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Everybody's favorite graphic novel comes to the screen (after years of rumors and false starts), less a roaring work of adaptation than a respectful and faithful take on a radical original. Watchmen is set in the mid-1980s, a time of increased nuclear tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, as Richard Nixon is enjoying his fifth term as president and the world's superheroes have been forcibly retired. (As you can probably tell, the mix of authentic history and alternate reality is heady.) Things begin with a bang: the mysterious high-rise murder of the Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a masked hero with a checkered past, puts the rest of the retired superhero community on alert. The credits sequence, a series of tableaux that wittily catches us up on crime-fighting backstory, actually turns out to be the high point of the movie. Thereafter we meet the other caped and hooded avengers: the furious Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley), the inexplicably naked Dr. Manhattan (Billy Crudup, amidst much blue-skinned, genital-swinging digital work), Silk Spectre II (Malin Akerman), Nite Owl II (Patrick Wilson), and Ozymandias (Matthew Goode). The corkscrewing storytelling, which worked well in the comic book, gives the movie the strange sense of never quite getting in gear, even as some of the episodes are arresting. Director Zack Snyder (300) doesn't try to approximate the electric impact of the original (written by Alan Moore--who declined to be credited on the movie--and illustrated by Dave Gibbons) but retains careful fidelity to his source material. That doesn't feel right, even with the generally enjoyable roll-out of anecdotes. Even less forgivable is the blah acting, excepting Jeffrey Dean Morgan (lusty) and Patrick Wilson (mellow). Watchmen certainly fills the eyes, although less so the ears: the song choices are regrettable, especially during an embarrassing mid-air coupling between Nite Owl II and Silk Spectre II as they unite their--ah--Roman numerals. In the end it feels as though a huge work of transcription has been successfully completed, which isn't the same as making a full-blooded movie experience. --Robert Horton

Also on the Blu-ray disc
The extended director's cut restores 24 minutes of connective tissue to the 162-minute film, most significantly the last scene of Hollis Mason, the first Nite Owl. Other elements help restore and fill in details that had been in the graphic novel. Fans of the film will be glad for the extra footage but there's nothing momentous that will change anyone's basic like or dislike of the film.

By far the most interesting Blu-ray feature (in addition to the great picture and DTS-HD Master Audio sound) is the Maximum Movie Mode, which incorporates several features into the viewing experience. Director Zack Snyder periodically appears on screen in front of two large monitors, one continuing to play the movie and the other displaying special-effects shots or scenes from the graphic novel. Snyder talks about how he shot the film and points out details in a variety of scenes: the opening with the Comedian, Dr. Manhattan's lab, the Nite Owl ship, Mars, Antarctica, and the ending (and why it was changed for the movie). This feature is much more interesting than an audio commentary or a standard picture-in-picture commentary so it'd be nice if it had been done for more scenes. Also appearing in Maximum Movie Mode is a timeline contrasting events in the Watchmen world with the "real world," occasional picture-in-picture comments by cast and crew, still galleries, and a series of 11 "focus points" that allow you to exit the film to watch these three-minute featurettes (sets, costumes, the Minutemen, etc.). Worthy of mention is how easy the Maximum Movie Mode material is to find: Snyder's footage and the focus points are very visible (even in fast-forward), and you can also access the focus points directly from the main menu.

The second disc has three documentaries. The first, "The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics," 29 min.), looks at the original graphic novel and its themes, and interviews artist Dave Gibbons, DC Comics executives Jenette Kahn and Paul Levitz, and cast and crew, illustrating its points with scenes from the movie, panels from the graphic novel, and parts of the motion comic. The next two are only on the Blu-ray disc but are less interesting and of varying relevance to the movie. "Real Superheroes, Real Vigilantes" (26 min.) examines real-life vigilantes including the Guardian Angels and New York subway gunman Bernard Goetz and compares them to Rorschach. "Mechanics: Technologies of a Future World" (17 min.) spotlights a physicist who served as a consultant on the movie. He talks about his experiences then discusses whether elements from the movie, such as Dr. Manhattan, the Owl Ship, and Rorschach's mask could really work. There's also My Chemical Romance's "Desolation Row" music video and a Digital Copy of the film (compatible with both iTunes and Windows Media; download code expires July 21, 2010), and BD-Live offers even more making-of material. --David Horiuchi

