Watchmen

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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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CameronBAug 23, 2009

This film is engaging exciting, brutal, orginal. It is not your average superhero film, infact it will amaze you just how different it is. Like grunge rock meets Hollywoods take on the comic book flick. This film is a must see for those who This film is engaging exciting, brutal, orginal. It is not your average superhero film, infact it will amaze you just how different it is. Like grunge rock meets Hollywoods take on the comic book flick. This film is a must see for those who enojoy sci-fi, action, or just a good supension of reality. I suspect that those in the media giving this poor reviews are the same that will always give a film of this genre poor reviews, and that is small minded. Just becuase you don't like Vivaldi, doe not mean Vivaldi is bad. Peace out. See the film. Dig it. Enjoy it.… Expand

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AlSAug 21, 2009

I have seen some bad movies in my life, and this is now in top of them. This movie just lacks composition and many scenes are just unnecessary, including some of the characters. If this was not an age of large high-definition TVs, where even I have seen some bad movies in my life, and this is now in top of them. This movie just lacks composition and many scenes are just unnecessary, including some of the characters. If this was not an age of large high-definition TVs, where even the dumbest movie looks great on the screen, most people would realize the shortage of anything good about it.… Expand

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BenE.Aug 19, 2009

The movie was lacking a better storyline other than old supers that have retired, and was more of a costume party montague,not really having a bio storyline to lead up to the main characters which can be confusing to a newcomer to the The movie was lacking a better storyline other than old supers that have retired, and was more of a costume party montague,not really having a bio storyline to lead up to the main characters which can be confusing to a newcomer to the Watchmen fold. I wanted to see something spectacular that went with all the extreme hype, one thing I can say the fight scenes were on the mark. But when I hear comments from others stating "It can be compared to the Dark Knight" there is no comparison! Heres how you can compare this movie, it is like going from Sin City (which had a great storyline)to a cheaper version like the Spirit(which was all over the place) then trying to pass it off as a great film. Hopefully there will be better writing in the next series for the Watchmen cause America wants to see a little less talk and alot more action, If you bill the movie as a superhero action film, make it so, not a drug out love story or a wheres Waldo approach , thats a good way to lose the audience.… Expand

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GrantZAug 18, 2009

Many people will have a bitch about this movie, stating it's not got enough action, and that the story doesn't make any sense. Those people.... are idiots. This film is like marmite.... you either love it or you hate it. If you Many people will have a bitch about this movie, stating it's not got enough action, and that the story doesn't make any sense. Those people.... are idiots. This film is like marmite.... you either love it or you hate it. If you hate it you're an idiot. The films plot makes you think... if you leave your brain at the door you'll hate it. The story is engrossing, and the main characters are ace, they're not superheroes, but "costumed heroes" with the exception of Dr. Manhattan. Some bits are far fetched; "A tiger with Donnie Darko-esque ears" But other than some dumb bits the film is amazing, and the woman playing Silk Spectre II, deserves a lot of attention from her role in this film.… Expand

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CayoHAug 16, 2009

The Director's Cut is amazing....and finally a film worth getting in Blue-Ray!

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JamesKAug 15, 2009

The first 15 minutes were amazing, went downhill from there.

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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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TomC.Aug 14, 2009

When I saw this on the day it came out, I walked out of the theater satified. Being a fan of the graphic novel, I think that Zack Snyder did faithful job, though I had wished that the side characters had more screen-time (I now have the When I saw this on the day it came out, I walked out of the theater satified. Being a fan of the graphic novel, I think that Zack Snyder did faithful job, though I had wished that the side characters had more screen-time (I now have the Director's Cut on Blu-Ray, and they are included a little more, as with a few scenes from the novel that fans will recognize). When I got the said Director's Cut on Blu-Ray, I started to watch it more like a cinema goer who had not read the comic. It immediately went from an 8 to a 9. This is a REALLY GOOD FILM. The acting is terrific (Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Billy Crudup as Doctor Manhattan are standouts), the sets are superb, the music very well placed (the opening credits are perfect, you'll love them even more if you'd read the graphic novel), and the story interesting. Billy Crudup truly brings Doctor Manhattan to life, it is impossible to care for humanity, but he tries so hard to. J.E.H. is definitely the best as Rorchach: He's cool and dark in the mask, but once you see his face, he is absolutely convincing (my favorite part of the movie, among others, was when after he threw the hot oil on a prisoner who was about to shiv him and security is taking him away, he says "What you don't understand... I'm not locked up in here with you... YOU'RE LOCKED UP IN HERE WITH ME!"). What will probably turn some people off is the violence, which is actually more brutal than in the comic. I think that Snyder did this to contrast with normal superhero movies, in which violence is spectacular and you cheer the hero on. This movie is showing that it's not stellar, it's dark, twisted, unpleasant, and sometimes just plain hard to look at. The tones and angles of different shots re-enforce the feeling of a noir movie, which I really like. Most of the people I initially saw the movie with didn't think much of Matthew Goode's portrayal of Ozymandias, but I believe that he made him much more sinister and jaded than in the comic, and I would like to compliment him for that (not like he's reading this review or anything). Plus, a nice touch was the german accent when he spoke in private (you can't exactly do that in the comic, *wink*). Overall, a great movie. In my opinion, it works for both fans of the graphic novel and cinema goers. If you do decide to see this, please get the Director's Cut. It's longer, but it's worth it, especially if you are an initial Watchmen fan.… 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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EvinCAug 12, 2009

Cool but I think it could only be watched like twice and then every couple of years. Dean Morgan and Earle Haley are good.

