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- First reviewMay 7, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 18, 2008
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The Day the Movie Stood Still
PostedDecember 18, 2008
BigRick
from San Jose, CA
This retelling of the classic 1951 story about Klaatu, Helen and Gort brings nothing new with the exception of modern special effects. I literally fell asleep during the show. Reeves further perfects his role of an emotionless man, Bates is miscast as a government flunky. Jennifer Connelly, who just turned 38, is still one of the most beautiful actresses working and is mesmerizing as always, but then I'd rather have stared at a photo of her for 2 hours rather than struggling through this film.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Best Marvel Adaptation So Far
PostedMay 7, 2008
BigRick
from San Jose, CA
Although that's not saying much, Iron Man was fun to see. The story was fast paces and kept you interested al the way through. The cast was exceptional for this genre.
On the negative side, the story didn't make much sense. The "bad guys" kept Tony Stark hostage for months to build a jerry-rigged missle, but we can see that they're flooded with his munitions already. Also, Tony Stark's naiveté about his place in the munition industry is literally unbelievable.
As for the acting, Ms Paltrow did a wonderful job with her role, but she is so over-talented for the part that I was left wondering if most of her scenes were left on the cutting room floor. Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard turned in solid jobs as always. And I can never watch Robert Downey Jr. without being amazed at his abilities. I pray every time I see him that he has finally put his personal problems behind him.
On the negative side, the story didn't make much sense. The "bad guys" kept Tony Stark hostage for months to build a jerry-rigged missle, but we can see that they're flooded with his munitions already. Also, Tony Stark's naiveté about his place in the munition industry is literally unbelievable.
As for the acting, Ms Paltrow did a wonderful job with her role, but she is so over-talented for the part that I was left wondering if most of her scenes were left on the cutting room floor. Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard turned in solid jobs as always. And I can never watch Robert Downey Jr. without being amazed at his abilities. I pray every time I see him that he has finally put his personal problems behind him.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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