Watchmen

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HyperSMar 13, 2009

A bit long and was a let down from the epic movie trailer(s) that raised expectations to an unachievable level. That aside, the plot of the movie was fine [Dark and gritty in a Sin City-esque way].... nothing mind blowing and actually mostly A bit long and was a let down from the epic movie trailer(s) that raised expectations to an unachievable level. That aside, the plot of the movie was fine [Dark and gritty in a Sin City-esque way].... nothing mind blowing and actually mostly took a back seat to the individual characters themselves... but at least the story remained unpredictable to the end so that's good. Really for me the star of this movie isn't the plot, but rather two characters (even if at times they are overdone): Dr. Manhattan (his presence alone on camera commands God-like "oohs" and "ahhs") and the psycho that was Warshack, both of whom who could have warranted a movie of their own. The other masked "heroes" unfortunately were just bleh and really didn't carry the same character complexities to warrant much deep thought or attention. Definitely recommend at least one viewing... two on the other hand? That's debatable.… 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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MikeN.Mar 6, 2009

Overall I liked it. Cast and crew obviously tried to get it right. Every book to movie adaptation leaves things out and makes changes, deal with it. Jackie Earl Harley was phenomenal as Rorschach. I think this was a very hard movie to make, Overall I liked it. Cast and crew obviously tried to get it right. Every book to movie adaptation leaves things out and makes changes, deal with it. Jackie Earl Harley was phenomenal as Rorschach. I think this was a very hard movie to make, but they did the comic justice. People who haven't read the comic might be a little lost.… Expand

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TorinH.Mar 6, 2009

Incredible fidelity to the source material, and yet an experience unto itself. This film is an absolute must-see for any fan of the comic-hero genre.

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RickE.Mar 6, 2009

I think it's fair to judge a film for what it is I can't say that I have been disappointed. For anyone who feels that something was missing, there was. Pages and Pages of exposition in written form that Snyder tried to incorporate I think it's fair to judge a film for what it is I can't say that I have been disappointed. For anyone who feels that something was missing, there was. Pages and Pages of exposition in written form that Snyder tried to incorporate somewhere into the movie. His attention to detail should be applauded.… Expand

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DanielMar 6, 2009

The movie stayed very faithful to the comic book. Though it was less dense, and less detailed, the final product was visually stunning, and overall a very enjoyable movie. If you liked the book, you will like the movie, as it is essentially The movie stayed very faithful to the comic book. Though it was less dense, and less detailed, the final product was visually stunning, and overall a very enjoyable movie. If you liked the book, you will like the movie, as it is essentially the book on screen.… Expand

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MattA.Mar 7, 2009

As a fan of the GN(although not a fanboy) I was skeptical about this film upon it's release. I just watched it today, and I was, surprisingly, satisfied. I never thought it would be as good as it was. The action was thrilling, if not a As a fan of the GN(although not a fanboy) I was skeptical about this film upon it's release. I just watched it today, and I was, surprisingly, satisfied. I never thought it would be as good as it was. The action was thrilling, if not a bit over done. The violence made me giddy with joy. The story holds up on its own, and includes the better parts of the Original source, however, anybody who has read it will surely miss at least one or two of their favorite moments. I can't wait for the Unrated version, or directors cut to come out. Then this may go up another point. Otherwise, i was thoroughly entertained by this adaptation.… Expand

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JBMar 7, 2009

Not perfect but brilliant in certain places.

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DarebearMar 7, 2009

One of the best movies I've seen in a while. Amazing.

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WHOKNEWMar 8, 2009

Excellent adaptation, but I'm taking a few points off for some weak performances. Overall, tho, worth the price of admission, to say the least.

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AlexP.Mar 8, 2009

Faithful, Visually compelling. The silk spectre/nite owl romance is boring, but the rest of the movie is spot on. Rorscach is particular is brilliant.

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MarkF.Mar 8, 2009

Personally I enjoyed it very much. I've always been a fan of the graphic novel and consequently I understood the back-stories, histories and ideals behind the movie. However, I can also see how people who haven't read the novel Personally I enjoyed it very much. I've always been a fan of the graphic novel and consequently I understood the back-stories, histories and ideals behind the movie. However, I can also see how people who haven't read the novel could quite easily find themselves lost within the various layers and story arcs. I did find the character development not as involving as the comics, but that was only to be expected within the time constraints of a feature film. It's one of those movies that will make more sense the second or third time of watching, when you can pick up on the little intricacies that are woven into the plot. Very enjoyable if you've read the graphic novel or can stay focused for the full 160 odd minutes. A mention has to go to the brilliant performance by Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach too.… Expand

