Watchmen

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AndrewM.Mar 7, 2009

I'd like to start off by saying that sex and violence do not bother me in movies. This is not the reason for my review. That being said, Watchmen is the worst movie I have ever seen, beating even the terrible films shown on Mystery I'd like to start off by saying that sex and violence do not bother me in movies. This is not the reason for my review. That being said, Watchmen is the worst movie I have ever seen, beating even the terrible films shown on Mystery Science Theater 3000. The dialogue is terrible (characters talk past each other), character development is mediocre, no clear values are idealized in the movie, and the basic plot is sophomoric. The only thing worth praising in this film are the special effects, but even that is limited by obviously borrowed concepts. Come to think of it, the superhero looks like nothing but some blue combination of the Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four. Final review: 0/10. Just rent some DVDs and have a comic book hero marathon.… Expand

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MelissaB.Mar 7, 2009

This is a movie without a roadmap. It heads for uncharted territory and doesn't give you a sense of where it is going. If you need the familiarity of the same old action film or ages old story told again and again, this movie is not for This is a movie without a roadmap. It heads for uncharted territory and doesn't give you a sense of where it is going. If you need the familiarity of the same old action film or ages old story told again and again, this movie is not for you. If you want something different and like doing unexpected things at 3am, then this is your movie. If Hollywood and the Academy are being honest about treating "Superhero Movies" as legit drama, then please consider Jackie Earle Haley for a Best Supporting Actor nod. Full disclosure: I am a female and although in general I have enjoyed graphic novels and comics in the past, I never read the Watchmen.… Expand

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PhilipMitchellMar 7, 2009

I can understand why someone without patience would rate this movie poorly as it takes some time for the story to play out. It certainly doesn't deserve the lower ratings on Metacritic. If you are on the fence due to the mixed reviews I I can understand why someone without patience would rate this movie poorly as it takes some time for the story to play out. It certainly doesn't deserve the lower ratings on Metacritic. If you are on the fence due to the mixed reviews I say ignore them and go see the movie. It probably won't be what you are expecting but in a good way.… Expand

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MatthewHenkelMar 7, 2009

While pulling amazing levels of detail from Gibbons work the film fails to do the same to Moore's narrative. The violence is overly gorey, the sex overly porn-like in contrast to the realistic nature of the comic. The ending is not onlyWhile pulling amazing levels of detail from Gibbons work the film fails to do the same to Moore's narrative. The violence is overly gorey, the sex overly porn-like in contrast to the realistic nature of the comic. The ending is not only different from the comic - it makes no sense.
*SPOILER ALERT*

... whuy would Russia and the world unite with the US when the US's weapon of mass destruction goes awry? The alien threat was an outside threat that forces the world to cooperate - Dr. Manhattan as a threat would make all of the other nations see the US as a threat.… Expand

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EHiJoshuaI.Mar 7, 2009

What is wrong, here? Am I the only user reviewer who sees this? The acting was terrible, the tone was off, it was less a movie and more a montage homage of the novel WITH ADDED sex scenes, all delivered with zero emotion. zero emotion. . So What is wrong, here? Am I the only user reviewer who sees this? The acting was terrible, the tone was off, it was less a movie and more a montage homage of the novel WITH ADDED sex scenes, all delivered with zero emotion. zero emotion. . So much did not make sense because so much was taken out and the criptwriters did not bother trying to use their noggin. We're talking about a movie of probably the greatest superhero comic ever written... it was terrible. It was horrible. It hurt. It Failed. It was worse than matrix reloaded. Christopher Nolan, please, make Watchmen in ten years time. You're all we have left.… Expand

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KerryL.Mar 7, 2009

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

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BillO.Mar 7, 2009

The movie was gratuitous in almost every way imaginable: gratuitously violent, gratuitously sexual, gratuitously long and boring. Oh, plus the accompanying music left me wondering, "really Zack Snyder? That song?"

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BradC.Mar 7, 2009

Self indulgent terrible film. Don't waste your time.

