A dark, brooding alternative past where super heroes are outlawed and apparently hunted. Incredible special effects combined with a compelling story and gritty heroes. One in particular remained genuine throughout the films epic tale, Rorshach. The hoarse voiced narrator through much of the film, appears hell bent on punishing anyone he sees as villain, the archetypal vigilante. In my opinion the movie delivered, having read the original graphic novel many years ago (late 80s) I remembered the characters, but had forgotten most of the story.