Spectacular and dark. The Anti-Super Hero concept redefines the genre.

Rating: 9/10 (7 September 2009)

"Watchmen" is by far the darkest super-hero movie released. I use the term "dark" because it deals with not so common topics in these kind of movies such as super heroes retiring, getting killed, political ambitions with real-life situations and characters, extreme violence (for Hollywood's standards=, raping, and more...
I really tried to like this movie a lot and I can say I only enjoyed it big time because of it's spectacular, stupendous f/x. But I couldn't take it seriously mainly because it keeps "that" comic-book style vibe. I mean, it's a graphic novel but when you take events and characters into a movie, some of those elements just feel out of place. But that's my opinion.
The fact that the superheroes are not 100% good and even deal with evil and violent situations, gives you an idea of how critic and real the movie tries to be.
You can't say something negative about it's production values. This is a perfect movie on that matter. The f/x are extremely well done; it's like a parallel world of darkness and technology. The political sub-plot sometimes fell out of place taking in account the current world events that deal with it. But I keep in mind that it's a graphic novel with a defined plot.
The action sequences are great, spectacular, and rely a lot on violence and fighting techniques. Gore is glorious when has on screen opportunities.
My favorite scenes include a giant Dr. Manhattan "solving" the situation in Vietnam, The Comedian's demise, the maximum security prison escape, and the epic ending where Egyptian culture takes an important role...
The acting is also very good and taken seriously. Malin Akerman is truly hot as hell! What a PERFECT big ass, and I thank her for that steamy sex scene inside "Archie". The Comedian and Rorshchach were by far my favorite characters. You can't get more badass than them.
This should be a new contender for best action movie in years because it offers new elements that should redefine epic cinema.
But keep in mind that this should be considered as violent popcorn fun.