So…
Trog’s gone and as I tend to do while he’s here, I lay low. But I finally did get to go and see Watchmen while he was visiting my brain. I didn’t take my girlfriend Lacey because she’s too not into “outer space stuff,” which I told her there wasn’t any “outer space stuff,” but I would have been lying had I known Dr. Manhattan went to Mars.
I didn’t read the comic book, or I mean the comic novel or whatever they call it, so I didn’t know what to expect. I was going to sit in the back of the theater so my discussions with Trog wouldn’t bother anyone, but there was already another man back there, and I have a sneaking suspicion he wasn’t wearing any pants.
Here’s some highlights from my conversation with Trog while watching Watchmen. (Trog’s words are in italics.)
In regard to the murder of the Comedian in the opening scenes:
Why did they kill that guy? Why didn’t he fight back?
I don’t know. I’m sure there’s a good reason later. Just watch the movie.
In regard to Dan visiting the old man, Hollis (Nite Owl II visiting Nite Owl I):
Does that old man have anything to do with anything?
I’m sure he does. Just wait and see.
In regard to Rorschach’s changing mask:
Why does his face keep changing?
Well, his name is the official name for the famous blot test. But I’m sure they’ll explain it.
In regard to everyone’s superstrength, in light of Dr. Manhattan’s origin story, and a little “bit” about the Doc’s “stethoscope:”
So did everyone have some kind of accident? Is that how they are able to fall through ceilings and break unbreakable things.
I’m not sure that’s, um, important anymore.
And why does the blue guy wear clothes sometimes, and other times not?
He’s… uncomfortable?
And Mars looks nothing like that.
Shut up!
In regard to the purple lynx with antennae:
What is that–?
Let’s just finish the movie.
Shortly after viewing the film, Trog headed home. Coincidence?