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MikeM.Mar 7, 2009

Much of what Rowdy R says is true, but i would go a step further and say this movie is boring. It can be cut into two halves -- the first half focusing on nothing but character development of boring characters, and the second half is where Much of what Rowdy R says is true, but i would go a step further and say this movie is boring. It can be cut into two halves -- the first half focusing on nothing but character development of boring characters, and the second half is where some plot finally tries to take place. The ending of course has a couple of predictable plot twists to stick with the formula. The script is all very confusing and the film itself is too long... about 30minutes too long. In its defense, the masked dude and his droning monologues is quite cool, as is the prison break scene. But great special effects dont make a movie great. If you're a fan of the comic book or the wave of comic movies that hollywood is pumping out these days, you might enjoy this. Otherwise save your money, go see Gran Torino.… Expand

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GeorgeL.Mar 7, 2009

I loved it. Perfect soundtrack, with Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen topping it perfectly. Stuck to the graphic novel only as much as it needed to. I loved the slow-motion scenes and the actor for the midget in jail. I expected Kramer to be I loved it. Perfect soundtrack, with Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen topping it perfectly. Stuck to the graphic novel only as much as it needed to. I loved the slow-motion scenes and the actor for the midget in jail. I expected Kramer to be running in any second. ("It's a riot, Mickey!")… Expand

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ShtebenusMar 7, 2009

Zack has done an amazing job. He keeps to the comic successfully and shows each of the characters stories well. From a story that was never meant to be bought to screen the team behind it have done a magnificant job, new enough to seperate Zack has done an amazing job. He keeps to the comic successfully and shows each of the characters stories well. From a story that was never meant to be bought to screen the team behind it have done a magnificant job, new enough to seperate it from other comic book films including Wachowski Bros. V for Vandetta. Any problems seen on screen were perhaps made by Snyder's analytical view on keeping so close to the original content but these are few and far between leaving you with a great movie experience.… Expand

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BillH.Mar 7, 2009

This was a great movie, the pacing is done in a manner which directly mimics Dr. Manhattan's removed perception of events and reality, reviewers are really missing the point of this, I don't get what they are all banging it up for, This was a great movie, the pacing is done in a manner which directly mimics Dr. Manhattan's removed perception of events and reality, reviewers are really missing the point of this, I don't get what they are all banging it up for, yes it's a little long, but there's so much to pack into one film, I could see how the director's cut might actually improve the viewing experience!… Expand

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RowdyR.Mar 7, 2009

Entertaining if you don't think about it too much and just go with it. I have never read the "graphic novel" (apparently a fancy word for a comic book) so keep that in mind. There is fun to be had here. The Comedian is a well realized Entertaining if you don't think about it too much and just go with it. I have never read the "graphic novel" (apparently a fancy word for a comic book) so keep that in mind. There is fun to be had here. The Comedian is a well realized character, as is that Owl dude and Rorschach (?), even though the Owl dude is just a poor man's batman in reality. The main bad guy is a little boring and fey. The Blue Guy and his Wife are pretty much boring and you never really care about them. The script is convoluted and did not make a lot of sense to me. Some parts of the movie are just flat dumb....why does Blue Dude have that circle on his forehead? Instead of just leaving it unexplained (like this is the only thing in this movie that needs an explaination) there is a scene where he uses his finger to draw it on his forehead...oh! ok, now I understand! The overall look of this movie was so-so....nothing really innovative here, and some of the effects I thought were pretty bad (like the whole blue man effect) and really nothing innovative here (300 was better). The make-up was REALLY BAD (I saw it in Imax)...lots of really apparent goofy wigs and latex noses and wrinkles. The use of "popular music" was poorly executed. At times they try to use the music to frame the time events are happening (like using "99 ballons" for a scene from the 80's) but then the suddenly also start using music from the 60's and so this was in-congruent and they were not very innovative in their music selection (took too many obvious choices..e.g. Sound of Silence during a funeral scene). If you don't try to make sense of the script you will be ok. Some of it seems really campy...imagine a world where Richard Nixon is Still President! Although this might have seemed creepy back in the 80's, now it just seems dopey if you are trying to frame a "disturbing alternate view of the world" (and considering what we have all just gone through with Dubya, it almost seems like a comforting notion). Most of the actors are well cast and do good jobs. I guess it is an "adult comic book movie" because there are boobs and people have sex. But I am immensely confused about the whole premise of the Watchmen. So, they started out as cops who started dressing up (so they are normal guys) but in this movie they start doing Superhuman things (running up walls, punching through them, etc.) so that to me does not make any sense. Anyways, like I say, don't think about it too much, go with it, and you will have fun, but don't believe the hype about what a sophisticated take on superheroes this is.… Expand