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SteveK.Mar 8, 2009

It's good. It's not the best superhero move ever made, and its not the best action movie ever, it's not the greatest character-driven movie ever, and it doesn't have the best plot. But that doesn't mean it It's good. It's not the best superhero move ever made, and its not the best action movie ever, it's not the greatest character-driven movie ever, and it doesn't have the best plot. But that doesn't mean it doesn't work for what it is, and that doesn't mean it's not done well. The critics missed the point - it's a comic book on screen, and one that's pretty fun to watch. Don't worry about it, and you'll probably like it.… Expand

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PCurtMar 8, 2009

Watchmen, while some of its more fan-loved moments were tweaked, as well as some of the more major aspects (the ending), was a great film. Some characters and conversations were simplified or shortened, but did not take away from the Watchmen, while some of its more fan-loved moments were tweaked, as well as some of the more major aspects (the ending), was a great film. Some characters and conversations were simplified or shortened, but did not take away from the experience. Rorschach, Manhattan, and The Comedian were great performances, and the plot and point of Watchmen was still portrayed accurately to the graphic novel. Inaccuracies aside, Watchmen still is a must-see if you can sit still long enough to watch it.… Expand

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MattLimesMar 8, 2009

Is there boring parts? Yes.
Is it too long and complicated for those of us who didn't read the book? Yes.
Is there AMAZING visual scenes that will stick with any movie goer for years after seeing the movie? Definitely yes. Ultimately,Is there boring parts? Yes.
Is it too long and complicated for those of us who didn't read the book? Yes.
Is there AMAZING visual scenes that will stick with any movie goer for years after seeing the movie? Definitely yes.
Ultimately, you have to sit through a lengthy movie for some key scenes, but it's well worth it. Someone needs to tell the producers of comic book movies that the default comic book flick should be 1:45 minutes, not 3 hours. You aren't making Schindler's list here, your filming a schoolboys daydream. It ISN'T important, and doesn't deserve 3 hours.… Expand

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SusanMar 8, 2009

I really enjoyed this movie. I am a fan of the novel and did appreciate Snyder's adaptation. Yes it was gory, but like the novel ,the sex and violence was never gratuitous. The movie did show the depth of the novel, even to my friend I really enjoyed this movie. I am a fan of the novel and did appreciate Snyder's adaptation. Yes it was gory, but like the novel ,the sex and violence was never gratuitous. The movie did show the depth of the novel, even to my friend who had never read the book. No, this is definitely not the average superhero blockbuster, smash-em-up, but rather a thinking person's movie about the more human, flawed aspects of super heroes and their consequences. Cinematography was beautiful if sometimes frame by frame from the novel… Expand

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jaykMar 9, 2009

Very long but very very interesting. there is some great philosophy behind this movie

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MicheleA.Mar 9, 2009

Amazing movie...different from the graphic novel but delicious.

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ZachD.Mar 9, 2009

They changed a few things from the novel, but it didn't really change the experience that much. Yes, they changed the ending, and yes, they left things out. But, had they not done those things, the movie would have been 5 hours long. They changed a few things from the novel, but it didn't really change the experience that much. Yes, they changed the ending, and yes, they left things out. But, had they not done those things, the movie would have been 5 hours long. Also, how can you complain about a movie being 163 minutes when movies like Titanic and the Godfather are longer and supposedly two of the best movies ever made? When I plop down $9 for a movie ticket, I WANT it to be long, especially when it's material that I'm 90% sure I'll enjoy. I'm not one for scenes of gore and brutality, and I could have done without that. But overall, this was a great movie that did the novel justice. I'm REALLY looking forward to when the Blu-ray comes out with the extended version that supposedly will include some of the omitted material from the novel!… Expand

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LizzieS.Mar 9, 2009

Big fan of the book, and this far surpassed my expectations.

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EthanB,Mar 9, 2009

Don't believe the negative reviews. Dense and very visual film. A hard 'R' rating but necessary. Faithful to the comic. Necessary omissions and over-simplifications for movie format. Still miss the giant squid though.