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KeenanSAug 9, 2009

Many complaints of among the idiots who hate this film is that it was "boring" or "confusing". Confusing? Maybe for some. Boring? If you think this is boring, go back to watching Fantastic Four, you impatient people. Go back to watching your Many complaints of among the idiots who hate this film is that it was "boring" or "confusing". Confusing? Maybe for some. Boring? If you think this is boring, go back to watching Fantastic Four, you impatient people. Go back to watching your crappy films. If you truly have any kind of taste in film, you must see Watchmen because this easily stands as one of the best films of the decade. Hell, I loved it so much I even liked it better than The Dark Knight and Iron Man. This film was superb in every way and I don't think they could have made a better Watchmen film because this is incredibly faithful. Don't listen to the haters, because they have no patience for anything and just let them go back to watching garbage like Fantastic Four. This film is truly a masterpiece.… Expand

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FelixFAug 9, 2009

An excellent movie. I can't understand the low reviews. It's stylish, the way the story is layed out is compelling and intelligent. To me as a Sci-Fi lover this is breath of fresh air compared to the over laden cliche, good guy-bad An excellent movie. I can't understand the low reviews. It's stylish, the way the story is layed out is compelling and intelligent. To me as a Sci-Fi lover this is breath of fresh air compared to the over laden cliche, good guy-bad guy super heroes movies. This movie shows there is no good or bad and the way it does it, is briljant! It has been long time I had to pay attention to a story line when watching movie in this genre. Do yourself a favour watch it (twice) and don't mind the critics. We all knew what they had to say about Space Odyssee 2001.… Expand

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halbAug 7, 2009

Actually better than I thought it might be. I'm not a comic book afficionada by any means, but I like a well-told dramatic story on the big screen. This movie is almost worth seeing just for the opening credits sequence alone! Bob Actually better than I thought it might be. I'm not a comic book afficionada by any means, but I like a well-told dramatic story on the big screen. This movie is almost worth seeing just for the opening credits sequence alone! Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-changing is used brilliantly against a backdrop of comic-historic vignettes. Truly a brilliant opening. But then, as other reviewers have noted, it doesn't (can't?) really live up to this amazing opening page. Still I found it to be occasionally brilliant in certain scenes, just lacking overall coherence. Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Malin Akerman are especially good in their roles. This one is worth renting, but I'm sure it disappointed many Watchmen fans.… Expand

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Ikarus14Aug 7, 2009

About as good an adaption as we're going to get.

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brookpAug 4, 2009

What a surprise this movie was. A thinking mans movie for sure, great story and character progression. poetic in nature with the type of wise dialogue you would expect in a indie art-house film coupled with great action with that matrix cool What a surprise this movie was. A thinking mans movie for sure, great story and character progression. poetic in nature with the type of wise dialogue you would expect in a indie art-house film coupled with great action with that matrix cool factor. watchmen is a slick sexy romp of a tale that i cant wait to see again. Kudos to zak.… Expand

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MatthewD.Aug 3, 2009

Pretty good, except for the fighting scenes, which were way below par.

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KatieR.Aug 2, 2009

Very faithful adaptation. Having read the book (about six times), I did recall bits as I went along. Such a shame they didn't include Hollis Mason's death and the reason why Dr. M was drawing the hydrogen symbol on his forehead! Very faithful adaptation. Having read the book (about six times), I did recall bits as I went along. Such a shame they didn't include Hollis Mason's death and the reason why Dr. M was drawing the hydrogen symbol on his forehead! Very frustrating. On the other hand, I now like Laurie Juspeczyk (Akerman). She was better in the film. And oh my god, Rorscach! Perfect casting or what?!… Expand

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MistyMAug 1, 2009

This was indeed the worst movie I have ever seen. It made no sense - and has so many loose ends that after two weeks Im still trying to piece this movie together.

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JonathanS.Aug 1, 2009

Well I'm a type of person love to watch every type of movie and enjoy the movie i analyze the movie and i think watchmen is a great movie with amazing and the other that surprise me is the movie explained the origins and why the heroes Well I'm a type of person love to watch every type of movie and enjoy the movie i analyze the movie and i think watchmen is a great movie with amazing and the other that surprise me is the movie explained the origins and why the heroes take the path they take this is a good point but other movies don't explain very well the origins this movie is long but is a great movie i like the longest movies because if a pid for a blue ray or i go to theater i want to enjoy and stay for a long time this is great and i hate people don't appreciate and analyze the movies!!… Expand

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BenjaminP.Jul 30, 2009

Snyder didn't copy the original source panel-by-panel as much as he amazingly adapted it for the medium of film. The result is a visually impressive and uncommonly complex superhero movie.

