Why The Watchmen Animated Movie Is Rated R

The first trailer for “Watchmen: Chapters 1 & 2” is a bleak affair that teases lots of mayhem. Early on, we see Eddie Blake, aka the Comedian, being thrown from his apartment window and plummeting to his death. Elsewhere, there are scenes of nuclear devastation, shootouts, and war crimes being committed with flamethrowers. It seems that Alan Moore’s nihilistic vision is intact here, so expect a compellingly gruesome tale of murder and devastation.
An authentic adaptation of “Watchmen” has the potential to become one of the best superhero movies of all time. Moore and Dave Gibbons’ graphic novel is widely regarded as a bona fide classic that continues to inspire creators and readers to this day. As such, any on-screen iteration that tells the story the way it was originally envisioned stands a great chance at success. Only time will tell if the upcoming animated movies live up to these lofty expectations, but at least they won’t be neutered when it comes to violence and nudity.