Far better than the comic.

Rating: 9/10 (1 April 2009)

Let me first off state that I am an avid comic book reader and have been since the early 90's. I believe that comics are the greatest entertainment media combining literature and art to create something special. However, I hated Watchmen. It was both dull, drawn out (pun intended), and had poor art. I'm sure it was great in the 80's, but I read it in TPB format in early 2005. The story was compelling but could have been told in 6-8 issues. Now the movie...that's another story. I reluctantly went with my father so that he wouldn't have to go alone and I couldn't believe it. The visuals alone were great but the way they condensed the story created a much more enjoyable experience. If you like dark, anti-heroes and a compelling story, this is the movie for you. I'm glad I went. My guess is that Alan Moore is scared of how good the movie will be. He didn't seem to feel too strongly about The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen which was horrible but he's avoiding Watchmen. He's just an arrogant ass that will miss out on something more than a movie; he'll miss out on a great experience.