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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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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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JamesKAug 15, 2009

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

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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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TreyH.Oct 18, 2009

all i have to say is that why are you fan boys picking on watchmen you think it is easy to create a film this epic. I do have to say it was a littile bit long but who cares. I have read the comic book twice researched on it and even wrote all i have to say is that why are you fan boys picking on watchmen you think it is easy to create a film this epic. I do have to say it was a littile bit long but who cares. I have read the comic book twice researched on it and even wrote papers on why this is a good movie. all you people who think this is crap come on you have no patince there is nothing wrong with this film as a fan of the book i would say this is the cloest we are going to get anyway. why bad mouth a movie if al you are thinking about is how close it is to the comic when that is impossbile. and if you guys ever write some crap sayng it wasnt good you are just fat nerds trying to be picky. you dont have th attention span of a fat mouse.… Expand

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JamesNMar 12, 2009

While not perfect by any means, it does its source material justice. For me it's more like a motion picture compendium to the novel; complementary instead of trying to completely overwrite and disregard the novel. It has more in common While not perfect by any means, it does its source material justice. For me it's more like a motion picture compendium to the novel; complementary instead of trying to completely overwrite and disregard the novel. It has more in common with Blue Velvet and Seven than it does superhero movies such as Superman and Spiderman. Chalk full of theory, political discourse, and the creepier parts of human existence.… Expand

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TylerCMar 12, 2009

Overall excellent movie, but don't go into this thinking you it is an action oriented superhero popcorn flick. There is not much action for nearly three quarters of this 3 hour film. The plot of this film is very heavy handed, and Overall excellent movie, but don't go into this thinking you it is an action oriented superhero popcorn flick. There is not much action for nearly three quarters of this 3 hour film. The plot of this film is very heavy handed, and thought provoking, but not for everyone. The writing of this movie is some of the best I've seen in recent years, and the acting for the most part compliments the acting excellently. I've never read the novel, but my friend who I saw it with says that they lifted most of the dialog directly from the book which was a great idea. No need to reinvent the subject matter that was portrayed so perfectly in the book. Overall, this is an excellent movie. I took away one point because the plot is a little dialog heavy and may bore certain people (but not me, I was refreshed actually to the usual superhero popcorn drivel) and there are a few cliche plot twists although they were slightly appropriate. My friend also explained to me the "Giand Squid Ending" (look it up), and to be honest I thought that would have been better but the ending was alright as is. Here's looking forward to the director's cut DVD with the proper ending.… Expand

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AlainGMar 16, 2009

I'd give it more of a 7.5 but there aren't any decimals on here... It's definitely not a perfect film, a couple aspects/scenes are pretty bad. Despite the almost three-hour length, the ending still felt rushed, and in the I'd give it more of a 7.5 but there aren't any decimals on here... It's definitely not a perfect film, a couple aspects/scenes are pretty bad. Despite the almost three-hour length, the ending still felt rushed, and in the process, I feel that it lost some of the emotional impact that the book had. I had heard a lot about how bad Silk Spectre and Ozymandias were, so I went in with pretty low expectations for their characters. Their performances weren't as bad as I expected, but they definitely didn't have the emotional depth of the original characters. That being said, the film also has several brilliant moments and some great acting. The Comedian is great. I wish he were in it longer. He really is able to capture Blake's personality. Ditto for Rorschach and Dr. Manhattan, who are both perfect. The latter is a cgi character, but is given so much depth by Crudup's performance. My favourite part of the film is Manhattan's brilliant scene on Mars, when he is recounting his life. Had the entire film stayed on the same level as this scene, it would have been a masterpiece. Unfortunately, it doesn't. However, I'm willing to look past Watchmen's flaws and enjoy it's brilliant moments.… Expand

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ChaseMMar 16, 2009

Brock R. you lost all respect you may have previous have by saying "that weird Hallelujah cover" that was the original you stupid twat.

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VerminDeathstackMar 21, 2009

Not half as bad as I

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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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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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FritodunceMar 6, 2009

Graphic yet entertaining at the same time. visuals and music were particularly good.

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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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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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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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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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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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CollinP.Mar 8, 2009

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

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AlexL.Mar 9, 2009

Very good movie...but won't be great until the Directors Cut is released.

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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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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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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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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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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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roberti.Mar 14, 2009

A parallel universe, compressed into two hours and forty minutes. Is this the first adult superhero flick, tinged with shadows and gore and lust? Never mind that we can't follow the plot completely, nor that it's 40 minutes too A parallel universe, compressed into two hours and forty minutes. Is this the first adult superhero flick, tinged with shadows and gore and lust? Never mind that we can't follow the plot completely, nor that it's 40 minutes too long. Dive in.… Expand

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LoganOMar 15, 2009

Reading some of the negative reviews, i find it odd that they think someone new to Watchmen won't find anything interesting. It's the opposite for me; rorschach, the comedian, dr. manhattan are interesting characters, the story is Reading some of the negative reviews, i find it odd that they think someone new to Watchmen won't find anything interesting. It's the opposite for me; rorschach, the comedian, dr. manhattan are interesting characters, the story is very interesting, and i was transported to the world of Watchmen. this coming from someone 100% new to the novel. The reverence is bashed constantly, but i ask you, even if the directer made a story board remake of the novel, is that such a terrible thing? Because of the movie i'm now contemplating buying the graphic novel, and i plan on seeing the movie a second time. Not perfect, but a very good movie.… Expand

