Watchmen
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 6, 2009
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10
DecepticonPomMar 19, 2009
An absolute bold, unexpected modern classic in cinema. Yes, I AM serious. I expected to simply 'like' it, I didn't expect to be blown away by a masterpiece.
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JackSMar 19, 2009
Amazing film which completely catches the essence of Moore's brilliant graphic novel.
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TonyS.Mar 21, 2009
Purely inspired filmmaking! It's like the panels of the graphic novel came to life onscreen. Unbelievable hearing Rorschach's gravelly voice, or seeing Dr. Manhtattan's backstory, and devolving into inhumanity. Visually Purely inspired filmmaking! It's like the panels of the graphic novel came to life onscreen. Unbelievable hearing Rorschach's gravelly voice, or seeing Dr. Manhtattan's backstory, and devolving into inhumanity. Visually sumptuous. Has to be seen many times to fully appreciate.… Expand
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VerminDeathstackMar 21, 2009
Not half as bad as I
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JakeGMar 21, 2009
A modest fan of the book, I thought Snyder did as well of a job anyone can do in pulling this book off. It's devout to the theme, keeping that same original volatile morality, but with extras that are a perfect blend of Zack Synder and A modest fan of the book, I thought Snyder did as well of a job anyone can do in pulling this book off. It's devout to the theme, keeping that same original volatile morality, but with extras that are a perfect blend of Zack Synder and Watchmen. I really don't see how someone could hate it. Powerful for a superhero movie. Better than the fanboy-magnet Dark Knight.… Expand
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JohnN.Mar 20, 2009
Was a film that tried to accomplish too much in such a short time. Yes, the movie was long. However, the amount of fictional events it covered required another level of comprehension from its audience. I can tell you the averagemovie goer Was a film that tried to accomplish too much in such a short time. Yes, the movie was long. However, the amount of fictional events it covered required another level of comprehension from its audience. I can tell you the averagemovie goer like me found it anything but braincandy. Minus the explicit scenes it is a complete opposite of Zack Snyder's work on "300". It forces a moral question unto the audience and leaves you thinking. I still believe that this movie was too lengthy though. It could have ended during several diffrent scenes. So if your in the mood for a film that requires a bit of audience participation this would be one you don't watn to miss.… Expand
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JakeBMar 23, 2009
Great movie, not quite as good as the book but that is to be expected. Just about as good as The Dark Knight.
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AndréSMar 23, 2009
If you didn't get it, watch it again... this IS one of the best and most complex super-hero story ever told!
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SlipochMar 26, 2009
A great movie that only suffered from unsubtle music choices for soundtrack and not enough time to actually explain everything that is happening in the background for the main storyline.
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AaronGMar 27, 2009
I went to see Watchmen with one thing in mind, to see a faithful adaptation from comic to screenplay. And frankly, I was impressed by the amount they managed to get on screen. The editing was a bit strict, but the movie is already 2 and a I went to see Watchmen with one thing in mind, to see a faithful adaptation from comic to screenplay. And frankly, I was impressed by the amount they managed to get on screen. The editing was a bit strict, but the movie is already 2 and a half hours without half the content of the comic. Really, the thing you have to remember is that if you're looking for the new Dark Knight, you're looking at the wrong movie. So chances are you won't be impressed if you haven't read the comic. Bottom Line: Fans of the Comic rejoice.… Expand
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rhaydonMar 28, 2009
Whenever someone endeavors to make a film based on one of "Time magazine's top 100," they are obviously taking a great risk. The responsibility of the director/screenplay writer is to 'interpret' the book, knowing full-well Whenever someone endeavors to make a film based on one of "Time magazine's top 100," they are obviously taking a great risk. The responsibility of the director/screenplay writer is to 'interpret' the book, knowing full-well that they cannot duplicate the force of that work (Watchmen being an excellent example). If I had to judge this movie based on its faithfulness to the graphic novel, it would be a one. But my responsibility as someone watching an adaption of a wonderful book is to critique the 'interpretation' of Watchmen, which is a definite 9 (admirable cinematics, incredible type-casting, respectable pacing, discerning use of special effects, etc.). It was impossible for Snyder to choose between "book fidelity" and "doing-his-own-thing;" in the end, you can only have a satisfying interpretation.… Expand
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JosephMMar 30, 2009
Tom C: very good comment, but I dont agree with you. MAybe because i didnt read the comic. None the less i can identify with what you re saying. I cant say that the film was subtle or made with the intention to point out the theme's you Tom C: very good comment, but I dont agree with you. MAybe because i didnt read the comic. None the less i can identify with what you re saying. I cant say that the film was subtle or made with the intention to point out the theme's you say were in the comic and not in the movie. But I was moved by the film; beyond the ultravoilence and silly softporn scene (just a scene) the story was still there. Snyder probably wants a lot of people coming to his movies; but we live in a world where people cant get over the fact that they saw two people having sex on the cinema screen. He could make a watchmen movie with all the subtle character development and intellectual depth which youve loved to see more. But you were to be one of few to actually notice these things; the rest of the crowd would stop thinking at the point they see a glowing blue penis. So i think you cant blame Snyder; should have covered up that penis though; gave the movie some bad reviews.… Expand
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TrentDMar 30, 2009
If your mature enough to sit through this movie, and afterward not mention a word about the "horrendous" blue penis; Then i respect you. Obviously, most folks tend to look past its complexity and into the realm of immaturity to escape a If your mature enough to sit through this movie, and afterward not mention a word about the "horrendous" blue penis; Then i respect you. Obviously, most folks tend to look past its complexity and into the realm of immaturity to escape a movie that puts their brain to the test. This movie doesn't compare to the greatness of the graphic novel, but i tell you that the complexity of Alan Moore's work is still present throughout the movie. So, maybe just maybe, if you didn't understand the movie the first go around; take your time and watch it again, and perhaps you will find a more concrete understanding the second go around. I confess that I did not fully understand the graphic novel after the first read, but my second read through, I started to see the story a bit more clearer; the same I believe goes for the movie, as well. The film has its flaws as well, but i do honestly believe some of them will be corrected in the Director's Cut. As,for the music choices even though All Along The Watchtower and Ride Of The Valkyries were a bit cliché. The rest seemed to fit successfully within the film. Agree or disagree, this film certainly accomplished the job of being faithful yet entertaining accomplishment for Zach Snyder and Co.… Expand
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JacobR.Mar 6, 2009
A movie that is so accurate from the source material that it is recieved exactly the same. You get it or you don't.