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.40:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 8.9 x 6.3 inches; 2.05 Pounds
Director ‏ : ‎ Zack Snyder
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, Subtitled, Director's Cut, Widescreen, Special Extended Version
Run time ‏ : ‎ 3 hours and 6 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2009
Actors ‏ : ‎ Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French, Spanish
Language ‏ : ‎ English (DTS-HD High Res Audio), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Warner Home Video
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002BNKQDK
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 3

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David J. Brown

Who watches the Watchmen? Well, ME!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2009

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This is one of those rare films that comes along in a time when most fantasy films are just demo reels for stuntmen and effects men. This film is thoughtful, dark, extremely cynical, and totally thought provoking. It's one of those films that may have you disagreeing with its outcome or it's characters' motives, but you will be interested in them nonetheless. This is like a comic book movie done through the lense of the brilliant auteur filmmakers of the late 60's and throughout the 70's. I a high mark for filmmaking. A high mark for adapting a previously published work. A high mark of impactful visuals. A high mark for actors, mostly unknown, making the unbelievable and fantastic real and relatable. A high mark for art. A high mark for writing. It's that good, I swear. And you don't have to be a Watchmen fan-boy to like it. You just have to be an adult. An intelligent, and always thinking pre-teen to teen. Someone who loves what films can do for our mind and our eyes. Someone who misses the days when films were made for more than the simple vegatation. A time when every film wasn't polled and geared and marketed for 13 year olds. Us adults do like some fantasy in our life, whether it be dark or not.

***No plot synopsis here. My bad folks***

Lets start with the adaption. It's been a while since I've seen something adapted so seamlessly to the screen. I first picked up the Watchmen in graphic novel form back in the early 90's, I was about 12 years old. I'd always heard that this film project was brewing for years. I'd also heard that it was unfilmmable material. Alan Moore himself, I believe, said it was unfilmmable. I never understood this. I read the thing at 12 and was imagining it as a film. Hell, if you look at the panels and the way the book is structured, it's already very film-like. Is it marketable, and does it hold mass appeal for the price tag it would cost, may have been the real question. For about the first two hours the film is a direct adaption of the book. Hell, even some of the visuals, and intercutting is taken from the novel. The only thing I noticed omitted early on was the whole comic-within-the comic The Black Freighter. That was one thing I guessed would be removed. Where would it go, and how would it work in the context of a film narrative? Well, guess what? It was only omitted for the initial theatrical release. Zach Snyder felt the Watchmen is incomplete without The Black Freighter, and he will be editing animated footage of the short story back into the film for a director's cut. Can't wait to see how it plays out in the film form. The third act is where things really start to change in adaption.
****SPOILERS****
Sorry, can't avoid them when talking about this and how much it helps the film version. We lose the subplot involving the prison psychiatrist. This I don't mind. With the story itself, and the Black Freighter, I felt the novel was hammering its point home a little too hard with the inclusion of what the psychiatrist was going through when examing the imprisoned Rorshach. Good omission. Finally, the big change in plot has the same outcome but takes a short cut to get there. In the novel the 'villain' cooks up a scheme involving a fake alien invasion that leads to New York's destruction. The whole world unites to fight a common evil, forgets about their differences. In the film the plot is less convoluted. The 'Villain' no longer cooks up an alien invasion, but instead uses an already available resource in the body of Dr. Manhattan to derail nuclear destruction. It makes the story tighter and further implicates one of the main characters into the action, makes him very important to the plot's outcome, and makes him less of a philosphical figure. Sure, he's still expousing the meaning of life, but now he plays a part in it's course. I never thought the idea of artists, scientists, and filmmakers being tricked into creating a genetic creature from scratch was that important. It's interesting and wild, but way too convoluted in a story that's already fairly convoluted. The film's solution to this problem is clever and simple.
***SPOILERS END***
The acting is all on spot on. The relationship between the second Nite Owl and Silk Spectre II is done much better in the film. It comes off more natural and believable here. It's done with more visuals and less bloated exchanges. Jackie Earle Haley(best known for his part in the original Bad News Bears, and his Oscar nominated performance in Little Children) lives and breaths Rorshach, arguably the most popular right wing vigilante this side of Rush Limbaugh. He brings an already lively character to true life. His performance is complex, playing a man who may be a lone nut, but never compromises his beliefs and suffers no one who doesn't fit into his own moral code. Special attention must also be given to Billy Crudup and the special effects technicians behind Dr. Manhattan. Crupdup's voice gives hints of a longing, a lost humanity trying to resurface. Plus, the animation is subtle and effective on this character, to the degree of Gollum. Sure, it's not as broadly animated, but it would be wrong for the character if he was. Carla Gugino also stands out as Silk Spectre I. Her performance and character is very complicated and not easily understood, especially by those who like to morally grandstand and brow beat others. She brings a longing and tragedy to her small part. Plus, is it just me, or does anyone else have the hugest crush on this actress? She has that rare characteristic of combing cute and comfortable with totally hot and sexy. Sorry, can't help, but after Sin City she gives me much joy-joy feelings.

