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Watchmen

2009
Drama
Sci-fi
2h 42m
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Rated 04 Apr 2009
100
99th
It wasn't supposed to get this popular, I guess. A brilliantly ambitious tale, that may not be for everybody, but I sure as hell loved it.
Rated 17 Dec 2015
90
72nd
Only super hero movie I actually enjoy.
Rated 08 Mar 2011
70
36th
The comic made a lot of people watch the movie. But this movie probably hasn't made anyone read the comic. My advice: read the comic and then if you like watch this.
Rated 17 Feb 2010
92
79th
I've never seen the comic, but movie was incredible. Dark world, interesting plot and moral dillemas made that masterpiece.
Rated 11 Aug 2011
92
76th
I don't care what everyone says about this movie. Zach Snyder is awesome and his rendition of Watchmen is probably as good as it gets for all the fans of graphic novels. I loved this movie.
Rated 01 Oct 2013
88
71st
really cool
Rated 17 Jul 2015
100
98th
One of my favorite films of all time, and a film I feel is very underrated.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
90
94th
Fantastic. Transforms an excellent but to some inaccessible source into a relatively accessible film. Changes to the plot (which would normally infuriate me) are true to the spirit of the original, which provides the 'make' in the 'make-or-break', if you know what I mean.
Rated 23 Dec 2016
98
98th
Probably one of the best comic-to-movie adaptations out there. Even though it took some minor liberties with the source material the story doesn't lose one bit of it's status as an iconic masterpiece. Watch the Ultimate Cut if you can.
Rated 30 Aug 2013
100
96th
For an adaptation, this film hits all the important themes and thanks to Zack Snyder, is just stunning visually.
Rated 30 Apr 2013
90
43rd
One of the best comic book adaptation to the cinema!
Rated 17 Aug 2010
90
93rd
One of the best films to portray characters and the world at large as something other than black and white.
Rated 21 Oct 2010
100
92nd
Yes I'm sure some will argue that it isn't the graphic novel. I would agree with you, it isn't. This is however a movie that I think did a damn good job of recreating the graphic novel. All of the elements were there and it all came together really well.
Rated 29 Oct 2011
81
74th
Sucker for Watchmen due to the comics. For the most part I was satisfied.
Rated 09 Mar 2009
30
0th
Horrible movie.
Rated 07 Sep 2011
90
96th
amazing when you watch it first time. Second time it was too slow and I began noticing other flaws ... I'll wait 10-20 years or some special ocassion before I watch it again :)
Rated 10 Sep 2012
100
71st
I loved the gritty world that is presented in this film and how it was adapted for modern viewers without losing its basic concept. Great photography, music and tempo.
Rated 08 Mar 2009
10
1st
Sad to say, I was so very disapointed because after all I am an huge Marvel/DC fan! There was so much nudity and the violence itself was one of the grosses violence to have been seen in a movie. The fighting scenes were excellent and I love the story-line! I just don't need to see all the blood, arms falling off, seeing a full-body nudity and of course the Lord-s name in vain...it was just very rough~!
Rated 20 Sep 2010
80
66th
Awesome movie. The Comedian was great. Got a little boring, but was still a great movie.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
100
86th
FANTASTIC movie. THe Effect where great and the intro was without a doubt one of the best intros I have ever seen. And the original silk spectre, talk about an attractive woman!
Rated 18 Aug 2009
70
8th
Mostly enjoyable, some rough parts, great visual effects, slow ending.
Rated 22 Nov 2009
74
82nd
Visually superior to the comic, utterly faithful except for a more elegant ending and that thing about fighting style. I was in tears of joy during the Rorschach escape sequence.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
85
64th
I watched this in IMAX the same day I finished the graphic novel. I think it was a faithful adaptation and was very well done, which is really all you can ask for in a comic book film, but it went beyond that for sure.
Rated 04 May 2011
98
97th
Amazing. One of the best comic book movies to date. The giant glowing blue wang... well. Not such a big fan. I mean I'll live. The film was still incredible.
Rated 06 Apr 2011
95
97th
watchmen is the great science-fiction and social psychology movie, for last years its the effective one of a few films for me.
Rated 08 Mar 2009
83
92nd
I think people are trying too hard to find ways to criticize this movie. Apparently if it's not a cinematic masterpiece, it's a complete failure. Never mind that it's far better than most other movies based on comic books.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
45
10th
Granted, I have never read the graphic novel, but when your favorite character is the sociopathic rapist, there is generally something wrong with the story. Oh, and Nite Owl totally reminds me of Deflator Mouse.
Rated 03 Nov 2014
75
43rd
Good, but only because it was incredibly faithful to the comic, and the comic is better, and that makes you wonder why this exists. Not that I'm exactly complaining.