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TimC.Mar 6, 2009
The climax was too rushed Ozymandias comes across as more of a megalomaniac than he is depicted in the graphic novel. I cannot wait for the director's cut in June.
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JoF.Mar 6, 2009
Watchmen drags the superhero movie kicking and screaming out of adolescence in ways that Dark Knight and Iron Man only hinted at.
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KellyE.Mar 6, 2009
What were people smoking when they ranked this movie low. I mean this is one of the most entertaining movies I have seen in a long, long time. I know it is different than the graphic novel, but what an outstanding movie it is by itself. Go see it!
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JasonG.Mar 6, 2009
ok at last ive seen it!great stuff but its going to be very hard going if you havent read the comic a few changes made but overall its an essential watch.and yes no squid but it would never of worked.
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TonyB.Mar 6, 2009
I wouldn't recommend this to people unfamiliar with the Watchmen, but for those that are fans. it was awesome.
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JL.Mar 6, 2009
Great movie. But be aware, its not for kids. It provides great special effects, the acting was exceptional, and on the high scale of action and violence. My only gripe was the ending which seem a little goody too shoes and didn't fit Great movie. But be aware, its not for kids. It provides great special effects, the acting was exceptional, and on the high scale of action and violence. My only gripe was the ending which seem a little goody too shoes and didn't fit with the rest of the movie.… Expand
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FritodunceMar 6, 2009
Graphic yet entertaining at the same time. visuals and music were particularly good.
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JordanMar 6, 2009
For those critics who rated the movie below a 70, did you sleep during the movie and have nightmares? Or did you just NOT READ THE COMIC? If you haven't read Watchmen, you won't enjoy this movie 25% as much.
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DwightL.Mar 6, 2009
Top notch super-hero saga, well cast, great action, good dialogue, well-directed, provocative
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SubhasP.Mar 6, 2009
One of the best films I've seen in the cinema in the last 10 years. The action scenes are well shot and considering I knew nothing about the comics (graphic-novels... ahem) coming into this film (Most of the general populace in the UK One of the best films I've seen in the cinema in the last 10 years. The action scenes are well shot and considering I knew nothing about the comics (graphic-novels... ahem) coming into this film (Most of the general populace in the UK have never heard of Watchmen), it did a fantastic job of making me actually care about the characters and what was happening on screen. For the most part the acting is superb and although long keeps you watching for the full 2.5 hours. Much deeper and darker then the typical adaptations of graphic-novels but at the same time easy to understand and follow unless you're under 12 (in which case you shouldn't watch this film) or have the intellect of a plebian.… Expand
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ArmorixMar 6, 2009
I loved it. I read the graphic novel again recently and I do not think that they could have made a better adaptation.
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TyH.Mar 6, 2009
Loved it. Textured and visually compelling, these characters are performed to perfection!
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TomE.Mar 6, 2009
An accurate depiction of the Graphic Novel minus the ending. I enjoyed the film but missed some of the side stories that were removed. Looking forward to the Directors Cut.
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HollyC.Mar 6, 2009
Really liked Snyder's adaptation and I agree with others in that I didn't think they'd be able to adapt this well at all so I'm surprised how much I liked it. However, I have no idea if someone who's never read the Really liked Snyder's adaptation and I agree with others in that I didn't think they'd be able to adapt this well at all so I'm surprised how much I liked it. However, I have no idea if someone who's never read the graphic novel will get half the layers in this thing. I think many of the above critics didn't read it, so maybe there is a big difference in how it came across. One of the most surprisingly good things was that the film wasn't dumb-downed or lightened up much from the source & instead they assumed the audience could keep up and take how dark the story really is(& graphic). I actually liked the changes made for the ending (what Adrian "creates")--better than the book---as the original seemed distracting. I wasn't surprised the Pirate comic-within-a-comic part was cut out though I did miss the climatic storylines coming together in the NYC scene (including the Pirate one)--which was very potent in the novel--but not really transferred. Dr Manhattan was handled very well in the film and I'm glad he wasn't totally CG--rather a mix of CG/motion cap and Billy Crudup. Sometimes he was a little too CG in parts, but mostly it was great. Also--just want to add, loved the soundtrack---really helped supplement some of the lost visual themes/feelings for the specific time period. Overall, definitely worth seeing in theaters.… Expand
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ThatGuyMar 6, 2009
It was sweet. It was dark, gritty, and amazing. I think people who say this film isn't good are crazy.
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DSmithMar 6, 2009
Astounding. Only a few awkward moments. Those aside, it is wonderful to look at, beautifully scored, and, with Nite Own and Rorschach, extremely well acted.
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NormH.Mar 6, 2009
At last a movie with something you haven't seen before. This was excellent.
