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Zack Snyder has worked on so many different movies and franchises, building a reputation for himself that puts him on a pedestal for some of the most wonderful directors in Hollywood alongside Christopher Nolan. The way he analyzes films reeks of talent that comes from an artist looking at his canvas. Despite it all, his recent comments have brought to light great controversies that have created conflicted views of him amongst fans.

Zack Snyder’s Watchmen

Although not all of his films do well, some stay underappreciated and hidden gems. One such masterpiece just so happens to beWatchmen.Many found it too complicated while critics did not find much praise for it either. In the end, it was an unfortunate flop. However, there were many celebrities who found the beauty hidden within the film.

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolanis one of the many people who has admitted to finding the light inWatchmen.Zack Snyder’s most underrated hidden gem, which found no success when it was first released caught the eye of none other than theOppenheimerdirector.

“I’ve always believed ‘Watchmen’ was ahead of its time.”

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Nolan admitted, viaThe Hollywood Reporterthat the film deserved release after the fame ofTheAvengersand not before. That was because he felt the vision of the movie was too far ahead of its time. Were it to be released in today’s day and age, it would have been a smashing success.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who starred in the film, admitted that he has no regrets of having doneWatchmen.He, much like Nolan, finds the film to be of extraordinary vision and much like a movie that came out way sooner than it should have.

“I’m very proud of that movie,”Morgan stated. “People are still finding it and watching it, and I think it’ll have fans forever. I think it was ahead of its time, and again, I don’t know what else to say other than I’m extremely proud of it. Not long ago, I caught like, the second half…”

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Morgan shared viaVarietythat he is utmostly proud ofZack Snyder‘s work and the efforts that he has put into the film. He admires how there are still fans of the film regardless of how underappreciated it was back when it was first released.

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson expressed via Cinema Blend’s Podcast,Reel BlendthatWatchmenwas a film he would do again in a heartbeat. He confirmed, much like everyone else who enjoyed the film, that it held a purpose beyond those who were ready for it.

“I knew Zack was, he was ahead of the curve. He was, it’s weird to say that audiences weren’t ready for it. But you need a movie like that. You need movies to go so dark that then Avengers can go so light. I love that movie. I’d love to do that movie now. I think that’d be so awesome just to do it now.”

Patrick Wilson as Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II in Watchmen

He loves the film very much and would not only be willing to watch it again but hope for other people to watch it too. He stated that it is necessary for some superhero projects to be so dark that other films can balance it out.

Also Read:“Nah, I don’t think so”: Zack Snyder Won’t Ever Work With One Franchise After Teasing His DC and Marvel Future

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Scott Derrickson

Doctor Strangedirector Scott Derrickson also found meaning in Snyder’sWatchmen.He shared onXthat the film was a masterpiece that compared to no other. It stood individually as a great film that the director chose to acknowledge with great potential and an even greater outlook.

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David Gibbons

In an interview with Wired,WatchmenartistDavid Gibbonshimself opened up about how much he had faith in Zack Snyder’s work. He trusted the director with the film and was glad with the way it turned out. He saw passion and enthusiasm within theBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicedirector, one that made it clear that the film was going to be a masterpiece no matter what.

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Adya Godboley

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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.

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