Rated 27 May 2018
70
45th
This is a hard one to grade. It's a slavishly faithful, panel-by-panel adaptation of the comic and the comic is brilliant so it would be hard for it to be bad. The tone is weirdly off though and whenever it diverges from the source material it shits the bed. I enjoyed watching it but everything good about it can be attributed to Moore and Gibbons and none to Snyder so I'm not sure I'd call it a good adaptation.
Rated 04 Nov 2009
58
23rd
All brain, no heart. But Malin Akerman is smokin hot and naked
Rated 06 Jan 2015
65
23rd
More than anything I love the cinematography here.
Rated 10 Jul 2010
85
50th
Too violent, with too much slow-mo and not enough heart. But goddamn do I love it.
Rated 19 Mar 2009
81
36th
Starting in medias res, the films darkly sinister style captures the audience with a post-structuralized narrative, and its portrayal of a dystopian world paralyzed by fear of nuclear annihilation. The film exceeds at conveying a multilayer of depth such as: puck-age nihilism, the nature of the human condition, the curse of being a self-proclaimed god and the Grand Inquisitor dilemma. Despite those best efforts, its jumbled flashbacks, plot inconsistencies and excessive monlogues deaden itself.
Rated 17 May 2010
90
86th
Sticking true to it's origin, Watchmen has everything going for it, dark ominous visuals with a start and finish memorable such as it's novel counterpart.
Rated 02 Mar 2014
86
78th
I'm a sucker for philosophical discussions, moral dilemmas and superheroes. This hit the spot. Although it is dark dark dark
Rated 02 Mar 2014
85
56th
Faithful.
Rated 24 Jun 2009
85
35th
i loved this movie for what it was and not what it tried to be. It stayed about 75% true to the actual novel but i still had a good ole time with it. it is more then just eye candy, it has alot of sad dramatic elements to it too.
Rated 01 Nov 2010
89
77th
This was much more than a comic book super hero movie.
Rated 11 Dec 2010
100
0th
Superhero flick with no heroes. Too awesome to be forgotten.
Rated 01 May 2010
34
2nd
The biggest problem with the movie was the same as with the original comic book, it's just not that good. I am probably the biggest Alan Moore fan, but I have never liked Watchmen that much. The most unforgivable sin about the Watchmen movie is that it is boring! With superhero movies I want to be entertained. They can be more than only entertaining, just take a look at the first two Spider-Man and X-Men movies and Iron Man. Acting matches the general lousiness of this movie.
Rated 10 Apr 2009
73
79th
Finally something different. Graphic, surprised it only got a R rating.
Rated 01 Nov 2021
82
74th
Really good job by Snyder to create something that entertains for almost 3 hours without tiring the spectator which at the end of the day is what a cinecomic should do. Not a super fan of the omnipresent slowmotion, unnecessary in most of the scenes. I felt some "the boys" vibes here, which it's always a good thing when superheroes are involved
Rated 01 Oct 2010
88
63rd
great
Rated 06 Nov 2012
70
24th
Entertaining even if you havent read the comic books
Rated 19 Aug 2009
84
43rd
Impressive visuals, and not just the superhero stuff. The alt.universe 1985 costuming is very well done, too. Changes to the GN plot are easily forgiven--same point still gets made. Aside from Rorcshach's psychotic ramblings, the most interestng part to me were all the Easter eggs. A for effort, but I just didn't get why the movie *had* to be made.
Rated 07 Oct 2010
45
23rd
I respect that this movie respects its source material. I also concede that the movie was at times visually stunning with some interesting characters (Haley as Rorschach is fantastic). For Watchmen virgins like me, it was boring, laboriously long and at times painful. At times, overly faithful to the point where it didn't feel as cinematic as other comic book adaptations (I'm aware the ending was different).
Rated 18 Mar 2009
65
33rd
It's imaginatively directed and produced, full of great ideas Rorschach is a fantastic character - but it's very unkind to people who haven't read the comics, and the final third is so depressing you might as well leave 20 minutes early and go have some fun instead.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
85
63rd
Great movie! Pure eye candy and a good soundtrack which perfectly suited the atmosphere. Two hours and forty three minutes of pure entertainment.
Rated 03 Apr 2010
70
56th
Zack Snyder's essentially taken something widely considered to be "unfilmable" and transformed it into one of the best comic book adaptations in recent memory. While those unfamiliar with the source material will have a hard time appreciating it, Watchmen is, without a doubt, a technically impressive piece of modern-day filmmaking. Terrific portrayals of the graphic novel's central characters aside, fans should be wary of an excess of violence and, above all, graphic sexuality.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
85
40th
I like any movie (or graphic novel) that looks for interesting ways to ask hard questions (like "kill thousands to save millions?"). This one does it well, and it is a visual treat for the eyes. There are some hits and misses in the music (I'm looking at you, Hallelujah), and while I can sympathize with the ending being changed, as with Return of the King, I see no sense in FORESHADOWING the original ending if you're not going to use it. That's lazy, and the main reason this didn't rate higher.