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DaveM.Mar 6, 2009
Awesome just like the novel!
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MattL.Mar 6, 2009
Very good film. Coveys a very strong message and does so in an entertaining way. Very mature, but very tasteful in my opinion.
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BrianMar 6, 2009
Good movie, very long.
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FredMar 6, 2009
Love it!, though i missed like 5 - 10 minutes of the movie because the stupid ppl playing it. Good enough story and action to keep me enjoying it while never reading a comic in my life, let alone watchmen.
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HankB.Mar 6, 2009
Extremely well done - the critics be damed!
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ZackS.Mar 6, 2009
Ok so i just got back from watching the watchmen 15 min ago and i have to say. Star wars new hope + V for Vendetta + Good years of Indiana Jones + The Dark night X7 = WATCHMEN I really loved the movie. It was ind of weird at first. I think Ok so i just got back from watching the watchmen 15 min ago and i have to say. Star wars new hope + V for Vendetta + Good years of Indiana Jones + The Dark night X7 = WATCHMEN I really loved the movie. It was ind of weird at first. I think the fight scene at the begining dragged on for a bit. And some of the music was WAY out of place. But overall i don't think i have ever seen a movie so close so intertwined with the source material. And you know what? Thats a good thing. This movie was over the top epic and awesome. Dark Knight is not my favorite movie anymore.… Expand
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JaredB.Mar 6, 2009
Great movie for fans of the graphic novel, but I'd imagine newcomers would have a harder time getting into it. They left out a few parts that I think should have been included (but hey every Watchmen fan probably thinks this).
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NeilG.Mar 7, 2009
Beautifully filmed, just the right amount of action and realistic dialogue. Better than the comic book. See it in IMAX
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JohnG.Mar 7, 2009
I've never read the comic books but I really enjoyed this movie. It was a bit long, but I would've come out pissed off it had been chopped up or had stopped in some random place. Watchmen definitely deserves much much more than a 56.
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RhettR.Mar 7, 2009
This movie is not going to be everything to everyone. If you enjoy comic book movies, particularly the high quality films lately, you will definitely enjoy this movie. Yes, there are some parts with poor acting, but hey! comic books can be This movie is not going to be everything to everyone. If you enjoy comic book movies, particularly the high quality films lately, you will definitely enjoy this movie. Yes, there are some parts with poor acting, but hey! comic books can be cheesy sometimes too! You have to take it all, including the eccentricities. that is what makes a comic book a comic book. If you pay attention, and you already know the storyline (or at least the background of the characters) you will appreciate all of the subtle details that reference the comic. It is apparent that the production crew put alot of heart into the movie simply for that fact. Aside from some awkward (and steamy, and IMO hilarious, and drawn out all at the same time) sex scenes the movie was a smash. Even the ending, considering since it IS a movie, wasn't too bad, although it felt a bit numb given the situation.… Expand
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KatyDMar 7, 2009
A great adaptation, true to the original themes and tones. Great cast and visual style. An excellent movie going experience.
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JordanR.Mar 7, 2009
I was blown away! It was so much deeper and visceral than I ever expected. I can't wait to see it again. Bravo to the team who brought this graphic novel to life.
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AlanliMar 7, 2009
Truthful enough to the book (with the notable exception of the squid), and a great piece on its own.
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BillS.Mar 7, 2009
This is the 1st movie in a very very very long time I'd actually pay $10 again to see it a second time.
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WillR.Mar 7, 2009
"Watchmen" was one of those projects that, quite frankly was way too vast to tackle in film.. No matter how much fans of the graphic novel will want it, it won't include the totality of the novel. With that said, they did an excellent "Watchmen" was one of those projects that, quite frankly was way too vast to tackle in film.. No matter how much fans of the graphic novel will want it, it won't include the totality of the novel. With that said, they did an excellent job cutting down to the baseline of what make the essence of 'Watchmen". It wasn't sincerely a movie for the stringent fan, but for an audience willing to give a movie with a comic book heritage a fair chance of proving the medium past the shallow, direct, action orientated that sticks as a stigma to the genre, and as a potential output for sincere philosophical waxing. While nowhere as deep as the novel, its one of those movies that you can sit through several times, and get something new out of it, giving it a great deal of replay value. If its going over your head, you probably should watch it again, and think onto the 'whys' of things happening, instead of presuming you should be force-fed info like the dumbed-down population Hollywood generally takes us for. In short, deep enough to be gratifying, while controlled enough to be intellectually condescending.… Expand
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KevinB.Mar 7, 2009
Excellent movie, similar to The Dark Knight in visual and intellectual stimulation. Tells you to keep an eye on the smart people, and Richard Nixon ;). All in all, a fantastic movie with breathtaking actors, and action. Would highly Excellent movie, similar to The Dark Knight in visual and intellectual stimulation. Tells you to keep an eye on the smart people, and Richard Nixon ;). All in all, a fantastic movie with breathtaking actors, and action. Would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a good superhero movie.… Expand
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SamC.Mar 7, 2009
Honestly, I was expecting this movie to blow pretty hard. After I read the comic, I didn't think it could be turned into a movie without significant changes. The movie, however, stays true to the comic, and I was thoroughly entertained Honestly, I was expecting this movie to blow pretty hard. After I read the comic, I didn't think it could be turned into a movie without significant changes. The movie, however, stays true to the comic, and I was thoroughly entertained throughout. They managed to introduce almost all the characters without losing much depth and recreate many of the comic's best moments on screen. For what it is, watchmen is a must see.… Expand
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DavjdP.Mar 7, 2009
I have been looking forward to this film since it's trailer debuted, and while there were parts of the film that disappointed, mainly the acting by Mathew Goode and Mailin Ackerman, I was pleasantly surprised by the performances given I have been looking forward to this film since it's trailer debuted, and while there were parts of the film that disappointed, mainly the acting by Mathew Goode and Mailin Ackerman, I was pleasantly surprised by the performances given by the rest of the cast, particularly hollywood's resurrected Jack Earle Haley, who singlehandedly makes the film worth the money. The look of the film is exquisite, and though I found the soundtrack to be much more heavy handed than necessary, the title sequence set to Bob Dylan is brilliant. The story was of course truncated but it never feels rushed, and the drama is left to unfold at a pace that is quite unusual for a superhero film (I think a lot of the negative reviews have settled on this point, though I found it to be one of the film's greatest strengths). Was it a masterpiece on par with The Dark Knight? Of course not. No actor here, not even Haley, comes close to the transcendent performance by Heath Ledger in the latest Batman film, and Goode's villain, if you can call it that, is distractingly bad. But perhaps it's unfair to compare the two movies. The Dark Knight tried hard NOT to be a comic book tale, where as Watchmen is the ultimate comic story. Watchmen, the film, does more than a journeyman's job of bringing that story to the screen.… Expand
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EmmaG.Mar 7, 2009
it's not perfect, but the high points more than make up for the low moments. Some excellent performances shine through, and it is generally true the source material.
