Watchmen

First off, I haven't read the graphic novel. However, I am a little interested in reading it now that I've seen the film. Not because the film was bad or because the film was good, but because I'd quite like to know what the ending is, as it was changed for the film.

But talking about the film being good or bad I would have to say that it is good. But this ain't your usual superhero story, which you can probably tell seeing as it has an 18 certificate. Something that definitely made the film better, due to how graphic the violence was.

The story is basically a murder mystery. A superhero called The Comedian has been killed and Rorschach is trying to find out who by. However, at 162 minutes the film would have to have a lot more to it than that, and it does. Each of the characters have their own back story that the film goes off and explores. But there is always the goal of finding out who the killer is. Because of this The Comedian pops up in most of the characters back stories and gradually reveals more about him. The back stories also delve into why someone would want to kill him and any other costumed hero. There is still more to it than that but you get the general gist of it. Basically the film has an overall story ark, although it is mostly about the characters and the reason for their motivations.

It sounds quite boring when you write it down like that, but it really isn't. I'm always quite sceptical when going to see a long film at the cinema because normally if you find a film slightly boring then it tends to drag. But if a 3 hour film drags then you've got a whole other hour to sit through before you're free again. Luckily this wasn't the case with Watchmen and I found it very interesting. Along with some great cinematography, visual effects and music that really works well on screen I found myself immersed with in the world of the film right from the beginning up until the very end. I will definitely be getting the director's cut when it comes out on DVD.