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  Written March 7, 2009

  True Essence?

  by mister spock

  The True Essence of this Movie......... Stick your finger up your rear and SMELL it!!!!

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• Must Go!
  Written March 7, 2009

  WARNING! - FOR FANBOYS ONLY!

  by AlexinHouston

  If you weren't someone who appreciated the original graphic novel, do not watch this. You will not find this interesting, you will not enjoy all 2 hours and 45 minutes of it. This is not Batman or The Avengers. That being said, if you appreciate the novel, you will LOVE this movie! The characters and actors do the novel complete justice. I never thought it was too long or boring once. I can't wait for the Blue Ray release! I'm definitely watching it again.

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• So-so
  Written March 8, 2009

  Hmmm...

  by Daydream

  Many have said that if Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen were to be made into a movie, the process would be difficult if not impossible. I completely agree with the critics on this one. Zack Snyder's 2 hour and 43 minute adaptation of the acclaimed Watchmen comic wasn't as compelling as I thought it would be and the mess of a movie was very difficult to sit through. The special effects and fight scenes were the best part of the movie, but there were too few to carry the movie. Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach was unbelievable. He stole all the attention from the other masked crusaders (which I thought would be hard considering there was a rippled and naked neon man in most of the scenes). If you are a fan of the Watchmen comic, I would say stick to the comic. (C-)

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• So-so
  Written March 10, 2009

  Go, but be warned

  by bgblue09

  I hesitate to recommend this movie to people who haven't read the comic on which it's based. The marketing of Watchmen might lead one unfamiliar with the comic to assume that it will be an action movie, but in fact Watchmen is a slow drama interspersed with scenes of graphic violence. Stylistically, it's a triumph, and it certainly looks unlike any other film you're likely to see. The visuals are brilliant, as are some of the performances. But for every good thing there is to say about Watchmen, there's a caveat, a remainder which is not so good. The performance from the lead female is perhaps one of the worst I've seen in recent memory. Those who are not invested in these characters, or the events, may grow incredulous at the realization that this film keeps secrets from the uninitiated, and it can be downright impenetrable to some. I enjoyed it, with reservations, and so did my friends. But Watchmen will, without a doubt, both satisfy and alienate at the same time.

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  Written March 7, 2009

  ANGRY PARENTS, STOP COMPLAINING

  by hisownshot

  i'm 16 and a girl, and i read the book first. if you've never read the book and came to watch this movie thinking it's a spiderman type superhero movie, you will be extremely mistaken. it was intensely gritty, it should not be seen by young kids at all, unless you're okay with your child seeing a guy getting his arms sawed off. it's rated R in all aspects so don't expect a happy ending or PG/PG-13 type plot. i know i'm only 16, but i knew exactly what type of content to expect since i read the book, and also maybe read the listed reasons why it's rated R.
  
  it was a FANTASTIC movie. for an almost 3 hour movie, it seemed to have covered the book well and it was awesome.
  
  1. great superhero movie
  2. definitely not a spiderman type movie
  3. very violent, lots of blood, sex, whatever other shenanigans parents want to complain about cause they DIDN'T DO THEIR RESEARCH OR CAN'T READ
  4. you will probably understand the movie more if you read the book

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• Must Go!
  Written March 6, 2009

  Simply Amazing

  by elfric

  I can't believe that in this age of crap movies and short attention spans, this movie could have been made. It is, quite simply, one of the best movies I've ever seen. The story and characterization were amazing, and the acting was very well done. Zack Snyder deserves a medal for filiming this in a way that is actually true to the original comic and not a watered-down, unrecognizable "adaptation" (which is, sadly, the norm in Hollywood these days). Yes, there's male nudity. Yes, there's a fairly graphic sex scene. Yes, there's some pretty strong gore in parts. However, most of it makes sense in the context of the movie. The only part that seems at all gratuitous to me is the sex scene in the sky (which honestly DOES seem a bit out of place, much like the strange, out of context sex scenes in 300), but only because it was just too graphic and doesn't fit the rest of the movie. In any case, it's a small flaw, and easily forgiveable given how good the rest of the movie is.

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• Must Go!
  Written March 12, 2009

  Watchmen: It's not your kid's comic movie.

  by aipoet

  I have been a fan of comics and graphic novels all of my life and I actually use the Moore/Gibbons graphic novel "Watchmen" in a science fiction literature course that I teach. In leterary form, it is a remarkable study of the morality of the "superhero" idea as well as the rationality of modern society and politics. I was greatly concerned about the way the movie would be dealt with up until the moment I viewed it.
  
  The way the back story was integrated into flashbacks seamlessly replaced the openings to the chapters that reviewed it through Hollis' novel or news bits. The casting and presentation of the characters, their appearances, and their voices was exceptionally well done. It will be difficult to see Rohrshack now without hearing the actor's voice.
  
  The major plot departure of the "Doc Manhattan reprisal" attack by Ozymandias vs. the "alien invasion" of the GN, while possiby distressing for purists, actually does work well.
  
  Overall, a stellar job, but not for kids.

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• Must Go!
  Written March 7, 2009

  Hello!!?????????

  by MissVix

  First of all..the movie is rated R! Why would you even think about taking a child? Do not complain that there was nudity or "porn" when the rating was put there to warn you. I have a child, and I would never take her to any movie that is rated R. Find a babysitter!
  Second, this is not a movie that you just watch the trailer and say, "Oh...that looks cool..let's go see it!"
  Have you read the book..watched the motion comic? If you did either, then this movie makes total sense. The movie is not about action..the characters are strong and multi-layered. It is about so many different things. This story is about making you think. Shouldn't that be refreshing?