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NitaB.Mar 7, 2009
The best adaptation from comics to cinema ever!
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MichelB.Mar 7, 2009
Because I believe it should be seen for what it is... a classic! Sure there are flaws if you want to find them but I found it brilliant and I found it was as good as the novel was... at the least :P
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CatS.Mar 7, 2009
I have never read the graphic novel, and I thought the movie was awesome. What I would say is that you don't need to know the story, and in fact it may be an advantage, since I'm sure there was more suspense in it for me than for I have never read the graphic novel, and I thought the movie was awesome. What I would say is that you don't need to know the story, and in fact it may be an advantage, since I'm sure there was more suspense in it for me than for others who knew the ending. I loved it!… Expand
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MichaelS.Mar 7, 2009
Excellent adaptation!
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TerrmanMar 7, 2009
I just want to say that I had never even heard of the Watchman graphic novel prior to this movie, but I got it nonetheless. This is a thinking man's story with some pretty deep thoughts. But lets not forget the unforgettable characters, I just want to say that I had never even heard of the Watchman graphic novel prior to this movie, but I got it nonetheless. This is a thinking man's story with some pretty deep thoughts. But lets not forget the unforgettable characters, astounding production design, action sequences, and visual effects. Also there was some just plain great movie-making like the prison sequence involving a men's room and a swinging door - brilliant. If you like movies for all elements that make a movie, you will love this one. It's got them all in spades.… Expand
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LinhN.Mar 7, 2009
Watchmen was and still is one of my favourite Alan Moore's series, so expectations weren't that high for me (knowing how MOST comic-to-movie adaptation have been crap with some exceptions, not by Snyder though). And I was Watchmen was and still is one of my favourite Alan Moore's series, so expectations weren't that high for me (knowing how MOST comic-to-movie adaptation have been crap with some exceptions, not by Snyder though). And I was pleasantly surprised. Snyder did his best to stay very true to the comic book. Excellent decision. It would've pissed many people to no end to see the plot Hollywoodified. @Bethany, the movie was a let down for you? I guess you've never even heard of Watchmen before it became the movie to see of 2009. I doubt you would've had understood the comic anyway. I guess the previews were misleading people to believe that this is a typical all action superhero movie. Definitely not. You need a brain to appreciate it.… Expand
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tekoMar 7, 2009
A great movie, and also a faithful graphic novel adaptation. It's slow at times, but never boring. Lots of violence and nudity.
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GeorgeP.Mar 8, 2009
Despite its flaws this was one of the most special movie-going experiences of the decade. Stunning visuals, beautiful music and photography combined with extreme violence, sex, nudity and above all a deep meaning and thought provocative Despite its flaws this was one of the most special movie-going experiences of the decade. Stunning visuals, beautiful music and photography combined with extreme violence, sex, nudity and above all a deep meaning and thought provocative plot...this isn't X-Men, this is truly unique and despite what some fans of the Watchment graphic novel may say, as a movie-going fan, this is a must see. There are negatives, for one it feels like a 3 hour + movie yet it clocks under 2 hours + some of the scenes are too graphic and violent yet it all works, perfect it may not be but it is still a big achievement and highyl original/entertaining… Expand
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Mishimay.Mar 8, 2009
A flawed masterpiece and a great meditation on utilitarianist ethics. I have the feeling that like "Bladerunner", this will gain similar cult and critical currency over time.
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MateM.Mar 8, 2009
Zack Snyder has successfully and - more important - quite authentically brought Alan Moore's brilliant Graphic Novel to the big screen. A fantastic cast, up-beat 80s-music and great shots are only a few of the film's advantages, Zack Snyder has successfully and - more important - quite authentically brought Alan Moore's brilliant Graphic Novel to the big screen. A fantastic cast, up-beat 80s-music and great shots are only a few of the film's advantages, making it a gain for Graphic Novel-fans and newbies alike. However, the ending has been changed slightly... Still, best movie ever!… Expand
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[Anonoymous]Mar 8, 2009
This is a great adaptation of the book, although it may be difficult for viewers to digest if they have no prior knowledge of the plot...
