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- First reviewNovember 8, 2009
- Last reviewJanuary 22, 2012
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Suspend Disbelief for 80 Minutes
PostedJune 28, 2010
I was not aware Jonah Hex was a DC "comic book" character until the credits rolled; so, that had absolutely nothing to do with it being my Senior Matinee of choice.
The episodic nature may have made more sense if I was a fan of Jonah Hex, but I wasn't looking for a film with a message but for simple escapism.
Suspension of disbelief is necessary if one simjply wants to enjoy an "action" film set in another era. Was I upset by a horseman with a portable Gatling gun? No! I did make a mental note about a Washington Monument complete with capstone on July 4, 1876 when I knew the capstone was not set until 1884; however, this anachronism did not subtract from my enjoyment.
In my not so humble opinion, Michael Fassbender stole every scene he was in. I look forward to seeing if he does this in his other movies.
Suspend disbelief and enjoy Jonah Hex for what it is -- 80 minutes of escapism!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Needs More Goats!
PostedNovember 8, 2009
I wondered at the generally negative reviews until I realized the reviewers looked upon The Men Who Stare at Goats as a failed comedy rather than as a drama (its stated genre) that needed better editing to really be an excellent motion picture. Disjointed editing was the bete noir of Clooney's Syriana just as it appears to be this movie's. Kevin Spacey's role is little more than a cameo as presented in the film I saw on opening day; this makes me wonder just how much of his performance ended up on the cutting room floor. Perhaps the fault lies not so much with the editors but in the producers failing to decide whether "Silence of the Goats" is a drama, a phantasy, an allegory, a slapstick comedy, or a true to life drama.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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