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EricGMar 7, 2009

I loved it. It is the most entertaining film I have seen since the LOTR trilogy.

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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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EricF.Mar 7, 2009

Excellent adaptation from the graphic novel. The reviewers who gave it poor reviews didn't read the graphic novel... sorry for giving you a film that requires a little bit of work. I guess you're not used to that these days. Excellent adaptation from the graphic novel. The reviewers who gave it poor reviews didn't read the graphic novel... sorry for giving you a film that requires a little bit of work. I guess you're not used to that these days. Hollywood has gotten lazy.… Expand

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mitchellowenMar 7, 2009

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

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JohnS.Mar 7, 2009

Snyder has done the impossible.

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ChadS.Mar 7, 2009

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

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JaredB.Mar 6, 2009

Great movie for fans of the graphic novel, but I'd imagine newcomers would have a harder time getting into it. They left out a few parts that I think should have been included (but hey every Watchmen fan probably thinks this).

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PhilipDuncanMar 6, 2009

A story that doesn't draw you in. Watchmen is flashy and has it's enjoyable fight scenes, but outside of that the plot moves at a stagnant pace.

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BretG.Mar 6, 2009

Saw it as a sneak peek early screening. Was blown away by how faithful many of the scenes were transferred from the graphic novel, a huge fan service. The altered ending was not surprising, but not a total loss either. For die hard fans, Saw it as a sneak peek early screening. Was blown away by how faithful many of the scenes were transferred from the graphic novel, a huge fan service. The altered ending was not surprising, but not a total loss either. For die hard fans, this is a must see. For people not familiar with the book, they may be less inclined to do so or care to understand the story. Overall, it's a beautiful story full of vengeance, carnage, and mystery that compels the viewer to want more. But don't bring your kids.… Expand

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ZackS.Mar 6, 2009

Ok so i just got back from watching the watchmen 15 min ago and i have to say. Star wars new hope + V for Vendetta + Good years of Indiana Jones + The Dark night X7 = WATCHMEN I really loved the movie. It was ind of weird at first. I think Ok so i just got back from watching the watchmen 15 min ago and i have to say. Star wars new hope + V for Vendetta + Good years of Indiana Jones + The Dark night X7 = WATCHMEN I really loved the movie. It was ind of weird at first. I think the fight scene at the begining dragged on for a bit. And some of the music was WAY out of place. But overall i don't think i have ever seen a movie so close so intertwined with the source material. And you know what? Thats a good thing. This movie was over the top epic and awesome. Dark Knight is not my favorite movie anymore.… Expand

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AlexV.Mar 6, 2009

Unbelievable imagery and vision. Action pack sequences with romance in between. A true Masterpiece. The graphic novel will never be topped, but the movie gives a unique demonstration of Snyder's vivid imagination. Kudos to all cast and Unbelievable imagery and vision. Action pack sequences with romance in between. A true Masterpiece. The graphic novel will never be topped, but the movie gives a unique demonstration of Snyder's vivid imagination. Kudos to all cast and crew that developed an ultimate classic into an explosion of beauty phenomenon in 2 hours and 35 minutes. p.s. great job Tyler Bates with an INCREDIBLE soundtrack… Expand

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HankB.Mar 6, 2009

Extremely well done - the critics be damed!

