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- First reviewMay 2, 2008
- Last reviewMay 2, 2009
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Wolverine sliced too thin
PostedMay 2, 2009
MovieInsanity
from Orlando, FL
I think the biggest problem was in rushing to tell a backstory and keeping the action going. And still there were a few scenes that would have been good to leave out (such as the boxing match with Blob) and add in some deeper emotional weight. I liked it about as much as X-Men 3 but X2 was several notches ahead of this.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Dark Knight Earns Its Hype, Name
PostedJuly 19, 2008
MovieInsanity
from Orlando, FL
What might it mean that The Dark Knight, the second installment of Chris Nolan's Batman revamp, is well on its way to becoming the biggest grossing superhero movie of all time? Does it underscore a new public sensibility about superheroes, identifying more with normal humans with extraordinary passions? Or is it the result of a perfect storm of good story, superb cast and capable production? Most likely it's both.
In The Dark Knight, Bale's Batman grapples with the mob and the raving sociopath The Joker, played up to iconic levels by the late Heath Ledger. Although these two battle it out, the story really belongs to the journey of Harvey Dent, who comic fans will alread know, falls from grace in a major way, flipping the coin on his former life.
The film is thoroughly fascinating, well-acted and engaging. If it does have a weakness, it is, perhaps, as the Joker contends, too serious, holding viewers hostage with dramatic consequences for people who seem a little too real, including a small boy with a gun to his head for a few minutes. Batman readers will note that it all plays into this Joker's MO, distinguishing himself from previous incarnations. He's not in it for the money anymore. It's all about chaos.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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More Than I "Wanted"
PostedJune 28, 2008
MovieInsanity
from Orlando, FL
I was all pumped up for this new Maxtrix-on-steroids but I left feeling a little empty. The action scenes and stunts were incredible but I think the major flaw is that the director was so desperate to be cool he sacrificed the impact of the picture. He had the adrenaline down pat but seemed too concerned about pleasing the bloodlust of the potential audience.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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IRON MAN was a solid, fun movie!
PostedMay 2, 2008
MovieInsanity
from Orlando, FL
The challenge with some superhero movies is that producers want to appeal to fans and non-fans, so there's a delicate line to walk. Thankfully, IRON MAN is a fun and exciting, accessible action movie about a guy who just so happens to be a superhero.
The casting of Robert Downey, Jr. was inspired. He absolutely soaked up and lived out every aspect of Tony Stark and had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Definitely one of the most charismatic and sympathetic heroes ever on the big screen. The special effects were CGI but believable and there were plenty of easter eggs for the most strident comic book fans. The action sequences were exciting, even the end battle between the two lead characters (did seem a little Transformer-ish, though).
IRON MAN was about as solid of a translation from comic book to screen as any others that have ever been done.
The casting of Robert Downey, Jr. was inspired. He absolutely soaked up and lived out every aspect of Tony Stark and had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Definitely one of the most charismatic and sympathetic heroes ever on the big screen. The special effects were CGI but believable and there were plenty of easter eggs for the most strident comic book fans. The action sequences were exciting, even the end battle between the two lead characters (did seem a little Transformer-ish, though).
IRON MAN was about as solid of a translation from comic book to screen as any others that have ever been done.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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