God I’m tired of being afraid, afraid of war, afraid of the mask-killer… and afraid of this goddamn suit, and how much I need it.
Just gonna rant about these two for a bit. The movie got their relationship PERFECT, I loved them separately and together just like in the graphic novel. To me it was the most complex out of all the relationships, and the more I thought about it the more it became my favorite. We know they partnered up during their time as the watchmen, and they were probably the two that took it the most serious. But once the keene act passed it was all over, they parted ways. After seeing this scene (which I don’t think is even in the movie by the way pretty sure it’s only the directors cut) it REALLY dawned on me how depressing their friendship is. Dan doesn’t even know what Rorschach looks like, because after all with the mask off that’s not who he really is. This moment though perfectly captures the complexity of their relationship. Then of course when Rorschach dies Dan finally gets to see who’s behind the mask…which to me is sadder than how it is in the comic. They genuinely like each other, but not in this moment. In this moment they’re strangers. Dan isn’t himself unless he’s nite owl ii, and Walter isn’t himself unless he’s Rorschach. With their masks on is when they truly shine, together and separate.
ill be there for you
when the keene act is passed
ill be there for you
unless you disappear to mars
ill be there for you
if you’re there for me tooooooooooooooooooooooooo
The world lost meaning, the world lost justice, I lost a friend. There is no one to guard the guardians, the watchmen are over.
My name is Ozymandias, king of kings; Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
