Living & Breathing Artwork!!

Rating: 8/10 (21 March 2009)

This movie is based on a 12 issue graphic novel of the same name which was both created and written by Alan Moore. Let me start by saying I'm a huge fan of comics (though bias towards Marvel), but I must admit I never read this series so I cannot comment on how great of a job or lack there of (depending on your view) was done by Zack Snyder (the director) and his crew on translating "The Watchmen" comic to the big screen but instead I will comment on my take of the movie mostly as that of a regular movie goer.
Heading into the theater I had my reservations and couldn't help but be a bit skeptical and unsure of what I was about to watch but I must admit that 1/4 of the way through the movie my fears had turn to enjoyment and fortunately in my opinion the movie ended up being fun, imaginative and worth watching. The movie was very well done across the board from its storyline, to it being artsy (but in a good way), as well as its characters, action, special fx and so on. I can't help but say that having watched "The Watchmen" was like watching a comic or artwork come to life; from the visually appealing colors to the scenes, and landscapes/backdrops which were used (last time I felt this way was with Sin City). I also must tip my hat off to "The Watchmen" for the casting job they did of hiring for the most part several small time names (with maybe the exceptions of Stephen McHattie as the original Nite Owl and Carla Gugino as the original Silk Spectre) Vs. the typical Huge Hollywood Name(s). Two of the actors which stood out to me during the movie in fact were Malin Akerman (Silk Spectre II) and Jackie Earle Haley (Rorschach). Malin Akerman (Silk Spectre II) who's obviously extremely attractive holds her own as the lone female amongst her peers of predominantly male superheros while struggling to maintain her love life and gaining her mom's approval/acceptance. As for Jackie Earle Haley (Rorschach); dag I didn't even recognize him since his days of playing "Kelly Leak" (the lone bad ass) on the original "The Bad News Bears". For starters; Yes I'm bias towards the "Rorschach" character from his appearance, to his hard edge somewhat methodical style. I was truly blown away to see it was Jackie Earle Haley who transformed and brought this character to life; he's certainly come a long way from his days on "The Bad News Bears" (I certainly mean that as a compliment).
(Possible Spoiler Alert) My only Nock or Con to "The Watchmen" was in it's ending though being translated from the graphic novel (as long as the script writers and Warner Brothers didn't take any liberties with changing the ending for movie purposes) then I can't put the blame on them (the movie) for it.
In conclusion I enjoyed, would recommend and would watch "The Watchmen" again. I hope this has been of some help and use. Enjoy.