The fidelity should be praised, but maybe not the style

Rating: 6/10 (31 August 2016)

"Watchmen" has an intro (from the first shot to the end of the opening credits) that's somehow mesmerizing. Just something about the marriage of sight and sound that I get lost in. It's dark and brutal, but it's easy to get carried along. And then Bob Dylan starts playing and it's always a stark reminder that I'm in for one hell of a soundtrack (it's incredible).
It's a (mostly) entertaining movie, but it's never as good as those first few minutes. And I think that's ultimately why my enjoyment has diminished over the years (especially given its runtime). I'm usually more inclined to pick up the book instead. Zac Snyder deserves bonus points for such strict adherence to the comic book; on the other hand, there's no subtlety and he loves his slo-mo shots. Believe it or not, that can get old after awhile. Maybe that's why it works better on the page.
6/10