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StevenHMar 19, 2009

While the movie was not perfect, it definitely included a lot of the novel and I was pleased with how it turned out. For those of you that took your children to see it, do some research next time, read the novel, find out what you are taking While the movie was not perfect, it definitely included a lot of the novel and I was pleased with how it turned out. For those of you that took your children to see it, do some research next time, read the novel, find out what you are taking your 'impressionable' minds to watch. Little girls getting eaten by dogs, people getting ripped up, yeah, its all in there. Rape, mayhem, hell, they omitted a ton of violence. Just wait for the DVD of the comic 'black freighter' to come out. Riding on a boat made of the corpses of your fallen comrades?? The book discusses the depth of destruction, corruption and violence that society has fallen to. Nations at each others throats with the only chance of unity in the world riding on the shoulders of some worldwide disaster (i.e. 'Squid Thing' in the novel, nuclear bombs in movie) propelling people to take a look at what they value, what is worth fighting for. Should we fight each other or are there things out there worth making peace with our neighbor for that we might be stronger to battle evils that we alone cannot defeat. Remember, the novel was written back in the 80s, when the world was waiting for WWIII to destroy humanity. Those of you who went thinking 'omg superhero movie' need to actually read some variety of 'comic' books, because that is what it is, its a 'comic' not a superhero movie, and comics cover an extremely wide variety of genres. If you said worst movie ever, I'm sorry, off the top of my head, Cronicles of Riddick, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (another Alan Moore adaptation) are movies that come to mind just off the top of my head. But, as I stated earlier with the parents taking their kids to see this, if you are going to review something that is an adaptation, you need to actually 1.) read the novel the movie is going to be based on 2.) research information about the novel, because guaranteed, one read through does not get you all the subtle, in depth nuances and, lets face it, many of you out there are too stupid to get them anyway since you took your children to see this movie. and 3.) understand that novels turned into film are never going to be able to include everything (i.e. why you need to read the novel) and to include everything that would satisfy your inability to comprehend what is going on during the film would take 4+ hours and lets face it, I don't want to sit for 4 hours just because you are an idiot, I will wait for the unrated/extended version to come out on DVD, understanding that a lot of the novel cannot be included in the film and thus what they will include for viewers is what attracts the largest audience: sex and violence. Remember, Hollywood is about making money, their output is what sells the most, those of us that actually enjoy the novels that films are based on must at least wait for the DVD in order to actually see what the director wanted to include in the film to make an unbiased judgement on the film. Finally, I did knock the film 2 points because I agree that the soundtrack sucked and my 2 friends and one of their wives was with me and we all laughed at the soundtrack, but all of us thoroughly enjoyed the film. BTW: props to Snyder for actually showing Manhattan's penis, it was in the novel but I didn't think they would have the balls to put it into the film, so hats off for all the risks he took with this film.… 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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AndrewHDec 18, 2009

This was a very good movie. It seemed a little lengthy to me, but the plot was intuitive and the action was stylized and gritty. I never read the comic books but this is a great movie to see if you were a fan of the highly stylized "300".

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mazkySep 12, 2010

If the last 40 minutes were like the first 2 hours this would have been one of the best films o last year and probobaly as good as the Dark Knight BUT the last 40 minutes were rushed and a terrible way to end a good film

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Schmit93Jan 13, 2011

Highly enjoyable movie, yes it is overlong (especially the directors cut) but it is visually astounding. Imagine 300 as a superhero movie (They do have the same director) I was very entertained while watching it

