| | Ok... I got two things to state before I start my review.
One, I am only giving a temporary score for the fact I am only review the current Theatrical Release of Watchmen. The movie was condensed to two and a half hours, taking out "Tales of the Black Freighter", "Under The Hood" and other scenes Zack Snyder had to trim for the release. This summer, they will release the extended version and I can give a complete review.
Two, there is a difference between a graphic novel and film. The Watchmen originially was a 12 issue maxi-series and each issue had their own pace and flow. This movie flows the main story in one format. Creating an adaptation of anything, changes must be made to tell the story. Also, a person watches a movie different than reading a book or graphic novel. To those who say this movie is not a perfect translation, movies at this moment can never deliver anything close to perfect. There is a motion comic that goes panel for panel of the comic, which run time goes for five hours.
Ok, to the review.
Zack Snyder should do every comic book movie from here on out (Sorry, Jon Favreau). I do want Hollywood to look how it's done. DC comics, put Zack on JLA. Ok, enough with the praise. The film tells the story of murder, nuclear tension, and tights. It wraps around the mentality of superheroes and the reality of their own humanity. The opening montage tells the origins of the superhero community through the ages to the much changed 1985. The superhero known as The Comedian is murdered and its up to Rorschach to find out why. To fans of the comic, there are many easter eggs and the imagery from the comic makes a solid transition to the screen. The visual effects are amazing and keeps your eyes glued to the action and dramatic scenes. The cast is perfect and convey each character dead on. The music in the movie is probably some of the best use I have ever heard (highly recommending the soundtrack). There is so much more in this movie I want to tell but it must been seen to be enjoyed. There has been some news and ruckus about the change to the ending of the story. After watching this, I really have no complaints about it. It really is a small tweek and it does give small nod to the original ending.
The graphic novel is known for its heavy voilence and sexual images, and it also shows in the film. There is a lot of killing, slow motion brutality and much nakedness (both male and female). This movie is what you call a Hard "R" rated movie. I do not recommend this movie to anyone under 17, over 60 or any religious groups.
I give this movie an A and reserving the plus until I see the extended cut. You really don't feel the two plus hours, you actually want to see more while the credits roll. I recommend hitting this up in IMAX with a group. To those who never read the book, do pick it up (there are plenty of copies). After the recent Oscars, I really hope this movie doesn't get overlooked.
Though Be Warned, there is much violence, language, and nudity (plus one rape scene)! |
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