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OrbitalshiftMar 8, 2009
Great adaptation, probably not what most will expect. The Original book was great for how it was written and drawn as much as for what it had to say.Snyder got the essence of that, though the change in medium loses the subtlety of the Great adaptation, probably not what most will expect. The Original book was great for how it was written and drawn as much as for what it had to say.Snyder got the essence of that, though the change in medium loses the subtlety of the printed page. People walking in expecting Ironman will be disappointed. This is pure nihilism from start to finish.… Expand
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DavidC.Mar 8, 2009
Excessive use of slow motion, violence, nudity= awesome. It is a little slow, but that's also what makes it realistic. Less Hollywood fight scenes, more in your face, gritty, nasty deaths. The best part of the film is the fact that the Excessive use of slow motion, violence, nudity= awesome. It is a little slow, but that's also what makes it realistic. Less Hollywood fight scenes, more in your face, gritty, nasty deaths. The best part of the film is the fact that the villain makes you think, whether or not you would do the same thing for the sake of saving others. One of the best comic book adaptations.… Expand
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MikeG.Mar 8, 2009
It is amazing to me how polarizing this movie is for audiences. Obviously I loved it! Great music, beautifully crafted scenes, interesting and memorable characters, and about as faithful to the source material as a fan like me could hope It is amazing to me how polarizing this movie is for audiences. Obviously I loved it! Great music, beautifully crafted scenes, interesting and memorable characters, and about as faithful to the source material as a fan like me could hope for. Be prepared for a little violence, nudity, and political commentary and you will be well served.… Expand
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AustinB.Mar 8, 2009
I thought it was better than the comic. The critics are unfairly harsh.
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RicC.Mar 8, 2009
I don't really see what the problem everyone has with it being faithful to the source material - It's fans of a comic or tv show that generally provide the drive to make the movie in the first place, what's wrong with making a I don't really see what the problem everyone has with it being faithful to the source material - It's fans of a comic or tv show that generally provide the drive to make the movie in the first place, what's wrong with making a movie that actually pleases them? Would the Xmen movies have existed if they hadn't sold thousands of comics to practically rabid fans? Or the ever-successful Dark Knight? And yet they only seem to be universally well-received when they are noticeably changed from the original material - I loved the comic when I first read it, and got more out of a re-read than I ever have out of any other comic - The idea of peace coming at such a heavy cost raising an ever-relevant question of what, exactly, is actually right - Costumed vigilantes are portrayed as HUMAN, not just a one-dimensional boy scout in tights who never has more than a one-shot, easy-to-solve moral quandary. It goes against the standard formula for a comic movie, basically because the original was written by Alan Moore, a write who stands so far away from the rest of comic writers with his gritty, realistic storywork. So the movie isn't something totally different to the comic. I frankly wouldn't go to see a movie called Watchmen if I thought I was getting an atrocity like Spider-man 3 or Constantine, movies only really associated with the comics of origin by similar names of some of the characters, when you get down to it. Watchmen was exactly what something produced from the comic could only, and had to, be - a near-perfect reproduction. Jackie Earl Haley made me love Rorschach all over again, and Patrick Wilson perfectly captured Nite-Owls insecurity and the intrinsic sadness that he always seemed to carry in the comic stayed with the character - Manhattan's nudity isn't something I had a problem with, though due to certain alterations to the ending and elsewhere, many of the biblical links that his gradual 'de-clothing' was meant to show are missed or glossed over, which, while a little sad, is completely understandable - I didn't have the required seven hours it would have taken to tell properly. Near-perfect, only gets a nine because they changed the ending.… Expand
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TrevorMar 8, 2009
I'm quite mystified by SOME of the negative reviews suggesting that people who haven't read the original won't get into this. I came to the movie with only the faintest idea of what it was all about, and found it utterly I'm quite mystified by SOME of the negative reviews suggesting that people who haven't read the original won't get into this. I came to the movie with only the faintest idea of what it was all about, and found it utterly fascinating and quite unlike any other movie I've seen. That alone is refreshing. It is definitely unlike the standard Hollywood 'comic book' film. I hadn't seen any promos, so I can understand that if people thought this was an action movie they would be disappointed. It's not an action movie. It is so much more. An exploration of characters struggling to make sense of their purpose in the world.… Expand
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AlistairM.Mar 8, 2009
As close as you could get to the Graphic novel in 2 1/2 hours of time. Rorschach was as close to perfect as could be expected. It would seem no one has a problem with female nudity, but it would seem if you have a problem with male nudity As close as you could get to the Graphic novel in 2 1/2 hours of time. Rorschach was as close to perfect as could be expected. It would seem no one has a problem with female nudity, but it would seem if you have a problem with male nudity there are a few scenes you may be uncomfortable with. If you read the Graphic novel however, you will know what to expect. Zack Snyder delivered a great revisioning of the printed work.… Expand
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BobbyNizMar 8, 2009
a 9.2 to be specific,
great soundtrack,
i just read a shitload of shitty reviews for the movie wah wah wah about it being a)too gory (then go see high school musical3) b)too much sex scene (then go see coraline) c) they left so much outa 9.2 to be specific,
great soundtrack,
i just read a shitload of shitty reviews for the movie
