend (Dr. Manhattan), and was clearly not afraid to give him a piece of her mind if she felt like it. SPOILERS