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XxKingLeonidasMar 17, 2011

A fantastic film. The story, the setting, the characters, everything works perfectly to create this dark alternate reality. Zach Snyder has done it again, creating another beautiful world for another great film.

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CollinP.Mar 8, 2009

I have to respectfully disagree with someone's assessment below regarding the movies "gratuitous sexual scenes and nudity". The Dr. Manhattan "penis" shots were not gratuitous by any means, they were simply shots of him walking around. I have to respectfully disagree with someone's assessment below regarding the movies "gratuitous sexual scenes and nudity". The Dr. Manhattan "penis" shots were not gratuitous by any means, they were simply shots of him walking around. Hardly sexual, merely biologically natural. Secondly, the sex scenes involving Silk Spectre were far from gratuitous, they were side shot intercourse scenes with limited nudity, and nothing more than stylized sexual thrusting. Finally, I'm much more disturbed by the fact that this bothered you more than the excessive gory violence that occurred throughout this movie. I mean, limbs getting cut off, heads getting impaled. I would much rather that my child saw a little nudity and some sex scenes (which are natural human qualities and biological functions), than disgusting nihilistic violence (which is not a natural human function, and only breads hate and desensitization to the movie-watching crowd). The American public has it all wrong. While we should make sure that our children are indeed protected from adult sexual material, we should be much more concerned with the graphic violence that has permeated our culture and allowed people to grow sadly tolerant of it. That being said, the movie was indeed a faithful, wonderful adaptation of the novel, with only a few points lacking (i.e., the depth of some of the characters was never realized). I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning montage as well, it was quite a spectacle to behold!… Expand

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ty92Mar 24, 2020

One of the best superhero films of all time. It has a good story with interesting characters. Great acting performances by everyone. I like how it has a darker tone unlike most superhero films now days. This is the kind of **** I like.

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KerryL.Mar 7, 2009

This is the best movie based on a comic book/graphic novel I have ever seen. The acting is spectacular, and every detail that had to be included is, without feeling watered down. The movie transitions between past and present well, not This is the best movie based on a comic book/graphic novel I have ever seen. The acting is spectacular, and every detail that had to be included is, without feeling watered down. The movie transitions between past and present well, not causing confusion about what is taking place.… Expand

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LEOvsMAOOct 24, 2019

Beautiful adult story with a plot that catches you and doesn't let go. Watched several times and sure that will be watching more. Recommend to watch the Director's version of this fabulous film.

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eva3si0nMay 10, 2021

Watchmen is one of the best superhero movies. Here, although the characters run in tights, at least everything is filmed with irony. This is a real satire on this genre. And yes, here is a great scene with the main antagonist, who speaksWatchmen is one of the best superhero movies. Here, although the characters run in tights, at least everything is filmed with irony. This is a real satire on this genre. And yes, here is a great scene with the main antagonist, who speaks about his plan after its execution. Zach Snyder made an excellent film, which is almost not in this genre.… Expand

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owodoxistJun 22, 2020

Revolutionary themes even in today’s standards. This movie flips the cheesy hero perfect villain worthless narrative and challenges the viewer based on their morals

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Jes1310Sep 4, 2020

Watchmen is Zack Snyder at his absolute best. The dark, gritty, depressive feeling from the comic is converted to a blockbuster. Best superhero movie from DC beating Dark Knight trilogy.

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gzayas91Jul 22, 2018

Powerhouse film. Not a huge fan of the comic book, because it was too long, but this one is long enough, not the theatical version, the director's cut.

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BananafishMay 6, 2021

Absolutely brilliant. Creative and thought-provoking, but with compelling characters and a fascinating alt-history story.

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SrPepeFeb 23, 2018

Una película muy bien hecha con escenas y personajes increíbles. Lo mejor: la guerra fría.

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Saad_95Apr 14, 2017

A one of a kind Movie, Visually impressive. Casting is perfect, Direction is perfect, one of the best superhero movie. It honors its source material in a good way, Zack Snyder has done it again.

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alejandro970Jul 29, 2018

Hazardous screenplay of graphic novel created by Alan Moore. The result is much more violent than Dark knight saga, showing antisocial, maniac-deppresive, cruel heroes that serves as puppet soldiers for goverment. Requires lots of attentionHazardous screenplay of graphic novel created by Alan Moore. The result is much more violent than Dark knight saga, showing antisocial, maniac-deppresive, cruel heroes that serves as puppet soldiers for goverment. Requires lots of attention but the effort is worth.… Expand