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JohnRJul 29, 2009

Does anybody realize that this movie makes no sense? The ending is so whimsical you are driven to a Damocles sword. The elegance of the effects and the story are good until it just unravels!!! Even some earlier elements are a waste and Does anybody realize that this movie makes no sense? The ending is so whimsical you are driven to a Damocles sword. The elegance of the effects and the story are good until it just unravels!!! Even some earlier elements are a waste and contain no significance to the movie just a shame book = better!… 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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BeauB.Jul 29, 2009

This movie was completely amazing! (Though I hear the comic was better) The characters were all extremely cool and the action scenes were amazingly done. The movie has so many unbelievable and heart-wrenching moments. Thumbs up for Watchmen!

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JakePJul 28, 2009

To be quite honest, I'm not sure how anyone could dislike this film. It was incredible, thought provoking, and, at times, disturbing. Rorschach was incredible. The movie didn't even feel like it was very long either. I found it to To be quite honest, I'm not sure how anyone could dislike this film. It was incredible, thought provoking, and, at times, disturbing. Rorschach was incredible. The movie didn't even feel like it was very long either. I found it to be very engaging and easy to follow. to the people who couldn't find the plot- REALLY? it's not that hard to figure out. A nutless monkey could figure out the plot. It's not especially complex or confusing at all. To the people who said it was like a softcore porn- there were two sex scenes total and you only saw things in the second one. Overall the movie was phenomenal. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and i had no prior knowledge of Watchmen. I've neither read nor care to read the GN.… Expand

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BillyCJul 27, 2009

If you're sober when you watch this you'll feel as though you're high... If you're high you'll have NO IDEA what's going on here... Terrible.

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ThomasPJul 27, 2009

This is by all means a good, but not great film. I never read the comic, but i still understood the movie, its long, some of it seems unnecessary, say the half dozen or so sex scenes. In any case its fun to watch, but the characters could This is by all means a good, but not great film. I never read the comic, but i still understood the movie, its long, some of it seems unnecessary, say the half dozen or so sex scenes. In any case its fun to watch, but the characters could have been developed more, given more of a personality. Still its a solid rent movie.… Expand

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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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AlexMJul 26, 2009

When I saw this movie in theaters for the first time, I absolutely loved it; however, the extravagant experience that movie theaters dish out can often make any movie seem amazing. Having seen the movie a second time, I began to dislike it When I saw this movie in theaters for the first time, I absolutely loved it; however, the extravagant experience that movie theaters dish out can often make any movie seem amazing. Having seen the movie a second time, I began to dislike it more and more. The movie starts out interesting, but after the first hour, it begins to drag on, and on, and on, for a whopping two hours and forty-five minutes, and soon the audience's attention to the apparent doomsday clock is transferred to the watches on their wrists. Also, the plot has numerous inconsistencies, such as the lack of depth of all of the heroes and the pointless subplots associated with the over-exaggerated ongoing conflict between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. I believe that only the apostles of the graphic novel will remain faithful to its unconventional film adaption. Although the movie has numerous holes to trip in, there is amiable land to run on as well. The action scenes satisfy the hungry, and the small humorous moments capture the moviegoer's attention, even if just for a moment. The distinct type of hero portrayed in the film (tough-fisted, clever, and strong).… Expand

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wayneyJul 23, 2009

I have not read the graphic novel, and don't intend to. This film suffices as a wonderful testimony on all our dreams, faults and self delusions. The world we seek to dreate is the world we have and it is really ugly and dark. There are I have not read the graphic novel, and don't intend to. This film suffices as a wonderful testimony on all our dreams, faults and self delusions. The world we seek to dreate is the world we have and it is really ugly and dark. There are so many references here to religion, politics, relationships, greed, hope etc. and I found it literally amazing. It brought me back to the dyas I sneaked inot see Clockwork Orange and was never the same again. It is a superhero movie as a vehicle only to shatter our smugness and should not really be in the Spiderman and Batman argument (despite Heaths brilliant part coming close to the same mayhem in us all) but I think in Watchmen we have a much grander canvas and a more unsettling image. Beyond all the technical brilliance it has a real story to tell, and you wont feel the same way again. I bought the soundrack and each song now has new meaning.… Expand

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GeoffBJul 22, 2009

Great translation of the graphic novel to the big screen. Score is right on as well.

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ZacharyHJul 22, 2009

Horrible boring and not true to anything of the book.

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JonR.Jul 22, 2009

All I have to say is, read the book. The movie could never achieve the amount of emotion and depth the book had. I have to say they really tried, but it just didn't translate well. So if u want to read the best graphic novel ever, All I have to say is, read the book. The movie could never achieve the amount of emotion and depth the book had. I have to say they really tried, but it just didn't translate well. So if u want to read the best graphic novel ever, definitely pay 20 bucks for the book instead of the DVD. You won't regret it.… Expand

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SandorBJul 21, 2009

The problem with this movie is that it does what everyone wants when it comes to adaptation and only proves that movies that are in tune with their novel counterparts will be slow and poorly paced when translated to the big screen. Almost The problem with this movie is that it does what everyone wants when it comes to adaptation and only proves that movies that are in tune with their novel counterparts will be slow and poorly paced when translated to the big screen. Almost every other film based on another medium has disappointed readers yet those movies are often very entertaining. Aside from that the film was shot beautifully and acted well it just fell short because of its pacing. Had the story fit into the standard 2 hour formula (something I consider to be impossible) it would have probably been better received. I find myself both loving and hating this film at the same time. If you really don't have the patience to read the actual source I would suggest watching the first episode of the motion comics and seeing if it intrigues you enough to continue on.… Expand

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PattyHJul 20, 2009

One of the best movies Ive ever seen in my entire life.

