We just returned from the theater watching the Green Zone. Overall I thought the movie was good. Certainly the sets and action were great and the story line was interesting (although taken from a liberal point of view politically).
I have to agree with another reviewer. The artificial camera shake nearly ruined this movie for me. I don't mind a hand held camera but this was way over the top. I had to close my eyes several times because it was so bad. I don't know what drives directors to use this technique. It distracted from the overall presentation. I will be leery of viewing movies directed by Paul Greengrass in the future. Perhaps I'll wait to read viewer reviews to see if he uses this camera shake technique before I pay to see one of his movies again.
I rate this 7 stars taking one star off for the story line and two for the camera shake.
I have to agree with another reviewer. The artificial camera shake nearly ruined this movie for me. I don't mind a hand held camera but this was way over the top. I had to close my eyes several times because it was so bad. I don't know what drives directors to use this technique. It distracted from the overall presentation. I will be leery of viewing movies directed by Paul Greengrass in the future. Perhaps I'll wait to read viewer reviews to see if he uses this camera shake technique before I pay to see one of his movies again.
I rate this 7 stars taking one star off for the story line and two for the camera shake.