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Max Payne (2008)
Max Payne or is it Maxe's shame?
First of all I am a really big fan of the PC game, but i can't say the same thing about the movie. Max Payne as computer game gave to the world the first off-the edge bullet time,which was one of the most or maybe the biggest innovation that entered the action genre. Sure, it was copied from the "Matrix", but who caries, since you have the chance to smash, shoot and kill everything you see in a slow, and elegant way.But the script of the movie was the most important spice of the whole recipe for a great game. It' dark atmosphere, the cold snow, that was pouring over New York city, the dialogs, the salvation that Payne was seeking-amazing! So, I've entered the cinema, with hopes and dreams to see how this character will step up into the big screen. And i was bored to death! Payne was Robocop, or is Robocop Payne? The actor was dodging bullets, killing enemies without aiming(which is normal,of course) etc. But the biggest disappointment of all was not the awfully confusing script, rather then our champion of the night- the fighting scene. Or is there actually any scene that was even connecting with a fight? I was waiting to see how the main character with stand up and battle not just with his demons, but with the enemy,the murder that made his life a nightmare, but in return I've watched a gun firing bullet and.... the end! :) Now that's what I call a real action! Since I've criticized every point of this movie, logically I should know turn the coin and say something positive, give a light into the tunnel of darkness shame, and dumbness. Well, the film ended, which is a good thing, the credits were good, there were no spelling mistakes and..uh that's all.
In conclusion, my review of this movie is maybe way too emotional and the users may not accepted as accurate statement, so I owe you an apology, but I am fan, that wanted to see Payne as a ordinary cop, that has no super powers, to deal with his problems, to fight with his nightmares of his murdered family and in the end find his salvation. But in the end I've received a dramatic climate change-from snow to sun.
The Ruins (2008)
It can kill a viewer
Unfortunately with its pure and amazing dumbness. I don't like this movie at all, neither its special effects nor its actors. Everything is so messed up, with tuns of stupid dialogues that can get you so bored that you will probably start to enjoy more the nature in this movie,rather trying to understand why somebody created something like this. Most of the modern horror movies are not trying to come up with something interesting as and idea, they just want to put as much blood as they can, so the viewer can turn his head in disgust or for the hardcore fans,enjoy the cutting, the burning and the screaming of the victims. This movie is all that, but in backwards. I will need tons of virtual internet paper to explain why this movie ended being so bad, but its is no worth it, because after the first 5 minutes of it you will see it for yourself. Maybe I am way beyond the critical level or just another user that can't understand why this movie is so damn good for most of the views. Well, the least I can say is that every person has its own tastes, and truly I am protecting this theory.
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
It is not incredible but its still a hulk
As first words, I want to say that when I saw that this movie production involves the name of Edward Norton I was like a machine that is trying to combine two chemical mixtures that just can fit each other. The biggest problem for me was to overcome the prospect to see someone like Norton(who is really a magnificent actor) to start in a movie like that. It was truly a challenge for him and for us- the movie fans. But it all ended being good, like the happy ending we used to see in most of the movies. First of all Norton really fitted in the role, he was good, presenting to the public the complex figure of Bruce Banner- the big green guy.Because portraying a super hero is truly a hard job to do. Even if you are a fan of the particular monster, spider or something else. Maybe the biggest drawback of this movie was that you just can't enjoy the full power of the Hulk. Most of the scenes were really great, the special effects were on its top level, but still the battle's were short. Maybe because there were so intense that i didn't followed the passing time, I don't know, but it just felt like that. In conclusion this movie is far from being incredible, but its still worth to watch. And for most of the Marvel fans, there is maybe a surprise that you would enjoy at the end. But you have to watch at first! ;)
Hancock (2008)
Could have been better
Hancock is a really interesting movie.It presents your ordinary superhero with his amazing abilities to fly, kick and fight with the bad guys, but in a different kind of view. The main idea of it is to show you that even the one that are chosen to be great, to be amazing, to protect us, can still have problems, which are by the way human like - drinking, failed marriages etc.Most of the time you will enjoy the jokes Hancock is dropping, because they are just the old fashioned way. It seem to me that the producer didn't want to risk with something really extravagant, because the script was already jumping on the line of fondness and dislike. And maybe this is one of the main drawbacks, because there is no bad guy, that has a beef with Hancock, actually there is no motive at all, there is no movement that can give you the idea that our problematic superhero has an opponent. Although Theron seems to show in really pragmatic way that she is the bad guy, her role has been chosen as a more of pole guide that tries to give a hint what is this story about. In other words: you have a picture, but without frame, and we know that without some of the basic components, you can't have a full masterpiece. As final words, Hancock had a great potential to develop as a blockbuster, but its poor execution forced him back, and it ended as a production you will not enjoy seeing again.
