A compelling superhero movie

Rating: 8/10 (16 June 2018)

Take everything we know about superheroes and set it aside. This is NO Batman or Superman, yet an all together different albeit distinct superhero film based off comic strip from 86-87 by Alan Moore. Utilizing an alternative timeline and applying multiverse theory, the story exists in a nearly identical, but separate America, whilst slightly mimicking both historically significant time periods.
The film has an absolute fitting cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, and Patrick Wilson. Carla Gugino makes an absolute dynamic impact with her beauty and skills in martial arts in the fight scenes. The film comes across with a unique, yet dark look and take into the superhero universe.
There are several sub-plots involved in this film, many which get passed by, but the strength of the Cold War, nuclear destruction and what humanity must do to prevent it comes across very strong and very relevant.
The characters are strong and the audience will get invested in them, the SPX are decent, not to over the top. I thought the music score sat perfectly with the development of the story. I give this film a solid 8 as it is entertaining, action filled and has drive of character development. Good film, a must see.