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- First reviewJune 18, 2012
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Overall rating
4
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5
Over the Top and silly, but a big old load of nostalgic fun anyway
PostedJune 18, 2012
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
3
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
2
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
The story is so miniscule and familiar that it would be silly to even criticize it, the main relationship is annoying, the lead actor's voices are over-produced, the whole thing is a little Bollywoodish, and it's not silly enough to really work...but it doesn't matter.
Those things stop it from being a great movie, but it's a lot of summer fun, particularly for anyone who grew up in the 80's and early 90's. Cruise's performance in general, makes the whole thing worthwhile. His sex-capade duet with Akerman is pretty damn funny, and the other characters just turn this into a ball of fun. Sure Giamatti is just reprising his character from the Howard Stern movie, but he is still fun being evil, and Brand is great when he has a minor role like this. Baldwin is amusing, and everyone seems to be having a good time. See it at matinee pricing, and you'll get your money's worth.
Those things stop it from being a great movie, but it's a lot of summer fun, particularly for anyone who grew up in the 80's and early 90's. Cruise's performance in general, makes the whole thing worthwhile. His sex-capade duet with Akerman is pretty damn funny, and the other characters just turn this into a ball of fun. Sure Giamatti is just reprising his character from the Howard Stern movie, but he is still fun being evil, and Brand is great when he has a minor role like this. Baldwin is amusing, and everyone seems to be having a good time. See it at matinee pricing, and you'll get your money's worth.
Pros nostalgic 80's fun
Cons not silly enough
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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