True to its source!

Rating: 9/10 (9 August 2009)

I saw the graphic novel/comic book version of this story first. I enjoyed it as I do most all film noir movies. I wondered how can they possibly transfer this to a live action film, especially Rorschach's mask. Wow, did Zack Snyder and crew deliver! This was a stunning, engrossing film. Page by page there was every scene from the book. The casting was perfection with Billy Crudup (Dr. Manhattan) and Jackie Earle Haley (Rorschach) leading the pack. Jeffrey Dean Morgan as (The Comedian), Carla Gugino and Malin Akerman (Silk Spectre I & 2), Stephen McHattie and Patrick Wilson (Night Owl I & II) and Matt Frewer (Moloch) and the rest looked like they just jumped off the pages of the comic book. The special effects were terrific as were the cinematography, music score, art design, sound effects. The acting was very impressive as was the script. Snyder kept things moving along nicely and that made a lengthy film seem go by quickly. I don't know how this will sit with those unfamiliar with the novel or comic book, but if they take the time to check out the book, they will enjoy the film.