My Watchmen review.

WEll, hopefully I don't offend anyone.

I really do feel like ethically, I'm becoming more and more conservative. Is it just because I've always enjoyed going against the tide? Certainly, America is getting more loose in its morals and ethics. So, its possible.

That being said, last night I decided to take in the film Watchmen. Another comic book movie, like all the big movies these days. Do we all just long for exrtodinary lives with super human strength these days? What is it? A part of me believes that, its simply because with CGI, we now have the capability to make these films. As well all know though, movies are more than just visuals, what about story and characters.

So, Watchmen. Wow. Ummm...its definitely something. If you google a review you will undoubtedly find something about Dr Manhattan's blue radiating member. And its certainly something that gets more film time than you would expect from an American film. Which is an interesting topic, all to itself. Why is the male genitalia the ultimate obscenity in this country. Or is it? I suppose exposed female genitalia is worse. I'm getting off topic here, but in England for example, there's not a problem with male genitalia in movies. Now, I'm not a woman, so I don't know if this is something that is repulsive, obnoxious, hilarious. I don't know. For guys, its kinda just...what the heck. In fact, most guys go see this movie. And I could just fell the uncomfortable shifting around in chairs during the movie.

Most importantly, we need to beg the question, WHY? Why is it in the film. Well, because he's a naked blue dude. I guess. But, what about kids getting into see this movie. Surely it is targeted at high school age kids. The movie, is EXTREMELY violent though, graphically. And the super heros come off way more like super villians. Its by no means your standard good guy, bad guy movie. One of the superheros rapes on of the superheroines. Also, they take lots of joy in methodically brutally murdering bad guys. I know, I know, I sound like a parent. But to me, this whole thing just seems like one more step in the dumbing down and demoralizing of America. Now it's okay that we can have super heros doing bad things, even killing millions (sorry...spoiler), raping, and having naked blue members. What next? I'm sure we'll find out soon enough. I know where films are going in America. And I'm not afraid to say it. Pornography. It's true. Films are going pornographic. That's right. We'll all be sitting in a crowded theater, just like during the 70's watching a porn-o. It will be wrapped in a pretty picture though. No longer seedy, socially unacceptable, or gross. Something for the whole family. I'm getting out there, but really...I think Watchmen, is just one more film towards pushing American cinema towards smut.

This film is not for kids. This film is not that great even. It had a descent story. It was good eye candy. But, ulitimately, it was just smut. Smut on the big screen. Totally sexist too.