Hard to say what bluray version will come out first. The 720p HD Trailer looks very promising. Compare for yourself, see the Links section. The director Zack Snyder delivers a great action spectacle, adapted of course from the comic novel, the same as 300.
Update: it looks like the Wiki and CBGB 720p bluray release from Watchmen director's cut is already out. The wait was not so long.
NAME.................: Watchmen 2009 BluRay 720p x264 DTS-WiKi
GENRE................: Movie | Action
RATiNG...............: 7.9/10 73,889 votes
RELEASE DATE.........: 2009
RUNTiME..............: 162Mins
FiLE SiZE............: 8152MB (1D9)
ViDEO CODEC..........: x264 5515kbps
AUDiO CODEC..........: DTS5.1 1536kbps(from TrueHD)
FRAMERATE............: 23.976fps
RESOLUTiON...........: 1280 x 720p
LANGUAGE.............: English
SUBTiTLES............: None
SOURCE...............: BluRay
The reviews are very positive:
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In equal measure, it is a) an inspired vision of an alternate world that echoes but redefines our own existence; b) a subversive yet bracingly humanistic exploration of the role of the superhero in modern literature, c) a supremely adult take on the fetishistic pull of the heightened existence that life as a saviour of society creates, and d) a wildly exciting adventure story that turns normal people into exaggerated victims of their own creation and then back into mere humans.
While it is not Alan Moore's Watchmen, it is the closest thing that anyone else could have put on the screen. Snyder approached the material with enough reverence that fans of the comic will appreciate the film. As Snyder has openly declared, the final act does include significant changes, but the alterations that take place fit better on the big screen than the original ending would have. It works because it cuts down on a lot of the necessary back story which Snyder could not include.
Even though many pages of the book were not included, Snyder did take the time to try and preserve other information by including short "historical" sequences in the fantastic opening title sequence. By this point, viewers will also have had a chance to appreciate the stellar, and time appropriate, soundtrack. Unlike the hard rock recordings the Snyder chose for the background of 300, Watchmen's background fits the tone and mood of most of the scenes. The only questionable choice was the selection of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," not because of the recording, but rather its awkward placement. Some may also question Snyder's inclusion of gore not present in the book. While the comic does include it's share of violence, Snyder did overtly change several scenes to be more violent. These changes, while flashy on film, may disturb squeamish moviegoers. However, changes aside, Snyder has captured the essence of the book and packaged it in a beautiful 2 hour and 40 minute delight. Overall, it is a satisfying film experience for someone familiar with the source material.
But this might be a different experience for anyone who does not know the book. There is a lot to digest, and the overwhelming visuals may distract some moviegoers from the bigger picture. The interaction of these unique characters remains an integral point to understanding this film, and when the book was pared down for the movie, the relationships of the masked adventures became a bit more forced. The best part of the comic was the glimpse of what is "beneath the hood," and we have less of that in Snyder's adaptation. "
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720p HD Trailer
1080p HD Trailer
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