wah wah wah about it being a)too gory (then go see high school musical3) b)too much sex scene (then go see coraline) c) they left so much out (true, but you try to fit the epicness that is watchmen into 2 hrs and 45 min and see what you have to leave beind. the original was 3hrs 45 min i would have sat for that and would have been thoroughly pleased. there is a lot cut out but that it what you get with movie adaptations.) d) they changed the ending (yeah i know, i like the monster better HOWEVER, not too bad switch either, in fact i thought people who havent read the book would like it a bit more.) /rant

anyway
a really good movie
saw it in Imax
would pay to see it again and buy merch
oh and by far the most idiotic reviewer on this website "Daren M."… Expand
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BrunoMazzolliMar 8, 2009
A flawless adaptation of the graphic novel, underrated by those who were expecting the next Dark Knight from a movie that is really on another intellectual level. This film may not offer more than the original work did, but it's an A flawless adaptation of the graphic novel, underrated by those who were expecting the next Dark Knight from a movie that is really on another intellectual level. This film may not offer more than the original work did, but it's an amazing and thought-provoking film by itself.… Expand
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SethM.Mar 9, 2009
My wife and I both loved this film. I've been a fan of Moore for years, and the only familiarity she had with The Watchmen was seeing it on our book shelf. The film adaptation manages to stay true to the original and still entertain the My wife and I both loved this film. I've been a fan of Moore for years, and the only familiarity she had with The Watchmen was seeing it on our book shelf. The film adaptation manages to stay true to the original and still entertain the uninitiated. It did not feel long and the nudity and violence are consistent with the source material. I'm not giving a 10 because I would rather have seen the invasion ending from the novel, although I understand why it was changed. Highly recommended to adults.… Expand
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SchmidtyTMar 9, 2009
The movie was not as great of an experience as reading Watchmen, but Snyder did a commendable job of making the classic graphic novel come to life. Most of those who dissed this film probably didn't even read the original comic. I would The movie was not as great of an experience as reading Watchmen, but Snyder did a commendable job of making the classic graphic novel come to life. Most of those who dissed this film probably didn't even read the original comic. I would say it's definitely better than most of the comic adapted films that have come out over the past decade, with the exception of Sin City and The Dark Night.… Expand
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TheCaptainMar 9, 2009
A movie that would be more perfect if it were less of a special effects super hero movie and were a little more about the people. Still, it's a great story and one that makes more sense in a literal way than most Hollywood movies with A movie that would be more perfect if it were less of a special effects super hero movie and were a little more about the people. Still, it's a great story and one that makes more sense in a literal way than most Hollywood movies with their focus-group tested endings.… Expand
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AlexL.Mar 9, 2009
Very good movie...but won't be great until the Directors Cut is released.
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AnonymousMCMar 9, 2009
Having read the graphic novel I was not expecting the movie to be of the same importance to film as it was to graphic novels and comics. I feel that with the time the studio gave the director he did a great job. Ideally it could have been aHaving read the graphic novel I was not expecting the movie to be of the same importance to film as it was to graphic novels and comics. I feel that with the time the studio gave the director he did a great job. Ideally it could have been a mini-series with the same or a bigger budget, but what company, especially in this economy, would risk that on a mini-series. I agree that some of the music choices were questionable. I also think that Ozymandias should have been portrayed as less of a mean character, at the end of the book he still questions if he did the right thing, giving him a more human and less robotic quality. Still though I really enjoyed the movie!… Expand
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PeteC.Mar 9, 2009
Just because this is a superhero movie doesn't mean that it's for kids! Nor does it mean that it will be a happy-go-lucky film. This is a dark story. And it has tons of convolutions and characters. To parse it down to its length Just because this is a superhero movie doesn't mean that it's for kids! Nor does it mean that it will be a happy-go-lucky film. This is a dark story. And it has tons of convolutions and characters. To parse it down to its length now is amazing. People who complain about length are the same who have no appreciation for the original text. To me, the critics who are complaining about this movie should also complain about "Macbeth" because they "talk funny" in it. This movie was great, and I applaud Synder's application of it onto film.… Expand
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JoeL.Mar 9, 2009
"I'm not locked in here with you. You're Locked In Here With Me!" - Quote of the month.
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JargeM.Mar 9, 2009
Good film for a team in a hard situation. Too much like the novel makes people unhappy, not like it enough makes people unhappy. For those of you looking for action and fighting, this is not the movie. This a movie that is a philosophical Good film for a team in a hard situation. Too much like the novel makes people unhappy, not like it enough makes people unhappy. For those of you looking for action and fighting, this is not the movie. This a movie that is a philosophical meditation on heroics, just like the book.… Expand
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JWMar 9, 2009
It makes "Dark Knight" look like Barney.
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JoshJ.Mar 9, 2009
I can't understand how any fan of the series or graphic novel wouldn't love this movie. The fidelity is incredible and the story is awesome to watch on the big screen. Rorschach is as perfectly realized in the film as he was on the I can't understand how any fan of the series or graphic novel wouldn't love this movie. The fidelity is incredible and the story is awesome to watch on the big screen. Rorschach is as perfectly realized in the film as he was on the page. The rest of the cast is fine, too. The criticism of the actors playing Nite Owl II and Silk Spectre II has been overly harsh, in my opinion. I'm looking forward to the director's cut DVD including the Black Freighter animation.… Expand
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AntonioR.Mar 9, 2009
Some people will say that is bad, other will say that is good.. I only say that is a movie that you "have to See".
