Watchmen

January 2009

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Synopsis

A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, "Watchmen" is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the Doomsday Clock--which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union--moves closer to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the outlawed but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion--a disbanded group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers--Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity...but who is watching the Watchmen? MPAA Rating: R © 2009 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation and Legendary Pictures. All Rights Reserved. WATCHMEN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. Smiley Logo: TM The Smiley Company

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Tom Charity

Watchmen the movie provides ample evidence that more is more, but less might have been closer to Moore in spirit (that is, anarchic, witty and compelling).

Laremy Legel

If you haven't read the source material I think you're going to dislike it even more than I did. So yeah, it's sort of bad news around here.

Richard Roeper

Great book, mediocre adaptation.

Peter Rainer

Watchmen left me looking at the exit far more often than at the screen.

A.O. Scott

Zack Snyder's film version of Watchmen is a grim and grisly excursion into comic-book mythology.

Christopher Orr

[T]there are problems both with the tale, which was an awful lot more subversive 20 years ago than it is today, and the telling, which in contrast to Moore's radical experimentation is...

Critic reviews

Tom Charity

Watchmen the movie provides ample evidence that more is more, but less might have been closer to Moore in spirit (that is, anarchic, witty and compelling).

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Laremy Legel

If you haven't read the source material I think you're going to dislike it even more than I did. So yeah, it's sort of bad news around here.

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Richard Roeper

Great book, mediocre adaptation.

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Peter Rainer

Watchmen left me looking at the exit far more often than at the screen.

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A.O. Scott

Zack Snyder's film version of Watchmen is a grim and grisly excursion into comic-book mythology.

Full Review

Christopher Orr

[T]there are problems both with the tale, which was an awful lot more subversive 20 years ago than it is today, and the telling, which in contrast to Moore's radical experimentation is...

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User reviews

A Google User April 30, 2012

Refreshing "super hero" movie Really liked the movie. Found it to be very novel and grounding with the grimy and dark feel. Interesting characters and dynamics between them. Refreshing after plenty of the do-gooder super hero movies around (not to say they suck...just refreshing)

Maquina Epps November 15, 2013

Horrible This movie was garbage I was disappointed hardly any action and Heros sobbing over what they used to be when they was heros , more like a soap opera then anything I fell asleep 4 times that's how boring it was and for everyone that gave this a good rating are sore losers with soap opera lives of there own the only appealing thing about this movie is the sexy hot blue guy with his sexy big d*** and big blue balls that was nice and enjoyed every inch of it , other then that this movie sucks .

Joseph Hurtsellers December 25, 2013

Totally different than I expected Something about this movie gets in your head and stays. If you are looking for the run of the mill super hero block buster, look elsewhere. But if want something cool, unique, and darkly moving, this might be for you.

Kevin Roske December 28, 2013

Good cinematics with a thick plot The "Watchmen" graphic novel could possibly be one of the best stories I have ever read, with some of the most complex characters. While reading it I found Allan Moore not only to be a skilled writer but a true genius. This movie has almost if not completely lived up to that story, bringing to life one of my favorite Allan Moore experiences. I am giving this movie 5 stars because it deserves no less, if you could not get into this movie try reading the graphic novel first. I loved it :)

A Google User January 27, 2012

I loved it It's a great concept of questionable superheroes in an alternate timeline. It was very well executed in/by story, actors, effects, and overall tone. Anyone with an open mind and/or likes dark comics will love this movie

Matthew Dempsey September 2, 2014

Pretty to Look At? The opening credit sequence is fantastic, but then it gradually lost me. The slick visuals are not matched with good plotting or drama or political subtext.

Paul Muller December 19, 2012

Just had to add a 5 star Because other commenter's are part dumb, part stupid. How you can hate on this movie... Makes no sense, go watch Twilight on your own time. Zack Snyder is perfect every time!

A Google User July 16, 2012

Genius I have not seen a movie as good as this one in years. Let's take out the incredible effects and you have one of the most incredible stories. Alan Moore is just a brilliant man, and this movie has done him justice. I also challenge you to find a better movie opening credit sequence, as the years progress and we see the history of the world pass while we hear Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are a-changin'". This is not for everyone, if you came to watch a batman like action thriller, this is not the movie.

Chris Wallace November 17, 2013

Purchased Movie $8.99 HD On my Nexus 7...Only plays in 420P?????? So I purchased this movie on my Google Nexus 7. Now I am at home on my computer. It only plays in 420p. Now when you click on the trailer for this movie it streams the trailer in 720p... better, but what about hmmm 1080p. When I buy a movie in HD, i expect it to play in HD. I feel cheated. I guess I can keep watching the trailer in 720p. At least thats something. I wish google would read this and A - Provide me the HD version I paid for or B - Refund my money :) !!!!! P.S. The movie Watchmen is a Great Movie. Thats why I initially purchased it!!!

Henry Harden February 3, 2013

If you read the books you will think this is amazing Like the title says if you read the watchmen novels you are going to love this movie. If you haven't it will be more confusing but I think still good. Wish I could buy it.

A Google User July 21, 2011

Awesomely Awesomer The movie may be horrific but it is Awesome!!!!! It has a story that you will never forget!! P.S A LOT OF GORE!!

Harry Mcallister February 26, 2014

Mesmerizing and incredible piece of cinema If you are a fan of the comic OR want more action and story then watch the directors cut or the complete cut. Both are more accurate and equally incredible. Masterful filmmaking. Jackie Earle Haley IS Rorschach.

Gabriel Bousquet November 24, 2013

Amazing movie. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it was visually stunning, gripping and the kind of movie I enjoy watching over and over. I had never heard of the graphical novel by the same name as this movie, but thoroughly enjoyed it regardless.

Stas Ushomirsky August 21, 2013

Spectacular! Great movie! Intelligent script, fantastic action, excellent performances!

Brian Banegas August 24, 2014

Its good but it could of been better Just saying

Adam Cape January 3, 2013

Asleep... Tried watching thisovie since dc comics has a hand in it. Couldn't have been more bored, I love movies with a story line, as ling as it goes somewhere. Save your cash

A Google User September 7, 2012

Watchmen I liked the movie but definitely not as good as the comic

Dominic Scariato July 10, 2013

great movie an extremely well directed movie with great music visuals and acting. a great story but extremely sad... i was depressed for the next three days after watching this

Robert Sherman March 9, 2014

Landmark Movie This was a great adaptation of a landmark comic. It is one of those rare movies where repeated viewings are far from taxing, you see new nuances and subtle sub-currents each time you watch this move.

Enmanuel Kalil December 13, 2012

Awesome This is the best rated R COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION OF ANTI HEROES AMAZING PRODUCTION VALUES AND DIRECTING OF THIS MOVIE IS GREAT

Cast and credits

Actors	Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson
Producers	Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Deborah Snyder
Director	Zach Synder

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

64%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

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Run time

162 minutes

Rating

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