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HalfwelshmanOct 8, 2012

The are landmarks in comic book publishing, and there are landmarks in superhero filmmaking. Watchmen is an example of both. Alan Moore's graphic novel changed comics forever, and proved to the world once and for all that they could be takenThe are landmarks in comic book publishing, and there are landmarks in superhero filmmaking. Watchmen is an example of both. Alan Moore's graphic novel changed comics forever, and proved to the world once and for all that they could be taken seriously as a medium. Perhaps the film version hasn't had the same impact, but it should be respected nonetheless. It's a real shame that Moore disowned the project after seeing sub-par film adaptations of From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, as Zack Snyder's Watchmen is a very good film. It's a pessimistic view of an alternate universe with real superheroes, a world of heightened Cold War paranoia and near-constant awareness of human mortality. The heroes of this universe are all deeply flawed, and make for fascinating characters - Jackie Earle Haley's psychotic masked vagrant Rorschach, Patrick Wilson's idealistic but impotent and out-of-shape caped crusader Nite Owl and Billy Crudup's increasingly removed nuclear man-god Dr. Manhattan being particular highlights. Snyder's films are always visually stunning, but Watchmen sets a new standard, as often it looks like Dave Gibbon's artwork has stepped straight off the page and onto the big screen, and Snyder's good sense for over-the-top violence and dynamic cinematography serves this living comic for grown-ups well. The film's standout scenes are the interconnected flashbacks that flesh out the characters, their relationships with each other, and what drives them, and Dr. Manhattan's origin story is particularly emotionally engaging. Watchmen also has one of the most memorable opening credits sequences on film, presented as a striking and really quite beautiful extended montage that establishes just how much has changed in a world that has had masked vigilantes operating in it since the late 1930s, all with Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are a-Changin'" playing over the top. Watchmen isn't perfect - it's rather long, yet somehow the final act still feels rushed and a little clumsily put together, and there's the odd plot-hole to be found in the theatrical release (thankfully resolved in the director's cut), but Zack Snyder's vision of Alan Moore's universe is still one of the more faithful, respectful and coherent book-to-film adaptations. Snyder retains all of the "meat" of Moore's book and brings it to life with expert visual execution. They said Watchmen could never be filmed. They were wrong.… Expand

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heybuddymoviesAug 1, 2011

I hated, absolutely hated this graphic novel. I remember a member of the youth group I was helping out with, told me to read it because it was the best comic he ever readâ

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grandpajoe6191Sep 21, 2011

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

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jurrabiAug 6, 2020

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

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W3XCApr 7, 2013

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

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ReubenIsAGodMay 24, 2014

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

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

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LeifDec 16, 2012

You can forgive it's misses because the things it gets right, notably a perfectly cast Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach and a confident and rich visual style cover up the movies' understandable need to cram as much of the book possible into aYou can forgive it's misses because the things it gets right, notably a perfectly cast Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach and a confident and rich visual style cover up the movies' understandable need to cram as much of the book possible into a 2 1/2 hour movie making it a stuffy but occasionally exhilarating experience.… Expand

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RedShadowHatDec 30, 2012

Good storyline and some acting. One of the better comic book movies Ive seen probably because they got a decent writer and actors. All the 'sexuality' wasnt necessary especially Dr. Manhattans penis. Also a bit too much blood and violence.Good storyline and some acting. One of the better comic book movies Ive seen probably because they got a decent writer and actors. All the 'sexuality' wasnt necessary especially Dr. Manhattans penis. Also a bit too much blood and violence. Definitely not a comic book movie for kids.… Expand

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SimpleMethodJul 8, 2013

I've read and love Watchmen, and still love this movie. Not sure why it got hated on as much as it did. It could of been more true to the source material, but it was overall very graphic and entertaining.

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HazaRDReborNMay 1, 2015

A great film. A much more "depressing" film in a way, depicting the fall of a bunch of Superheroes from their hey-day, and strikes elements that could be of a very psychological nature as well.

What would such people be like or have turnedA great film. A much more "depressing" film in a way, depicting the fall of a bunch of Superheroes from their hey-day, and strikes elements that could be of a very psychological nature as well.

What would such people be like or have turned out like if they had been such people indeed? The bads and goods among them. The reality to them being human as well, emotions, and what not.

The despair of trying to save a broken world perhaps also makes it even more depressing. This is generally the tone the film goes for and it does it well.

Add more philosophical questions and plot-themes and some small twists, and feels great to watch this film, especially when alone. It has some funny looking visuals at some points, depicted after the comics of-course, and does has that film noir feel to it running at a great pace, with enough mystery sprinkled here and there that a true superhero film-goer should appreciate for the simple fact alone that it is a completely different take to your average superhero film.

Simply a great addition to a shelf of films.… Expand

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KivaJun 11, 2013

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

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sourenicsAug 22, 2014

First time I saw this movie, I really hate it, but then I understood that is a philosophical movie, where each character represents one of the thoughts of those decades, like pessimism, optimism, utilitarianism... Then i realised that this isFirst time I saw this movie, I really hate it, but then I understood that is a philosophical movie, where each character represents one of the thoughts of those decades, like pessimism, optimism, utilitarianism... Then i realised that this is an amazing masterpiece of another DC Comics series, and i have seen this movie like 3 times in less than a week... simply amazing, and i really love it.… Expand

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Th3GreenHorne7Jul 5, 2015

The director of 300 recreates the dark and gritty DC Comic from the 1980's in a way that somewhat hard to understand but very watchable. Watchmen is great with action sequences and an Ok story, and most of the cast over did the roles exceptThe director of 300 recreates the dark and gritty DC Comic from the 1980's in a way that somewhat hard to understand but very watchable. Watchmen is great with action sequences and an Ok story, and most of the cast over did the roles except for Jackie Earl Hallie who played as Rorschach gave the performance of his career. All the costumes were spot on from the comic book which made me happy that they at least got something perfect and so close to perfection, and the film's long running times made thing a little more difficult as the Ultimate Cut of the film reaches 4 Hours, but despite of all of the mistakes, it is a worthy comic book adaptation worth watching.… Expand

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AgentVenom117Feb 22, 2016

Zack Synder basically took the comic book,removed the filler and dumb sh*t and placed the remains (one of best comic books of all time) into a movie. You can't go wrong with this movie unless you didn't like the comic.