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MasonW.Mar 9, 2009
Why stay so faithful to the first half of the book...yet butcher the second half? What about Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" during the sex scene? Yikes...I mean I understand the joke since Dreiburg couldn't get it up but c'mon Why stay so faithful to the first half of the book...yet butcher the second half? What about Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" during the sex scene? Yikes...I mean I understand the joke since Dreiburg couldn't get it up but c'mon man. But hey it's just a movie folks. Can't wait for the super extended blu-ray myself.… Expand
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JeremyEMar 9, 2009
The first thing that u should know about this movie is that u HAVE to read the book first. The book is basically the exact same script as the movie, with very few things changed, but the things that are changed will leave you very confused The first thing that u should know about this movie is that u HAVE to read the book first. The book is basically the exact same script as the movie, with very few things changed, but the things that are changed will leave you very confused about the movie if you have not read the book. That being said, the book is definitely better, but the movie is still good. The acting is great, and the special effects are magnificent. My biggest gripe is the song selection. In the midst of all the blood and violence, a happy rock and roll song would be playing and totally kill the mood. *SPOILER* One more thing, the ending is very disappointing and anti-climactic.… Expand
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TonyOApr 2, 2009
Entertaining take on pseudointellectual hokum (sort of like Dark Knight) about superhero angst and (Shock! Horror!) alienation from society. Frankly, the original comic book was not the overwhelming masterpiece everyone is now claiming it Entertaining take on pseudointellectual hokum (sort of like Dark Knight) about superhero angst and (Shock! Horror!) alienation from society. Frankly, the original comic book was not the overwhelming masterpiece everyone is now claiming it was, and this movie does a very creditable job of distilling something approaching a watchable spectacle from a jumbled storyline and unsympathetic characters. What does it all really mean? Not much. But the film is rarely boring - which is more than can be said for most of the other blockbusters this year. And the opening credits are masterful.… Expand
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FabioTApr 3, 2009
Really nice movie. Close to the comic, which is even better. Comic gets 10/10 from me. Read it! Different approach to the topic of super heroes. In Watchmen they are normal guys, with normal problems. Not all is super in their lives. A story Really nice movie. Close to the comic, which is even better. Comic gets 10/10 from me. Read it! Different approach to the topic of super heroes. In Watchmen they are normal guys, with normal problems. Not all is super in their lives. A story about (little different) history, humans, america and so on. Worth it!… Expand
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DamonMApr 4, 2009
Overall I thought it was both a pretty decent adaptation of the comic and also a good stand-alone movie. A couple of points really didn't work (Fucking to Cohen, for example) and Synder needs a bit to trust the audience a bit more Overall I thought it was both a pretty decent adaptation of the comic and also a good stand-alone movie. A couple of points really didn't work (Fucking to Cohen, for example) and Synder needs a bit to trust the audience a bit more sometimes instead of hammering a point home (Big Figure's death in the prison riot would have been much better without the camera pointlessly going back to reveal the blood coming out from under the bathroom door) - but these are small points in an overall damn good effort. I'm looking forward to seeing the extended Director's cut which might add more screen time for the smaller characters (such as the owner and customers of the news stand) and get it up to a 9; as it stands an 8 I'd say.… Expand
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RogerRMay 15, 2009
Brilliant piece of filmmaking. Visually superb, and spot on the mark adaptation of the graphic novel. Can't wait for the Director's Cut bluray!
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StefanKMay 17, 2009
Amazing Movie! Wish the Director's Cut Blu-Ray was out! Hey if I have ADHD and was able to sit through the movie, it was damn good! Leaving the theater wanting to see the supposed theatrical release of the Director's Cut, it had to Amazing Movie! Wish the Director's Cut Blu-Ray was out! Hey if I have ADHD and was able to sit through the movie, it was damn good! Leaving the theater wanting to see the supposed theatrical release of the Director's Cut, it had to be even better! Why did it get such mixed reviews? The critics expecting a carbon copy of the book or just hated the movie before release, likely due to their opinions that it was the "unfilmable novel," were disappointed, due to very unfair biases. I can attest to the fact that some frames of the movie, could be digitally enhanced to look like frames from the comic book and visa-versa, meaning if that frame of the movie were an actual photograph, the comic panel would be a tracing of that photograph! But you can't expect everything to match! Some comic book elements don't translate to a perfect screenplay. Why wasn't Spider-Man criticized for giving Spidey the power to naturally produce web, instead of using cartridges, and making the Green Goblin a high-tech, glider-riding psycho, instead of the original Halloween costume wearing weirdo, even depicted as riding a broom in the original animated series? That movie was adored by most critics, and me. You can't expect a movie to get enormous critical success when it has such a devout cult following. It's sort of like my favorite music; heavy metal, heavy, heavy metal. Most people hate it, but all the underground headbangers and metalheads love it! Then when a softer, mainstream metal band hits, most devoted underground listeners hate it, even if critics praise the music! As for Watchmen; if you are a typical moviegoer, you will enjoy Watchmen, however, if you are a not-so-underground, die-hard, cult, original comic book worshiper, than you will hate it. Hopefully, as I have, you can appreciate both works, for the separate forms of art they are, and understand they aren't meant to kill one another, they just appeal to different crowds, and be part of both those crowds!… Expand
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JackPMay 30, 2009
Amazing Movie. Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick WIlson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Billy Crudup were all excellent. Go see this movie right now!!!! Fan of the original comic book or not, you will love this movie.
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EduardoMMay 5, 2009
Really good for those familiar with the graphic novel.
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MichaelCMay 9, 2009
Good movie, at some times it is slow paced and a little disappointing in the plot but is made up by great action sequences and some excellent dialogue.