Rated 12 Apr 2018
87
91st
Just don't let Zak Snyder near a script, and he will deliver a gorgeous looking cinematic experience without his trademark shit dialogue. Still, the scenes that wander into cheese-territory are fucking CHEESY (that sex scene). I love this movie nonetheless.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
50
18th
Someone out there likely thinks that this film is deep and relevant, but they've likely only ever stuck to the comic books themselves. This film knows its audience, and it's almost exclusively for that audience, if you don't find yourself checking out comic books and their silver-screen incarnations all that often, you'll be left with a semi-thoughtful and slightly entertaining film. Oh, and don't even pretend to think that it'll make sense if you haven't read the source material.
Rated 08 Apr 2009
80
86th
Good comic book adaption, even though they changed some stuff up, its fine cause the movie still has the same basic idea. I didn't like how they didn't have the monster in the end though and instead used Dr. Manhattan's energy source. Oh well, you can't have everything you want.
Rated 06 Aug 2009
80
14th
Quite bad and overdone.
Rated 25 Jul 2009
10
96th
Good as a movie, on its own, but when compared to the Graphic Novel, it just doesn't compare. Also suffers from having one of the most awkward sex scenes put on film.
Rated 07 Aug 2022
88
79th
Most beautiful superhero movie i have ever watch. I adore Rorschach's dignity and temper. Good characters, good story. Enough for me.
Rated 18 Mar 2009
98
93rd
One of the greatest movie I've ever seen!!!
Rated 10 Sep 2018
95
65th
Best comic movie
Rated 05 Dec 2011
25
8th
BORING
Rated 28 Apr 2009
80
29th
As good an adaptation you are going to get.
Rated 27 Aug 2017
60
6th
Great visuals but comics were better with the characters and philosophical depth. Just a popcorn movie now
Rated 18 Mar 2009
14
36th
I still agree with Alan Moore. This was written and meant to be read as a comic book. In my opinion, it just doesn't completely work as a film. To me it seems like an enjoyable supplement to the graphic novel, and it was a fun night out to the movies. That being said, without the context of its source material, I'm not sure I would have enjoyed this.
Rated 10 Mar 2009
88
65th
One of the better comic book movies ever made in my opinion. I can appreciate Snyder trying to keep the same tone as the graphic novel. The opening credits is my personal favorite. The movie is long, but always engaging. Not flawless, but obviously the direction pays respect to the source material.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
50
29th
Does it do the book justice? Short answer: no. Is it visually impressive? Yes.
Rated 28 Feb 2019
70
19th
Cool concepts with good effects. I did not enjoy the dark and mature themes.
Rated 19 Dec 2009
92
84th
Very unique film for some of us, even many thinks that destruction of millions is unacceptable, to stop destruction of billions, it is easly acceptable.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
75
35th
A good movie, but It just didnt grab me. I guess im not really a fan of the noir atmosphere. Also I hated the anticlimatic ending regarding rorshach. he is easily the best character through the whole thing. Dr. Manhattan is great too, best superhero in ever, but the plot was just not wholesome enouph.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
79
40th
Cool action sequences, crappy bloated story thats probably better as a book/comic. Definitely has its moments, though.
Rated 26 Dec 2018
92
86th
Zack Snyder has many critics in today's world given the tumultuous state of DC's Cinematic Universe, with that being said, Watchmen set the course for better or for worse. The last gritty superhero movie to run theaters and be, in my opinion, stupendously great. A truly faithful and exciting adaptation of Moore's tour de force.
Rated 15 Jul 2019
8
80th
The amount of blue dangling dong in this movie seriously detracts from its value.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
85
42nd
Visually stunning.
Rated 29 May 2009
60
18th
not very good
Rated 19 Aug 2009
25
10th
OK, so I credit that it is a bit different than other comic movies, and I guess it was pretty ok with sticking to the comic books, but how much giant blue wang can possible put into one movie?
Rated 30 Mar 2011
61
23rd
Rorschach makes the entire film worth watching.
Rated 06 Apr 2023
100
89th
BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST!
Rated 21 Apr 2024
79
88th
Gelecek gören kel malca olmuş, yok nükleer bişiler var göremiyom fln. Mavi aga çok garip çar, çok op aslında ama karakteri garip gibi geçmişi işlenmeliydi. Başta 5 yönden ve farklı zamanlardan işleme yorabilir. Detaylar süper, gemideki mermilere bile kasılmış. - sinema için tam - Her bir karakter, kusurları ve çelişkileriyle gerçekten insan gibi hissettiriyor. - İnce detaylar kendimde böyle çekerdim dedirtti.