Like I mentioned before, some of the visuals are directly taken from the comic, and all are fairly breathtaking. It reminds me of Blade Runner. The visuals are striking but don't overpower the narrative, and they don't feel like effects for effects sake. Though, I do tire of the slow to fast ramping of speed in action sequences. I think this effect stopped awing me right after The Matrix came out. Zach Snyder has outdone himself with this one. He has finally made a film that he will be expected to top in every future project. I heard of him, directing music videos and commercials, as a contender for the remake of Dawn of the Dead. I didn't feel that film should be remade, it's a horror classic, and his resume just made me guess for the worst. Low and behold, the film worked. Sure, it was more a straigh action piece, but the characters, visuals and acting was all top notch. It was a fun, fast paced piece of fluff of the highest caliber. Then came 300. Wasn't as enthralled with this one as much as everyone else was. I found it striking and mostly entertaing. I didn't really care about any human body in that film. They all just seemed like cyphers. They fought and killed and died, and I didn't really care outside the visuals. I found it to be an example of something that jumped off the page but sunk on the screen. He has 100% redeemed himself with Watchmen. It's fast paced, despite its almost three hour running time, spritely, and visually beautiful and horrifying all in one stroke.

This flick is almost fan-boy proof. Sure, there will always be that small purist contigent that take Alan Moore's word as gospel, and they will openly loathe the film whether they secretly like it or not. Moore himself should be open to this film and take a load off. Hollywood did right by him for once. Though, after League of Extraodinary Gentlemen, I understand where the dude is coming from.

PEOPLE WHO SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM THIS FILM:

1. If graphic violence bothers you, even though it's brief and not often, just stay away. Nobody wants to hear your empty tiatribes about how violent films are and how they are destroying the fabric of America, a country itself which is considered one of the most violent in the West.
2. Purist, uncompromising fan-boys. Save it. Nobody is interested in whether you're a bigger fan of Watchmen, or a more devoted deciple. We get it. You read it. You loved it. You paste the faces of your favorite Watchmen character on the bodies of silicon enhanced Playboy Bunnies in your room. Move on...please.
3. Action junkies aka vegatables use films as something to pass the time between the next video game. This film has action, and excitement but it's besides the point and not the reason for its existance. I hear the Rock just released a remake of Escape to Wich Mountain. Check that out instead. Instantly satisfying. Hyperactive. Speical effects and star personality driven. Instantly forgettable and undemanding.
4.Folks who can't remove their politics from their movie going experiences. People who actually believe Hollywood is involved in some mass conspiracy to warp your children's morals, and to turn them into extreme lefty socialists. Please, stop. Just stay home. It's just a fantasy parable about super heroes, and what their existance would do to our past history in the 20th century. Nixon sucked. It's a fact. There will never be a 6 dollar bill with Reagans face on it, and he certainly won't get a spot on Mount Rushmore. You guys had your shot. The extreme religous disease that invaded your party has corrupted your principles and core ideals. Deal with them, and let the rest of us risk our brains with this piece of thoughtful pulp fiction.
5. Finally, all those who fear change, or the fact taht writers like to transcend and disect material as Americana as apple pie. This is not a kid's movie. It's rated accordingly. The definitions of right and wrong, and what makes a hero is turned on its head and hypothesised in situations that most super hero fims don't dare venture into. It's not Superman. It's not Spider-Man. It's not just visceral pop entertainment, even though it's that too, it's got ideas. It will make you think. It might make you angry. It might make you feel justified. The bottom line is it will make you think and maybe even start some involved discussions. Ones that moves beyond how 'Kewl' the special effects were. Then, you'll stop and say, "Hey, are we really talking in this much depth about a flick involving rubber clad super heroes, and a glowing blue guy who chills on Mars?" Yup, you are.

