Watchmen was too long to watch!

The time has finally come, and one of the most anticipated movies of 2009 has hit theaters with a bang. The Watchmen, starring Tony award-winning actor Billy Crudup, is the story of a group of superheroes trying to save the world from nuclear war.

As the movie began, it was obvious that the plot would be very in-depth and detailed. The action started with The Comedian, one of the watchmen, being launched from a multi-story building right onto the street below. It was from that point on that I knew I would be at the edge of my seat from this point on.
Set in the year 1985, the film recants the lives of the original watchmen, whose ultimate goal was to protect society farther than the law could reach. Throughout the movie, we follow Walter Kovacs, also known as Rorschach, a fallen watchmen who is worried about the future of the remaining members of his once close-knit "band-of-brothers."

After The Comedian's death, Rorschach became paranoid that someone was trying to "pick off costumed heroes" in an effort to destroy the world, and it turns out he was right. As the movie continues, and the plot thickens, your glued to the back of your chair to watch what will unfold for the next three hours.

Yes, I said three hours.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for romantic and action-packed plots, which is what this movie offers, but I couldn't help wondering if the movie would ever end. Besides the length, this movie was very well written, and very thought-provoking. It combines the idealism of the world during the Nixon Era with the hopelessnes of a modern society watching and waiting for a modern-day hero. All in all, the action combined with an unforgetable love story is a treat for both a guy and a gal, just as long as you have three hours to spare.