Review of Watchmen

Watchmen presents itself like a golden sword half stuck in sand. It attracts people. But what it doesn't show is that it's actually blunt and not much. That repelled most viewers, me included!

Zack Snyder is a pretty great director and two of his films are some of my favourites (300 & Dawn of the Dead) but Watchmen is a good example of mixed-feelings. I loved the cinematography and the stylish feel to it but it somehow felt detached, as if it didn't wanted to be in the same room with the others. He handled it quite well and yes, I agree it certainly is beautiful to look at but doesn't really quite match up to the expectations.

The cast was well chosen and Jackie Earle Haley had the top-hand as Rorschach and he handled his character flawlessly. Malin Akerman was a good surprise and she handled her character Silk Spectre well too. The rest of the cast were decent!

In conclusion, I indeed have added it to my "Worst Movies" list but after seeing it for the second time, my feelings have softened and, even though it's gonna remain there, I wouldn't call it "Worst" anymore, but just plain OK. I think Bryan Singer could've done better.

7.5/10