See it. Don't see it. Like Blade Runner and other films of this type, it won't matter how much dough the flick makes or how much everyone and their grandma likes it. This will live on while films like Spider-Man 3 and Iron-Man just end up being time filler on TNT.

2-DISC DIRECTOR'S CUT DVD UPDATE 7/12/2009
Well, any internet Watchment fanboy could tell you, but this isn't quite the director's cut released next week. It's got an additional 24 minutes of footage that adds some more texture and reinstates Hollis' death scene and Night Owl's bloody revenge. Plus, some of the action scenes have been beefed up, especially the jail break scene. It's basically the entire novel minus the Black Freighter. Fret not, this version will be released again on Dec. 9th, 2009 with the Black Freighter animated short woven into the film just like the novel in a five disc Ultimate Edition set. The Ultimate set will have a new commentary by the director on the first two discs, the entire partially animated graphic novel on the next two discs, and on the fifth will be all new unreleased behind the scenes stuff including the mockumentary Under the Hood, which was previously released on the Black Freighter dvd. Hell, this month's release comes with a ten dollar rebate towards the Ultimate Edition. I'm most certainly going to be going in for the 'ol double dip.

This director's cut has a second disc with some special features on it, even a couple more on the Blu-Ray, three to be exact, four if you include the useless digital copy. We get a My Chemical Romance music video that is in step with the film's tone but will most likely only be viewed once. We also get a half hour doc concerning the novel's creation and genesis that goes all the way up to the film's creation. Oddly, the film's screenwriters aren't interviewed regarding the novel's adaption. There are extenssive interviews with the filmmakers, DC artists and publishers, and Dave Gibbons, of course. Then you get several short but informative webisodes regarding the costumes, vehicles, design, story, and costumes. The webisodes go more into the hows and less into the why's, but they are quite satisfying. And that's it.

A bunch of folks are going to piss and moan regarding the double dip, a double dip that has been old news since the film's original theatrical release, but not me. I'm happy to have a version with the Black Freighter and one without. I'm also happy to have the Black Freighter seperately. Sure, I already bought the moving comic, but I think I know some folks who can take it off my hands happily. I can't wait to hear director Zack Snyder's commentary in December. The only thing I can live without is the theatrical cut, and I don't have to have it this way. Listen, gripey fanboys, don't buy this version or do. Just rent it if you don't want to double dip. Buy it and ask for the Ultimate Edition for a Christmas present. See? I just solved all the major problems in your life. Thank me.

PS: Yes, that's a man's penis! Grow up. No, these aren't your mom and pops' super heroes. No, there still isn't a giant alien squid thingy. THERE WILL NEVER BE A GIANT ALIEN SQUID! Deal. The movie is better for this change from the novel. Trust me. And finally, the soundtrack and source music placement is PERFECTION! Especially, "Unforgettable" for the opening scene and "99 Red Balloons" for Night Owl's and Silk Spectre's reunion date. Stop being so narrow and simple. Think about the whys and the placemnt and it will all become clear and way more fun. Try thinking in a more gutteral manner, how the songs feel and not their literal meaning. Again, trust me, they work. If not, and you still don't see it or agree, well, um, then well........ then keep being boring????

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E K Maxmias

For a Good Time, Call Archie.

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2009

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And that, in a nutshell, is what is great and not so great about "Watchmen". I must apologize for being esoteric, but if I explain it I would be guilty of spoilers. It should suffice to say that said "Archie" scene was both a defining moment of this films wonderful human elements and gratuitous to the point of being tedious. That said, one scene, or 6 or 7 for that matter, were not enough to spoil my enjoyment of a film by a guy who has made one of my least favorite films (300). If you haven't realized by now, this is never an easy film, yet I was surprisingly up to the challenge. Before I really start to ramble on, I'd better chop this up a little.

