WATCHMEN - IMAX

Blood, guts, furious violence, complexity, super heroes getting it on and very very large (I watched it in IMAX remember) blue tackle!

Synopsis – Set in an alternate 1985 America, Watchmen is an action packed, multi-layered adventure that follows the investigation by a vigilante hero named Rorschach into the murder of a superhero who used to be a member of the Watchmen.

My Reaction – O my giant blue tackle, this film is friking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plot – Inspired! I would seriously suggest reading the novel before seeing the film as it will enrich your viewing experience, but don’t panic if you can’t! The plot is incredible, such a weaving and compound storey written by a writing mastermind and adapted by directing mastermind.

Acting – Some very gripping and A-rated performances from relatively unknowns! Jackie Earle Haley deserves the most credit. His depiction of the mentally scarred and very disturbed Rorschach is on a par with Heath Ledgers Joker, if not (dare I say it) better!

Cinematography / FX – Exceptional! Not only has the backdrops shown an 80’s New York perfectly, they also never stray away from the books dark and grotty universe.

Direction – I’ve given him a quick mention already, but Zack Snyder does a top job with this film. Alan Moore (the books Author) famously said that his book could not be made into a film. Having read the book, I understand why he said that, but he was wrong. Given that Snyder is a bigger Watchmen fan than I am, he was the perfect lunatic to take on such a task, and in turn has given us the most realistic super hero film ever.

Best Bit – A very pi**ed off Dr Manhattan!

To Sum Up – The best book (just cos its not on Richard and Judy’s book club, doesn’t mean its not a book) adaptation since Shawshank Redemption. An immediate classic and a fitting tribute to a talented but overlooked writers signature piece.

Score – I’m giving it two scores (oooo, controversial). 1st is the score for me being a fan and all the Watchmen lovers – 9.8 Thumbs Up out of 10.
Now for my professional (can I call myself a pro if I’m not getting paid) film reviewer opinion – 7.8 thumbs up out 10 – only because it is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, and the extreme violence will put a lot of people off!

PS – YOU MUST WATCH IT IN IMAX – ITS STILL ON!!!!!!!!!