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Watchmen

  • 2009
  • R
  • 2h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009)
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In 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the... Read allIn 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the course of history as we know it.In 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the course of history as we know it.

  • Director
    • Zack Snyder
  • Writers
    • Dave Gibbons
    • David Hayter
    • Alex Tse
  • Stars
    • Jackie Earle Haley
    • Patrick Wilson
    • Carla Gugino
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    563K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    624
    150
    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • Dave Gibbons
      • David Hayter
      • Alex Tse
    • Stars
      • Jackie Earle Haley
      • Patrick Wilson
      • Carla Gugino
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 349Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 24 nominations

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    Matthew Goode and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Watchmen (2009)
    Matthew Goode in Watchmen (2009)
    Malin Akerman and Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009)
    Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009)
    Matthew Goode in Watchmen (2009)
    Matthew Goode and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Watchmen (2009)
    Dave Gibbons in Watchmen (2009)
    Zack Snyder and Robert Wisden in Watchmen (2009)
    Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009)
    Malin Akerman in Watchmen (2009)
    Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009)
    Patrick Wilson and Dave Gibbons in Watchmen (2009)

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    Jackie Earle Haley
    Jackie Earle Haley
    • Rorschach
    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Dan Dreiberg…
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Sally Jupiter…
    Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman
    • Laurie Jupiter…
    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Dr. Manhattan…
    Matthew Goode
    Matthew Goode
    • Adrian Veidt…
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Edward Blake…
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Moloch
    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Hollis Mason
    Laura Mennell
    Laura Mennell
    • Janey Slater
    Rob LaBelle
    Rob LaBelle
    • Wally Weaver
    Gary Houston
    Gary Houston
    • John McLaughlin
    James M. Connor
    James M. Connor
    • Pat Buchanan
    • (as James Micheal Connor)
    Mary Ann Burger
    • Eleanor Clift
    John Shaw
    John Shaw
    • Doug Roth
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    • Richard Nixon
    Jerry Wasserman
    Jerry Wasserman
    • Detective Fine
    Don Thompson
    Don Thompson
    • Detective Gallagher
    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • Dave Gibbons
      • David Hayter
      • Alex Tse
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      All of the U.S. flags in the film have 51 stars, because in the film's alternate history, Vietnam became the 51st state after America won the Vietnam War.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 8 mins) Doctor Manhattan describes a "circulatory system" appearing on the grounds of a government base. However what is depicted is clearly the nervous system, as it features a brain and spinal cord, but no heart or lungs. (This error is repeated from the novel.)
    • Quotes

      Rorschach: I heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Life seems harsh, and cruel. Says he feels all alone in threatening world. Doctor says: "Treatment is simple. The great clown - Pagliacci - is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. "But doctor..." he says "I am Pagliacci." Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits themselves often cast shadows in the frame that correspond with the flashes from photographer's bulbs.
    • Alternate versions
      In Thailand the genitals of Dr Manhattan are masked and where Rorschach attack with an ax the victim's head is heavily blurred.
    • Connections
      Edited from Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Unforgettable
      Written by Irving Gordon

      Performed by Nat 'King' Cole (as Nat King Cole)

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

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    8/10
    Stays True to the "Big Joke," But This May Confuse Some.
    Before anyone sees this film, Zach Snyder should be given a pat on the back. He did what a dozen directors struggled to do for twenty years: he made a Watchmen movie. It seems unthinkable that anyone could properly put the greatest graphic novel of all time on the screen. But Snyder has done pretty much that.

    While it is not Alan Moore's Watchmen, it is the closest thing that anyone else could have put on the screen. Snyder approached the material with enough reverence that fans of the comic will appreciate the film. As Snyder has openly declared, the final act does include significant changes, but the alterations that take place fit better on the big screen than the original ending would have. It works because it cuts down on a lot of the necessary back story which Snyder could not include.

    Even though many pages of the book were not included, Snyder did take the time to try and preserve other information by including short "historical" sequences in the fantastic opening title sequence. By this point, viewers will also have had a chance to appreciate the stellar, and time appropriate, soundtrack. Unlike the hard rock recordings the Snyder chose for the background of 300, Watchmen's background fits the tone and mood of most of the scenes. The only questionable choice was the selection of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," not because of the recording, but rather its awkward placement. Some may also question Snyder's inclusion of gore not present in the book. While the comic does include it's share of violence, Snyder did overtly change several scenes to be more violent. These changes, while flashy on film, may disturb squeamish moviegoers. However, changes aside, Snyder has captured the essence of the book and packaged it in a beautiful 2 hour and 40 minute delight. Overall, it is a satisfying film experience for someone familiar with the source material.

    But this might be a different experience for anyone who does not know the book. There is a lot to digest, and the overwhelming visuals may distract some moviegoers from the bigger picture. The interaction of these unique characters remains an integral point to understanding this film, and when the book was pared down for the movie, the relationships of the masked adventures became a bit more forced. The best part of the comic was the glimpse of what is "beneath the hood," and we have less of that in Snyder's adaptation. Additionally, the ending, while simplified, is still a bit convoluted.

    Fans and those previously unfamiliar with Watchmen should go in with an open mind. Snyder has performed what Doctor Manhattan might deem a miracle, so it may take more than one viewing to truly appreciate this unique adaptation.
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    • Does the film retain its 1985 setting?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Watchmen: The IMAX Experience
    • Filming locations
      • Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Legendary Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $130,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $107,509,799
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,214,334
      • Mar 8, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $185,382,813
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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