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The text is a review of the 2009 movie Watchmen, based on the comic book series of the same name. The reviewer praises the movie for its complex and mature story, characters, and themes, and argues that it was a faithful adaptation of the challenging source material. The reviewer also criticizes some aspects of the movie, such as its dark and gloomy atmosphere, its omission of some details and subplots from the comic, and its poor marketing. The reviewer concludes that Watchmen is a decent movie that deserves a recommendation.
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1. Watchmen is a movie based on a comic book series that explores the dark and complex aspects of superheroes in an alternate 1980s America.
2. The movie follows the investigation of the murder of the comedian, a former crime fighter, by his colleague Rorschach, who suspects a conspiracy against their group.
3. The movie also depicts the personal and moral struggles of other former superheroes, such as Night Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias, as they face the looming threat of nuclear war.
4. The movie reveals that Ozymandias is behind the comedian's death and a plan to frame Dr. Manhattan for a series of attacks that kill millions of people, in order to unite the world against a common enemy and prevent a nuclear holocaust.
5. The movie ends with a moral dilemma, as most of the heroes agree to keep Ozymandias' plan a secret for the sake of world peace, while Rorschach refuses to compromise and is killed by Dr. Manhattan.
6. The movie is directed by Zack Snyder and was released in 2009 to mixed reviews and moderate box office success.
7. The movie is considered a faithful adaptation of the comic book series, but omits some details and subplots, and changes the nature of Ozymandias' attacks from a giant alien squid to a series of explosions that mimic Dr. Manhattan's energy signature.
8. The movie is praised for its visual style, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes, but criticized for its excessive violence, gloomy tone, and long runtime.