The preview for Watchmen fairly captivated my attention and excitement for this blockbuster movie. Having never before read the graphic novel, I had no previous knowledge of the characters or the overall plot. However, with the opening fight sequence my attention was caught and I was reminded of the phenomenal cinematography in 300.

As viewers were introduced to the characters and the plot unfolded a few questions arose which I have yet to see answered. What were the real powers of the Watchmen that made them heroes? Was it just their vigilantism and physical ability? Other than Mr. Manhattan, no other hero displayed extraordinary capabilities. Even the prison fighting scene with Nite Owl and Silk Spectre showed only glorified fist fighting in a 300-esque fashion.

It seemed that the trademark smiley face of the Comedian kept surfacing throughout the movie- either foreshadowing a similar fate or displaying the irony of his mantra. Why it surfaced on Mars is yet to be explained (as well as the elaborate contraption of Mr. Manhattan)

However, the flow of the movie is enjoyable and entertaining. The character Rorschach and his merciless pursuit of justice gives the audience something to think about as the twists unfold.

I have always wondering what it would be like to see the transition of comics taken frame by frame into motion picture. Apparently, Watchmen does exactly that- which leaves the avid comic readers with no surprises but stays true to the comic portrayal of the story. It would be interesting to see a sequel and how that would play out- but until then, all we can really watch is the Watchmen.

Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4067098649/