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TrailesqueMay 28, 2021

The original Watchmen comic is an enduring classic, and it has its passionate fans. Many of them were not pleased with this adaptation. Maybe because the extended DVD version was my first exposure to it, I am not in agreement with thisThe original Watchmen comic is an enduring classic, and it has its passionate fans. Many of them were not pleased with this adaptation. Maybe because the extended DVD version was my first exposure to it, I am not in agreement with this view. (The DVD I had came with a video version of the comic, something which comic book purists probably also dislike, but I thought it was very cool.) Contrary to what the Alan Moore worshippers think, I thought this was excellent. This is up there among the weirdest and most visually exciting flicks ever. The story mixes both a dark, semi-realistic take on the super hero genre with alternate history. The tale is built up around 4 unforgettable characters: the Comedian (imagine if the Joker was one of the good guys, but retained his nasty nature), Dr. Manhattan (a super-superman created in a radioactive accident), Rorschach (an uncompromising crime fighter with a mask made up of ever shifting Rorschach ink blots), and Adrian Veidt (a cold genius who comes up with a unique and horrible way to save the human race from itself). One could complain about some unnecessary violence and the treatment of a couple of the female characters - point taken there - but this is still a festival of stunning imagery and unique storytelling.… Expand

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MinaTalaatOct 20, 2018

Deep story, great director, amazing plot and super visual effects = the best movie based on a comic book and/or graphic novel. I didn't feel like it's a movie I believed it lived in it. absolutely had an impact on me.can't express anymore allDeep story, great director, amazing plot and super visual effects = the best movie based on a comic book and/or graphic novel. I didn't feel like it's a movie I believed it lived in it. absolutely had an impact on me.can't express anymore all I can tell awesome movie.… Expand

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gcox24Apr 1, 2018

Great story with cool characters but not as good as the graphic novel. One of the best superhero movies ever

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ValBalAug 27, 2020

Visually stunning and thought provoking, Snyder's Watchmen is a unique super hero film that stands out.

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alemoriconiMar 1, 2019

A well-planned adaptation of a nearly-impossible-to-adapt graphic novel. Even if many people (and Alan Moore himself) are convinced that the graphic novel is the best and only possible medium for this story, it doesn't give the film lessA well-planned adaptation of a nearly-impossible-to-adapt graphic novel. Even if many people (and Alan Moore himself) are convinced that the graphic novel is the best and only possible medium for this story, it doesn't give the film less value. It had to adapt something, and it did in a coherent way.
The most important feature of the graphic novel, three-dimensional characters and philosophy guiding their action, is maintained. The core message is maintained. Many bad reviews come from either people who did not appreciate the graphic novel (hard to imagine, but they exist), or from overly-affectionate fans of it.
It is a ground-breaking superhero movie, cleverly adapted form a ground-breaking graphic novel.
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Marti3PMar 8, 2019

Loved the Movie, not as good as the original graphic novel of course but I think it was a good adaptation.

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VasandrakeOct 23, 2019

Watchmen (2009) is the best comic book adaptation there will be period. Even improving upon the source material.

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RobwinzAug 2, 2020

Yeah, human bean juice.
Watchmen, this movie is just brilliant. The movie's got an amazing plot twist, which is built up so well. The cast's acting throughout this movie is pretty solid and so is the dialogue, the dialogue is really good.Yeah, human bean juice.
Watchmen, this movie is just brilliant. The movie's got an amazing plot twist, which is built up so well. The cast's acting throughout this movie is pretty solid and so is the dialogue, the dialogue is really good.

Also, the action sequences throughout this movie are very graphic, brutal and gory but they're outstandingly good, especially that prison cell scene.

The cinematography from Larry Fong is pretty good and he captures the scenes pretty well, either that being a scene with the main characters or a graphic action sequence.

Finally, the movie's got a great soundtrack, I think that's another positive for this movie, it's got some amazing songs from start to finish.

The only two negative's, I've got with this movie would have to be why does Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) sound so much like Batman throughout this movie, don't get me wrong he's a brilliant character throughout this movie but why does he sound so much like Batman.

The final negative, I've got with this movie would have to be, why the **** did they use Simon and Garfunkel - The Song Of Silence. The song doesn't make you feel sad at all, all it does, is that it makes you feel the complete opposite. It makes you laugh instead of feel upset, the reason being for this is because on how much it's been memed to death, lol.

Overall, Watchmen is a brilliant movie. The movie's got an amazing plot twist, pretty solid acting, great dialogue, very graphic and brutal action sequences. The movie's also got some pretty good cinematography and it's even got a great soundtrack. It's honestly worth the watch, I'd highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys very graphic and brutal movie's with an amazing plot twist.… Expand

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pur__0_0__Apr 20, 2021

I learnt about Watchmen when I was in my first year at college. One of my friends had recently received the graphic novel as a present and he would often bring it. I was curious to know what the graphic novel was about, so I looked it up, andI learnt about Watchmen when I was in my first year at college. One of my friends had recently received the graphic novel as a present and he would often bring it. I was curious to know what the graphic novel was about, so I looked it up, and that's how I discovered this movie. I wasn't much into superhero genre before this, so I decided to take a look at it. Back then I thought this was a great story, and after having read the original graphic novel, I think it's a great adaptation.