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FredMar 6, 2009

Love it!, though i missed like 5 - 10 minutes of the movie because the stupid ppl playing it. Good enough story and action to keep me enjoying it while never reading a comic in my life, let alone watchmen.

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KentG.Mar 6, 2009

The filmmakers did a decent job of actually adapting the movie from the comic book. However, they really missed the boat by explicitly showing too many things that were merely hinted at in the books. Overall, it made for a really flat adaptation.

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JeremyH.Mar 6, 2009

I was excited to see this film, but the misleading trailer was only the beginning of the dissapointment. An existential discussion through fantasy characters blah blah.... this film was garbage. And i dislike few films

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BrianMar 6, 2009

Good movie, very long.

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hnMar 6, 2009

Worst comic/graphic novel movie ever! So many long pointless scenes. Cliche after cliche. The blue guy might as well have been the silver surfer. Action scenes were pointless. I think the only people who liked this movie were the fanboys of Worst comic/graphic novel movie ever! So many long pointless scenes. Cliche after cliche. The blue guy might as well have been the silver surfer. Action scenes were pointless. I think the only people who liked this movie were the fanboys of the comic.… Expand

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AtticusM.Mar 6, 2009

So visually compelling it was mind blowing. And Rorschach was perfect.

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BretMar 6, 2009

Everything the book was, with a better ending. Superb movie!

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MichaelR.Mar 6, 2009

I absolutely loved this movie! Best superhero movie so far to be made, in my opinion. The special effects were amazing!

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NateR.Mar 6, 2009

It was extremely faithful to the book and was wonderfully well done. However, at times it was extremely cheesy at times (the sex scene)

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KarlK.Mar 6, 2009

The best super hero movie ever made, and one of the best films ever made. Each character is distinct, all of their own unique perspective on the human condition, and all are terrible and terrific, just like us.

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DaveR.Mar 6, 2009

Near perfect adaptation of the source, superb casting, the ending has been changed slightly to good effect. didn't pull any punches - very enjoyable.

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ThomasC.Mar 6, 2009

It seems that everyone that panned this epic film forgot one thing...That it is not the graphic novel. And for someone who has not read the story since it was originally released I found the film disturbingly relevant and sublime in its It seems that everyone that panned this epic film forgot one thing...That it is not the graphic novel. And for someone who has not read the story since it was originally released I found the film disturbingly relevant and sublime in its dedication to the source. For under three hours I was transfixed by the beauty of the images and the violence of the story. A superb re-telling of a classic tale that unfortunately will not be appreciated. Its hypocritical that critics of the film have charged it with being to literal a translation when thier very reviews seem steeped in the lore of the graphic novel itself.… Expand

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ChadMar 6, 2009

Interesting to look at, hard to care about. For those who say you need to read the comic to enjoy the movie... then why watch the movie at all?

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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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ZapperC.Mar 6, 2009

This was the least impressive files I've seen in years. The gratuitous violence was detracting and distracting. The massive time spent on character development was painful yet uniforming. There were no redeeming story lines, characters This was the least impressive files I've seen in years. The gratuitous violence was detracting and distracting. The massive time spent on character development was painful yet uniforming. There were no redeeming story lines, characters or actors. All this and three hours of it too.… Expand

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MattL.Mar 6, 2009

Very good film. Coveys a very strong message and does so in an entertaining way. Very mature, but very tasteful in my opinion.

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DaveM.Mar 6, 2009

Awesome just like the novel!

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NormH.Mar 6, 2009

At last a movie with something you haven't seen before. This was excellent.

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ZachV.Mar 6, 2009

It has its problems, but the Manhattan sequence scored by recycled Philip Glass pieces is cinematic perfection. Not as good, but it will last longer than The Dark Knight simply because of the material.

