Watchmen

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Released Mar 6, 2009

2h 43m

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In an alternate 1985 America, costumed superheroes are part of everyday life. When one of his former comrades is murdered, masked vigilante Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) uncovers a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his retired associates, only one of which has true powers, Rorschach glimpses a far-reaching conspiracy involving their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the world's future.

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Critics Consensus

Gritty and visually striking, Watchmen is a faithful adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel, but its complex narrative structure may make it difficult for it to appeal to viewers not already familiar with the source material.

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Matthew Rozsa

Salon.com

When given a great story and told that his job is to simply adapt it, Snyder more than rises to the occasion.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 23, 2019

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Matt Singer

The Rumpus

The only way to truly adhere to Alan Moore's vision of Watchmen would be to not make the movie in the first place.

Sep 18, 2017

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Watchmen isn't your typical caper flick filled with kickass effects and gunfire and no premise.

Rated: B+

Sep 12, 2017

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

The story of costumed superheroes into the real world offers a visual spectacle to be sure, but it emphasizes the “novel” in graphic novel: narrative complexity, character dynamism, the density of fiction and history and commentary swirling together.

Oct 28, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Ambitious films like this are generally either glorious artistic successes or utter failures; Watchmen uniquely falls somewhere in the middle.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Technically sublime, with a distinct style, brilliant production design, and gorgeous cinematography. As it stands, as one and only film, it’s really impressive even with its flaws.

Rated: B

Jul 24, 2023

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Anderson O

The Ultimate Cut of Watchmen is better, sleek style and unique action sequences, not as great as some say it is. But a very political thriller of Superhero’s that subverts the ideals of vigilantism. Watchmen still holds a compelling dialog of whom is watching the superhero’s if the team corrodes from the Inside or turns on the people their protecting, as well as asking if people lose faith in superhero’s, do they still have faith in society to save it’s self.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Meriem B

I just discovered this movie in 2024 and I would say it’s really underrated! It’s not a perfect movie but I would recommended it !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Brian H

Masterpiece!!!!.... Not acceptable at it's time. Waaaaaay ahead of it's. Now everyone tires to go dark. Tired of the bubblegum Super Hero Movies. One of the best superhero ever made!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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Red I

It's 2024.. and to this day this is the best superhero movie ever made. What else can I say? it's a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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Sabita O

Masterpiece. This is the best Comic book Film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Andrew L

Terrible rendition of Alan Moore's classic graphic novel that tries to sum up a 12 issue comic book story in under 3 hours.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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Zack Snyder

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Billy Crudup

Jon Osterman

Malin Akerman

Laurie Jupiter

Jackie Earle Haley

Walter Kovacs

Matthew Goode

Adrian Veidt

Patrick Wilson

Dan Dreiberg

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Synopsis

In an alternate 1985 America, costumed superheroes are part of everyday life. When one of his former comrades is murdered, masked vigilante Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) uncovers a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his retired associates, only one of which has true powers, Rorschach glimpses a far-reaching conspiracy involving their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the world's future.

Director: Zack Snyder
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Deborah Snyder
Screenwriter: David Hayter, Alex Tse
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Lawrence Gordon Productions, Lloyd Levin
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Strong Graphic Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $107.5M
Runtime: 2h 43m

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