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EverettM.Jul 20, 2009

I won't say anything other than that this is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The fact that it is based on a graphic novel is irrelevant (I have never read it.) All that matters is that it explores real issues like hopelessness, I won't say anything other than that this is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The fact that it is based on a graphic novel is irrelevant (I have never read it.) All that matters is that it explores real issues like hopelessness, despair, loneliness and sense of self-worth more than almost any Oscar-caliber drama ever has. Much of the story deserves to be compared far more with Death of a Salesman than with Batman. Wonderful!!!… Expand

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JayH.Jul 19, 2009

The best thing about the film are the visuals and special effects, the biggest flaw - bad miscasting. Malin Akerman doesn't come close to having the range needed for the role. Great action sequences, awesome score but way way overlong.

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TJJul 15, 2009

Astonishing, visual and viseral feast, edge of the seat for entire movie, story is highly absorbing, even as a "virgin" to the story.

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DavidBettencourtJul 15, 2009

This, in my opinion, is the best super hero film I've seen yet. Watchmen is a visceral piece of cinema which asks what is right and wrong in our society, and who is to judge it? The acting is pretty good, the graphics are phenomenal,This, in my opinion, is the best super hero film I've seen yet. Watchmen is a visceral piece of cinema which asks what is right and wrong in our society, and who is to judge it? The acting is pretty good, the graphics are phenomenal, and every moment of this film is gripping and wonderfully done. The dialogue is not boring or long, but rather intelligent and insightful into the characters and the situations this world, and our own, face. I have not read the graphic novel yet, but as a movie, it is extremely solid. If you liked The Dark Knight, this is another piece to put into your collection. It takes many of the themes present in The Dark Knight, and doubles them into an explosive, volatile, and imaginative movie. A must for all action film-goers, especially the super hero fans.… Expand

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ashrafk.Jul 14, 2009

In 2000 John Travolta made a movie called "Battlefield Earth", was the "worst movie ever done in the history of movie industry", right after in cardinal order stands this piece of bodily excrement "watchmen". I honestly don't know whatIn 2000 John Travolta made a movie called "Battlefield Earth", was the "worst movie ever done in the history of movie industry", right after in cardinal order stands this piece of bodily excrement "watchmen". I honestly don't know what this is. I mean it's someone rented all sci-fi and noir movies over the past 30 years, watch them all over night, and decided blend them all in one movie, add to it a touch of 80s and 70s in an alternate reality, kinda of distorted "blade runner" with that "humphrey bogart" narration running in the back during the whole 2 !@#%in hours. I mean what is this? Scenes from Space Odyssey, Blade runner, noir movies including sincity, I mean what the hell were you thinking?… Expand

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SamMJul 10, 2009

Knew nothing about the comic book, and i really enjoyed it not your average comic book film.

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franklJul 9, 2009

This movie has the graphics to score big as that part is very well done. The dialogues are also pretty good, but do get long and boring after a while. I'll admit I did not know Watchmen before, but it probably will not get many poeple This movie has the graphics to score big as that part is very well done. The dialogues are also pretty good, but do get long and boring after a while. I'll admit I did not know Watchmen before, but it probably will not get many poeple interested in learning more. Again, it wreally starts to get boring after a while, you start to wonder where the movie is heading, or what did you actually learn after 2 hours watching the movie. Also, Dr. Manhattan is very well done, but most of his parts could have been summarized instead of long useless dialogues. Overall graphically this movie is splendid but it ends there. Way too long to get to the point, many dialogues that could have been shortened up, this can leave you wondering why u spent 3 hours watching it. Just my opinion.… Expand

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MekuraKJul 8, 2009

The only redeeming quality was Lucy Lawless' body, and even that was most certainly not worth the hours of torture one has to endure.

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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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AndersNJul 4, 2009

I give this movie 1 for the philosophic speech dialogue but nothing more the rest was crap exept dr. Manhatten which was "well" done.

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IainWJul 3, 2009

Watchmen was a masterpeice of writing, for the people who believe comic books are childish, they ought to read the graphic novel and seriously re-consider their view, however as Alan Moore has stated, this is not a film, it is a comic book Watchmen was a masterpeice of writing, for the people who believe comic books are childish, they ought to read the graphic novel and seriously re-consider their view, however as Alan Moore has stated, this is not a film, it is a comic book and while this was a well put together, detailed film, even the simple change of how new york is attacked at the end of the film is proof that comic books fans will never get the true adaptation films that we hope for.… Expand

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KPJul 2, 2009

I love superheroes. But this movie was a disappointment. I found it long winded and meandering. The graphic novel was great. But as movies go, I'd rather watch almost any comic book based movie than this one. (except maybe Ghost Rider I love superheroes. But this movie was a disappointment. I found it long winded and meandering. The graphic novel was great. But as movies go, I'd rather watch almost any comic book based movie than this one. (except maybe Ghost Rider lol) It just missed the mark it almost every way. And I hated hearing Hendrix in the soundtrack...I love Jimi, but what horrible placement.… Expand

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MarkKJun 20, 2009

Although it isn't without it's flaws (being a little too faithful in terms of dialog and a very awkward sex scene) it's still a very entertaining film. Just make sure you read the graphic novel first. though.

