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- First reviewMay 17, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 22, 2009
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Cinematic Excellence
PostedDecember 22, 2009
bc90021
from McLean, VA
The story wasn't really original in any way, but the telling of it certainly was. There's quite literally something for everyone in the movie. It's 3-D, and immersive, and while I still maintain that you can't have "Tru 3D" until peripheral vision is involved, the effects are the closest thing you can get in a movie theatre to "actually being there". It blends live-action and CGI flawlessly, and the level of detail is phenomenal.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Action & Effects - Plot: Eh
PostedMay 22, 2009
bc90021
from McLean, VA
I would give this 3.5 stars if I could. The action sequences and effects are great, but the plot is a little iffy. Also, some of the plot points have gaping holes - talking about HKs having infrared and then proceeding to build big bonfires - things like that. (I'll avoid the gaping one at the end to keep this spoiler-free.)
It's a nice diversion for two hours, but if you're reasonably intelligent a lot of it will be semi-annoying.
It's a nice diversion for two hours, but if you're reasonably intelligent a lot of it will be semi-annoying.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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FANTASTIC
PostedMay 8, 2009
bc90021
from McLean, VA
I was originally worried about this film. I was MORE worried when I saw the trailer. I worried about how director (J.J. Abrams, of "LOST" fame) would treat a franchise that he openly admitted knowing little about.
All of my fears were unfounded. This movie was FANTASTIC.
The action and the cinematics make up for tiny tiny plot holes, with some of the grandest shots of ships in space that I've seen in a while. The sound is superb, and the music is excellent and really ties things together well.
With Leonard Nimoy bridging the gap between old and new, this film works very well and was an absolute joy to see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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There Was Nothing X-Files About This
PostedJuly 26, 2008
bc90021
from McLean, VA
I am a huge X-Files fan, and I am very disappointed in this movie. It is competing with Indy IV for worst movie of the summer. It's unfortunate that this movie was made. I say this because people who weren't fans of the show who go to see this movie will be turned off by the movie and could very well miss out on the show.
The genius of the show was that there was something always unexplained. Without going into spoilers, there's nothing like that in this movie. The plot lines for involving Mulder in the story are weak and forced; Scully's are even less tenuous and after she gets herself and Mulder involved in the case, she spends the entire movie complaining.
The action is not particularly compelling, and the FBI agents as portrayed are annoying dullards. They take Mulder and Scully "on the case" without properly arming them or ensuring that "after ten years" they still have any idea of what they're doing, which is entirely implausible at best.
The backstory about how Mulder and Scully got where they are at this point in time is only hinted at and never fully explained, which could have made the story more compelling, but was maddeningly left out.
I'd really like to know what kind of test audience saw this movie - they had to have the IQ of turnips. Roger Ebert apparently gave this movie 4.5 stars - I'll let you draw your own comparison between him and a turnip.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Save Your Money
PostedJuly 4, 2008
bc90021
from McLean, VA
This movie starts off very slowly, and you're not quite sure what's going on. Eventually, the beginning part makes a bit of sense, and the movie starts to seem like an Indiana Jones movie, but then, well, it goes downhill. I was literally slapping my forehead at the end.
The acting was very good (the only reason that I didn't give it two stars) especially from Shia Lebeaux. (I was quite surprised at his acting.) However, this is not something you should bother seeing on the big screen - save your money and watch it at a friend's house when it comes out on DVD.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Good Overall, Still Too Much CGI, TOO LOUD
PostedJune 14, 2008
bc90021
from McLean, VA
First, I went to this movie to see the Tony Stark cameo.
Second, this movie is much better than the first one, but that's not hard to do since the first one was so bad.
Third, this movie tries too hard. It's a bit sappy love story, and a bit action film. It largely succeeds in the action film department, but the love story bit is forced.
Fourth it is LOUD. My ears are still ringing after fifteen hours. I don't know whether it was my particular theatre (I don't think so) or whether it was the movie itself, but when my seat was literally shaking and the movie was still too loud with my fingers in my ears, that's a problem. It largely detracted from the experience.
Fifth, it's a good movie. It's not great, mind you - it's exactly what you'd expect from a summer action-flick. It's a little over the top with the action and the CGI, but it is a comic book movie, and that level provides for the comic book feel, which is a credit to the filmmakers. It's got the tag-lines that The Hulk is famous for, and a cool cameo that isn't Stan Lee or Robert Downey Jr.
I'd give it three and a half stars if I could, but not four.
Second, this movie is much better than the first one, but that's not hard to do since the first one was so bad.
Third, this movie tries too hard. It's a bit sappy love story, and a bit action film. It largely succeeds in the action film department, but the love story bit is forced.
Fourth it is LOUD. My ears are still ringing after fifteen hours. I don't know whether it was my particular theatre (I don't think so) or whether it was the movie itself, but when my seat was literally shaking and the movie was still too loud with my fingers in my ears, that's a problem. It largely detracted from the experience.
Fifth, it's a good movie. It's not great, mind you - it's exactly what you'd expect from a summer action-flick. It's a little over the top with the action and the CGI, but it is a comic book movie, and that level provides for the comic book feel, which is a credit to the filmmakers. It's got the tag-lines that The Hulk is famous for, and a cool cameo that isn't Stan Lee or Robert Downey Jr.
I'd give it three and a half stars if I could, but not four.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Amazing Movie - In My Top Five
PostedMay 17, 2008
bc90021
from McLean, VA
There are two ways to look at this movie - as a fan of the comic book, and as someone who has never read it.
I can say that neither will be disappointed. For those who are not familiar with the comic book, this is an action-packed thrill ride with a great story, good humour, and a great two hours worth of fun.
As a fan of the comic book, you may appreciate the movie even more. It is true to the comic as few other movies are, and it's as much fun for the sheer geek-happiness that Favreau imparts to the story as it is for the story itself.
This movie is in my top five of all time; few others bring together so much fun for the geek and the 'layman' alike!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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