We Watches the Watchman

Rating: 8/10 (28 March 2009)

The long awaited Graphic Novel is finally here on the big screen. Some might hate it, some might love it. But this one is one not to be miss for all films fans out there. Don't go in and expect a big time Superman or Spider-Man movie because you will only come out with a big disappointment. This is not your average super hero movie. This is about war and the violence we cause. And it's the Watchmen who tries to bring peace by doing justices.
It all begins with an awesome fight sequences where the Comicdian gets murdered. Rorschach, a mask vigilant, goes on to investigate the murder. Later, more of them starts to get murdered. Silk Spectre goes to look for Nite Owl because she had an ague with Dr. Manhattan who later got blame for spreading cancer and went exile. Soon Silk Spectre starts and Nite Owl starts to love each other and they team up with Rorschach to find out what's happening.
Fans of the comic might be a little disappointed with the film because there are some major changes in the comic and movie. Although even if it doesn't live up to the comic it is still a great Graphic Novel movie to enjoy with some great direction from Zack Snyder and his Slow motion sequences. With the mix of a wonderful soundtrack. And my favorite scene in the whole film is the beginning where the Comicdian gets murdered and they have the song 'Unforgettable' playing in the background.
The Characters are all well portrayed by the cast. They're dark, some of them are so called insane, like Rorschach. The comicdian jut enjoy killing everyone. Great job to Billy Crudup who played Dr. Manhattan. The cast are all well picked to portray the roles. Patrick Wilson does look like Dan Dreiberg or Nite Owl.
This is a film fans of the comic would enjoy. And after all those legal issue, is this worth the wait? I would say Yes. This is worth the wait. This is worth the watch. This is one most will be re watching over and over again.
Overall 4/5 Stars