Who watches the Watchmen?

[rogueslayer452]

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++ I'm seeing Watchmen (hopefully) tomorrow, if we get times worked out and such. Though I'd like to direct you're attention to this woman named Debbie Schlussel who apparently has issues with the movie, in her own conservative-fundamental way of thinking. Just read what she's written, plus read her responses to people who've commented below, it's just hilarious and slightly disconcerning that she's serious about what she's written and is all butthurt if anyone disagrees with her. Researching the background on something isn't hard, folks. Srsly, just a search button away. And if you continue to bitch and complain about not expecting what you saw in terms of material or the story or whatever. Um, tough shit? Should've done your research beforehand and not make assumptions.

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Comments

[matchlightfire.livejournal.com]

hahaAHAHAHAHAHA!

As annoying as she is, she has a point - the movie is definitely not kid-appropriate. The comics weren't kid-appropriate! Hell, I was disturbed when I saw kids at the latest Batman movie...my favorite part of her rant is at the end when she "rates" it 4 Marxs +. As a student of Marx, I have no idea what she's trying to say. Politically speaking I have a whooooole bunch of problems with the themes of the story - but the comic book geek in me can't help but be excited to go see it:D

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I think anyone with common sense should realize that Watchmen or anything else with such material is not appropriate for children. It amazes me there's still people out there that'll take their kids to PG13 or R-rated movies and then bitch about how they were shocked with the content -- um, there are warnings and ratings for a reason. It's their own damn fault for not paying attention.

(though growing up we had pretty dark-themed kids material, didn't we? that's all in comparison of kids movies today of course, so idk where I'm going with that...)

[matchlightfire.livejournal.com]

I'm more frightened by parents who take kids to R-rated movies and aren't bothered by the content. I don't think kids should be lied to about the realities of the world (and all the darkness within) but I do see a problem with the fetishization of violence in culture.

Hell, I was reading Stephen King books at age 8, and I turned out (relatively!) fine. I think there's a complex balance between emulating behavior you are exposed to, and emulating values you're taught. It's a difficult equation:/

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I think there's a complex balance between emulating behavior you are exposed to, and emulating values you're taught. It's a difficult equation:/

I completely agree. I mean, I have no problems with parents having their children see something that might not be age-appropriate but having a discussion later about the "rights" and "wrongs", "good guys" and "bad guys" and values and what it all means and whatnot. Sometimes it's for the best judgment of the adult to make sure the kid has the tolerance of such material to be able to tell the difference between fantasy and reality, which can be a great learning tool to educate the child occasionally. But then there are those that have nothing to offer, and just allow their kids to watch whatever they want as part of a "parenting tool" (ex. like parents that plop this kids in from of the tv or video game set to be the babysitter).