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Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
Original Die Hard 5 script?
OK so since i got to sleep on it. Olympus Has Fallen was a pretty good solid action flick. A little crazy with the CGI as usual in todays modern action movies. I could not help but wonder whether this was the original script for Die Hard 5. All they would have had to do was have John McClane touring the White House and the s**t hits the fan. So many parallels between this and the original Die Hard. Like the stereotypical terrorists who try to fake their own deaths at the end...just to name one. But seriously, it was like watching a rip of Die Hard without John McClane. But Gerard Butler saved the movie from being a complete rip off and it turned out to be an average action flick (only by modern standards). This movie wouldn't hold a light to the 80s gems such as Predator, Terminator, and Die Hard (or basically anything with Stallone or Arnie)
A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
Good on its own,....but worst in the series
So before the haters of the old school action star start flapping,here is my professional outlook on the new Die Hard. As a stand alone movie, it was a good action flick. Entertaining as hell, I mean Bruce Willis...did they use a lot of CGI? Unfortunately yes, but it worked OK. But damn do I hate CGI. The plot was typical but worked as well(although the dialogue left something to be desired).As a stand alone I give it an 8. As part of the series, I would have to say it is the "worst" in the series, but that is not saying much seeing how it is still a Die Hard movie. I give it overall a 7 simply because the plot was weird for a Did Hard movie.There was no hostage situation, crazed hijackers, or a madman trying to claim revenge on McClane. It just seemed out of place to be considered a Die Hard movie. Overall though, you like Bruce? You will like this. You like Die Hard? Just remember Bruce is in it, so buy some popcorn and a beer, sit back and enjoy this popcorn flick.
Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
If anything a good homage.
So Texas Chainsaw 3D ended up being a good movie. I have to admit I was weary on the idea of seeing it. I gave it a gracious 8 because I enjoyed the old school aspect it tried hard to partake. The modern day "gore" movie lovers wont like it so much (although at some points there is a fair amount of gore). This movie although modernized in its cinematography, still had a strong storyline (in my opinion), a lot of tension and build up in the story (something modern horror leaves out), and a pretty nifty twist which i wont spoil. The beginning will sort of remind you of The Devil's Rejects but still is good. This movie literally transitions right where the original left off. All and all it was more old school with storyline but modernized in film quality. If anything it was a great homage to an original horror classic.
Some people thought it was cliché' but think about all the 80s horror movies a horror fan loves. They all had the same storyline with a different killer. Dumb teens making dumb decisions and end up getting killed. That's what you get here and I believe it was respectful to the original but added more gore to appeal to this warped younger generation. All in all I give this at least a 3.5/5 for the mere fact of if anything it was a great homage.
The Hunger Games (2012)
MTV style modern day garbage!
ahhh so where to start with this catastrophe.....first off..the hunger game...ya no wonder its called the hunger game..it left me hungry for more of a movie..i mean for Christ's sake they took an ultimate man movie from the 80s "The Running Man" and combined it with one of the few modern day man movies "The Condemned" and watered it down into some MTV type of chick flick action crap known as the hunger game. what a let down but i should have known it would suck especially with a female hero. call me sexist all you want but ask yourself..honestly is there a movie worth a flying f*ck that has a female hero? (besides silence of the lambs, which doesn't count because she is a lesbian anyways or any slasher flick)...seems like it was made for the twilight mongers. but its not all bad news because at least woody harrelson and donald sutherland were in it...that alone gives the movie a 3...2 for woody and 1 for donald....all and all what an over-hyped garbage movie(but at least i got to take my woman out)...
Black Dawn (2005)
Not a bad movie
Seagal did a good movie here. Although the special effects lack in areas of the movie, the shootouts and action sequences overthrow that. Also this movie has a good storyline, and Seagal performs just about all of his stunts. But of course there are the people who are just jealous of Steve and will say anything to put him down, but in the end, the true fans realize that although he hasn't had a great movie in a while, he still makes decent films.
This is a good movie I think, that is why I ranked it at a 7. If you buy the DVD watch the special features and the interview with Seagal, it is kinda interesting. All in all, I liked this movie and if you need an action flick with a decent plot and a lot of shootouts, this movie is for you, or if you are a Seagal fan you should already have it.
Today You Die (2005)
A Great Seagal Flick
I thought this was one of seagals great new movies. It is up there with into the sun. The action was great and there was a good supporting cast. Seagal's voice wasn't dubbed throughout the whole movie and he seemed like he enjoyed making this one.
As far as I could tell the fight scenes were all him. He also looked like he dropped a few pounds. There was a good amount of fighting and violence. Of course he has his .45 in this movie. In my opinion this was a great seagal flick and hopefully Black Dawn is as good if not better as this one.
So if you like action and Seagal, then I recommend this movie because it was a really good one. Good acting, action, and plot.
On Deadly Ground (1994)
This is a great Seagal flick
this is a great Seagal film. the acting is great the cast is great and the action is great. this has a good plot and a good message to send. he performs his Aikido with a great punch. I recommend this film to all Seagal fans and even people who don't necessarily like him. if you like non stop action with a great plot and good cast watch this movie.
This movie is about a greedy business who owns an oil company in Alaska. Seagal works for him but fights back once they kill his best friend and try to kill him. The Eskimo's take Seagal in and show him how things are going wrong because of the oil company. Michael Caine plays the villain and plays the part the quite well. So watch this movie and take it for what it is...a great action flick with a good message.