In the making of the film adaptation, director Zack Snyder said "no character" was more important than Rorschach. The "Los Angeles Times" further added on Snyder's statement, claiming "The filmmaker said 'is easily one of the greatest comic book characters ever' and that's a view shared by many fans and the press that serves them." When asked what he thought of the character, Jackie Earle Haley responded that Rorschach was "an awesome character. He is one twisted, sick individual but he's still a fascinating character."