I always say, I'm certain I changed 'Watchmen' less than the Coen brothers changed 'No Country for Old Men.' I'm certain of it. But you don't hear the Cormac McCarthy fans, like, up in arms about it. They should be. It's like an amazing Pulitzer Prize-winning book.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, most likely a film director or creator, is comparing their adaptation of the graphic novel "Watchmen" to the filmmaking choices made by the Coen brothers in their adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men." The speaker argues that they made fewer changes to "Watchmen" compared to the Coen brothers' alterations to "No Country for Old Men." Additionally, they express surprise that fans of the acclaimed novel did not react adversely to the Coen brothers' changes, suggesting that they believe the fans should be upset. The quote highlights the subjectivity and varying reactions surrounding adaptations of beloved works.

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