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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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JoelSJun 17, 2009

Zack Snyder couldn't have missed the point further. 1 point for the believable Rorschach and Nite Owl characters.

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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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RobinRJun 7, 2009

This was the worst movie ever. But unfortunately, it was not so badd it was good. It was just bad.

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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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NidheeshMMay 23, 2009

Great book by Alan Moore, bad movie by Zack Snyder....the movie looks as if it was made for people who have read the book...for the average cinema goer....the movie fails to be seductive in it that it does not captivate ones Great book by Alan Moore, bad movie by Zack Snyder....the movie looks as if it was made for people who have read the book...for the average cinema goer....the movie fails to be seductive in it that it does not captivate ones imagination...add to that the really sloppy editing and after the while...it gets boring..The Silk Scepter was awful and the comedian too glorified than in the book....the saving grace was the character of Rosarch...as was in the case of 300..Zack Snyder leaves his audience very detached.… Expand

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WickerBMay 22, 2009

There are going to be alot of damn good movies this year, but I doubt one of them will override the awesome experience that is the first time of seeing Watchmen. It was flawless, simply. It exacted the graphic novel in every element. I even There are going to be alot of damn good movies this year, but I doubt one of them will override the awesome experience that is the first time of seeing Watchmen. It was flawless, simply. It exacted the graphic novel in every element. I even liked the ending better in the movie. This is everything movies should be. July 21st, Bluray and dvd.… Expand

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RuisertTheGaelMay 17, 2009

I thought this was not only a good movie in its own right, it also was a very good conversion of the novel. Other than a few minor changes, it was fairly true to the original, and that's always a good thing, I think. I'll never I thought this was not only a good movie in its own right, it also was a very good conversion of the novel. Other than a few minor changes, it was fairly true to the original, and that's always a good thing, I think. I'll never understand why a filmmaker picks something that's good enough to adapt but yet must be changed, like could be improved by a bunch of Hollywood scriptwriters, like Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings mess. The only part of the Watchmen that I had a problem with is the ending change. Didn't improve on the original. And Rorschach, my favorite character, totally rocked. Excellent casting. Can't wait for the director's cut DVD.… Expand

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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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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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DylanBMay 14, 2009

Long:yes, Slow: only to your average movie. The problem seems to be is that people are going in to theaters expecting "Iron Man" and come out griping because they didn't get their visual stimulation for the day. Credit to Zach Snyder Long:yes, Slow: only to your average movie. The problem seems to be is that people are going in to theaters expecting "Iron Man" and come out griping because they didn't get their visual stimulation for the day. Credit to Zach Snyder for having the guts to make a movie that is a total departure from the mainstream.… Expand

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KevinCMay 10, 2009

Long and boring.

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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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JimVMay 8, 2009

I'm only giving it a 2 because of the ironic hilarity it provided. The plot chokes on itself, the dialogue is at best silly, and the movie tries to take itself very seriously, but so many things are contrary to the solemn atmosphere it I'm only giving it a 2 because of the ironic hilarity it provided. The plot chokes on itself, the dialogue is at best silly, and the movie tries to take itself very seriously, but so many things are contrary to the solemn atmosphere it tries to present. I understand that the movie was supposed to be gritty and violent, but the fighting was used wantonly, and it barely drove the plot forward. There are too many wandering flashbacks, and I couldn't contain my laughter for a majority of the scenes. This movie is a failure as a devotion to the comics - as well as to dark and dramatic storytelling - but a stunning success as a campy comedic masterpiece.… Expand

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JosephTMay 8, 2009

I don't know why I stayed to finish this, even as several people got up and left during the movie. I think it was because I hoped it wouldn't get worse. Now, I see what they were trying for - I really do, and I give them marks for I don't know why I stayed to finish this, even as several people got up and left during the movie. I think it was because I hoped it wouldn't get worse. Now, I see what they were trying for - I really do, and I give them marks for that. My failure to enjoy it wasn't because of a short attention span - I'm a very patient person. Otherwise, it was a tasteless experience that somehow offended me and everybody in that room. The previews sold us on a summer action movie, what happened instead was families went to see this thinking it was standard Rated "R" action fair, only to be proven very wrong. I felt bad for those parents who could do nothing as scenes that should have been rated "X" made their appearances in front of their kids.… Expand

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MartinJMay 8, 2009

It's very sad this move got "yellow" rating here. That would mean it's on par with awful films like "The Ruins" or "Hannah Montana" which it's definitely not! It has a lot of flaws but in general I really liked it. I It's very sad this move got "yellow" rating here. That would mean it's on par with awful films like "The Ruins" or "Hannah Montana" which it's definitely not! It has a lot of flaws but in general I really liked it. I don't remember when was the last time I've left the cinema with a big grin and then talked and thought about what I just saw for quite some time. I've liked it so much I went to see it again and I'm certainly going to buy it on blu-ray. My love to this movie probably comes from the fact that I've read the graphic novel first and then was positively surprised that Snyder didn't butcher the movie as I was afraid he will ;) To sum it up: It's a good movie that makes you think a bit . If you expect an mindless, Wolverine-style action movie then look somewhere else. P.S. I liked the ending. It's much more convincing in post 9/11 era we're living in than the original one.… Expand

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AlexBMay 6, 2009

This is such a good adaptation. Fantastic film!!