In the opening scenes the Minutemen are summarised with the song "For the times they are a-changin'" playing in the background. It was so cool to watch. It doesn't matter whether you like Zack Snyder's movies or not. One thing you do have to admit is that his opening scenes are always awesome. And this one is the one that absolutely nails it.

The costumes have been made either very faithful to the comic book counterparts like those of Silk Spectre II and The Comedian, or have been improvised as in the case of Ozymandias and Night Owl II. Dr Manhattan's "thing" is surely a bit distracting, but I was able to ignore it after a while. Rorschach was my favourite character in this movie. The one criticism this movie gets is that he was portrayed to be a badass dude instead of a self centred hypocrite that he was in the graphic novel, and I completely understand this. But I also like this interpretation. Since most of the story is centred over Rorschach figuring out about The Comedian's death, he has to look as interesting as possible in order to keep the audience engaged.

Another criticism this movie often gets is that it was unable to capture the visual essense of the graphic novel, which I completely disagree with. The graphic novel has an 80's styled drawing. Why would you want this movie to be made with that style? It is a good thing that this movie didn't go for the same visual style. This criticism is the equivalent of "why Wolverine doesn't wear his comic book costume in the movies". Dude things have to be changed in order to be adapted on the big screen. It's also the reason why the giant squid was replaced with a nuclear bomb. A giant squid sounds very funny instead of serious. No country would take any big action in case that happens.

If you're watching this movie for the first time, I'd say you should try the Director's Cut first. If you have no problem with the length of the movie and you can see and understand everything that you see in complicated movies, I'd say you should go with the Ultimate Cut. I watched the Ultimate Cut. Initially I was bored because of how the story was dragging on, but slowly everything started to make sense. I really like all the action scenes in this movie, and often go back to watching it just for the old time's sake.… Expand

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Leonhart486Jun 26, 2020

This is my favorite "superhero movie" of all time. I didn't watch it for a year or two after release, because of low critic scores (and mature content, I was like 15 at the time).I'm glad I eventually gave it a chance though. Its very darkThis is my favorite "superhero movie" of all time. I didn't watch it for a year or two after release, because of low critic scores (and mature content, I was like 15 at the time).I'm glad I eventually gave it a chance though. Its very dark and adult, definitely not for everyone, but in my mind its as true to the comic as an adaption of this work for the big screen could be. Some notable changes were made, one in particular was controversial with comic book fans, but I view these as necessary for the comic to work in a modern movie. The acting is great, the dialogue well-written, the score is perfection. I can't recommend it highly enough.… Expand

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Cementer200Sep 21, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love this movie. the story is incredible I love how it ends. I love how the characters are moral grey they are morally challenged throughout the movie.… Expand

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lilliamMar 20, 2021

I absolutely adore this film. I read the comic ages ago, so I don't remember it well enough to say if this film is a faithful adaptation of it or not. I do remember the art style was very austere and realistic, while the movie chooses anI absolutely adore this film. I read the comic ages ago, so I don't remember it well enough to say if this film is a faithful adaptation of it or not. I do remember the art style was very austere and realistic, while the movie chooses an aesthetic and style that are much more flamboyant (yet mega-gritty), including the action sequences. For some comic fans that might be a terrible sin. All I can say is the movie works for me, specially the ultimate cut with the animation segments.
I heard someone on youtube -can't remember who- say that while the comic was a commentary on superhero comics, this movie is a commentary on superhero movies, which does make sense when you think about it.… Expand

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mikeyorgMar 28, 2021

An amazing take on a comic masterpiece. May be slow for some but I feel that the pacing is perfect for the feel of the graphic novel.

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ChadS.Mar 7, 2009

Pants, stat! The glowing blue man with the transluscent appendage needs a pair of pants, like the lemur from "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" needs pants. Adrian(Matthew Goode) probably doesn't mind that the homoeroticism of "300" escaped Pants, stat! The glowing blue man with the transluscent appendage needs a pair of pants, like the lemur from "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" needs pants. Adrian(Matthew Goode) probably doesn't mind that the homoeroticism of "300" escaped its reels and found a new home, in which Dr. Manhattan's nudism probably throws the other Watchmen into a homosexual panic. Quite pointedly, Adrian seems to know Dr. Manhattan(Billy Crudup) better than Laurie(Malin Akerman). While the girlfriend claims that the ultramarine entity is devoid of any compassion towards mankind, Adrian's alter-ego, Ozymanidas, notices the worry creases in the former Jon Osterman's face whenever he's vexed. The Alexander-wannabe watches men, closely. But Laurie should be one to talk, the daring rescue of some people trapped in a burning high-rise that she and Dan a.k.a. Night Owl(Patrick Wilson) attend to, seems more about correcting her new beau's impotence and gettin' their middle-aged ya-yas out, than being selfless and valiant in a derring-do mission in the night air of this alternative New York. It's mere foreplay: the superhero suits they run around in are nothing more than provocative get-ups to get them in the mood. There's something faintly "Seinfeld"-esque about Night Owl and Silk Spectre, and "Watchmen", in general. Like the characters in the Larry David-created sitcom, these superheroes are more interested in saving their own skins- Rorschach(James Earl Haley) warns the other Watchmen about an assassination plot- than saving the skins of others. How apropos that there's a Comedian(Jeffrey Dean Morgan) present. During the interim years of Allan Moore and David Gibbons' breakthrough graphic novel being stuck in developmental hell, Terry Zwigoff's adaptation of Daniel Clowes' "Ghost World" had already lured a portion of the literati into accepting the long-form comic book as a viable art form. "Watchmen" won't convert the holdover naysayers(who pooh-pooh the thought of the comic book as literature, although Allison Bechdel's "Fun Home" and Adrian Tomine's "Shortcomings" are changing more minds), which is a crying shame, since in most fanboy circles, this is the standard-bearer. While it falls short on vision, "Watchmen", more or less, holds your interest for over two hours-plus, and that's no small feat. But still, the bloated thing lacks true transcendence(for instance, the Saul Bellow army won't lay down their dog-eared copies of "The Adventures of Augie March" for this); it's just a comic book movie, albeit a reasonably smart one(not smarter than "Ironman"). And it bears repeating: pants, stat!… Expand

