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Hmmmmm. Just bought and watched Watchmen for a mighty $15.

I freely confess that in my opinion, despite all efforts from the media and some family members, books with pictures are either a) picture books for kiddies or b) comics. Graphic novels do not exist. So I haven't "read" the "book".

Gosh, this movie really tries hard doesn't it? Plot is tricky to describe - bunch of guys, some clever/super abilities, decided in the 40's to don spandex (if you're male) or vinyl (if you're a girlie) and masks as that means you can't be prosecuted for breaking the law "bringin' down them thar villains".

The film is loooonnnnggggg for such a thin plot - 2hrs 35mins. Lots of CGI to pad out the story, mostly by having a damaged physicist glow blue, although there is one character (Rorschach) whose face mask moves around as an ink blot which personally I like.

Can't even be too bothered going through the story - bunch of guys, fight other guys, some cool moments, many bad moments including a bloody awful sex scene, then resolution that tries to be tricky. With more spandex.

Once again, another doubtful rendition of a comic book story/villain/plot that misses the mark. I would have been disappointed to have watched this on the big screen.

Maybe I am just immune to the genre however this scores a yawning 4/10. I'm sure it would be much better with hallucinogenic influences.

The Rose

Addendum - ah, the mystery is solved. This film is directed by the same moron who did 300, one of the worst movies I have ever had to endure.TR