I enjoy comic book movies despite the fact that I grew up as a sci-fi/fantasy geek rather than a comic book geek. I've noted that a film version of the graphic novel Watchmen is currently in production. I've long heard that this is a seminal work, but haven't read it myself. I just finished it last night, and I have to agree. It's absolutely fantastic. Go, check it out from the library, read it. Now.
But I can also understand why someone might oppose the movie. I don't think that even a 3-hour movie could possibly convey all the complex themes. Something has to be left out, which would make the film only a two-dimensional shadow of the original narrative. (I love the 1935 film version of A Tale of Two Cities, but it can't compare to the original novel.)
I'll see it, of course. And I hope it adequately conveys the main themes, at least. But I'll tell you right now that you should find the book and read it. In fact, I'll probably let it sit a while an re-read it, just to help me digest it a bit more.
You going to see Iron Man? Its getting great reviews...
Oh, I'm TOTALLY going to go see it. But it won't be until the crowds die down a bit. I'd rather have a pleasant experience in the theater than be one of the first to see it.