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- Review count5
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- First reviewMarch 6, 2009
- Last reviewJuly 17, 2010
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Dodging Bullets
PostedJuly 17, 2010
Pathos
from Florence, KY
Let me begin by stating I don't care much for action films. I didn't used to feel this way and this movie is a good example of how I developed a disdain for the genre. The premise of the film is the possibility of planting an idea in another person's mind. Okay, that's good, however, the REASON for planting this particular idea seemed silly. It's called CORPORATE TAKEOVER & there are a lot of ways that are less-involved & more believable than this to accomplish that end. Only one character in this film has any development at all, and that's DiCaprio's, The other actors tend to run through this film as mercenary props for his angst. Be that as it may, it was reminiscent of "Shutter Island" without a propelling character to care about. When the reason for DiCaprio's guilt is revealed, I wanted to scream "Yeah, I figured that out about 5 reels ago." Furthermore, would it be possible to have an action film where people DID NOT outrun EXPLOSIONS and duck from bullets? I can stand a little fantasy, but good grief! Let's get this straight: Bullets move faster than the speed of sound. If you HEAR the shot, you're already dead. There is NO time to duck. BUT, hey, if you can outrun an explosion, dodging bullets should be a piece of cake. While there were some inaccurate foley moments, the special effects were good and Ellen Page was credible given the cliche script and character she was given to play. I enjoyed "Memento" and there are some moments in this film that brought that flick to mind, however, THIS offering stretched believability to a breaking point and without a corresponding sympathetic protagonist to care about, it fell flat for me. BE THAT AS IT MAY, I feel certain that most people that are fond of action films will find this enjoyable.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Zombie hates horror?
PostedSeptember 6, 2009
Pathos
from Florence, KY
My suggestion for Rob Zombie's next film. Buy a pound of ground beef. Place this in a dimly lit room. Have his talent-less wife come in and make out with said beef. Then hack it up with a larger than large butcher knife and throw it all over the walls of the room. This would: a) be less self-aware than his last 3 flicks and b) not have nearly as many TRANSPARENT plot devices and c) depending on the price of ground beef could be made for less than what I paid for two tickets to see this totally HORRID film. .
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Disjointed Horror
PostedMarch 29, 2009
Pathos
from Florence, KY
The creep factor is ever present in this latest horror offering, however, the story is so nonsensical & the acting (at times) is so over-the-top, that it renders the film even more ridiculous than usual. To be sure, the script is silly & some of the lines are so bad that the actors should be given credit for delivering them without breaking into laughter or a grimace. Many horror films are good until the end. This sad piece cannot even make that claim. Character development is virtually MIA & reason was left out all together! Wait for the DVD.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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A perfect pairing
PostedMarch 22, 2009
Pathos
from Florence, KY
This was a beautifully sung opera. Lovely. While I agree there was a slight disconnect with the chosen staging, it provided only momentary distractions and was amply offset by the performance. My appreciation for Dessay's abilities increased dramatically.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Moore's fears expressed.
PostedMarch 6, 2009
Pathos
from Florence, KY
When asked by a friend to read the novel, I reluctantly agreed to do so. "I'm not into cartoons." was my tepid response. Instead of a cartoon, I found that "TW" is a gripping novel about how morality & power affects individuals. This is paramount & the superhero aspect is just a vehicle to propel the story. In order to make the movie digestible to alpha-wave producing audiences, the movie is simplified & stripped of the philosophical nature of the original novel. What remains is an in-your-face cartoon that pales in comparison to the spirit & heart of the original story. I didn't hate this movie but I wanted to love it. Bottom line: The book transforms a cartoon into a great novel. This film transformed a great novel into a cartoon.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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