As always, I had planned for a movie last weekend at Sathyam Cinemas. I was meeting up with one of my friends and I must say it was a very memorable one, with a special thanks to ‘Watchmen’. Not to mention that I ended keeping up with my unbreakable record- being late for the movie. Inspite of trying my best, I’ve come to this decision that I just cannot make it to any movie in time, ever in my life. Anyway, not sure how many of you guys had go though the torture of sitting for Watchmen for around 3 hours. Although I had gone though the reviews of this movie before booking the tickets, I was pretty confident that being a superhero movie, it would not be so terrible. Unfortunately I was wrong and I just can’t imagine the way my friend must have felt ‘bout this and fortunately I was quite happy that she didn’t let it bother her much.
Coming back to the movie,Silk Spectre (played by Malin Akerman) with her seducing scenes and intermittent nudity was by far the one force that was keeping most of the crowd in their seats. The role of Walter Kovacs was also not so critically required to the so-called plot of the movie. Dr. Manhattan however, with his super cool powers did kindle the imaginations of many. A major flaw with the movie was the introduction of multiple characters into it rather than the typical pattern of an English movie that revolves around 4-5 characters. By far the only good part was the animation, which might appeal to kids and to some sci-fi lovers. All in all, Watchmen is a definite ‘No-No’ to be seen at the theater. Personally I would’ve rated this movie a 2 out of 5 under normal circumstances, but since I ended up ruining 3 hours on a Saturday evening, which I probably could have spent at a classic diner, retro-pub or a disc, I guess I’ll have to give it a 1 out of 5. Thank God... for my friend who was there along with me; for she helped me survive the movie.
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