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DSmithMar 6, 2009

Astounding. Only a few awkward moments. Those aside, it is wonderful to look at, beautifully scored, and, with Nite Own and Rorschach, extremely well acted.

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ColinH.Mar 6, 2009

The Watchmen was visually beautiful, stunning almost throughout. Though I was annoyed at the few parts that were too long and odd flashback style (It annoyed me in the graphic novel as well), it had an amazing cast, great interpretation of The Watchmen was visually beautiful, stunning almost throughout. Though I was annoyed at the few parts that were too long and odd flashback style (It annoyed me in the graphic novel as well), it had an amazing cast, great interpretation of the novel and, most importantly, it weaved a story that left me thinking. I would recommend it to almost anyone who enjoys action movies, and those who enjoy superhero movies should see it twice.… Expand

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RichiLCMar 6, 2009

I've read the comic book like fifty times (so I'm a huge fan) and after seen this movie, i understand why Moore thought that this was unmakeable. It could be the best possible adaptation to de comic, but still, the same fidelity I've read the comic book like fifty times (so I'm a huge fan) and after seen this movie, i understand why Moore thought that this was unmakeable. It could be the best possible adaptation to de comic, but still, the same fidelity that the movie has, makes an inconsistent and looong film, and it lacks the emotional and philosophic charge of the comic. Watchmen works great as a comic book, but not well as a movie.… Expand

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MitchellO.Mar 6, 2009

Can't tell you how much I loved the graphic novel. I can see the Director's love for the source material. I can see the shots, the reference, the mood. The only thing I don't get is any real connection to the characters and Can't tell you how much I loved the graphic novel. I can see the Director's love for the source material. I can see the shots, the reference, the mood. The only thing I don't get is any real connection to the characters and their stories. Their dialogue comes across as made-up and wooden. Maybe my hopes were just too high going in.… Expand

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ToddB.Mar 6, 2009

This movie was fantastic. Best comic to film adaptation ever, and I enjoyed more than The Dark Knight. Visuals are inspired, music is fantastic, and great story. I can't wait to see it again. Kudos, Zack.

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TonyMACMar 6, 2009

Decent adaptation but lacks depth. It all looks good enough but at no point do we really care what's happening. I mean there's supposed to be a feeling of impending doom throughout the story but where is it? Alan Moore was right Decent adaptation but lacks depth. It all looks good enough but at no point do we really care what's happening. I mean there's supposed to be a feeling of impending doom throughout the story but where is it? Alan Moore was right (once again!)… Expand

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ThatGuyMar 6, 2009

It was sweet. It was dark, gritty, and amazing. I think people who say this film isn't good are crazy.

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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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AlexB.Mar 6, 2009

Action sequences were perfectly shot, excellent casting, great direction, the acting really made you feel the hopelessness and despair of their world. Loved the book, loved the movie, enough said.

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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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MarkMar 6, 2009

When I left theater (2hours after the film started), I was perplexed. I wondered if I should be thankful for a movie that would send me to the dictionary to find superlatives that would jive with the word 'Boring.' I was optimistic When I left theater (2hours after the film started), I was perplexed. I wondered if I should be thankful for a movie that would send me to the dictionary to find superlatives that would jive with the word 'Boring.' I was optimistic going in and then, nothing. No humor, not curiosity, no drama, nothing. I was wondering why, when Laurie threw the rock through Dr. Manhattans head (The CGI a homage to Terminator 2?), they decided to put the mindless direction in slow motion, and then it hit me: Here's the metaphor for the movie, "Throw a benign lump of hard nothingness (The movie) and out it in slow motion (Over 2 and half hours) and see if it (The audience ) survives. That bit of irony is the inadvertent apex of this decidedly unprovocative film. It was as if the screenwriters were introduced to the Cosmos and its contemplation just moments before the writing process began.… Expand

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JasonMar 6, 2009

There really is one of best movies ever made. Regardless of whether you've read the comic or not you will enjoy this film. Great action , beautiful cinematography(imax even better) , a complex and engaging story (streamlined from the There really is one of best movies ever made. Regardless of whether you've read the comic or not you will enjoy this film. Great action , beautiful cinematography(imax even better) , a complex and engaging story (streamlined from the comic but they had to , the movie would be 10 hours long if they hadn't) I really feel that the director picked the best scene and the strongest moments to translate into film. Even the acting was perfect, particularly Rorschach. It really a movie you must see to believe.… Expand

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TyH.Mar 6, 2009

Loved it. Textured and visually compelling, these characters are performed to perfection!