REDEMPTION FOR ZACK SNYDER?
It sure sounds like I'm picking a fight (who, ME?) but I have my reasons. For better or worse, Zack has made a name for himself by bringing comic books to life on screen (excuse me, "Graphic Novels" puh-lease!). His first big hit "Sin City" was pretty successful and highly regarded. I'll be damned if I'll ever get to see it. It's been on my list for years. Yet, I'll take the word of those who liked it. Next was "300". What can I say that my "300" review didn't; it was a silly cartoon based on one of the greatest last stands in human history. Though faithful to the equally goofy comic... ...excuse me; GRAPHIC NOVEL (yeesh!) I thought it was highly overrated and translated poorly to the cinema. So, knowing he directed "Watchmen" was not working as an endorsement for me. In fact, I had great trepidation that this would be another nutty "300" with cartoon violence and gratuitous sex. I was right.

I'M NOT A FAN OF NOIR COMIC BOOKS (or "Graphic Novels")
I almost bought this book. But as I leafed through it at the book store, I decided I would pass on its meager 1940's style graphics and tiny word bubbles. This was all done for a great purpose that the comic geeks could tell you about, but it wasn't pulling me in. I'm not a big fan of the trend towards dark comics with dystopian alternate realities either. I don't mind troubled characters but I want them to succeed on some level and at least live in a normal, screwed up world. A world on the brink of self destruction is a bit too heavy for me. Besides, I don't like clouding my judgment of a film by reading the book first. I work in reverse order. This book has all the things I don't want in a comic and the film followed suit.

GRATUITOUS IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH A WORD
There was a point in this movie when I leaned over to my friend (yes, I have a couple) and whispered; "is this what they mean by "blue movie"?". My friend chuckled. You see, the god-like Dr. Manhattan, who always glows in a blue light, was getting it on with the "Silk Specter". So, they were having sex in blue light. Ok, it's not so funny when you read it, but I thought it was a good one. Anyway, like 300, sex scenes seem to be sprinkled in just for kicks. Now I'm not against sex in general, but as the saying goes; been there, done that. Though sex actually does enhance some moments of the film (the "Archie" scene I alluded to earlier) it really does nothing to move the plot along. In fact the "Archie" scene was more of a comedic moment than the steamy hot moment it was depicted to be. I guess super heroes with ED require different cures. It's funny what can float your boat (you'll just have to see it). Regardless, this might have been the only time in the film where I got a little bored (crazy, I know). This doesn't sound so bad until you see Dr. Manhattan getting all up in your face with his schlong for extended periods. I'm not particularly prudish about full frontal nudity when handled properly, but this was a bit much. This blue god-man was every man's worst locker room nightmare; the naked guy who acts like he's dressed. You know the one. He walks around without a towel and insists on carrying on conversations with his wanker hanging in your face. You can tolerate this for a minute or two, but he insists on walking around like this for 20 minutes or so. That's how Dr. Manhattan comes across in this movie. I don't want to get into his god-like mindset (what god needs cloths?), I just don't need to see him, or a woman for that matter, standing there naked ALL THE TIME! I'm a big believer in sexual teasing in films. There's nothing more arousing than that.
I haven't even touched on the violence in this film. Unlike "300" with its CG blood spraying everywhere, "Watchmen" holds back a little more. Yet there is no shortage of dismemberment, face-smashing, bone-popping brutality. Though the action is limited, I thought it was well staged and not nearly as posed as in "300". I kind of enjoyed that part of it. So, in review; Sex and nudity is too much. Bone crushing brutal violence is OK. As twisted as that sounds it was all gratuitous to the nth degree.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CHARACTERS
I wouldn't say "Watchmen" has a particularly great or original story. What makes it original are its characters. You've got a guy who's a lot like Batman on the surface, yet nothing like Batman in demeanor. You've got a hero who is only a hero based on which side he's on. Some call these types "anti-heroes". I call them A-holes. You've got slutty vulnerable women heroes who kick butt; very cool. You've got a guy who is nothing like Batman on the surface, but has an even deeper, demented lack of compromise when it comes to justice. You've got the genius hero trying to save humanity with big swings and you've got the Goddish Dr. Manhattan who muddies the waters with his fading touch with humanity. What you end up with is a bunch of gifted people with all their warts and flaws trying, for the most part, to do the right things even if it kills us. As far as superheroes go, they mostly appear to be highly skilled fighters with mysterious enhanced strength or agility. Even though you never truly understand how most of the characters came by there special abilities, it never really is that important to know with the exception of Dr. Manhattan. The biggest bummer of them all is that my favorite character bites the big one in the end. The great thing is I cared.

