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I loved it. A totally new spin on the superhero genre. By immersing them within the fabric of our own history- albeit a parrellel universe- the makers give it much more of a resonance for me: in the same way that Nolan has transformed the Batman character by placing him in a modern, urban enviroment, Watchmen really dismantles the mythology of the superhero and twists and stretches it's meaning and significance. Both films are extremely relevent to our times and I can really see why the graphic novel is considered a work of art by it's legions of fans.

It may not be a perfect film: I would have liked it to be less flashy and have more of a heart to it - at times it felt a little too polished- but I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be watching it again. It was just so weird and cool.