Based on the critically acclaimed comic book, the film Watchmen, directed by Zack Snyder, takes viewers to an alternate universe in 1985, amidst imminent nuclear war between America and Russia. The government-sponsored Keene Act forces superheroes into retirement, but the death of The Comedian sparks Rorschach’s investigation.
The film’s focuses on former costumed colleagues, such as Dr. Manhattan, Night Owl, Ozymandias, Sally Jupiter, and The Silk Spectre. Watchmen gave a real-life grounding to the super-powered mythos and had been in development for years, with various directors before Zack Snyder took the helm. The film carries an R rating and belongs to genres like action, adventure, drama, mystery, science fiction, crime, and thriller.
