Re: Rate the last movie you saw.
03/04/13 5:13 pm | #4099
Last week:
Stealth – another mindless action romp from Rob Cohen. For a movie that’s basically 2 hours of aerial combat, it’s incredibly boring. There are some decent scenes interspersed in there, but most of it is forgettable.
5/10
Reign of Fire – it’s a shame this came out when it did, because I think if it was released now, it could do really well. 2002 was before Bale was a household name, and SFX were obviously behind where they are now. It’s a pretty decent concept, but it’s mindless and a bit too short.
6.5/10
Rambo: First Blood – I had watched it a couple of times when I was younger, but never really saw past all of the violence. It’s a better movie than I remembered it being. If you’re a fan, read into the original ending, I think it would have been the better choice. Stallone’s obviously not my generation’s best actor, but he’s awesome in these highly physical roles. It’s a shame the direction they took the series after this one.
7/10
Deadfall – not too bad for a movie I had never even heard about. I noticed it was recently released at Redbox, and after I read who was in it, I knew I had to give it a chance. The acting is good for the most part, but the plot is just a little too cheesy and oversimplified. It’s entertaining enough to pass the time, but don’t expect it to be one of those indie movies that just surprises the heck out of you. Maybe give it a rent if you’re a fan of some of the cast members. On a different note (and it may have been by his choice), I’ve never understood why Eric Bana didn’t become a household name. He’s got the look and he’s talented. There was a time when it looked like he might break it big (Hulk, Troy, Munich), but he’s kind of slipped back.
5/10
Race to Witch Mountain – I’ve had this on my “unwatched” shelf for quite some time. I went through a kick where I had to watch everything that had The Rock in it (no homo). Surprisingly, this is not his strongest entry. Younger kids would probably enjoy it, but it’s nothing special for an adult.
4/10
Trainspotting – lives up to the hype pretty well. You’re not going to find many movies that will make you want to cry and make you LOL, they’re a rare breed. Ewan McGregor turns in an award worthy performance. I won’t waste much time talking about it, go watch it.
7.5/10
Sucker Punch – visually outstanding, but no real character development or much in the story department. I loved 300, but I could easily see someone making the same statement about it, so I won’t speak too harshly – it just didn’t do much for me.
6/10
End of Watch – ever since Cloverfield, I’ve snatched up any found footage film that struck me as interesting. EoW was a really good one, featuring some strong performances from Pena and Gyllenhaal. There was great chemistry between the two, and the brotherhood that cops share was well done. However, the story (primarily the last half) was almost enough to drag it down. I knew going in what Ayer’s all about (go watch Street Kings), so I was prepared for a bit of a cheese fest in that department. If you like the concept, give it a try – it works in that respect.
7/10
Public Enemies – I’m a big Michael Mann fan, and missed this somehow when it was new. I finally got around to watching it, and I can agree with the critics on it. There’s a lot of talent present, but it lacks the intensity and focus his earlier films had. There are some bright points though, the shootout in the woods was directed in Mann fashion, and all of the bank robbery scenes were on point.
6.5/10