Justice to the graphic novel, how interesting

Rating: 8/10 (30 July 2009)

First of all I would like to inform you that as soon as I saw the trailer for Watchmen, I located the graphic novel and started reading it. The novel was by far one of the most intriguing I have read in a long time, save Hellblazer and Sin City. Halfway through I realized that I must watch the movie and so I discarded the novel, lest it spoil my movie experience. I must say that they have stuck to the theme of the Novel, the movie is equally Noirish and sinister. The casting was spot on, even the dialogs were exactly as they were in the novel. That is a good thing because in keeping with the spirit of the graphic novel, they have done a measurable amount of Justice to 'the Watchmen'. Toning down or adding anything more to it would've made it a far less satisfying experience. I appreciate it when Directors do not compromise on the levels of gore, profanity and nudity to be shown on screen. I just hate it when compromises are made. Thankfully, with 'watchmen' none were made. My advise is first see the movie then read the Graphic novel.