WHO'S WATCHING THE WATCHMEN? I AM!!
It's no big surprise then that I loved this movie. Despite never having read the book, despite my disdain for the genre and Zack Snyder, despite what I felt was overwrought sexuality (crazy, I know) and despite a story that wasn't great, I loved this movie. I was entertained for almost the entire 3+ hours. For this I can thank the perfectly cast actors (check IMDB for details) portraying incredible characters that drip with humanity (Dr. Manhattan not withstanding). The story serves well enough as a scaffold for these character to interact and react in. I also have to give proper respect to Zack Snyder for actually not overdoing MOST of this film. In fact, most of it was just plain stunning to look at. I don't care if the book's author was cheesed off about this production. I don't care if it was true to source material or not (as I haven't read it). As a Superhero movie "Watchmen" just bumped down a bunch of other Super-movies on my list, including "Dark Knight". Highly recommended for those seeking great, original characters presented in an entertaining way.

Action......4 stars
Acting/Characters......6 Stars
Visuals......4.5 stars
Gratuities....3.5 stars
Average......4.5 stars

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Der Narr

Wer wacht über die Wächter?

Reviewed in Germany on July 9, 2023

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Vor kurzem ging eine Meldung durch die Medien, in jener behauptet worden ist, dass der neue "The Flash" Film der beste Superhelden-Film aller Zeiten sei. Nachdem ich diesen im Kino angeschaut habe, und nun den "Ultimate Cut" von Watchmen gesehen habe, so als Vergleich, kann ich sagen, dass diese Aussage, über "The Flash", nicht zutrifft. Zwischen den beiden Filmen, die beide von DC sind, liegen Welten. Und wenn eine Comic-Verfilmung die Herausragenste aller Superheldenfilme sein sollte, dann ist es wohl Watchmen. Ja, ich weiß auch, dass Avengers "Infinity War" und "Endgame" großartig gewesen sind. Sie haben auch mir gefallen. Aber Watchmen ist nicht nur ein kommerzieller Film, um möglichst viel Geld zu machen, so wie die Filme von Marvel *hüstel, hüstel*, er ist ein Kunstwerk. Jede Szene legt so viel Wert auf die Einstellung, die Beleuchtung, und die Atmosphäre. Dazu kommen noch die Vielschichtigkeit, und die politischen, sowie philosophischen Themen, wie das Ende der Welt, und der Sinn einer Gesellschaft, die sich in ihrer Verdorbenheit selbst zu zerstören droht. Braucht es wirklich einen gemeinsamen Feind, damit die Menschheit ihre Differenzen ruhen lässt und zusammenhält?
Naja, Watchmen ist jedenfalls eine Wucht. Er ist lang, episch und in dieser Version, noch brutaler und expliziter in seiner Gewalt. Er kann nicht nebenbei geschaut werden und verlangt seinem Zuschauer, einiges ab. Das kann anstrengend sein.

Von mir gibt es eine klare Empfehlung.

Aber ihr solltet euch beeilen.

Denn die Uhr steht auf kurz vor Zwölf...

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remaG ehT

Watch the Watchmen.

Reviewed in Germany on August 15, 2023

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Kann es noch besser gehen ? Ich denke nicht der Film ist und bleibt ein Meisterwerk und dieser Ultimate Cut Version,erst Recht sozusagen 👌 stimmt einfach Alles.

Die Bestellung gestern aufgegeben und Zack am nächsten Tag schon im Blu Ray Player 😉

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Matt

A decent almost cult superheroes movie

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2023

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A different darker way of looking at superheroes. I watched the show prior to the movie which I suppose is a bit wrong but not the end of the world. The movie is good and definitely a bit different. Well worth a watch and easy to see why it got such a following

brab

Gran film, ottima qualità del brd

Reviewed in Italy on June 23, 2023

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Film eccezionale ed ancora inarrivabile dai più recenti DC.
Ottima questa versione in brd sia lato audio sia video.