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WayneAMar 12, 2009

Great adult oriented superhero flick. Purists to the graohic novel either say he was too faithful or not faithful enough. I loved the source material but kept that seperate in my mind while watching the movie and loved the movie. Bravo for Great adult oriented superhero flick. Purists to the graohic novel either say he was too faithful or not faithful enough. I loved the source material but kept that seperate in my mind while watching the movie and loved the movie. Bravo for giving us a R rated superhero flick.… Expand

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SathielJul 10, 2019

If there's one film from the superhero genre which can be taken seriously, as a testament of what this genre can achieve, it's Watchmen.

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TheMoeJan 4, 2017

Watchmen is the most underrated book to adaptation ever. The cast did a great job but the MVP is Zack Snyder, who does an amazing job of creating an almost perfect film.

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arrivistDec 26, 2019

WATCHMEN: The Ultimate Cut. One of the most visually stunning action films ever made. Snyder really is a cinematographic master. The fight scenes are brilliantly choreographed into a hyper-reality. Although the score is a little misplacedWATCHMEN: The Ultimate Cut. One of the most visually stunning action films ever made. Snyder really is a cinematographic master. The fight scenes are brilliantly choreographed into a hyper-reality. Although the score is a little misplaced and the ending differs, this film really does do justice to the graphic novel, which I have read many times. It's a shame critics shat on this, as they did with Batman vs Superman.… Expand

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GrantD243Jun 26, 2019

Maybe it's because it's different from the typical Marvel and DC films that have been released recently, but I really enjoyed how different and gritty this film is. I understand and recognize some of its flaws, but it currently stands as oneMaybe it's because it's different from the typical Marvel and DC films that have been released recently, but I really enjoyed how different and gritty this film is. I understand and recognize some of its flaws, but it currently stands as one of my favorite superhero films.… Expand

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NoahboyJul 25, 2019

An amazingly dark take on the superhero genre that Snyder somehow couldn't replicate in his DC films.

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zNeverSleepingOct 18, 2019

Simplesmente espetacular!

Se tratando de filmes sobre heróis, a DC, quando faz um trabalho bem feito, separa os homens das crianças. O filme é magnífico. O universo apresentado é mais fidedigno do que eu imaginaria. Os personagens são clarasSimplesmente espetacular!

Se tratando de filmes sobre heróis, a DC, quando faz um trabalho bem feito, separa os homens das crianças. O filme é magnífico. O universo apresentado é mais fidedigno do que eu imaginaria. Os personagens são claras representações em impasse, desde o moralista até o idealista. O filme, na sua versão Ultimate Cut, tem mais de 3h30 de duração, porém, com um enredo tão bem amarrado e construído, parece um filme de 2h e olhe lá. Cada cena tem sua importância, sinto que nada foi mostrado atoa. Não é por menos que esse filme tem diversas cenas marcantes que, por si só, já garantem um fator replay maravilhoso. Fora todos os dilemas éticos e morais que o filme poe em discussão, fazendo com que sua interpretação mude de acordo com o tempo, afinal, todos nós amadurecemos, sendo quase que obrigatório revê-lo após alguns anos.

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hollowMaskApr 30, 2019

The source material was translated to the screen with the reverence it deserved. This film is art.

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kuhl99Sep 27, 2020

The Greatest Superhero film of all time! This is what all hero films should try to be.

