Steven SumegiWatchmen - Review
March 22nd 2010 05:55
Zack Snyder follows up from the successful 300 with the anticipated graphic novel-turned film, Watchmen. Set in an alternate 1985 America, where costumed heroes who once roamed the streets have now dissolved back into public anonymity due to the governments vigilante crackdown.
As one of their own is murdered, they reunite to ensure their heroic legacy remains. Fans of the novel will be impressed by the similarities used in the film adaptation, including identical frames directly from original sketches of the novel. The film noir genre makes a big return with this reported $200 million feature, including mindblowing special effects and fast-paced action sequences.
Be sure to prepare yourself for a long journey as the overall film is roughly two and a half hours, some scenes include all dialogue and no play and there can be parts where you may need to mentally re-wind to keep up with the story. However the mysterious character of
Rorschach, along with his deep croaky voice, keeps you involved with the murder mystery he looks to unravel. If you would prefer more dark, actionpacked mystery/drama in your cinema, rather than the Hollywood-moulded, bright and too bubbly action flops such as Fantastic Four and Superman Returns, I suggest you show your support and spend the time and money.
8/10
As one of their own is murdered, they reunite to ensure their heroic legacy remains. Fans of the novel will be impressed by the similarities used in the film adaptation, including identical frames directly from original sketches of the novel. The film noir genre makes a big return with this reported $200 million feature, including mindblowing special effects and fast-paced action sequences.
Be sure to prepare yourself for a long journey as the overall film is roughly two and a half hours, some scenes include all dialogue and no play and there can be parts where you may need to mentally re-wind to keep up with the story. However the mysterious character of
Rorschach, along with his deep croaky voice, keeps you involved with the murder mystery he looks to unravel. If you would prefer more dark, actionpacked mystery/drama in your cinema, rather than the Hollywood-moulded, bright and too bubbly action flops such as Fantastic Four and Superman Returns, I suggest you show your support and spend the time and money.
8/10
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