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- Review count111
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- First reviewDecember 6, 2009
- Last reviewAugust 31, 2011
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A great insight into real violence
PostedSeptember 1, 2010
Well acted, shot, and directed. Refreshing, in a way, to see what it really means to be an assassin. Slow and boring at times, because it lacks the flare or thrill of a typical action or suspense film. This is the film for people who think "Wanted" was silly because you can't really curve bullets like a pitcher with a baseball. This is the film for people who don't like kung flicks not because of the martial arts, but rather because you may see someone jumping 50 feet in the air and land with perfect balance on the tip top of a tree after fighting 20 guys for 15 minutes. This is a very real movie. I liked it, but I can see why some wouldn't. It doesn't inspire you, it doesn't stimulate your imagination, there are limits to how much it will educate you, and while it is interesting to see into the life of the generally mysterious and unknown, it makes you wonder if this it something you want to see. It is worth the price of admission, but is it worth your time--do you go to the movies to watch different types of people in different settings, or to be entertained. I am not sure this is an entertaining film.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Good movie, too bad TI was in it.
PostedAugust 30, 2010
I would have rated this movie higher if TI wasn't in it. He may talk that way in real life. He may demand with good reason respect from others in real life. But on film, at least, he seems fake, and I felt he should have been shot in the head (fictitiously, of course) for talking how he talked--way before the other events in the movie had a chance to even take place. Even Hayden Christiansen either did a good job or looks like a good actor in comparison. Idris Elba is an awesome lead man here--I hope he starts getting more lead roles in films.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A nice movie.
PostedAugust 30, 2010
This is a worthwhile movie: light, fun, and cute. Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston are interesting to consider. Jason Bateman is a good actor who usually doesn't have that much of an acting range to me, yet somehow is able to do a great job at what he does and in being a part of entertaining movies. Jennifer Aniston is a mediocre actress who is physically fit, but is, even given that, not much to look at, not engaging to watch, and yet somehow is able to maintain media attention. Thank goodness the directors focused the movie more on J.B. and the kid in the movie instead of J.A.; of course, that seems unfair to me for women as a whole given that the movie is premised on J.A.'s character's decision. But J.A. is good at not being missed, and the other actors and actresses do a great job of making the movie good even though she is around.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A good movie, just not special
PostedAugust 26, 2010
I'd recommend seeing it for something to do, but it wasn't unique, or insightful, or funny enough to laud about it. Great bad guy though.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Worth watching, but not climatic
PostedAugust 20, 2010
The acting in this movie was great, but I was kind of let down because:
1) I really wanted to see more of what craziness, strength, and creativity this old hermit would display (they tried by alluding to and even showing some of his handy work, but not being very familiar with carpentry made it difficult to appreciate what was shown).
2) I really was looking forward to hearing the legend he built up over the years from the mouths of the towns folk--this was a major part of the final party that never happened on screen.
3) I would've liked to see what happened to his stuff (how it was distributed) when he was gone.
It was anticipated he would give the kind of speech he did at the end of the film, but that speech lacked punch because it wasn't juxtaposed with what the community thought of him and how they suffered because of him or how they may have marginalized him or how ready they were to profit from his passing. You got samples, but I thought those samples were but a taste of what was to come. This another one of those films that could have been a great film, but was just good. 10-30 more minutes of dialogue could have made that happen.
1) I really wanted to see more of what craziness, strength, and creativity this old hermit would display (they tried by alluding to and even showing some of his handy work, but not being very familiar with carpentry made it difficult to appreciate what was shown).
2) I really was looking forward to hearing the legend he built up over the years from the mouths of the towns folk--this was a major part of the final party that never happened on screen.
3) I would've liked to see what happened to his stuff (how it was distributed) when he was gone.
It was anticipated he would give the kind of speech he did at the end of the film, but that speech lacked punch because it wasn't juxtaposed with what the community thought of him and how they suffered because of him or how they may have marginalized him or how ready they were to profit from his passing. You got samples, but I thought those samples were but a taste of what was to come. This another one of those films that could have been a great film, but was just good. 10-30 more minutes of dialogue could have made that happen.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Funny movie, but...
PostedAugust 20, 2010
This movie definitely had it's strong moments of laugh out loud humor. But it also has that Saturday Night Live feel that Will Ferrell just can't seem to escape--funny, but sometimes stale; funny, but lacking certain levels of sophistication or genius that you know at times is there, but that you expect to be there more often, yet just isn't. An enjoyable pop corn, don't have to think too much type of flick. Plus, the idea that someone as beautiful as Eva Mendes would have no problems being my wife is a wonderful, wonderful fantasy indeed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Another Awesome End of Career Action Flick for Sly
PostedAugust 17, 2010
Sylvester Stallone has proven once again that he was learning something about movie making throughout his career. This is truly one cool action flick; right in line with "Rocky Balboa" and "Rambo", this will be yet another movie to make Sly forever loved by action film fans. Some of the fighting choreography is new (from an audience's perspective) and eerily realistic. Mickey Rourke gives an incredible cameo performance which gives dimension to all the members of the Expendables team. I've read mention of holes in this film, and since I failed to see them I'll let that be testament to how entertaining this film was to watch. Not without its faults, this movie is still well worth the price of admission.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The subtitle of this movie says it.
PostedAugust 15, 2010
Someone decided they were going to make an excellent and throughly entertaining movie. To all who were involved in fulfilling this vision---Thank you! Well done.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3D well choreographed
PostedAugust 9, 2010
This was an amazing movie.
The bad news: some of the dance moves seemed repetitive after a short while; also, the idea that dance battles are as fearsome as fist fights is a little weak--I wish they used more martial arts in the film, particularly with certain scenes (although I realize that this clearly reveals my bias and love of violent action movies); and finally, some of the "street slang" and "cool" handshakes might actually get someone mocked and killed if used actually used outside of the suburbs (I imagine the gangs and street bangers of New York would just laugh, while average citizens would pummel you to death for such silliness).
The good news:
First, the movie was clearly made for 3D, and the directors and editors of the film clearly understood how to maximize the effectiveness of the medium. I've typically been under impressed with movies that are primarily designed to be non cartoon/real life action feeling movies that have done 3D. This movie truly sets the bar for 3D films.
Second, despite what I said earlier, the choreography of the dance in this film is amazing. The directors and editors were smart to limit the film to 1hr 37min for two reasons: 1) the talent, artistry, and athleticism of the dancers were amazing to watch (I was aware at how sad i was to even start having the afore mentioned negative criticism as I was watching the film--it's why I didn't give the film 5 stars--and it's why it was good that I wasn't given more time to have such a criticism grow); 2) they made overt and covert homages to Michael Jackson (which I thought was pretty nostalgic and classy--made me remember why MJ was loved so much, given some of the rest of his history); and 3) they used Capoeira in several parts of the film (which, by limiting the time of the film, made me long for more of the film--I like it when a film delivers and can make me want more).
Third, they did an impressive job in pulling off a cohesive integration of multiple plots and subplots--well done guys!
Fourth, the movie overall was a happy movie that reminded one of the pleasure of living life. While at times cheesy, it was refreshing to watch. And I must admit, sometimes I even like the cheese.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very funny (: )) !
PostedJuly 31, 2010
A very sweet and humorous movie. I am not always a Steve Carell humor style fan, but this movie does an excellent job on maximizing the capital of his type of slapstick. Plus an interesting social commentary on what is considered valuable vs what is considered laughable & expendable. Easily worth the full price of admission.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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