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rotkuAug 7, 2011

Alternative take on superhero movies with plenty of darkness in the characters and good use of the heroes interacting with moments in history. In fact some of their actions would cause you to question if they are even the good guys whichAlternative take on superhero movies with plenty of darkness in the characters and good use of the heroes interacting with moments in history. In fact some of their actions would cause you to question if they are even the good guys which added more of a human element to them. A good sci-fi movie which rises above the usual run of the mill plots.… Expand

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kSumJun 8, 2013

Watchmen is a halluzinogene, sharp and sterile adaption of the comics, which were regarded of being not filmable. But Zack Snyder's creation lives through the pain and insanity the fallen heroes are exposed to.
It is probably the best film IWatchmen is a halluzinogene, sharp and sterile adaption of the comics, which were regarded of being not filmable. But Zack Snyder's creation lives through the pain and insanity the fallen heroes are exposed to.
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mams2000Nov 3, 2015

Amazing movie. Scott Snyder did an amazing job to adapt Alan Moore's Masterpiece and brought us a better ending. In my opinion, it is by far the best hero movie.

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noob328Dec 8, 2020

this film is really good and faithful to the source material but the fanbase is really toxic. they would scream at anyone who dares to criticize this film

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grandpajoe6191Sep 21, 2011

Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" has it all; the dark tone/environment, insanely deep characters, powerful action, and profround ideas. It's very obedient to the comic and serves its purpose as a translator of modern heroes and what they represent toZack Snyder's "Watchmen" has it all; the dark tone/environment, insanely deep characters, powerful action, and profround ideas. It's very obedient to the comic and serves its purpose as a translator of modern heroes and what they represent to the society.… Expand

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TheCritic1Sep 30, 2011

I'm going to sum this up in two words: The best. By that, I mean this is the best superhero movie I have ever seen ( compared to the Spider man movies, which were very bad). Watchmen isn't just superhero movie, it is THE superhero movie.

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mitchellowenMar 7, 2009

Definitely one of the best comic book movies to date. It admittedly falls apart once it starts rushing things after the prison break scene, but the first two hours are so beautifully done, it makes up for it. Best viewed as an homage to theDefinitely one of the best comic book movies to date. It admittedly falls apart once it starts rushing things after the prison break scene, but the first two hours are so beautifully done, it makes up for it. Best viewed as an homage to the book. Voted 10 to balance out this ridiculous 56.… Expand

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asylumspadezNov 20, 2011

IMO its the best film based off a comic book/graphic novel of all time. I had no idea what the Watchmen was about until I bought it on DVD and I watched it with my siblings and we were all blown away by how good it was. We all enjoyed it fromIMO its the best film based off a comic book/graphic novel of all time. I had no idea what the Watchmen was about until I bought it on DVD and I watched it with my siblings and we were all blown away by how good it was. We all enjoyed it from start to finish and I am sure a lot of others would too.… Expand

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potatoes351Jan 26, 2013

1985, the world is on the brink of nuclear war. After a superhero named the Comedian is killed, the rest of the superheroes that form the Watchmen must reunite to track down the killer and stop world war 3. A dark, gritty, ultra-violent1985, the world is on the brink of nuclear war. After a superhero named the Comedian is killed, the rest of the superheroes that form the Watchmen must reunite to track down the killer and stop world war 3. A dark, gritty, ultra-violent superhero story full of blood, guts, slaughter and sex, Watchmen is the superhero film for adults only. A great action film with a brilliant cast, great director and epic cinematography. Only drawback to the film is the heavy use of 80's politics, which if you are not overly clear on can become too much to handle.… Expand

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W3XCApr 7, 2013

Whats wrong with us you say? Whats wrong with you i ask! This movie is great! Sure, sex scenes where not neccesary but where not bloody offensive, neither was dr.manhattans penis. I image people that found this offensive has been raped orWhats wrong with us you say? Whats wrong with you i ask! This movie is great! Sure, sex scenes where not neccesary but where not bloody offensive, neither was dr.manhattans penis. I image people that found this offensive has been raped or something, so that any "sexual" related stuff is an horror to hear/watch. Terrible acting? nope, even though im not a top-notch movie critic i can tell you that its not horrible, its fairly good in my opinion. The story is interesting enough.… Expand

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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016

In the mid-’80s, writer Alan Moore began to imagine a world in which the superheroes and costumed crime-fighters he’d grown up reading helped shape the Cold War decades that had repeatedly brought humanity to the brink of extinction. ItIn the mid-’80s, writer Alan Moore began to imagine a world in which the superheroes and costumed crime-fighters he’d grown up reading helped shape the Cold War decades that had repeatedly brought humanity to the brink of extinction. It wasn’t a better world. Behind their masks and glowing eyes, the heroes Moore conceived and created with artist Dave Gibbons were hindered, and occasionally crippled, by the same conflicting impulses, childhood traumas, and redirected neuroses that drive everyone else. Moore and Gibbons’ graphic novel Watchmen helped redefine the types of stories superheroes could be used to tell, not just by freighting them with darkness—too many subsequent creators showed how easy that could be—but by weaving their capes and gadgets into a dense, deep narrative: a detective story played out against the apocalypse in a world so thoroughly realized that Charles Dickens would be jealous.