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Marius

Die Welt war noch nicht bereit für diesen Film

Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2022

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Watchmen - Die Wächter erschien im Jahr 2009 und hinterließ gemischte Gefühle, sowohl bei Fans der Comics als auch Neulingen. Der Film war kein Flop, blieb aber weit hinter den Erwartungen zurück. Ich habe das Gefühl, Watchmen ist wie guter Wein. Zu Beginn vielleicht nicht schlecht, wird mit jedem Jahr aber besser. Kurz zu mir und meiner Erfahrung mit dem Film und den Comics: Ich habe weder damals noch bis heute die Comics gelesen und interessiere mich auch nicht groß dafür, damals hatte ich den Film auf DVD geschenkt bekommen, hatte ihn auch angefangen aber nie beendet. Ich weiß nicht mehr warum.
Habe ihn dann vor kurzem auf Prime Video nachgeholt und kurz darauf direkt auf Blu-ray gekauft. Warum? Weil es ein verdammt guter Film ist, der gerade heutzutage heraussticht. Comic-Verfilmungen werden produziert wie Massenware, schlechte und mittelmäßige Ableger gibt es wie Sand am Meer. *hust* Venom *hust* Fantastic Four (2015) *hust* Batman vs. Superman. Echte Perlen gibt es selten. Watchmen ist so eine Perle. Wer den Film damals nicht gesehen hat, oder ihn schlecht fand, sollte ihn vielleicht heutzutage schauen. Mal ehrlich, der Film hatte es damas nicht leicht aufgrund der "Konkurrenz" zu The Dark Knight, einem der besten Filme aller Zeiten. Zudem war vor nur 1 oder 2 Jahren die Spider-Man Trilogie von Sam Reimi beendet, Iron Man lief bereits in den Kinos und generell gab es zu der Zeit echt viele gute Filme. Warum also nicht?

Zum Film selber: Watchmen ist ein deutlich düsterer und erwachsenerer Streifen als viele seiner Kollegen. Es geht um den kalten Krieg, Amerika und Russland. Superhelden und Mutanten, die ihren Platz in der Welt suchen und die ausgenutzt werden. Die nicht das klassische Superhelden-Dasein führen wie z.B. Spider-Man oder Batman, sonder ein gänzlich anderes. Die Helden sind nicht perfekt... Es geht viel um Liebe, Sex, Gewalt, psychischer Terror, Ausnutzen der eigene Kräfte uvm. Kurz gesagt: Es wirkt menschlicher, auch wenn das viele negative Aspekte mit sich bringt. Wie in Deadpool oder Guardians of the Galaxy auch, wird viel Gebrauch von passenden Musiktiteln wie bspw. The Sound of Silence von Simon and Garfunkel gemacht. Jedoch nicht zu viel, sodass es nicht lächerlich und übertrieben wirkt. Die Geschichte ist von Anfang bis Ende interessant und hat viele Plottwists. Man muss tatsächlich halbwegs aktiv schauen und mitdenken, gerade gegen Ende. Es wird zwar vieles aufgeklärt, jedoch eben nicht alles. Sowas ist man von derart Filmen nicht oder nicht mehr gewohnt. Im Großen und Ganzen ist es einfach ein von Anfang bis Ende unterhaltender Streifen mit toller Musik, viel Action, brutalen Szenen und Plottwists die nicht unbedingt offensichtlich sind. Der Film ist klar underrated. Gebt ihm eine Chance!

Die FSK-Kennzeichnung von 18 ist an der Stelle übrigens absolut berechtigt. Ein Film für Kinder ist Watchmen definitiv nicht.

Die Blu-ray Fassung hat ein Wendecover, der Ultimate Cut läuft über 200 Minuten (die Kinofassung liegt glaubt ich nur bei knapp 160 Minuten).

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Format	Color, Subtitled, Director's Cut, Widescreen, Special Extended Version
Contributor	Patrick Wilson, Malin Akerman, Jackie Earle Haley, Billy Crudup, Zack Snyder
Runtime	3 hours and 6 minutes