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JudyTMar 6, 2009

Interesting but lacks characters to connect with. Like Dr. Manhattan we're cut off and distant bogged down in the corporate, controlled story and timid ending.

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ArmorixMar 6, 2009

I loved it. I read the graphic novel again recently and I do not think that they could have made a better adaptation.

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SubhasP.Mar 6, 2009

One of the best films I've seen in the cinema in the last 10 years. The action scenes are well shot and considering I knew nothing about the comics (graphic-novels... ahem) coming into this film (Most of the general populace in the UK One of the best films I've seen in the cinema in the last 10 years. The action scenes are well shot and considering I knew nothing about the comics (graphic-novels... ahem) coming into this film (Most of the general populace in the UK have never heard of Watchmen), it did a fantastic job of making me actually care about the characters and what was happening on screen. For the most part the acting is superb and although long keeps you watching for the full 2.5 hours. Much deeper and darker then the typical adaptations of graphic-novels but at the same time easy to understand and follow unless you're under 12 (in which case you shouldn't watch this film) or have the intellect of a plebian.… Expand

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DwightL.Mar 6, 2009

Top notch super-hero saga, well cast, great action, good dialogue, well-directed, provocative

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JordanMar 6, 2009

For those critics who rated the movie below a 70, did you sleep during the movie and have nightmares? Or did you just NOT READ THE COMIC? If you haven't read Watchmen, you won't enjoy this movie 25% as much.

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ChrisM.Mar 6, 2009

I am a long time and huge fan of the book and I was very happy with the film

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WillMar 6, 2009

read "Watchmen" 7 days ago - that was great! just watched the film and i was blown away Great Film - Great Sound Track

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FritodunceMar 6, 2009

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

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AnnE.Mar 6, 2009

The movie lost one of the key points of the comic: these "superheroes" aren't super at all--they are normal human beings (with the exception of Dr. Manhattan). Even Ozymandias, as intelligent as he is, is still just a normal human The movie lost one of the key points of the comic: these "superheroes" aren't super at all--they are normal human beings (with the exception of Dr. Manhattan). Even Ozymandias, as intelligent as he is, is still just a normal human being. But the film is full of gore and violence that normal humans shouldn't really be capable of. Many of the fight scenes were a bit ridiculous because of this. They shouldn't be able to fight THAT well, or inflict THAT much damage. Also, the complexity of the ending was almost completely lost. I knew before hand that the main part of Ozymandias's plan had been altered in the movie, though I knew not how. But after watching it, I don't quite understand WHY that part was changed. The constant change in time was also severely simplified towards the end, as well, which made the entire ending lose a lot of its richness. All that being said, the movie is not bad. I enjoyed it, and I'll probably watch the Director's Cut with the scenes from the pirate comic and Under the Hood woven in. But unfortunately, it's not quite as good as it could have been, or should have been.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Mar 6, 2009

This is a film made by a consumer of the art, for consumers of the art - shame it wasn't made by a film maker who knows the difference between a storyboard and narrative flow of a graphic novel. Oh well, I wonder what this guy will This is a film made by a consumer of the art, for consumers of the art - shame it wasn't made by a film maker who knows the difference between a storyboard and narrative flow of a graphic novel. Oh well, I wonder what this guy will 'storyboard' for us next.… Expand

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TimN.Mar 6, 2009

I'm starting to think you have to be a fan of the book to love this movie. Otherwise, it's just too much to process in one viewing.

