Just saw this with a friend at the cinema. I dont know what to say except that it was awesome! i havent read the graphic novel so i cant compare or be disappointed. The style was very 'graphic novel', i think it was translated well in that sense. Some scary moments for my female friend to hold me tight (note to self: take her to some thrillers).
The violence was very graphic for this movie genre, and there is even full frontal male nudity. Granted, it was Dr Manhatten. But still...
I'm not really familiar with any of the actors that starred, but they all did well. But especially the guy who played Rorshak. Incidentally, i just ordered a book called 'Hey, it's that guy!', which is a reference guide to all those character actors you see but can never remember the name of...
Maybe 2/3 to 3/4 it dragged a little which chops the top off a perfect score from me. My friend didn't like the ending, but i did. So that could be a contentious issue for some.
4.5/5
my score for recent movies you may have seen:
5/5 - Michael Clayton, In Bruges, Gran Torino
4.5/5 - Taken, Iron Man, Reign Over Me
4/5 - Traitor, Bedtime Stories, Sunshine, pineapple express
3.5/5 - 300, Max Payne, You dont mess with the Zohan, Yes Man
3/5 - That new Indiana Jones flick, Disturbia, That new TMNT flick,
2.5/5 - The Love Guru. Note: My 2.5 is probably someone elses 1. Just leaving room for worse!