Very few words about Watchmen
When you have a story which relies heavily on the idea of superheroes in a realistic setting (visually and politically and socially) and then stylize that setting to an insane degree, do you lose some of the power inherent in that idea?
I say yes.
I also say however that you end up with a pretty entertaining movie that is a lot of fun to look at. I mean, it's not really Watchmen, it's way too cartoony and occasionally awkward and unsubtle to ever be the faithful adaptation it wants to be. Some of the acting is suspect and there is some ridiculous violence for absolutely no good reason, but it did enough right to satisfy me and engage me for it's running length.
I say yes.
I also say however that you end up with a pretty entertaining movie that is a lot of fun to look at. I mean, it's not really Watchmen, it's way too cartoony and occasionally awkward and unsubtle to ever be the faithful adaptation it wants to be. Some of the acting is suspect and there is some ridiculous violence for absolutely no good reason, but it did enough right to satisfy me and engage me for it's running length.