My two foremost thoughts were. Wow, how did Zack Snyder get this movie made? Risky choices for an event movie. Love that. Also, Malin Ackerman was just bad. The rest of the performances I think were great. - Khyle

Yeah, I know what you mean, Khyle. I have mixed feelings overall about the movie. Big hairy thumbs up for the performances of the Comedian, Rorschach, Nite Owl (II), Sally Jupiter, and Dr. Manhattan (somewhat grudgingly, but, you know, he would be pretty difficult to play). Ozymandias and Laurie Jupiter - not so favorable. Overall, if this movie could have been made, as is, in 1987 or so, it might have had more resonance. - Mark Dykeman

I didn't remember this being in the comic, but it was rather interesting to see that it was the Comedian who murdered JFK in the Watchmen-iverse. - Mark Dykeman

I thought it was excellent. I went in with no prior knowledge of the written work, as I usually do and adored it. I didnt wanna go in with preconcieved notions like a lot of people because they often come out dissappointed. I just look at it as a stand alone piece adapted from a written work. - Jorel M from twhirl

@Mark: I agree with basically everything you said. Great movie with great acting (I especially liked Rorschach and Nite Owl II). I especially agree with your point regarding timing and resonance and I was just discussing it with a friend. I can only imagine what a splash this would have made on mainstream popular culture if it had been released as is somehow in the late 80's/early 90's. In any case, I loved it. - Chieze Okoye

It'll live on if it's seen as a cult classic rather than a weekend blockbuster. Problem is, it's over hyped unless you know about the novel and Moore's writing in general. As a stand alone movie - it's maddness. Give it time to be enjoyed by a wider audience over generations to come. - David Bausola