The same elements that make Watchmen a great book made a Watchmen film a difficult prospect. (Moore, on principle, removed himself and his name from the project, which probably didn’t help.) It’s remarkable that any Watchmen movie made it to the screen, after the years of false starts and litigation. And the one we got—directed by Zack Snyder, most recently responsible for the ably made, philosophically dubious Frank Miller adaptation 300—deserves credit for staying true to the characters, plot (up to a point), and look of the original material while still generating his own kind of energy. Sometimes that energy feels misapplied and overcranked, as the roar of the action drowns out the film’s human voices, but Snyder’s Watchmen keeps moving so assuredly, it’s nearly impossible not to get swept along.

Keeping Moore’s alternate-universe ’80s New York setting, Watchmen opens with the murder of The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a long-serving crime-fighter with a late-career sideline in covert ops. (The film keeps Moore’s dark joke that electing Nixon to multiple terms is one of his world’s problems.) A masked vigilante named Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley)—the only one who didn’t hang up his disguise when the government outlawed civilian crime-fighters in the mid-’70s—launches an investigation and uncovers a much larger conspiracy, one seemingly tied to mounting nuclear tensions between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., as well as a bunch of Rorschach’s old colleagues. These include the Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman), who inherited the title from her mother (Carla Gugino); Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson) a bookish, wealthy master of machines; Ozymandias (Matthew Goode), who’s since turned his remarkable intellect to acquiring wealth and power; and Dr. Manhattan (Billy Crudup), a lab-accident-created glowing godlike being whose connection to humanity remains an open question.

There’s sometimes too much Dr. Manhattan in Snyder’s Watchmen, which often feels like a feat of engineering first, an artistic expression second. But his source material keeps him grounded, as does solid work from Crudup, Wilson, and especially Haley, whose performance evokes pity, fear, sympathy, and revulsion as he goes about his single-minded pursuit of justice without compromise. Others bring less. Given a central role, the lightweight Akerman serves as an Andie MacDowell-in-Four-Weddings-And-A-Funeral-level distraction, and Snyder isn’t always well-served by his tendency to start at 11 and try to turn up the volume, particularly in a bunch of over-the-top, bone-cracking action scenes. The time spent developing watchmen-fu would have been better invested in not blowing one of the book’s big Mars setpieces, or figuring out a better alternate ending than the one dropped in the original’s place.

And yet in the end, the film’s ambitious drive to create a dread-soaked alternate America and people it with flawed, recognizable heroes carries it along. Snyder uses grand gestures to create a sense of world-imperiling doom rooted in another era, but equally at home in this one. But he also remains willing to slow down to capture the gravity of a funeral, or dwell on a moment between old partners patching up a friendship as doomsday approaches. Moore’s touch emphasizes how messed-up and needy comic-book people would have to be to do what they do. Missteps and all, Snyder’s film gets that right, and this as well: When we look up in the sky, we don’t see a bird or a plane, but a mirror.… Expand

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MoviebuffreviewJan 28, 2011

Being a huge fan of the graphic novel, the only thing I hold against this movie is one performance. But the incredible accuracy to the novel, the excellent action, and the superb overall cast, Watchmen is unforgettable! See it!

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jurrabiAug 6, 2020

Finally I got to see this movie. I watched just the day after binging the 12 Episodes of the original comic series. I mention this because I feel that your response to this movie depends very much on if you read the reference material before,Finally I got to see this movie. I watched just the day after binging the 12 Episodes of the original comic series. I mention this because I feel that your response to this movie depends very much on if you read the reference material before, and how long it was.
Because I didn't have time to idealize the Source Material and didn't make it a "Master Piece" in my mind I have to say that I see the movie to be very accurate to the source material. Yes, there are differences, and big ones, but I don't feel they make the end result worse than the original.
As they state in the RT's critics consensus, it might be that the story telling might be too thick to translate well to a movie. The movie has a lot of exposition and it probably won't be enough to people not familiar with the comic. But it happens that too in your first read of the comic. It comic is very thick, with all this characters and time jumping. Both mediums invite to a second reading/watching...
But as my experience goes, the movie is very well done, very stylish and entertaining. The even kept all the Pirate Comic storyline, that I was sure was the first thing to cut if you wanted to make the comic into a movie. I'm still not sure why it is there and what it add to the story as a whole (in both mediums), but it is well done and entertaining (only a little predictable).
I can't agree with the critics fiveish rating. is is more in the range of 8 for me.
If you know the comics, you already watched it, so you don't need my recommendation. If you didn't... I would advise to read them before watching it. It's only a 450 pages total, and it reads fast (I did in 2 summer afternoons).… Expand

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Delta_AssaultSep 28, 2011

Thought it was... ok. Definitely not a huge crowd pleaser like The Dark Knight. No real thrills or shocking payoffs. But this is coming from a guy who's read the book about 15 or 20 times, so maybe a newcomer to the story would beg to differ.Thought it was... ok. Definitely not a huge crowd pleaser like The Dark Knight. No real thrills or shocking payoffs. But this is coming from a guy who's read the book about 15 or 20 times, so maybe a newcomer to the story would beg to differ. But uh... just flat in a lot of areas where the book didn't translate well to the screen. What worked on the page was brought to the screen by Zach Snyder as best as anyone could've mustered, but it wasn't really brought to life in a meaningful, emotional way. The violence was fine for the few fight scenes where it was actually present, but that just made them stand out as peculiar, when 90% of the movie is about... talking. Sometimes talking with bad aged makeup.

