Considered the most celebrated graphic novel of all time, "Watchmen" has been considered impossible to film. Written as a twelve part series throughout 1986 and 1987 by Alan Moore, the graphic novel has always been considered the "Citizen Kane" of comic books. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie follows a group of semi retired superheroes in an alternate 1985 trying to solve the murder of one of their own. Directed by the same visionary director of "Dawn of the Dead" and "300", the long awaited adaption has already begun to smash box office records. "Watchmen" will be opening 3,611 screens this weekend, the most ever for an R-rated film in history. On the side, 1,600 locations will offer midnight screenings, including all 124 of the theaters showing in IMAX. This will be Director Zack Snyder's second blockbuster opening, with his other graphic novel adaption "300" opening to $71 million in its first weekend, earning a total of $28 million on its first day alone. And that was all accomplished at nearly 1,000 less theatres. Only time will tell if America watches the "Watchmen." Opening everywhere tomorrow.
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