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GregPJun 12, 2009
One of the few times I've seen the Metacritic system fail. The reviews are so polarized that the average hovers just above 50%, which might cause people to think it is an average film. It is not an average film. I found it entirely One of the few times I've seen the Metacritic system fail. The reviews are so polarized that the average hovers just above 50%, which might cause people to think it is an average film. It is not an average film. I found it entirely engrossing and entertaining, despite the few obvious flaws (a glowing blue phallus onscreen far too often was a bit much; no true purpose was given to certain scenes). If you're on the fence about this one, I think you're better off seeing it than not. The visuals and characters are interesting, the premise is unique if a little wacky, and the very genre requires suspension of disbelief that I imagine you will have already gone through by the time you're seeing it.… Expand
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TroelsSJun 19, 2009
Either you love it or hate it. Being a superhero-movie it is too extreme to just let it pass you by as a regular one. It's nasty, it's evil and it's good, it's long, it's complex (the way of filming and telling a Either you love it or hate it. Being a superhero-movie it is too extreme to just let it pass you by as a regular one. It's nasty, it's evil and it's good, it's long, it's complex (the way of filming and telling a story brings memories back to Sin City) and I love it. This is one of the few movies, where I left the theater not wanting to talk to anyone. Just think. Get in there and watch it - don't expect anything, 'cause it's meaner than any superhero-movie you've ever seen. The most extreme, yet beautiful, movies I've ever seen. You will have to take a side in it, but none of the sides you pick are necessarily better or worse than the other one.… Expand
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PattyHJul 20, 2009
One of the best movies Ive ever seen in my entire life.
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SeanMJul 26, 2009
I really liked this film, and to be quite honest it was relatively close to the graphic novel despite the change to the ending, which I think only makes sense on the big screen considering the original ending might have completely lost some I really liked this film, and to be quite honest it was relatively close to the graphic novel despite the change to the ending, which I think only makes sense on the big screen considering the original ending might have completely lost some people. I didn't think it was too long or winded, I can say thanks to my attention span for that one. I thought it was a great movie that some people are clearly just angry that it wasn't exactly like the GN or some people just don't like using that thing in their heads to formulate ideas without being spoon fed. I guess without an explosion happening every 5 seconds its hard to concentrate for some. And this to parents who brought their children to see this; it was rated R for starters, and another thing is as a responsible adult background information or a little bit of homework should be done on the movie so you don't have children watching how babies are made. I think this will stand well over time and it Zack did a fine job attempting to translate the "untranslatable" to the big screen.… Expand
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RyanS.Jul 29, 2009
Watchmen has great characters, great story and great special effects. I watched it twice and enjoyed it even more the second time.
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KDWJul 7, 2009
Having never even heard of this subject matter, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. It was quite long, but as a good movie can do, I didn't even notice the time had passed until looking at a clock after it had finished. Having never even heard of this subject matter, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. It was quite long, but as a good movie can do, I didn't even notice the time had passed until looking at a clock after it had finished. The ending was great - not the typical superhero ending, where everything ends 'nicely'. Plus, Silk Spectre II in nothing but those boots - HELLO!… Expand
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doogieasdAug 13, 2009
this has to be one of the best films i have seen in a long long time... zack snyder delivers such a well crafted film!
the characters are so dynamic and well thought up it is mindblowing. this film will be mindblowing for any1 who looksthis has to be one of the best films i have seen in a long long time... zack snyder delivers such a well crafted film!
the characters are so dynamic and well thought up it is mindblowing. this film will be mindblowing for any1 who looks deeper into films and has a godd knowledge about them. if however your the kind of person that wathed this film ignoring evry bit of detail to the film, and instead started shouting in joy when a fight broke out in the movie - then u will probably not like this film. simply becos this film isnt made for you. so ye i rate it as my 10th favourite film of all time; which is a lot by the way seeming i have seen almost evry great film ever made… Expand
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PsychicMASTERAug 15, 2009
This film is nothing short of genius. I rate it on par with The Dark Knight, which is similarly superb. However they are superb for different reasons. Watchmen is a beautiful, witty, poignant, bittersweet, breathtaking, dreamy, heartaching, This film is nothing short of genius. I rate it on par with The Dark Knight, which is similarly superb. However they are superb for different reasons. Watchmen is a beautiful, witty, poignant, bittersweet, breathtaking, dreamy, heartaching, beautiful film. But it also has moments of awesomeness, fun, gory violence and layered humour, sardonic dialogue, wryness, irony and a complex interesting narrative. I feel I must comment on the negative reviews this gets from a wide amount of people. Excluding those people who simply turned off by it for some reason, I really feel there is a HUGE amount of sour, humourless critics, and even some political activists (let's say christians-just read their reviews), trying to damage this film, Watchmen. They seem to hate the film for what makes it so successful. It challenges many assumptions, which is what makes it so great. anyway, it's sad to see these negative, sometime politically motivated attacks.....I really hope the people who created it know why it's being attacked like it is and can ignore these haters who want films like this crushed. Why would they do this? I can only give this film 10.… Expand
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JoelF.Aug 23, 2009
Whats up with the low scores? I mean does Zach Snyder owe some of the critics money. This movie not only sticks true to the graphic novel (Which I loved) it transfers it perfectly on screen and maybe he used a little to much slow motion but Whats up with the low scores? I mean does Zach Snyder owe some of the critics money. This movie not only sticks true to the graphic novel (Which I loved) it transfers it perfectly on screen and maybe he used a little to much slow motion but it adds style to the best graphic novel in history. You may hate but it has a great soundtrack, it does Alan Moore justice and Rorschach was perfect maybe the Silk Spectre could have done a better job but she is hot so who cares and futhermore Zach did a great job of elimanting "Under The Hood" and "The Black Freighter" because it would have confused anyone who hasn't got a chance to read the novel. And for those who did and wanted see both of those segments can rent it on a seperate disc. I guess the guys who went to see it and gave it a low score expected to see another spider-man. I understand Alan Moore does want to see this movie get done but it doesn't mean it's gonna suck. For Gods sake just apperciate the film and Zach's god given talent to transfer graphic novel to the screen.… Expand
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