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Watchmen

R Released Mar 6, 2009 2h 43m Action Adventure Fantasy TRAILER for List
65% Tomatometer 311 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Sabita O Masterpiece. This is the best Comic book Film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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