Jumper
Jumper is a great concept. Its exciting and interesting and could be very cool except that it suffers from a weak script.
The visual effect of the jump is dynamic and propels the story forward. Its so fantastic
Tag: action
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
National Treasure: Book of Secrets is fun and has it’s moments, but the whole film could have been as good as those few moments.
I guess I should begin with the opening, which was rather brilliant. The fade from
Kingdom of Heaven
The only review I really have of the theatrical cut is a quote from Entertainment Weekly’s review of Kingdom of Heaven – May 13, 2005. There were a lot of things I liked about it and a lot of things I was
The Bourne Ultimatum
All the things people are saying about this movie isn’t just hype. If you read Entertainment Weekly it sounds like filming was just a wreck, which makes it all the more amazing that they created such a great, smart, slick, entertaining movie.
Transformers
Transformers is so much fun! I love Michael Bay and everything he can do visually. Actually liked the story and really enjoyed the characters.
It’s no secret that I like Michael Bay so I’m glad this ended up being a lot better than The Island.
Live Free or Die Hard
or as I like to call it – Die Harder!
Yeah, it’s a little long and the jet/freeway scene is a little over the top. But mostly it’s great action and funny and a whole lot of fun.
Apocolypto
To begin with, I went into Apocalypto without knowing what to expect and I think this is the sort of film that is better that way.
I enjoyed it.
It’s very powerful emotionally and visually.
But know that it’s violent, not throughout but where it is – it’s savage and visceral. If you can handle that then I’d say it’s worth seeing.
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Whatever flaws I found in this movie (and there were more than a few) I have to give Peter Jackson credit for taking such an unwieldy storyline, full of several different threads built up through the trilogy and wrapping them up so satisfyingly.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
At first I was upset at what this movie was and then I saw the extended version of this movie and surprisingly enough, I found forgiveness. Now, ironically, it’s probably the one I’ve seen the most.
My major grievances with the theatrical version of this movie were as follows: Faramir, Elrond, Arwen, Tree Beard, Shelob.
Minority Report
I read this in a Variety review I think, and it really resonated for me.