what did i just watch?

Rating: 10/10 (6 March 2009)

ever sat on a roller coaster thinking you know exactly whats going to happen and when? well thats what i thought when i was at the ticket counter in my local cinema today.
i have seen a fair few films ranging from the German expressionism films of the early 20th century to modern indie films that no one seems to have heard of. so i though that i was prepared enough for a "typical action/ science fiction/ comic book adaptation film". after all who hasn't seen x-men or spider man. but, boy i was wrong.
this film has a non liner narrative which is a plot that doesn't follow the conventions of straight time, a lot of flash backs and un-datable things happen. this actually makes the film quite confusing at first glance. but the stunning special effects and amazing directing and editing make up for any minuscule short comings that this film may have.
about 2 hours in the story itself appears to be drawing to a "natural break" where most films would break off into another instalment leaving most viewers feeling cheated and ripped off but the watchmen keeps plowing on as if its in dire need to get all the story out in one go.
a few remarks on leaving the cinema showed that it may have been about 30 minutes to long for some people but i felt like i had been on a roller coaster full of loops and helices.
i left feeling more excited than i have felt after any film recently.
i am still well and truly amazed.
i want to see more