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• Must Go!
  Written March 6, 2009

  Uncompromising Traslation Book to Screen

  by dmonti13

  Zack Snyder is the absolute man! They called this the unmakeable movie and he pulls it off beautifully. Fans of the novel will love the fact that he didnt cut back on the violence, message, tone, look, feel GREAT JOB ALL AROUND. The changes he did make work well and take nothing away from the movie/novel. Will go and see it again!

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• Must Go!
  Written March 10, 2009

  Totally Loves it! But can understand why others would not.

  by Gwen Stacy

  What a fantastic, fresh take on a "comic book" movie, opening with a wonderfully dark montage of "American history" set to Bob Dylan's "The Times They are A-Changin" and then preceding to visually blow your mind. I loved it!
  
  They did the absolute best they could with a G.N. of this magnitude, but I could see it being hard to follow if you didn't read it 1st..I might have even misunderstood, had I not read it myself. But, if you're going to watch the Watchmen, look past the CGI, sex & violence & silly costumes for a moment.. instead focus on the themes Watchmen expresses and the questions it poses... about our country and it's foundations, about humanity, corruption, free will, you name it...
  
  There really is a lot going on in the graphic novel [almost 2 much for the average viewer], it's no wonder they had to cut the film at 2hrs40 minutes with plenty of storyline still left untouched. But, I think the movie was beautifully executed and as well as it could have been adapted!

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  Written March 8, 2009

  Forget the movie... Read the book

  by DrDamento

  I had just finished reading the book about 12hs before I seen the movie. In my opinion the book was easily one of the greatest works of literary art ever written. Ever. The book left me with a rare sense of awe you'd only feel when experiencing something truly new and unique. For me personally, it made me look at the world differently. The book exposed the enchanting irony of our seemingly overly complex lives juxtaposed with the harsh reality of how trite and meaningless the "over complexity" really is.
  
  The movie conveyed none of that. I had trouble comprehending how they would make a book so intricate into a great movie. The cold truth is. They couldn't. Too many things went unexplained, while the deletions were understandable, it ultimately lead into a terrible movie. Like punchlines with no jokes. Special effects will always look great with a big enough budget. But couple that with bad acting, and an Ironclad plotline turned to swiss cheese you'll leave the theater disappointed.

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• Must Go!
  Written March 6, 2009

  Why are you people complaining about nudity?

  by HurriKaty

  The people complaining about nudity are a bit boggling to me. You don't whine about all the numerous amounts of horrible gore in the movie, but the second genitals shows up your offended? So right, people being brutally murdered, fine, man parts, evil. There is a reason that this movie is rated R.
  
  As for my OWN review, I thouroughly enjoyed the movie althought I don't think it's going to be everyone's thing. It is NOT totally action packed, there are a lot of slow parts but they really worked. Everything that happened made sense to me and the ending though I have heard it's different from the novel, was perfect.

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• Must Go!
  Written March 11, 2009

  What did you want?

  by mitch007

  Watchmen is an epic tale filled with deep characters and a twisted plot. The cinematography was fantastic. If you are a fan of the book there is no point in reading further because the movie is true to the book (until the end bits) so just go see it!
  
  Why so much nay say? From what I've read, it's because, yes, there is a big, blue, dong in the movie. More than once. EE-GADS! What will the children think?! Perhaps, "I wonder why I'm allowed into R rated movies, only to have my parents flip out?" And the other reason appears to be that people wanted another classic good guy beats bad guy and gets the girl. There's nothing wrong with that, watch Iron Man, it's a good one. The Watchmen is not that however.
  
  I liked it a lot, and hope that no one will be dissuaded from going to see it on the big screen.
  
  If you want a unique hero movie, check it out.

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• Must Go!
  Written March 6, 2009

  Amazing movie

  by brunette789

  Absolutely amazing. It was extremely true to the comic, which happens to be one of the greatest comics ever written. The whole point of the super heroes in this comic are that they're anti-heroes and if you're looking for another Spiderman this isn't the movie for you, this has a much more meaningful and poetic story to tell. If you haven't read the comic you can still appreciate the movie, but having read it I think that it is an excellent adaptation. The freeze frames during the fight scenes are just beautiful, and they're taken directly out of the comic, as is the majority of the dialogue.
  
  People really need to stop complaining about it not being an action movie, it is not supposed to be purely an action movie. Also it is rated R for graphic violence, nudity, and language. If that offends you don't see it, but don't sit around and complain about those aspects of the movie, you were warned. Maybe it's not for everyone, but I think it is worth seeing, I plan on going again.

  • 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written March 6, 2009

  Sticks to the book, not for children

  by ThermodynamicMiracle

  It's probably the best adaption of a book I've ever seen. Besides the bad acting from Malin Akerman Carla Gugino, I thought the movie was great! For me, the real stars of the movie were the actors who played Rorschach, the Comedian, and Dr. Manhattan.
  
  Don't take your children. There's lots of sex and nudity. I saw it with my dad, and it was the most awkward moment ever. But we were warned, and we took our risk.

  • 8 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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