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- First reviewJuly 20, 2008
- Last reviewJune 15, 2013
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Not your father's version of Superman
PostedJune 15, 2013
jaramill
from Glendale, AZ, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
3
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5
Story
3
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
I'll echo other reviewers in that I was not expecting the re-telling of the story of Superman in this way. Not bad, not good. Just different I do like the backstory of the Superman's parents (Jor-El, Lara-El) and how Krypton was destroyed and how the Kryptonians are normal on their planet but on Earth they are more powerful.
Actor playing Man of Steel came off more believable than the previous one (Brandon Routh). And Henry Cavil has a very close resemblance to the actor who played him in the last TV series "Smallville" Tom Welling. So was pleased at that.
Not pleased at the long drawn out battles, I didn't like that Superman's identity was revealed to Lois right away. General Zod was good but not like the original. Some references to Lex Luthor (watch in one of the fight scenes you'll see a oil gas tanker truck being knocked around...it's labeled LexCorp).
Music was good (of course it's Hans Zimmerman) and it did have a feel of the 1st Batman directed by Christoper Nolan who also produced this movie. I'll give it an okay grade of "B". I am expecting more from the next one.
As for any "cut scene" after the credits...don't waste your time (unless you like watching the credis). Only Marvel comics does that for its movies not DC Comics (Batman, Superman). No secret scene at the end.
Was disappointed in not hearing that theme of Supes but it's a new direction. Russell Crowe as Jor-El was believable, so was Kevin Costner as his earth dad. Laurence Fishburne as Perry White? Meh. And Amy Adams as Lois Lane was ok.
Overall great in IMAX, but nothing in 3D jumped out to warranted but you have no choice. IMAX-3D or nothing.
Pros great actors, great visual effects
Cons long drawn out battle scenes, plot holes in story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
Not as Action packed but good
PostedNovember 11, 2012
jaramill
from Glendale, AZ, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
Like most reviewers have said this is a 50th anniversary of Bond and so it goes back to the basics and origins of the character and introducing us to "new" actors playing classic characters (M, Q, MoneyPenny).
The locals weren't AS exotic as say Casino Royale. Overall I liked the movie (especially on IMAX) but would I buy the DVD? No, a bit slow paced at times. Would I recommend yes.
But this movie works overall because of Daniel Craig. Now that the reboot of the franchise is done with this movie...I can't WAIT 'til the next one. As James Bond WILL RETURN :)
And great movie soundtrack title song "SkyFall" sung by suprisingly to me....ADELLE
P.S. - And the building where MI-6 is shown....is the REAL building of where MI-6 is located in London.
Pros great actors
Cons slow
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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Visually Stunning
PostedDecember 20, 2010
jaramill
from Los Angeles, CA
I'm a fan of the original, and though the story was decent and continued it from the original, the visual effects (MUST be seen in IMAX-3D for the full effect).......were absolutely stunning.
And the LIGHT CYCLES were AMAZING! Again it was a decent story, and of course that soundtrack by Daft Punk was awesome. In fact, I bought it on iTunes 2 days before seeing the movie and listened to it, so when I saw the movie, I was already into the music during each scene.
And the way they did Jeff Bridges "younger" version/clone with special effects was surreal. This is a movie I'll watch again in theaters (similar to Inception) and buy the DVD on Blu-ray.
Also there were a few scenes and dialogue that were reminiscent of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, (ala Lord Vader looking for Skywalker, meeting Skywalker), and Disc wars similar to lightsaber battles.
Highly recommend seeing Tron, especially to fans of the original.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Mind-blowing
PostedJuly 18, 2010
jaramill
from Los Angeles, CA
The scene where Ellen Page's character folds the city streets of Paris like a 3-dimensional cube MUST be seen in IMAX (preferably in the front rows). Note the movie does not take up the WHOLE IMAX screen as it's shot in 70mm. But still you become dazed and astounded by it,. The music similar to The Dark Night movie is done by Hans Zimmer, who also penned the soundtrack music to the (FPS-First Person Shooter) video game: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2. Very ominous, eerie.
Try to follow the plot of layers in which dreams become levels, and time is distorted. But don't try too hard as you'll ended up missing the movie. That's why I most likely will see it again to understand the points about "limbo" and whether or not it's a plot hole.
Definite scenes reminiscent of The Matrix. Nolan's direction is great and loved all his movies (didn't realize he made The Prestige which I loved and highly recommend).
And after a horrible summer of movies (Iron Man 2 failed to be better than the original), Sex&the City was suprisingly funnier than the first (to me anyway), I was looking forward to this movie and the $20 I spent for IMAX and parking was DEFINITELY well worth it. A movie I'd buy the Blu-ray disc.
Hollywood needs to step up their game and put some effort into movies.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
A Crime Drama disguised as a Comic Book Story
PostedJuly 20, 2008
jaramill
from Los Angeles, CA
Richard Roepert (critic of Ebert & Roepert) described it best saying that it felt like a crime drama like the movie "Heat" with 1st rate performances, very little CGI and true city scene shots (not stuido backlots).
Heath Ledger literally MORPHED into the Joker. Cesear Romero on meth is what I call his performance. If he doesn't get an Oscar (forget just being nominated) then the Academy members are as out of touch and outdated as I thought.
Heath Ledger literally MORPHED into the Joker. Cesear Romero on meth is what I call his performance. If he doesn't get an Oscar (forget just being nominated) then the Academy members are as out of touch and outdated as I thought.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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