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SrPepeFeb 23, 2018

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

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eva3si0nMay 10, 2021

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

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arrivistDec 26, 2019

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

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DarkisonJan 26, 2018

Um dos melhores filmes da DC. Um desenvolvimento de personagens excelentes, porém com um vilão com ideologia ruim e mal aprofundada, história bem contada. Roteiro ótimo. Recomendo

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KrabbySep 7, 2020

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

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geewahAug 8, 2021

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

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msbedi97Jun 5, 2021

Zack Snyder has executed a phenomenal adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel 'The Watchmen'. A gritty grounded take on caped crusaders based in a alternate 1985 America. The opening credit scene of this film, is one of the best you willZack Snyder has executed a phenomenal adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel 'The Watchmen'. A gritty grounded take on caped crusaders based in a alternate 1985 America. The opening credit scene of this film, is one of the best you will ever witness in cinematic history. The film is absolutely stunning from start to finish.

My favorite moments in this film are;
1) Title Sequence 2) Prison scenes with Rorschach 3) Every scene with Dr Manhattan

My criticisms for this film are;
1) It got a tad slow in the middle 2) A giant squid would have been cool (Although, I had no issue with the ending of this film)… Expand

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Gts08Jun 25, 2022

This is going to go down in history as one of the most underappreciated masterpieces, and best adaptations. Its pace may be too slow for many, the vibe too dark and gritty, but come on. This neo-noir hypnotical mystery sucks you in, and doesThis is going to go down in history as one of the most underappreciated masterpieces, and best adaptations. Its pace may be too slow for many, the vibe too dark and gritty, but come on. This neo-noir hypnotical mystery sucks you in, and does not let you go, just because of its realism, even though it takes place in an alternate universe, that makes it even more thrilling. It has insanely deep characters, dramas, fantastic cinematography, and a superb cast. It is not a superhero film. It is ART. And gets an 8.5.… Expand

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Rickniks38May 8, 2022

The only Superhero movie from Zach Snyder I enjoyed from beginning to end adapting the source material decently.

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TimH.Mar 10, 2009

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

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JustinFMar 10, 2009

Good movie. Had some really great parts in it but had some parts that seemed like they didn't belong as well. Didn't pull you into the story and make you feel what was going on. Really enjoyed the Dr. Manhattan backstory narrative Good movie. Had some really great parts in it but had some parts that seemed like they didn't belong as well. Didn't pull you into the story and make you feel what was going on. Really enjoyed the Dr. Manhattan backstory narrative though. I wouldn't put it anywhere near the far superior TDK though.… Expand

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NicholasF.Mar 8, 2009

Probably an excellent movie for those who have not read the graphic novel, though those who have will recognize that it's the bare-bones of the original story. It is altered in some key points and subtle but important scenes have been Probably an excellent movie for those who have not read the graphic novel, though those who have will recognize that it's the bare-bones of the original story. It is altered in some key points and subtle but important scenes have been thrown out. Characterizations in the film are in a decent way, with Rorschach and The Comedian being brilliantly cast, but others like the Silk Specter and lots of side characters acting come off as camp and bring the movie down a peg with insincere and often bored portrayals.… 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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gkMar 10, 2009

It wasn't bad. It wasn't amazing. It goes to show you that even if you recreated a masterpiece piece by piece it's not always going to be the same. The watchmen came out in the 80s and was unlike anything written before (that It wasn't bad. It wasn't amazing. It goes to show you that even if you recreated a masterpiece piece by piece it's not always going to be the same. The watchmen came out in the 80s and was unlike anything written before (that was over 20 years ago). Good attempt but it wasn't epic.… Expand

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JimmyJ.Mar 6, 2009

Watchmen starts out as a 10/10 from the original graphic novel. This gets: -1 for unnecessary gore -1 for unnecessary sex -2 for laughable insertion of the soundtrack (I know they were the songs in the end-of-chapter quotes, but the Watchmen starts out as a 10/10 from the original graphic novel. This gets: -1 for unnecessary gore -1 for unnecessary sex -2 for laughable insertion of the soundtrack (I know they were the songs in the end-of-chapter quotes, but the incorporation was absurdly awkward) +1 for making the entire thing really pretty. A highly faithful adaptation that sometimes stylizes the original TOO much, but is overall a compelling film.… Expand