Rated 18 May 2009
40
23rd
For this rating, I started at 100 and knocked 5 points off of the score every individual time I saw Dr. Manhattan's penis.
Rated 05 Jun 2020
7
69th
Like living in a goddamn global hippie commune.
Rated 01 Feb 2018
100
95th
They had big shoes to fill, and OH BOY did they fill them! The small changes they made to the storyline were a great way to keep the feel of it yet make it more understandable. The only change I would've made was getting rid of Malin Akerman.
Rated 16 Jul 2021
50
18th
Earle is cast perfectly, but Snyder et al. seem to have not gotten the comic at all and stuck to what they like instead, so we get things like the heroes breaking with Rorschach because he kills and then gleefully stabbing people in the neck two scenes later, a few performances breaking entire parts of the movie and the funniest sex scene in recent memory.
Rated 28 Nov 2013
55
15th
comic was better lmao
Rated 08 Mar 2009
80
88th
I never read the book, but I was absolutely hooked after seeing the trailers, plus I loved 300. The movie was great, although I'm left feeling like there was something missing that I can't put my finger on. Maybe that's the inteded feeling, though, as the story itself seems like a commentary on a pretty bluntly pessimistic outlook on human nature and mankind's lust for power.
Rated 08 Apr 2009
80
64th
I'd never heard of, let alone read the graphic novels, but I liked Watchmen all the same. The direction was very 300-esque (as you might expect), which I personally love. The soundtrack stood out to me as fairly well thought through. I enjoyed a new twist on your standard superhero stories (cold war, semi-super-powered governmental masked heroes) and parts were played well with a pretty good story. Nothing really blew me away, but this film is pretty hard to fault.
Rated 22 Jul 2010
75
17th
great cinematography. the acting really brought it down. ive never read the comics, and i thought the plot was a bit confusing, but it was still very entertaining.
Rated 17 Sep 2009
85
30th
intersting movie. liked it
Rated 24 Aug 2010
95
90th
muy afín al tebeo. fotografia hipercuidada. sofisticada.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
85
50th
Eh... it's ok. I was impressed by the opening credits, but constantly fidgeting about the historical comparisons. I think it threw me off that it took place in a similar time. Thought it dragged at times, but it was visually stunning. Haven't read the graphic novel but I suspect it might lower my rating.
Rated 10 Apr 2010
64
43rd
Overly long and complex in parts.
Rated 21 Mar 2021
50
35th
I really enjoyed the intro, Rorschach was cool, and the action was all great. The blue dong guy was really stupid and the plot and villain weren't great. It's also too long.
Rated 18 Jul 2009
85
0th
A faithful reproduction of the graphic novel, but suffers from length and at times lacks cohesiveness.
Rated 20 Jun 2009
79
51st
Very watchable, but so sleek it's stale.
Rated 16 Mar 2009
10
12th
GOOD: Special Effects (most); Fight scenes; BAD: Music- completely disrespectful & inappropriate use of a sacred Christian term during a sex scene; Editing- Story was too loose, seem to go everywhere, hodgepodge of scenes; Unlikable characters- all of them seemed like jerks, even the nice one who just sat around and let people do bad stuff (what have we become???); Special effect in pedophile scene (head lodge), terrible, looks like they used Windows Paint; Gratious sex scenes w/o link to story
Rated 18 Jun 2010
86
15th
Intro of the film is lovely =)
Rated 28 Apr 2009
60
32nd
All i can say..Giant blue cock! awesome effects....let down by cheesiness of some of the scenes and change of ending!
Rated 02 Jul 2013
70
12th
Basically a motion comic, both good and bad. Performances are as expected, but the direction relies heavily on recreating scenes from the comic, which drags down the pacing and keeps it from being its own entity.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
45
15th
Comic book. I'd say "graphic novel", but that's just a comic book with pretensions.
Rated 31 Aug 2009
0
3rd
One of the most boring, drawn out, sex with no purpose movie i have ever seen.
Rated 20 Apr 2009
1
0th
"Although it's quite grimy and gritty, there is still an over-glossed pop-culture feel to the Watchmen movie... it worked for me."
Rated 31 Mar 2009
40
68th
"...a sprawling epic of our times - and all times."
Rated 15 Jun 2016
75
25th
Amazing cinematography, but the plot has a few holes in it that take away from the experience. It is also very plot-heavy and somewhat difficult to follow at some points, mainly due to its reliance on previous comic knowledge.

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