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EduardoMMay 5, 2009

Really good for those familiar with the graphic novel.

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RobbieMApr 26, 2009

I really liked this movie, i just don't get why so much people are bashing this movie to death.

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RobertEApr 22, 2009

As not someone who had not heard of the watchmen, until this Film's release I went into the theatre with an open mind, not expecting anything too good. Boy I was satisfied with the visual feast on offering. I understand some parts are As not someone who had not heard of the watchmen, until this Film's release I went into the theatre with an open mind, not expecting anything too good. Boy I was satisfied with the visual feast on offering. I understand some parts are per the graphic novel almost on a short of shot basis, while other parts of the story are ignored. Personally I wouldn't have minded the extra length that this would have added to the films length. the 163 minutes flew by. Great Film. This will be a DVD must be on it's release.… Expand

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ThiagoPApr 21, 2009

Some of the fighting scenes are good, but, overall, this movie is way too violent and confusing.

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JayKApr 13, 2009

Probably, with X-men 1 and 2, about as good as a superhero movie can be. I think this was far better than any Batman movie, for example. I felt acting, direction, and casting was significantly better than peer movies. The visuals are Probably, with X-men 1 and 2, about as good as a superhero movie can be. I think this was far better than any Batman movie, for example. I felt acting, direction, and casting was significantly better than peer movies. The visuals are amazing, if a bit heavy handed at times. Great, fun, "adultish" story thanks to Moore. I think this was converted from a comic about as well as any movie could have done. Go see it!… Expand

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JasonCApr 12, 2009

1 point for Rorschach, another for Doctor Manhattan, the rest of the movie is downright awful. Disjointed story, childish dialogue, poor casting, wooden acting, less than spectacular special effects...an ordinary effort all round. I expected 1 point for Rorschach, another for Doctor Manhattan, the rest of the movie is downright awful. Disjointed story, childish dialogue, poor casting, wooden acting, less than spectacular special effects...an ordinary effort all round. I expected much more from the director of 300 than this tripe. Memorable for all the wrong reasons. Give it a miss, read the graphic novel instead.… Expand

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PaulVApr 11, 2009

I thought that movie critics all used to be geeks like me, but clearly a lot of critics have never read Watchmen. The big disappointment for fans is not that it was too faithful, it has to be the different ending. I expected the comic I thought that movie critics all used to be geeks like me, but clearly a lot of critics have never read Watchmen. The big disappointment for fans is not that it was too faithful, it has to be the different ending. I expected the comic book-within-the -comic book to get cut, but the difference in the ending is far greater than most people have made it out to be. I won't give anything away by discussing it here, but as a fan it was the one truly false note in the entire film.… Expand

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BobBApr 5, 2009

Never read the graphic novel till after seeing this film. Info: I'm a huge film buff. Love independent and foriegn films due to philosophical content typically expressed. This film, though not perfect, was fascinating. If you pay Never read the graphic novel till after seeing this film. Info: I'm a huge film buff. Love independent and foriegn films due to philosophical content typically expressed. This film, though not perfect, was fascinating. If you pay attention to politics and the worldwide push for globalization and a NWO, this film is haunting. I went and read the graphic novel afterwards. It is, of course, better. Why make an exact copy in cinematic form? If you want an honest representation, read the novel. As a film, Watchmen was great. It was also fairly close to the novel and dead-on in many aspects. If you have the mental ability to fill in certain shoddy sections of the film, as one does when viewing/reading a comic, then it is pretty damn good. Use your brain, connect the dots, and see this. It is different, haunting, and different. Good stuff.… Expand

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fabiosApr 5, 2009

I am really glad that most of the users are actually putting positive comments I read the comic and watched the movie, the movie was great tons of action, a great story line, and to revive the book that rocked millions for so many years with I am really glad that most of the users are actually putting positive comments I read the comic and watched the movie, the movie was great tons of action, a great story line, and to revive the book that rocked millions for so many years with a movie, is a big honor, snyder took something that not a lot of people know about and turned it into a movie, I am willing to watch watchmen more than twice in the movie theater it deserves that, sure it isn't as good as the dark knight, but atleast watchmen lived up to it's hype.… Expand

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PariahM.Apr 5, 2009

I never read the book, but I really enjoyed this movie. It was visually stunning and the characters were very well developed. It was nice to have superheroes who's motivations fall into a sort of a moral gray area.

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DanLApr 4, 2009

Zach should have stuck with Frank Miller. There's no chance of butchering any of the nuances of Frank's work because there are none. Alan Moore is a completely different beast. The Watchmen graphic novel is famous because of Zach should have stuck with Frank Miller. There's no chance of butchering any of the nuances of Frank's work because there are none. Alan Moore is a completely different beast. The Watchmen graphic novel is famous because of it's depth and rightly so, but there is just too much to translate to the big screen in one movie. The Watchmen is a big story, it would of worked better on HBO as a TV series, adapted by Milch of course. One movie, even nearly 3 hours long, was never going to fit everything in. And what a long 3 hours it was! The cinema release should not have tried to be a copy of the book, there is just too much backstory to be told, save that for the extended DVD version. Peter Jackson had the same problem with the LORT trilogy, which has even more backstory than Watchmen. Instead of bloating the entire movie with continual flashbacks, he just put the important historical stuff at the beginning as a monologue spoken by Galadriel, it was all over in about ten minutes. The Watchmen movie had too much exposition, and not enough narrative. The main plot was interesting, but was always interrupted by the character flashbacks. I don't think this was good for the continuity of the film because it just drew out the conclusion longer and longer.… 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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buzznjackallastnameApr 4, 2009

