Exactly. Exactly. I wouldn't have appreciated it nearly as much if I hadn't just read it.
Mostly because they did have to cut out some of the layers and subplots that really gave the story depth and gravitas for the conversion; and the Nixon scenes were a little... *shrugs*. But on the other hand, they followed the main character plots so closely, and the actors they chose for Rorschach and the Comedian and Dr. Manhattan were perfect for the roles.
I don't know if I could say I loved Watchmen, either version, overall; but I'll never forget it, that's for sure, and I'd even recommend it to those unsure about the value of graphic novels as Literature. =)
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Mostly because they did have to cut out some of the layers and subplots that really gave the story depth and gravitas for the conversion; and the Nixon scenes were a little... *shrugs*. But on the other hand, they followed the main character plots so closely, and the actors they chose for Rorschach and the Comedian and Dr. Manhattan were perfect for the roles.
I don't know if I could say I loved Watchmen, either version, overall; but I'll never forget it, that's for sure, and I'd even recommend it to those unsure about the value of graphic novels as Literature. =)