Lost in Movies
Thanks to the rain & my subsequent boredom, I’ve seen a fair few movies over the last week or so. I don’t think any were spectacular enough to warrant a post of their own, so here’s my quick-rate on them all.
Knowing
It was bucketing down after lunch on Easter Monday, so my dad & I decided to hit the cinema and see the first non-kids movie that was playing – which turned out to be Knowing. Neither of us had even heard of it so had no preconceptions and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. It was fairly predictable and the end somewhat contrived, but the disaster scenes were fantastic and the movie was overall a good watch.
Babylon AD
I’d been waiting awhile to see this, and ended up somewhat disappointed. It started out as the futuristic action flick I’d expected but somewhere along the line it turned into a dull drama, with the end leaving me feeling unsatisfied. Diesel was typically Diesel, which while comforting is getting a bit old, I’d love to see him branch out a bit more.
The Transporter
I quite enjoyed this one, plenty of action, good effects & a reasonable plot. The ever sexy Statham certainly didn’t hurt my enjoyment and I’m looking forward to watching the next two.
Pineapple Express
I loved this one. It’s been a long time since a movie has made me laugh out loud, so Pineapple Express gets a big thumbs up from me. Not a lot of substance or plot, but a great light hearted flick with some great performances that was a very easy watch.
Max Payne
I only vaguely remember the video game, so thankfully I don’t have a comparison to make on that front. Overall, I loved the movie, very dark action with a touch of the supernatural – a very “me” movie (or rather, a very “K” movie as R would put it). It’s definitely one for my ever growing DVD collection.
Iron Man
Another reasonable watch. I was never a comic book/super hero kid so didn’t know the gist behind Iron Man before watching the movie, which added to the enjoyment. Stunning graphics & effects with some good performances, though I felt it could have done with a little more action. A good watch if you’re after something light.
Eagle Eye
Another four star flick. I really liked this one, just the right mix of action & suspense with stellar performances from Monaghan and LaBeouf (who was looking particularly tasty). A good plot that was mostly believable, nice effects and overall easy to watch.
The Bank Job
Another good one here. Drama, suspense, action & a few laughs, definitely a winning blend. Excellent direction, good casting & believable performances made for a good watch.
