Fantasy action. 2009. 155 min. With Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup and Patrick Wilson. Director: Zack Snyder. 16LSV.
Rating: 4/5
Reviewer: Kim Van Reizig
This flick is as dark, dangerous, intriguing and corny as an adaptation of a comic book should be, and more, as director Zack Snyder (300) breathes life into old pages. The story follows a group of superheroes, the Watchmen, who live in an alternative time zone where America is facing an impending nuclear war.
The movie has all the ingredients for a successful adaptation - mystery, murder, justice, fascinating characters, gore and even a bit of romance. Visually it’s a feast and comic fans will love the fight scenes - the first one is done to Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable, if you can get your head around that.
The soundtrack makes for a unique fit and includes classics from Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. It’s close to three hours long but for fans of the genre it won’t be long enough.
