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The Shield (2002)
helluva good show....
it's been a long time, since I've been posting on IMDb.. but this show is absolutely worth watching.
There were some slow yawn-full moments and episodes and a couple of overacting moments through-out the latest episodes, but some of the best parts are done in between moments, when CCH Pounder and Michael Chicklis are meeting on, face to face. It gives a real intense character-play and dispute amongst these two qualified actors and critical claims when it comes to corrupt environmental-issues. The guest-appearances were a big plus for this show also. Whitaker played his part with an emotional yet troubled authority-figure, craving to do whatever he could with his part of that show. I never expected Glenn Close to pull off a role, in the shield..that was really unexpected, but well done, after all.
This show portrays that, intensity doesn't always need gigantic action sequences or unrealistic special effects...it tries to deliver some sort of street value or real aspects of what it feels like, if the viewer were actually present, during busts and interrogations. The shaky cam, is shaky for that reason alone, makes you feel a part of the show. 10/10 nice song at the end credit suits the small memorable montage ;)
Rambo (2008)
Rambo: The legend we've been waiting for
Where do I begin, with something that started when I was a kid?! Obviously, there's nostalgic reasons for wanting to see another Rambo movie, starring Sylvester Stallone, who has been an Icon before this franchise started...up until now. Even if his recent movies hasn't given him the credit that he actually deserves.
Rambos job is to lead a group of Christians into the jungle with medical supplies, followed by a group of mercenaries. Rambo declines at first, because of him being a marked man due to traumatic episodes from the war. Suddenly all hell breaks loose, when they are being attacked by a group of soldiers.
The story may not be fulfilling, but the action value is on a very high level. Stallone is more than 60 years old, but that doesn't really matter, cause Stallone doubled or should i say quadrilled, on the violent sequences of brutality. Even small children dies bleeding from their faces as they're getting stepped on...Innocents being killed when soldiers makes a sadistic sport out of land-mines. I was really surprised by the the giant explosion in the jungle which Rambo activates and then avoids the bomb before it triggers...I mean the range...and the pressure of heavy sound effect. I was blown away.
Stallone remembered to make some references to the previous movies from the giant franchise...even the voice of Richard Crenna R.I.P. as colonel Trautman. This may be one of the few thing missing, because they had such great chemistry.
The musical score is updated, but he made sure to keep a theme for Rambo. The score is very pounding, whenever the fight-sequences begin...
Note: my primary objective is focused on the action, cause on the acting level, well..let's just say that it is not too much of a character description, we get in this one... and the team of mercenaries didn't seem like good actors......no..all hails for pure action from the old-school. I was so focused of having Rambo back in action, and I must admit, even if it lacks some dept, this movie makes up for it thanks to a great effort to make one of THE most violent action-movies of the year, without compromising
Hard Ground (2003)
the rating should be lower than 6.5...
I just bought this movie very cheap..
I don't write many reviews...but i'll go for another try.
I was at least expecting an average & entertaining movie. The movie is not good, and I don't understand the high/average rating on this board, even though there is only a few voters so far, it doesn't even come close to the result of the movie, which is very disappointing. Understand that everyone has the right, to have different taste in movies...but here it goes..
The movie is poorly done. When it comes to acting, it seems kind of wooden or stiff, in this flick. Even for the legendary actors Reynolds & Dern. As for the lesser known actors, they seem mis-casted. Especially the young girl, who through-out the movie seems too pure, when you think about the dusty environment. Her acting was way too obvious, but not in the talented kind of way.
The guy who played the main badguy, was so annoying and kept overacting his part. Martin kove's performance was kind of laughable, which i'm sure he (personally) was aware of. He had a silly accent and a "special" voice. Also the young the young guy, who protects the girl i the beginnin, reminded a bit of paul walker but his acting was worse.
The music was poorly composed, and seemed to be too much in the background. There was also a lack of dynamic during the action scenes. Sometimes, I thought it sounded like a keyboard(synth) either way, it was only helping the movie, to reach the bottom of no-quality.
The script made the movie kind of predictable, very stereo-type kind of characters etc.
A Crack in the Floor (2001)
Holds no interest.
This one was bad, but I've seen worse pictures.
I only bought this one because Gary Busey was listed, and figured...Even if he only has a small part, it might be interesting. But I was wrong..maybe Gary did it for a friend or the paycheck alone...either way..it seems like he doesn't take this role seriously..when this is said I've seen way worse pictures...This one might have been better if they have had a higher budget to work with. Mostly I don't judge movies even if they seem cheaply done, you'd notice that if you saw my collection of DVD's. But in this case..well.
I'm glad I didn't pay more than 2GBP for this one. I was bored before I began to watch, but my boredom increased me (almost to death;-)during the movie.
The only thing/reason why i'm giving this one 3stars is because of the beginning and the end of the movie..it starts okay...and ends in a way that I didn't expect.You do wonder how it's going to end, and look at every angle...but that's it.
Don't think it was the actors fault,,they didn't have that much.. at all to work with.
Rejseholdet (2000)
Some episodes are okay but just a few!
I followed this show back in Dk, and this went beyond my expectations. This is far better than the newer tv-shows like "Hotellet" or The Hotel as you might translating it in too. Unfortunate, over long periodes of time, it gets boring, I could give you some examples, but i choose not to. See it all and make up your own opinions. I just write you this, because The danish tv-network, seems to compete with every single production made in the US or other, instead of witholding their own idea.
My comment on the acting: The actors doesn't show much of dedication, but i've seen worse.
I always try to make a positive statement, even if things is totally crap.
So many idea's has been done over the past decade, but there are still some left in every way there hasn't been done. Be creative, this is an okay start.
I'd give it a rating 6/10
Cowboy Up (2001)
Better than expected!
Hi, i´m rather new, at this.
Anyway..... I think the movie is better than i first, expected it to be. It has a great sound, the acting is average, except for Sutherland, who remains, to give a good performance everytime. The direction is also okay...i guess. The only thing i'm a bit disappointed in, is the fact that Sutherland's part seems to fade a bit, (or maybe it's just me). I was surprised by the performance on Pete, who plays the father, he has in this movie, a great American accent. Anyway, just my opinion.....you're more than welcome to Critisize my comment, on this movie. So i bought the movie for 10 Danish kroners, which is about 1,5 bucks, so.... a cheap, movie that holds the average!!
Cowboy Up (2001)
Better than expected!
Hi, i´m rather new, at this.
Anyway..... I think the movie is better than i first, expected it to be. It has a great sound, the acting is average, except for Sutherland, who remains, to give a good performance everytime. The direction is also okay...i guess. The only thing i'm a bit disappointed in, is the fact that Sutherland's part seems to fade a bit, (or maybe it's just me). I was surprised by the performance on Pete, who plays the father, he has in this movie, a great American accent. Anyway, just my opinion.....you're more than welcome to Critisize my comment, on this movie. So i bought the movie for 10 Danish kroners, which is about 1,5 bucks, so.... a cheap, movie that holds the average!!