For any purists out there, do me a favor and take a pill, preferably one from Adrian!

Rating: 9/10 (6 March 2009)

The Watchmen should not leave anyone wanting, for anything from a motion picture, this film made it fun to go to the theatre and experience brilliant direction from an incredible cast who was gifted with easily one of the best screen plays you could find. I am sure that reviews will reference the graphic novel (of which I have been a fan for more than 20 years), that is all well and good however it may lead some folks away from an exceptional movie going experience. Visually this film is breath taking, allowing a flawless representation of a true "superhero" along with a couple of trips to Mars and Antarctica. One significant sentiment within this film is the failure of the entire global system, not just abrasively showing the failings, but driving home the point that as a people we can no longer solve today's problems with today's thinking. Regardless of the topic be it politics, industrial economics, planet wide dependence on fossil fuels or the truth that man has by his how design destined to unravel all he has created barrage of imagery is laid before you in order to clearly illustrate each failing. Without question this is more than just an "action" or "graphic novel" movie, with layer upon layer of complexity that creates a reality so shocking, like a bad accident looking at first half turned away, then finding yourself fully engaged to a tale that will have you questioning what are the true costs of peace, more importantly would you be willing to make that sacrifice. Simply put, this is a film that should be taken seriously, and appreciated within a theatre where you are able to see and hear not only the motion picture but the audience reaction to this most invasive story.