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EdmundW.Mar 6, 2009

Zack Snyder is a 13 year old nerd who finds no passion for subtlety or elegance. The beginning half of the film was grand. Dr. Manhattan's Mars monologue was fantastic (along with the opening credit montage), but after that, it just Zack Snyder is a 13 year old nerd who finds no passion for subtlety or elegance. The beginning half of the film was grand. Dr. Manhattan's Mars monologue was fantastic (along with the opening credit montage), but after that, it just goes downhill. The violence is definitely gratuitous, but almost pointless at times. This isn't 300 you arrogant prick, learn to make a good film. Also, the sex scenes look like something out of a prepubescent wet dream. Terrible scoring (sans Philip Glass) and a lack of honesty to the actual plot and intention of the graphic novel make this film a bit lackluster. For fans of the novel, it's a must see, despite the deranged notion that the novel was about Dr. Manhattan's genitalia. For everyone else - if you enjoy superhero movies, see it. If you enjoy thrilling adaptations of thought-provoking tales of corruption and anti-heroism, this is not the movie for you. Teens will love the violence and sex, fans will love the characters, any mature being will only enjoy the very faint look at humanities ideals.… Expand

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PaulR.Mar 6, 2009

Watchmen is Smart, Bloody, Soft Core Comic Book Porn with a Twisty 80's Soundtrack! Zac Snyder has given us a world in which costumed heroes are real and ugly and most assuredly human. He has done for the comic book movie what Alan Watchmen is Smart, Bloody, Soft Core Comic Book Porn with a Twisty 80's Soundtrack! Zac Snyder has given us a world in which costumed heroes are real and ugly and most assuredly human. He has done for the comic book movie what Alan Moore did for comics. If there is a flaw it is that Watchmen is just a little too real. It will be rejected by audiences accustomed to shiny happy heroes or those masked vigilantes that do their dark deeds in the shadows where we don't have to actually see the blood. The blood of Watchmen jets and flows, the bones break and crumble, flesh burns and the camera never looks away. These wounds don't miraculously heal leaving the heroes and the hero worshipers to deal with the mess.… Expand

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WilliamN.Mar 6, 2009

It was very entertaining if long, and unfortunately I knew going in that it would be long. Thank goodness I didn't have a lot of coffee going in...and ate well in advance...I've never actually read this book and I for the most part It was very entertaining if long, and unfortunately I knew going in that it would be long. Thank goodness I didn't have a lot of coffee going in...and ate well in advance...I've never actually read this book and I for the most part did care about it and the stories going on, all along the way...for the most part it worked...a few things I didn't so much care for, some story elements, where this person or that was from or whatever, but, a very well made film, you know, you can see it. From the Kubrick Strangelove War Room to all the music and stuff inbetween, tight, very righteous. Well done...but not all there...it did feel long. It is a credit however, now, I want to get a copy of the book and check it out...so, how good is that?… Expand

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BedbathMar 8, 2009

never read the comic, but felt like it was too long, and Dr. Manhattan was boring... he was more of a robot than anything... i understand he's thinking on 8 planes of existence, but would have preferred something a bit more ominous to never read the comic, but felt like it was too long, and Dr. Manhattan was boring... he was more of a robot than anything... i understand he's thinking on 8 planes of existence, but would have preferred something a bit more ominous to make the character interesting.… Expand

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JohnBMar 9, 2009

The movie is not a epic masterpiece but it's a worth while gritty comic/action film. It's not for the family, hence it's "R" rating. Don't be fooled by the superhero comic book setting. However, the biggest downside to The movie is not a epic masterpiece but it's a worth while gritty comic/action film. It's not for the family, hence it's "R" rating. Don't be fooled by the superhero comic book setting. However, the biggest downside to the film is that it just doesn't draw you in enough, particularly for the characters. It doesn't explain who the super heros are, or why you should care for them. With the exception of Rorschach, who received a good amount of air time and back story. It's not great, but it's certainly not at terrible as some of these reviews are coming in at. "Gratuitous sex"? There's like one 2 min sex scene in a 3 hour film. Hardly "gratuitous". Though, I've seen enough blue penis' to last me a lifetime.… 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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HiKMar 12, 2009

