Hello, darkness my old friend. I've come to talk with you again....

Rating: 7/10 (31 January 2011)

First of all, let me say I am an avid comic book reader and Graphic Novel enthusiast, but never got the chance to read 'Watchmen', so when this movie arrived I made the decision to just watch the film. I understand the vision behind this movie. Just how long can a 'Super-Hero' remain 'Super', until the darkness they have fought all their lives consumes them.It is a tale of desperation, confusion and destruction that leads to the eventual downfall of the hero.
An investigation is conducted by Rorschach, a psychotic masked crusader into the murder of a anti-hero named 'The Comedian', as we delve into this world of Superheroes, nothing is what it seems. There is no perfect life for the Superhero, no wonderful alter-ego they can safely resume, after they have saved the day...Just darkness.
I genuinely feel for the director and the cast, the movie was not as great as it could be, the Graphic Novel was probably more interesting, but this movie has the wrong cast in my opinion expect for Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jackie Earle Haley, the actress who plays 'Silk Spectre 2' does not give a very engaging performance...Neither does anyone.
Comedian's burial is perhaps the most beautiful scene of all, a hero's burial is done in secret with only a few military personnel and his superhero friends. It just struck a chord with me as the rain pours and 'Simon and Garfunkel' song 'Sound of Silence' plays...Just stunning.