That rape scene hit me hard. Geez. I knew it was coming, I'd read it plenty of times on the page, but the way it was filmed was just... awful, and you could feel the audience dying inside. Though that was one thing I was surprised about, the audience. I dunno if it was because I went to an 11:50 pm showing or what, but nobody at my screening laughed aloud at Dr. Manhattan's blue dong like so many other reviews have been describing. They were just... pretty much silent throughout. The biggest reaction was when Rorschach spilled the oil on the convict and yelled "I'm not locked up in here with you. You're locked up in here with me." Of course they would, it was a great line.

Yea, that Dr. Manhattan... I gotta say, he ended up falling short of my expectations. Not Crudup's voice, that was fine. But the entire CGI entity just... did not look right to me. Maybe it IS the uncanny valley, but I just thought he looked unreal, inhuman, and somewhat of a failure as a visual effect. Perhaps part of that was because he had no pupils. I just checked and he doesn't have any in the graphic novel either, but... perhaps in this case it would've been better to diverge from the source material.

Like I said before... Snyder did as good a job as anyone could've in bringing this book to the movie screen. And yet... I did miss all the material that was cut out. The stuff with the two Bernies, the Psychiatrist's marital problems, Hollis getting pumpkin'd... there was a feeling of loss throughout watching the film. So I dunno how any person who hasn't read the book will react to the movie.

The ending change? Yea, fine. It works logically. About as well as the original ending I suppose. Though the visceral impact of seeing six full pages of dead corpses in New York was completely missing here. Sorry dude, but showing us a giant blue CGI explosion just doesn't carry the same impact. We needed to feel those millions of dead. I did like the Rorschach pattern in the snow though, that was something new and worked pretty well.

Oh yea, one last thing... good god Zach, what were you thinking with that Hallelujah sex scene? Dude, I like porn and I like superheroes, but that scene... I could not have rolled my eyes any further. It was cringeworthy. And no, it was not as bad as the sex scene in 300, because I was perfectly fine with that sex scene. It was short, perfunctory, and did not have an incredibly odd soundtrack. In this case, less would've been more. The scene in the book was only 2 panels, that was about right. Mostly it was the song though... that Hallelujah song will never be the same to me again.

But I did really like the intro credits with Bob Dylan.

Again, thought it was ok. But no, not the greatest comic book movie ever. It's a mostly faithful retelling of the book in 2 and a half hours that, in my opinion, will completely fly over the heads of the mainstream audience. Let's say 3 and a half stars, and I'm being generous.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodMay 24, 2014

Easily the most underrated comic book films of all time, Watchmen is a visual entertaining film that really captures the dark, depressing tone of Alan Moore's sensational award winning graphic novel, full of amazing action, acting (the actorEasily the most underrated comic book films of all time, Watchmen is a visual entertaining film that really captures the dark, depressing tone of Alan Moore's sensational award winning graphic novel, full of amazing action, acting (the actor who plays Rocatch is amazing) and a will crafted plot that is alot more grounded compared to the unreal ending of the graphic novel.

8/10
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-Music at times is really off putting and just awkwardly placed, for example the sassy scene on the film.
-Pasting at times is too fast too slow, depending on what is happening
-Some of the amazing set peaces from the comic book that really embrace the overall impact humanization are left out from the film, which is very upsetting
-Really, Really cheesy at times… Expand

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bfoore90Nov 22, 2019

A truly stunning visual comic book spectacle to behold, though the story lacks the meat to ascend into greatness

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MohamedAFeb 16, 2010

When I was watching Dark Knight in Imax a commercial came up for this movie. At first I thought 'another super hero movie'. After reading the comic and understanding each character well the movie just looked amazing to me. My When I was watching Dark Knight in Imax a commercial came up for this movie. At first I thought 'another super hero movie'. After reading the comic and understanding each character well the movie just looked amazing to me. My friends who read the comic liked it and the ones who didn't just thought it was crap. I agree that you have to read the comic to enjoy the movie, but I still watched it over 20 times.… Expand

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cabritaSep 22, 2011

This movie is a mixed bag. Brilliantly directed in some parts. However boring and poorly acted in others. Overall worth seeing with fantastic visuals.