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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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MarkW.Mar 6, 2009

An astounding adaptation to the big screen. Pitch perfect, accessible, entertaining, thought provoking. I just hate to say this but... I liked it better than the graphic novel. People will make noise and cry about it's departures from An astounding adaptation to the big screen. Pitch perfect, accessible, entertaining, thought provoking. I just hate to say this but... I liked it better than the graphic novel. People will make noise and cry about it's departures from the graphic novel but it's a movie. Hard choices needed to be made and the director et al made them well. Low points were the actress who played Jupiter (she looked 25 not 40) and Ozymandius. A couple of times the exposition was a little preachy. Overall, this movie is art for the masses.… Expand

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JustinN.Mar 6, 2009

The Watchmen is a very good movie and its not your typical comic book movie, which might disappoint some people. The graphic novel is still better then the movie, but you have to give it up to Zack Snyder for doing an exceptional job of The Watchmen is a very good movie and its not your typical comic book movie, which might disappoint some people. The graphic novel is still better then the movie, but you have to give it up to Zack Snyder for doing an exceptional job of making this movie on of the best comic book movies every made.… Expand

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JL.Mar 6, 2009

Great movie. But be aware, its not for kids. It provides great special effects, the acting was exceptional, and on the high scale of action and violence. My only gripe was the ending which seem a little goody too shoes and didn't fit Great movie. But be aware, its not for kids. It provides great special effects, the acting was exceptional, and on the high scale of action and violence. My only gripe was the ending which seem a little goody too shoes and didn't fit with the rest of the movie.… Expand

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JasonR.Mar 6, 2009

Just WOW! Don't remember the last time, that a movie impressed me that much. Actually I have no idea why so many review sites don't like Watchmen at all. It has nearly everything a movie should have and what I like the most that it Just WOW! Don't remember the last time, that a movie impressed me that much. Actually I have no idea why so many review sites don't like Watchmen at all. It has nearly everything a movie should have and what I like the most that it is so different. The style, the setting, the humour: I likes it all. I have never read a Watchmen comic, but I could follow the whole (awesome) plot, even though it's sometimes not easy. And...I think I will buy some of those Watchmen comic books....… Expand

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MichaelM.Mar 6, 2009

Not having read the graphic novel this was an enjoyable fantasy if a little long & ponderous in parts

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TonyB.Mar 6, 2009

I wouldn't recommend this to people unfamiliar with the Watchmen, but for those that are fans. it was awesome.

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JasonG.Mar 6, 2009

ok at last ive seen it!great stuff but its going to be very hard going if you havent read the comic a few changes made but overall its an essential watch.and yes no squid but it would never of worked.

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KellyE.Mar 6, 2009

What were people smoking when they ranked this movie low. I mean this is one of the most entertaining movies I have seen in a long, long time. I know it is different than the graphic novel, but what an outstanding movie it is by itself. Go see it!

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GiovanniC.Mar 6, 2009

Zack Snyder's Watchmen is an amazing movie. Zack Snyder does a fantastic job delivering Alan Moore's novel onto the big screen. Zack sets that mood in the world that Alan sets in the novel the world is exactly like ours just with Zack Snyder's Watchmen is an amazing movie. Zack Snyder does a fantastic job delivering Alan Moore's novel onto the big screen. Zack sets that mood in the world that Alan sets in the novel the world is exactly like ours just with these costume characters in the middle. The acting is top notch especially with Dr. Manhattan from being a wimpy little scientist to never feeling fear for the rest of his days. The soundtrack was simply epic! Every scene has a tune that sets the mood so perfectly, especially the opening credits with the Bob Dylan song. The action is brutal and non-stop never ceasing to keep the audience up in their seats. Watchmen is surely a movie you can't miss.… Expand

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MattM.Mar 6, 2009

This film is abysmal. Horrible pace, pointless plot, awkward acting and stilted uncomfortable action. And its long. Very long. I saw this at an Imax preview in Perth, WA. About 30 people walked out... enough said. Avoid at all costs.