Excellent comic book to movie translation. Visual effects were stunning, acting and plot were very good. I believe that people that didn't enjoy the film was for two major factors. 1. They didn't read the comic book and Excellent comic book to movie translation. Visual effects were stunning, acting and plot were very good. I believe that people that didn't enjoy the film was for two major factors. 1. They didn't read the comic book and couldn't follow the complex story involving multiple protagonist. 2. They read the comic and expected every single detail to be included in a two hour 40 minute movie, which of course would require the movie to have been over 6 hours judging by the motion comics.… Expand

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KhrisApr 4, 2009

The film on the overall looks good and tries to bring a big sense of morality. Even if the film is strongly based on the Comics, I felt like teased about super heroes, but it was more about ''we've been super The film on the overall looks good and tries to bring a big sense of morality. Even if the film is strongly based on the Comics, I felt like teased about super heroes, but it was more about ''we've been super heroes'' and the film didn't show off enough content and poorly brought on screen some romance. I felt the story being oky, but not well developped enough to bring a quality that equal the visual. It must have been a great movie for the fans, thought, but to bring morality and society critisms in that way isn't enough appealing to me... just like a bad super hero parody trying to say something. Just not my style.… 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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MikeApr 3, 2009

Tim:.. You honestly have no idea wtf your talking about. You ask the people who gave the movie a 8 & higher rating what we really liked about it. The movie was just flat out good. Good Characters, good storyline, stayed faithful to the comic Tim:.. You honestly have no idea wtf your talking about. You ask the people who gave the movie a 8 & higher rating what we really liked about it. The movie was just flat out good. Good Characters, good storyline, stayed faithful to the comic book, and a enjoyable movie. So maybe you should pull your head outve your ass and go see the movie again. Or maybe go see the Haunting in Connecticut that might suite your needs. Btw that movie was terrible.… Expand

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HudsonTApr 2, 2009

The reviewer below me, Tim, is an extremely ignorant human being. He claims that anyone who likes this movie lives in their parents basement, and has their head up their butt hole. Clearly ridiculous, with opponents like this I need to make The reviewer below me, Tim, is an extremely ignorant human being. He claims that anyone who likes this movie lives in their parents basement, and has their head up their butt hole. Clearly ridiculous, with opponents like this I need to make little argument to prove my point. To begin, I thought the fight scenes in the movie were very well done, and very exhilirating. I thought the story was an absolute classic, the ending probably being my favorite part. Yes I did have a few qualms with the movie, such as Silk Spectre's acting job, but nothing too serious. I thought the special effects were beautiful. The music during specific scenes such as "The Times are A-Changing" and "Sound of Silence" were meticulously placed. Overall I thought this movie was very good, not only was it thoroughly entertaining, but it also delved deep into philosophical and political issues and portrayed a message that left with each viewer. I truly think this movie is the best so far this year, and it clearly merits a 10/10 in my opinion.… 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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SunilaApr 2, 2009

I wish tim actually gave a reason why he thought the movie was bad. all in all, fabulous movie. and i am a late 20's art snob who loved the graphic novel and has loved comic books his whole life.

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timMar 31, 2009

I really cant see where the 8's,9's, and 10's are coming from. Realistically this movie was trite at best. The true shame is how good the graphic novel is in comparison. This was truly terrible, and sorry if that offends some I really cant see where the 8's,9's, and 10's are coming from. Realistically this movie was trite at best. The true shame is how good the graphic novel is in comparison. This was truly terrible, and sorry if that offends some of the guys who gave it a 8 9 or 10. But did you see the same movie? what really made you like it? Or were you merely with a group of friends who liked it and your too weak willed to go against the flow? Seriously go back and watch the movie again and you will realize how campy and unnecessary all the crap in the movie was. It almost pisses me off that someone had no brain cells and believed this to not only be tolerable but good and even some reviews called it great. Sorry this was not great or good or even decent it was flat out bad/terrible/shite. For those who liked it, please follow these steps. 1. remove head from anal cavity. 2. see it again and dont be such a fanboy. 3. move out of your parents basement.… Expand

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MPMar 30, 2009

Ok, so it *looks* cool, but where's the plot?? Maybe it's my fault that I never read the "graphic novel" ... but should that really be a prerequisite?