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KivaJun 11, 2013

Action,fun,sex was included in that masterpiece. I really liked this movie.
it was one of the best action films these years. The plot was good, the direction extraordinary and the characters beyond fantasy. A good one

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AaronWasserman1Mar 27, 2016

Zack Snyder is a genius when it comes to taking images of a comic book and putting them up on the screen. A stunning visual spectacle of a comic book that was deemed impossible to put on screen.

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agent13Oct 24, 2019

The most underrated movie in the history of cinema an amazing masterpiece just like logan this is what super hero movies should be

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WlackJul 24, 2020

Jackie Earle Haley carries this movie with his acting as the eccentric, always correct Rorschach. A movie you should watch more than once to get all the subtle details, with a message seemingly lost to most of todays political sphere.
A fewJackie Earle Haley carries this movie with his acting as the eccentric, always correct Rorschach. A movie you should watch more than once to get all the subtle details, with a message seemingly lost to most of todays political sphere.
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Onlyclassicvg1Jan 28, 2021

Watchmen is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the outlawed but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out toWatchmen is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the outlawed but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with hi… Expand

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KrabbySep 7, 2020

Unlike the spit in the face which was the Watchmen HBO series this film is what a live action Watchmen should be. It does a near perfect job at encapsulating and reflecting the tone of the graphic novel and while the film starts of a tad slowUnlike the spit in the face which was the Watchmen HBO series this film is what a live action Watchmen should be. It does a near perfect job at encapsulating and reflecting the tone of the graphic novel and while the film starts of a tad slow it then grips you and makes you want more. The film is an amazing experience start to finish and does a great job at showing corruption in a world of super heroes and powered beings, it makes you think if you would really want to be in a world with caped crusaders. Of course being a film adaptation of a long graphic novel they had to change and leave some things but that doesn't really bother me because the film has some much attention to detail and call backs to the graphic novel. Zack Snyder even included very small lines from the graphic novel and incorporated them into the film giving you a very faithful and accurate adaptation. Currently planning on watching the three and a half hour Ultimate Cut and I expect I will enjoy that as well. Overall this is a darn near perfect adaptation of the brilliant graphic novel and a must see for any fans of the graphic novel or just to anyone who wants to see a dark super hero film.… Expand

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geewahAug 8, 2021

Gritty, cereberal & visually appealing.
While it's not perfect, it's a more than decent adaption of Alan Miller's classic graphic novel.

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IncorrectyosJul 17, 2021

Incrível Simplesmente melhor filme de super herói que eu já vi Zack snyder no em sua melhor performance

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ShrihariJul 29, 2021

Another underrated movie from Zack Snyder. I don't know why critics are hating Zack Snyder's movies without any good justification. Watchmen is the most unique,dark, violent, CB accurate and realistic take on unrealistic characters fromAnother underrated movie from Zack Snyder. I don't know why critics are hating Zack Snyder's movies without any good justification. Watchmen is the most unique,dark, violent, CB accurate and realistic take on unrealistic characters from comics. With comparitively less budget this movie has amazing and gorgeous visuals,good screenplay and Zack Snyder's direction… Expand

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Not-ImportantAug 4, 2021

Definitely one of the most underrated movies of all time. Looking at this now, after over a decade of superhero box office domination;I firmly believe this is one of the best superhero movies ever made. With a mature, well written plotDefinitely one of the most underrated movies of all time. Looking at this now, after over a decade of superhero box office domination;I firmly believe this is one of the best superhero movies ever made. With a mature, well written plot examining the genre and asking questions about how the concept of a superhero reflects on how we view human nature, the story raises interesting questions while exploring an interesting world and developing complex characters with meaningful flaws. The movie also has a great sense of style; with the specific choice of color, lighting,and shot composition, all mixed with some great editing making every scene visually interesting and satisfying to watch. Very tightly written, the film's plot feels fleshed out and meaningful while still including well choreographed action which only serves to service the plot instead of slow it down. While not fully living up to the original comic's greatness; Watchmen is still a superbly well directed film made by filmmakers who respect their source material and genuinely wanted to do it justice; placing the themes and quality of the story above marketability.… Expand

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TimH.Mar 10, 2009

Interesting CGI; terrible prosthetics. That having been said, devotees of the comic will applaud the meticulous duplication in script and cinematography, smile at the costumes and casting choices, and cringe at the ending. Newcomers to the Interesting CGI; terrible prosthetics. That having been said, devotees of the comic will applaud the meticulous duplication in script and cinematography, smile at the costumes and casting choices, and cringe at the ending. Newcomers to the franchise will merely scratch their heads. Your girlfriend will probably fall asleep. Watchmen suffocates under the weight of its own fidelity, choosing safety over audacity in an attempt to lull basement-dwellers into shelling out cash for an overblown directors-cut Blu Ray of a film that should have stayed unmade. This adaptation suffers the fate of any facsimile of greatness: the failure to exceed its own predecessor, instead basking rigidly in its roomy shadow. This movie is brilliance decaffeinated. Read the comic and rent Dark Knight instead.… Expand