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JoF.Mar 6, 2009

Watchmen drags the superhero movie kicking and screaming out of adolescence in ways that Dark Knight and Iron Man only hinted at.

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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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KevinM.Mar 6, 2009

Amazing! The closest adaptation to any graphic novel so far!

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JacobR.Mar 6, 2009

A movie that is so accurate from the source material that it is recieved exactly the same. You get it or you don't.

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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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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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MerryJ.Mar 6, 2009

Very visual, dark, and great to see more than once. one of the best of the year despite a lot of no name critics giving it a low rating.

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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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BrandonB.Mar 6, 2009

Great movie i really loved the comic book and i think that they did a wonderful job making it into a movie. would i go see it again? yes it was like the dark knight all over again i liked it that much. it did have its problems but it wasGreat movie i really loved the comic book and i think that they did a wonderful job making it into a movie. would i go see it again? yes it was like the dark knight all over again i liked it that much. it did have its problems but it was still a masterful movie… Expand

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TheBaldProdMar 6, 2009

By sticking so closely to the original text, the film-makers have pickled, rather than adapted, Watchmen and delivered a film that could bore a tractor.

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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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WadeO.Mar 6, 2009

To anyone complaining about the change to the minor deus ex machina of the film, grow up. Realize that the squid is simply there as a catalyst and changing that catalyst does not effect the importance of the moment. I was worried by all of To anyone complaining about the change to the minor deus ex machina of the film, grow up. Realize that the squid is simply there as a catalyst and changing that catalyst does not effect the importance of the moment. I was worried by all of the nay saying around this film until I was utterly astonished by the faithful wonder of it all. No punches were pulled and there is nothing left out that I felt was absolutely necessary. Here's to anticipation of the directors cut.… Expand

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MarioV.Mar 6, 2009

The film was a great adaptation. I really enjoyed it visually. The story was well structured from what is a huge story. I really enjoyed it.

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AndyMar 6, 2009

I enjoyed the beginning montage scene. And all the noire stuff with Roscharck was great. The third act was pretty weak. Considering the budget, it could have looked a bit better.

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DaveWhiteMar 6, 2009

If you haven't read the novel then you are most likely NOT going to enjoy the movie that much. It drags on and on. But being a fan of the original graphic and knowing the characters and plot already, I thought it was an excellentIf you haven't read the novel then you are most likely NOT going to enjoy the movie that much. It drags on and on. But being a fan of the original graphic and knowing the characters and plot already, I thought it was an excellent adaptation. Minus one gratuitous sex scene it was dead one what I hoped it would be.… Expand

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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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JuanF.Mar 6, 2009

Sets the new standard in adaptation while preserving the intent and spirit of the original comic.

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PrestonEverettJ.Mar 6, 2009

Great adaptation of a slightly dated but well written graphic novel. Changes to the original story added relevance and made the ending much more believable and less silly. Brutally violent, well staged and shot, well adapted, could have used Great adaptation of a slightly dated but well written graphic novel. Changes to the original story added relevance and made the ending much more believable and less silly. Brutally violent, well staged and shot, well adapted, could have used a stronger hand in the cutting room floor (some backstory a little unnecessary even if it was in the graphic novel), but highly entertaining and still highly relevant in our fear dominated political scene.… Expand

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DaveW.Mar 6, 2009

It could be better, but after all it´s a great history and a great film!

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ShamusM.Mar 6, 2009

i think this was on of the best adaptions of a comic book to movies i have ever seen some things are changed and dropped from the comic but in the end they weren't necessary and it makes the plot and the overall message a lot clearer i think this was on of the best adaptions of a comic book to movies i have ever seen some things are changed and dropped from the comic but in the end they weren't necessary and it makes the plot and the overall message a lot clearer and a really good soundtrack… Expand

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PeterS.Mar 6, 2009

Amazing movie followed the novel closely was not disappointing at all.

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