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88 Minutes (2007)
Pacino Pacino Pacino
If you have not seen this film, do not read this...
Pacino Pacino Pacino what are you doing in this movie man ? As always he plays a solid role, but for me this was like seeing De Niro in 15 minutes. What is it with films that have "minutes in the title" Pacino , De Niro if you can hear me don't do films with "minutes" in the title it will be no good! The serial killer genre has been done so many times and has some great movies out there- This I'm afraid ,is not one of them. Firstly I think a woman serial killer is not at all convincing apart from " MONSTER" the true story. Secondly, yes OK it keeps you guessing and you get to watch Pacino, but the movie just didn't capture me, I wasn't dying to know who did it etc. I just wanted Pacino to pull out the Carlito Briganti and kick ass.
Its certainly worth a watch like all Pacino movies but I wouldn't necessarily add this title to my Pacino collection. Lets hope it doesn't get stuck in a box set of excellent titles..when you know you want to buy it but dread forking out for the lower title.
Eragon (2006)
The scenery & effects in the movie are spectacular
Was disappointed with this movie. I like this genre and thought with the cast including John,Jeremy & Robert would make it one to remember. Unfortunately it reminded me not to ever watch it again. Not because of the acting, that was played to its best, even though the boy was a bit wooden.
To be honest I think it was the script which let the actors down. Its a real shame when you see poor dialogue with well known actors. Do they not realise what their getting themselves into when they first read the script ! The special effects were convincing and I loved when the dragon finally blew fire ! However as we all know its not just the special effects & actors which make a movie. The movie didn't grip you and all of a sudden they had rescued the lady & killed the bad guy.
By the looks of it we're set for a 2nd one with big John releasing his T-Rex, lets hope the script is better.
Breach (2007)
Good build up, Disappointing Ending
Was looking forward to watching this film , and don't get me wrong it delivers well with good acting in both main roles and has a very good script. It casts some of my favourite stars from the Bourne movies.
But to be honest , I thought it lacked suspense and could have done with a more dramatic finish. As I said in my summary a good build up with some "your going to get caught - get the hell out of there scenes" but from the middle to end it drys up a bit.
My g/f fell asleep which isn't at all normal when watching this kinda movie! Worth a watch but certainly not the best American Government Thriller out there.
The War Tapes (2006)
About As Real As You'll Get.
I have an open mind.........but
I gave this a 5 because I don't think this sort of stuff needs to be viewed by the world, fair enough keep it for the soldiers who were there..but no doubt kids will end up seeing this. It will also create more hatred in general, towards the west.
However, I thought this was well put together and gives you a real sense of being there, especially if you plug in your 5.1 and blast that sub woofer ! Some parts are very disturbing (be warned) Watch any other war flick, you know the guys aren't really getting killed..this made some scenes hard to take, together with not-needed comments from the soldiers made me slightly angry.
War is bad enough without some of the bull-S**t chat !
All in all, exciting stuff, but I just felt it was a bunch of American soldiers showing off what they had done, personally I don't think it's a topic to brag about.
A Big NO to war is my opinion, this film just is pretty pro war !
A Perfect Fit (2005)
A Very Nice Picture
This movie touched me and truly made me appreciate what I have in life, as it is easy to forget in a relationship how lucky and loved you are.
A good solid performance from both leading roles intrigued me to keep watching. Although a sad story, there is happiness in it, depending on your perspective of the movie.
I am also a fan of Leila Arcieri, as I think she is beautiful and her acting nice to watch..not too full on like a lot of over-powered wooden leads. Many Scenes she does in her whites, which is also a bonus !!!
Adrian Grenier played the part perfect and gave a sense of realism to the movie..as did Leila, they connected well and gave the film a realistic feel to it.
I especially enjoyed the old lady scene too :)
Go watch this one !!
Horrors of War (2006)
Leave the War Movies to Spielberg & Ridley Scott
In my opinion if you like all the good war films, I wouldn't run to see this one..perhaps walk. The acting is bog standard, as is the script, soundtracks don't do it for me either.
There is no sense of atmosphere that makes you want to keep watching unlike band of brothers, black hawk down etc etc.
It was the monstrous ring figure that really made me laugh, seems like the director couldn't decide whether to make a horror or a war film, so decided to do both.
On the plus side, there are bullets & blood
Sorry 4/10 for me !