Watchmen: Proof that staying true to the source material can be a bad thing

WATCHMEN, by far, is the most accurate depiction of source material in modern times.

Zack Snyder, a fan boy at heart, set out to create the movie version as a companion to the original graphic novel and while his intentions are true and pure, has his purist attempts to create the ultimate book movie left the mainstream audience in the dark?

Sitting down and watching the movie for the first time last Friday I was amazed at the sheer accuracy Snyder had potrayed in getting this Watchmen unto the silver screen. It really is like watching the graphic novel, page-for-page.

While I thought the film was immense, I realised how hard this maybe for a non fan to take in. And some film goers could be left feeling very alienated by the complex plot- something a movie shouldn't do.

David Hayter aka Solid Snake wrote the script and managed to convey the story as best he could, however as Metacritic, Rotten Tomatoes and 411 mania point out, the film still manages to alienate audiences.

While Snyder may avoid condemnation from hypercritical Watchmen purists, many cinema goers will not enjoy this movie due to its dedication to the source material.

It's a massive achievement that he managed to the story in the way that he did, however I'm left with the feeling that maybe staying true to the source material isn't always a great idea.

No matter what the fanboys say.