![]() Overall, it is a satisfying film experience for someone familiar with the source material.īut this might be a different experience for anyone who does not know the book. However, changes aside, Snyder has captured the essence of the book and packaged it in a beautiful 2 hour and 40 minute delight. These changes, while flashy on film, may disturb squeamish moviegoers. While the comic does include it's share of violence, Snyder did overtly change several scenes to be more violent. Some may also question Snyder's inclusion of gore not present in the book. The only questionable choice was the selection of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," not because of the recording, but rather its awkward placement. Unlike the hard rock recordings the Snyder chose for the background of 300, Watchmen's background fits the tone and mood of most of the scenes. By this point, viewers will also have had a chance to appreciate the stellar, and time appropriate, soundtrack. It works because it cuts down on a lot of the necessary back story which Snyder could not include.Įven though many pages of the book were not included, Snyder did take the time to try and preserve other information by including short "historical" sequences in the fantastic opening title sequence. As Snyder has openly declared, the final act does include significant changes, but the alterations that take place fit better on the big screen than the original ending would have. Snyder approached the material with enough reverence that fans of the comic will appreciate the film. While it is not Alan Moore's Watchmen, it is the closest thing that anyone else could have put on the screen. ![]() It seems unthinkable that anyone could properly put the greatest graphic novel of all time on the screen. He did what a dozen directors struggled to do for twenty years: he made a Watchmen movie. Reviewed by thebryandavis 8 / 10 Stays True to the "Big Joke," But This May Confuse Some.īefore anyone sees this film, Zach Snyder should be given a pat on the back.
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