Watchmen (2009)
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.
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Blistering performances.
This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
It's a shame that Allen Moore has no faith in movie adaptations of his work. Granted, considering what has been released, I don't blame him ("League..." is a guilty pleasure, I admit, but is hardly reminiscent of the source material!). However, I wish he had given "Watchmen" a chance. It looks just like the graphic novel. It's beautifully shot, the opening montage setting the tone for the alternate timeline. Great cast and performances, as well. We're liberties taken here and there? Sure, but what film doesn't? I won't leave spoilers, but if you love the book, give the film a watch, especially the Ultimate Cut, which includes the animated "Tales of the Black Freighter" edited throughout, just like the comic-within-the-graphic novel!
One of the most boring films I ever saw ! Thankfully I saw it in bluray disk that I rent it and was able to jump scenes again and again and again ! Don't waste your time to watch it !
I personaly loved the movie. I loved how they mixed the action with mistery and thrilling! Not a big fan of the animated sequences, still fine. I think they did a perfect job on the 4 hours version!
While the original version released in cinemas is nothing to be desired. The Director's Cut adds to the already groundbreaking story and performances with the addition of new scenes and payoffs that seem to go nowhere in the original. While The Ultimate Cut may include the Black Frieghter, it unfortunately feels overly long. Get the Director's Cut on Blu-Ray it desveres that much.