Rambo (2008)
Its goooood
Everything was really put up on fire here. First of all Stallone looks amazing for his years. We should take his body as an example and prove to ourselves we can do it, no matter how old we are. About the movie, a really good action-packed, realistic production that we will take you the most bloody, messy and gore effect of all the Rambo series... yet. In the beginning I was really worried how the hero's story will continue. Hopefully it was really good, Rambo is still the war-machine, but now there are some feeling getting into his iron heart,but I don't want to spoil the story for you, so just see this movie. I highly recommended to every action movie fan and also for those who haven't heard of Rambo. The DVD for me personally is a must have and I will definitely buy it. If there is something I didn't liked about the movie is that it ends. Those were the first long hours i really liked about a movie production.And i didn't regret them. I'm rating it ten, because its just one of the action movies from a long, long time. It is true that is not something about mafia, gang member or vice verca, but still this is Rambo...and its good.. very good
The Illusionist (2006)
11 out of 10
This movie is worth watching, and you have to see every amazing, glamors piece of it. The plot is really well putted, and filled with heart-stopping elements which will masterminds your soul every time you think you've finally discovered the secrets of The Illusionist. Edward Norton is again at its best. He is proving to the audience and the critics that if you are really an amazing actor, all you need to do is show to the public no more then twice in a year. This is a level which Leonardo Di Caprio and Johnny Depp can put. I think the supporting actors were also well chosen, because I haven seen a human being that didn't fit into its role right. Even the servant of the emperor, he was really looking like one, his clothes,every tiny piece of element, was so mathematically well put, that most of the time I was just trying to overcome the fact, that I am watching a movie, which hasn't really made a mistake. Some words should be spoken about the soundtrack also. It was again, well fitted into the whole atmosphere into the movie, and it was also enough effecting, so the audience won't have a slip of breath to use until its genius end. I can really say that this movie is not just worth to be watched, but it should be added to every DVD or at least a fan movie, or at least guy who is using his television, not just as a cupboard. Truly amazing, classy, and a must-have, for everyone, even for you, unbelievers.
11 out of 10!
First Sunday (2008)
A good comedy
The movie can really touch with its emotional aspect, which consist of the old motive that money can't always buy anything. There are some good in the hood laughs, but not worth to remember. I personally think that Ice Cube can do better, and he can achieve something more great the "Friday" series.His acting is getting better and better, but he should try to change the plot of his movies or maybe a drastic change in his character.At all, this movie production is not something amazing,but this is not its main mission. It's just a good comedy, that can waste your time, without wasting its limit. By the way its worth nothing the fact that there are some really funny characters that are really moving the thing in this production. Like the chore director for example, or the priest.Actually this is the main element that makes me rate the movie at a more high score. It seems that almost everything was half-baked- the plot is good, but could have been better, and the actors a re funny,but could be funnier.
Cloverfield (2008)
Really Good
An amazing movie! Original, full of unknowing segments which can stop your heart out and most of all- done with a lot of thinking and analyzing how a person can react in dangerous situations. It's not just the crazy action scenes where the American soldiers fire at the monster and the guy with the camera is trying to take cover, giving you the chance to experience something that has never been done before in the world of cinema. It gives you the preview of normal daily life with a bunch of people who are throwing a party for their best friend who is going to somewhere and you don't want to loose contact with him. And everything goes on and on, until suddenly the reality strikes you and last but not least, fear is contacting in you in a full circle of madness.
As final words, I don't want to spoil anything for you, I just strongly recommend you this movie, done by a real genius, who knows how, when and where to put his big sack of money. And truly he should be taken as an example of how can you do an amazing job, without wasting cash on something that has been already seen. 9/10
By the way I'm giving 9 out of 10, because there were some parts which i really didn't like- for example the way the monster is showing up . Its true that it can be seen from another side, like who cares, this is the real world, this is really happening, a monster is coming, so i don' t have time to read news or something like that.But, it would have been cooler and more satisfying to have hidden- mini introduction of the terror. Again, this could be a hint, a step for another sequel, and if there is... ooo I'm going to watch it, definitely. :)
The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
Astonishing movie
It was really interesting for me to see how Samuel Jackson would act in the role of a bum and not just an ordinary one, but a guy who is beyond the mental stability. His acting was amazing! The way he yield at people with his all mighty voice, the way he confronted with them is just an unforgettable segment. The plot of the movie was also really interesting, it was a breeze of a philosophy overview about the way people should live and how they should concentrate themselves only on the truth and fight for it until the end. A crazy guy, who was called The Caveman, and who was treated as an object and it was a swamp of jokes and fun all the time, because of his clothes and attitude, proved to the world that we should only follow our only way which was written by our own hearts. All of the other supporting actors did their job good, but as I said before, Jackson stole the show for a thousand time, again. I would really recommend this movie if you are in the mood of seeing something special, that will really touch you in the emotional way, to see how a musical genius, ho can be really connected to Bach or another legendary composer, talking to himself, and to his wife, who only rides on his boats of dreams, defines the proportion of how we should breath our own air.
Fracture (2007)
And a thriller it is
By a start, I want to say that I had high expectations for this movie,not only because I liked the plot, but because of Hopkins. It is not a simple thriller that will leave you without any trace of enjoyment after the first 20 minutes,when you realize what is going to happen. Actually, not at all. The movie was not just a successful combination of great acting, simply of course in the face of Hopkins, who again presented to the public, that if he is a psycho, or bad guy, he is definitely at his best, but the catch, the thing that is giving you more strength to be part of the movie, to collaborate with the good guy, and in the middle, of the movie say: "Damn it ,I want him to find the right evidence". This how I felt about it and you should too.As final words, I would recommend this movie if you are in the mood of thinking and concentrating,remember folks, this is not a comedy,its a thriller, a killing one.