Watchmen

It’s a load of superheroes but, twist! They’re all grumpy and sad. Profound examination of what it would be like if superheroes really did exist and were grumpy and sad. Turns out they’d all still get dressed up in wacky costumes and have a punch-up, but they’d also have profound conversations about what it’s all about, man, and would be a bit fashy.

Trivia

The film is based on a classic comic – The Beano!

To prepare for the role of Doctor Manhattan, Billy Crudup took off all his clothes and painted himself blue

Writer Alan Moore famously doesn’t like the film adaptation because it doesn’t have enough boobs in it.

Patrick Wilson was something of an onset prankster and one day, for a joke, he set fire to the film set, killing twelve.

Bloopers

During the prison break, Iron Man and Thor can be seen holding back the crowds.

Quotes

“None of you seem to understand. I’m not locked in here with you. You’re locked in here with ME! Well, I suppose we’re all locked in together. You know? We can get through this together. All of us. Just don’t give up on me, or you, or any of us.”

*The sound of one clap slowly becoming applause*