Wency and I saw Watchmen last, last Friday, the opening day. I LOVED the graphic novel. It was gritty, unapologetic, and downright great. I liked the movie but it felt like a film made of brilliant scenes that just don't fit together properly. For example, Dr. Manhattan's origin story is quite interesting and ingenious but it just drags down the second half with it. Another quibble I found with the film is the use of pop music. Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" during the fucking scene, um, cliche much? And that My Chemical Romance cover of the Bob Dylan classic Desolation Row, excuse me while I puke. I did find some pros to the film, the ending is superior to the graphic novel and the acting of Jackie Earl Haley as Rorschach is quite remarkable. While I did leave the theater satisfied, I just couldn't help but feel empty. Unlike the Dark Knight, where I felt that I just saw something truly great. Hopefully the director's cut on home video will change my perception on Watchmen but right now, the theatrical cut is just halfway there.