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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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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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AlecR.Mar 29, 2009

OK I thought this was an excellent movie, but what people need to know is that it is not really an action movie. Its more political than anything else. Its an excellent example of Synder's art form too. Someone below said they went in OK I thought this was an excellent movie, but what people need to know is that it is not really an action movie. Its more political than anything else. Its an excellent example of Synder's art form too. Someone below said they went in expecting typical Zack Synder garbage? I honestly dont think 300 was garbage.… 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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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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AustinTMar 27, 2009

So who are these people? How are they super powerful (besides the trite radiation accident BS with Manhattan)? Why are some of the characters the same age 50 years ago, while others grow up? Why would the villain bother going after the So who are these people? How are they super powerful (besides the trite radiation accident BS with Manhattan)? Why are some of the characters the same age 50 years ago, while others grow up? Why would the villain bother going after the watchmen instead of just doing what he planned to do in the first place? What is that thing on Mars? Why does that one guy have a purple tiger? There is not a single character I could give a crap about in this film, not one. Unless you read the comic book (I beg your pardon, "graphic novel") there is absolutely nothing in this movie that is worth the cost of admission. For the record, I loved the 300 and Sin City, so it's not that I don't "get it".… Expand

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RKMar 26, 2009

Absolutely horrid. There is no discernible plot. The dialogue is atrociously bad that it makes George Lucas look like Shakespeare. And, oh god is it long.

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ChadYMar 26, 2009

One of the worst movies I've seen in the past 5 years. To me this is a prime example of how the movie industry has lost its way.

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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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MatthewPMar 25, 2009

This movie was fabulous. I read the graphic novel within a week of seeing the film, and I have to say the transition is incredibly faithful. Folks that say the transition was way off clearly read the comic back in the eighties, because more This movie was fabulous. I read the graphic novel within a week of seeing the film, and I have to say the transition is incredibly faithful. Folks that say the transition was way off clearly read the comic back in the eighties, because more than half of the comic's scenes are directly in the film, dialogue and all. The same themes are conveyed, aside from the parallel Mariner side story being excluded (to be included in the special features, I hear). Zack Synder is to be commended. Aside from outfit changes, the characters are the same. Most of the alterations to scenes are aesthetic, or cut out for redundancy. To parents out there, you're not very good at your job if you took your kids to the movie and were appalled at the content. This movie isn't rated G or PG13, it's pretty clearly labelled as an adult film. And it's great BECAUSE of not just another comic book movie, it's a bit more meaningful. Also, softcore porn? There were one and a half sex scenes. Have you watched...anything...in the past 30 years...film or otherwise? There were identical scenes in the comic. Archetyping? Watchmen the graphic novel had archetypes. Sorry to rain on fanboy parades there.… Expand

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RonFMar 25, 2009

Ok, if you have gotten this far in the Watchmen reviews, then you know that this film is about the dark side of being a superhero. So, I won't belabour that perspective. Here's the important part of the flick you might have missed: Ok, if you have gotten this far in the Watchmen reviews, then you know that this film is about the dark side of being a superhero. So, I won't belabour that perspective. Here's the important part of the flick you might have missed: a nerd has an office place accident which leaves him with a barrel chest, washboard abs and a large penis. Wow! I want to know which office that guy works in! Ok, he's a little short on tan, well, in fact, he is blue but, hey, I'm a nerd and I want to have an office place accident which will leave me with a physique which even Laurie Juspeczyk gawks at. This mishap near the water cooler is the quintessential superhero fodder: the nerd is, after all, Superman. Perhaps we like this because it makes us, the powerless, feel empowered. How many CEO's with a gaggle of concubines and a wad of millions in their wallets go to see superhero movies? These movies are for us, the powerless, to feel better. Only, this movie does not quite do that. If superheroes existed in the real world, then this is how it would be: we ordinary humans are, as Dr. M said, little more than termites to a superbeing. Deep stuff. If there had been less blood in this film, I would have given it a 10. The blood detracted unnecessarily from what was originally a good tale by Alan Moore et al.… Expand

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AnonymousMCMar 24, 2009

I thought this was a fantastic movie. Don't expect Spiderman or The Dark Knight. I thought this movie was much more driven by the plot and the characters than the action (although I thought the scattered action sequences were great).I thought this was a fantastic movie. Don't expect Spiderman or The Dark Knight. I thought this movie was much more driven by the plot and the characters than the action (although I thought the scattered action sequences were great). The characters are very fleshed out--their motivations, histories and flaws are revealed in coordination with the plot in a manner I thought very effective. The characters, plot, and even soundtrack do a great job depicting the setting, which is really an integral part of the film's meaning. It was thought-provoking without being preachy, had good plot and action, and showed some pretty good skin. All around winner as long as you don't go in expecting a blow-em-up shoot-em-up action overload.… Expand

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EricOMar 24, 2009

Honestly I was disappointed. I knew going into it to expect typical Zach Snyder garbage. I did not ever expect to have to waste 10 or so minutes covering a sex scene that was 1 page maybe 2 in a novel that is about 500 pages long. He chose Honestly I was disappointed. I knew going into it to expect typical Zach Snyder garbage. I did not ever expect to have to waste 10 or so minutes covering a sex scene that was 1 page maybe 2 in a novel that is about 500 pages long. He chose to stick so closely to the comic at parts and then totally make up an entire scene at another. Instead of using oldies which I like should have scored the whole movie. The comic is infinitely better. It has the whole story. It has the story within the story. The format totally ruined the Watchmen experience. I feel like those that only know the movie have been robbed of one of the best pieces of all time. Its not the worst movie ever but it is very far from the best.… Expand

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donmMar 24, 2009

I knew nothing of the book or tghe characters. I found the movie experience thrilling from the first moment. It aimed high and had serious themes under the story. A great movie going experience and arresting visuals - fresh and yet satisfying.

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