David Hayter has written a letter to fans. While it may have little to no impact, the word should still be spread. Was Watchmen the best movie ever? Hardly, but showing support for films that have balls, is a worthwhile cause. Because do we really want to see more Paul Blart type pandering to the masses? If the world makes The Watchmen a success it's not only helping that film that took decades to make, but it helps studios know we are okay handling challenging and layered material. Here's what the man had to say:

“If the film made you think. Or argue with your friends. If it inspired a debate about the nature of man, or vigilante justice, or the horror of Nixon abolishing term limits. If you laughed at Bowie hanging with Adrian at Studio 54, or the Silhouette kissing that nurse. Please go see the movie again next weekend. You have to understand, everyone is watching to see how the film will do in its second week. If you care about movies that have a brain, or balls, (and this film’s got both, literally), or true adaptations — And if you’re thinking of seeing it again anyway, please go back this weekend, Friday or Saturday night. Demonstrate the power of the fans, because it’ll help let the people who pay for these movies know what we’d like to see. Because if it drops off the radar after the first weekend, they will never allow a film like this to be made again.”

--Greg MacLennan

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