Frank Miller/Zack Snyder

Rating: 8/10 (16 April 2010)

I think this was the first interpretation of Frank Miller's work that I ever enjoyed translated onto the big screen. I wasn't a fan of The Spirit, nor Sin City and so on. Zack Snyder absolutely nailed this. The visual landscapes and imagery were outlandishly awesome and tantalizing, especially on the big screen.
The only disappointment with this movie has been the follow up decisions from both Snyder and Butler. Watchmen was a disappointment, not because it was bad, but I just think Snyder should have lent his talents elsewhere as there was no crossover appeal no matter how hard they tried to push otherwise. Butler, on the other hand is playing completely demoralizing roles. I know he wants to be an actor but why is he choosing rom coms?
Anyways, back to my original point, the smartest thing to do is to pair Snyder and Butler together again, with Miller's work. It's a shame this is supposed to be based on historical events as it leaves little to no room for a prequel (a sequel is obviously impossible).