Spiritual and motivating film depicting superheroes as gods

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2009)

I am a science fiction author and the timing of this film couldn't have been better. I am currently working on a superhero story and after watching this spectacular film, I find myself going back to the drawing boards because the stories are very similar.
Enough about that, lets talk about this phenomenon. It is groundbreaking film directing and Zack Snyder is now officially a genius. After watching 300, I gave most kudos to his video editing software, but now it's official, he is the next Kubrick. Big words yes, but coming from a Kubrick fan, and I really mean it.
The acting here is good enough to draw you into feeling for the characters. The problem is that there is too many of them, and the film should be a bit longer even though the theatrical cut is long for some. Personally, I would have sat in the theater for another 2 hours. The film gives you great special effects, set design, and most of all atmosphere. Snyder wraps this all together in a package filled with philosophical debate, centered around the nature of humanity and our imminent future. A dark future it is, mostly because we are destroying our planet with primitive energy sources, and if we develop free energy, we might save the planet but destroy ourselves, because humanity isn't mature enough to handle such power.
I wanted to talk about the soundtrack, which is excellent. Lots of eclectic music, mixed in with some Rock and Roll. Some bashed the idea of including such popular songs, but I loved the songs and the music adds to the film's emotional scenes. Most of the film is in the past, showing how the watchmen came to an end. Each character gets a backdrop story, and in the end, all the drama intersects and all the characters find their judgment day. Even the all-mighty Dr. Manhattan will face his demons in the end, and proves that even a perfect man is never really perfect and perfection doesn't really exist permanently.
I don't recommend children watch this film because of the violence and gore. Some of it unnecessary and I guess Snyder needed to be free with his R rating. I do recommend this to everyone above 18, it's a must watch because people need to keep their brains on when watching a film, not shut them off. If you disagree, go watch the Fantastic Four! 10 out of 10. Groundbreaking visual masterpiece, and a story on par with Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, and even the Ten Commandments.