Movie Discussion! - Page 155

God Bless America - 6/10
Good Concept, but kind of drawn out, and the writing of the story seemed very linear.
It feels and plays out a lot like a mainstream movie that's trying to be "indie".
Overall there were a few enjoyable parts, including much of the monologs given by the main character.



Bad Ass - 6/10
I like Trejo in action movies, but this one follows the same plot most other action movies follow.
Guy's friend dies, and cops do nothing. He seeks revenge, turns out to be some big conspiracy.
Better off seeing Machete (2010), or Blood and Bone (2009)



Battleship - 4/10
Special Effects are good. Sloppy writing and plot that feels like any other alien invasion movie.
Acting is bad by everyone but Liam.
Battle: Los Angles was much better imo. They are basically the same two movies, just this one is set at sea, and the action begins after an hour of random romance crap.



Shaolin Soccer - 7/10
Not Stephin Chow's masterpiece, but a decent crazy-fu movie.
More of a western feel to it, as the plot is pretty much the same as a misfit/underdog sports movie, but with over the top action.
The funny bits in this were brilliant though.



Killer Elite - 7/10
I didn't notice this was in the 80's until the car chase scenes.
For a period action piece based around spy's and sabotage, they do a poor job, and try and distract us with some action.
Still good performances by the actors though. I guess I'm getting spoiled by foreign films.
Your better off seeing Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Less action, but better movie.



Jiro Dreams of Sushi - 8.5/10
I didn't think I would have been so taken in by a documentary about a sushi chef, but I was.
Excellent film, and top notch documentary work.



Battle Royale - 8/10
Amazing film. The storyline is something that could only come from a Japanese anime.
The dystopian feel and mood the movie was great, and the plot and writing for everything was very original.
Quentin Tarantino's No.1 movie was no let down.



Reservoir Dogs - 9/10
Why hadn't I seen this movie before? Why am I not watching this movie right now?
This was a masterpiece for any director. It just turned out to be Quentin Tarantino's first film.
It brought a feel that was very much its own, and is only topped by Memento,
Although they are very different films.