Surprisingly good. I never read the graphic novel. I saw the first trailer during The Dark Knight and thought wow, awesome trailer, I like that Smashing Pumpkins song and the way they made it work with the trailer, and the movie will never Surprisingly good. I never read the graphic novel. I saw the first trailer during The Dark Knight and thought wow, awesome trailer, I like that Smashing Pumpkins song and the way they made it work with the trailer, and the movie will never be this good. But my office was buying tickets to anyone interested and a couple friends of friends said it was good, so I decided to check it out. I'm not going to comment on the story, since I'm assuming it is based on the book. It was intriguing enough, besides one random heroic scene toward the end of the middle of the movie where I was like uh, that was pointless. As far as cinematography and such, there were too many popular songs in the film, but all but one worked (I forgot which one, somethin in the middle). The sex scene toward the end was also super cheesy and I wasn't sure if the director was trying to make it atrociously bad intentionally to show awkwardness or he just failed. Overall though, I liked the movie and would watch it again with a friend so I can talk about it with them instead of not wanting to spoil it haha.… Expand

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AnonymousMCMar 12, 2009

I think that the main thing in this film is the soundtruck. it's not coincidence that there is 3 dylan's songs.... and the film is actually answer the question "how many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people haveI think that the main thing in this film is the soundtruck. it's not coincidence that there is 3 dylan's songs.... and the film is actually answer the question "how many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died?" very strong experiance but the problem is, its still a super hero movie... where is the bad guy? and the super heros don't have a real power!… Expand

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MRMar 14, 2009

Overall, an enjoyable enough adaption and probably as close as a movie is going to get to the source material. Some scenes work a lot better than others: Dr Manhattan's origin sequence is fantastic as are Rorshach's jail sequences. Overall, an enjoyable enough adaption and probably as close as a movie is going to get to the source material. Some scenes work a lot better than others: Dr Manhattan's origin sequence is fantastic as are Rorshach's jail sequences. I actually enjoyed the ending which deviates somewhat from the source material as personally I don't think the graphic novel's ending would have worked on screen. Other moments didn't work at all and drag the movie down quite a bit, specifically Snyder's over the top gore and poorly inserted fight scenes as well as the most awkwardly staged sex scene ever filmed. Both of these elements jar with the rest of the movie which has enough moments of greatness to make it worthwhile. The soundtrack has the same problem in that when it works, it works well, and when it doesn't, it fails spectacularly. I understand it was in keeping with elements of the graphic novel but I don't think it was a good choice (oh, and to the reviewer who commented on the 'weird' cover of Hallelujah... thats actually the original version..). The cast vary pretty wildly with a standout being Jackie Earle Hayley who turns in a great, great performance, while others barely register at all beyond looking like their characters. Some of the dialogue lifted directly from the graphic novel just doesn't work when read aloud so I wouldn't say the fault is with the script. Despite its disjointed nature, its a movie well worth seeing provided you're not expecting a typical superhero movie. Just don't expect it to be brilliant.… Expand

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AaronFMar 16, 2009

Overall, I'm very conflicted on the movie. I loved parts of it and really thought others were overdone. The story-telling was beautiful, the effects were well choreographed, and the acting was great. I can say that the changes were Overall, I'm very conflicted on the movie. I loved parts of it and really thought others were overdone. The story-telling was beautiful, the effects were well choreographed, and the acting was great. I can say that the changes were great, and overall it really faithfully captured the comic book. On the other hand, their were many un-needed moments. The violence was made a bit too graphic for the material. Made with all the finesse of a good horror movie, the action is portrayed more graphic than it even needs to be to be realistic. While many movies such as Sin City were able to go into graphic detail and violence, it was handled tastefully. In Watchment, it was the pure opposite. It was over-emphasized as in a horror movie to make you cringe, which was just odd to the feeling of watching this interpretation of a great comic book.… 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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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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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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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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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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JoelmMar 13, 2009

I believe it was worthwhile watching. The run-time didn't really bother me, if it does bother you, you need to improve your attention span. Great soundtrack and special effects. Haven't read the Graphic Novel (Which I'm told I believe it was worthwhile watching. The run-time didn't really bother me, if it does bother you, you need to improve your attention span. Great soundtrack and special effects. Haven't read the Graphic Novel (Which I'm told is 100 times better), but my friends who have, said that this was a fairly good adaptation of the graphic novel. Some people might be confused by the storyline, so if you aren't very good at understanding what's going on in movies i recommend not seeing this film. Although it is by no means a great film, it is worth watching.… Expand

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RussellHMar 14, 2009

I have not read nor seen anything from the comic book. The movie was for the most part good, however 3 hours was not enough time to tell the whole story. Its a longer movie that was compacted and some details seem to be missing from the I have not read nor seen anything from the comic book. The movie was for the most part good, however 3 hours was not enough time to tell the whole story. Its a longer movie that was compacted and some details seem to be missing from the movie. I did like the style of the movie though.… Expand

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