3 Stars ***Robbie liked this movie way more than I did. But since I'm writing this review; I'm telling what I think- or at least mostly what I think.
First of all, let me say the special effects were quite stunning. The film style is unique and the action sequences were very well done. It was directed by Zack Snyder, who also directed 300. He likes to do the whole "freeze frame" thing during the really intense fight scenes or actions scenes.
The previews for Watchmen appeared to very epic. Maybe that's why Robbie was so drawn to the film. However, I didn't find the film incredibly life changing. I think that this movie was primarily for people that were already invested in the graphic novel's characters and story line. The film didn't draw me in at all as an "outsider" to the Watchmen story.
My biggest problems were with the crazy, wax face Nixon character and the ever prevalent blue penis. All the Nixon shots were ridiculous. It looked like a high school make-up job. On top of the make-up department's blunders, the CIG people must have had a great time creating the glowing, blue penis of Dr. Manhattan, which can be seen 75% of the movie. Why we couldn't have just seen the good Dr. from the waist up during the film is beyond me. We could have gotten the fact that he goes around naked without being distracted by his neon genitals. Just my opinion.
Secondarily, I thought the love scenes were gross. Ew. That's all I have to say about that.
I thought 300 was near amazing. But this fell a little short of my expectations, although like I said, Robbie really enjoyed the action and plot of Watchmen.
