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Taken (2008)
a great action film, and fun way to end the decade.
Wow, If only I had a dad like that
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That was the words silently spoken out of the minds of thousands of movie-goers walking out of the viewing of "Taken" an all-out action film straight out of the minds of Director Peirre Morel.
The movie is a plot-less, killing machine, and had never been anymore fun then this. The movie starts off with divorced dad Bryan Mills living as an ex-agent, and always keeping an eye on his daughter as she leaves for Paris. Everything is fine until her abduction into the real world begins. Rushing to Paris to save her from the sex predators who have taken her, Mills begins an extreme killing-outing. Leaving a mess wherever he goes like, a highway chase, a construction-site shoot-out and a bedroom-fight. Sure, the action is fake, unrealistic and very dumb, but, it doesn't matter, as long as the film stays true to it's self, which isn't hard to considering the only thing the movie relies on is some funny lines, some good action, and nothing more. But, if you look beyond this, the film really does have a good sense to it. Almost like a mystery. As Bryan goes from a whore-bidding to a cruise ship, and all around Paris looking for what he lost. A good film by all means, and even more then that, a classic. For, Mills personality (ability to shoot a married woman without even flinching) will strike the minds of viewers for ages. And, revealed the true fear of the outside world that had never been covered until now. so, now matter how you like you're action films, Bauer fan or Bourne fan, Jones fan or John McLain fan, "Taken" is a great action thriller and a real surprise for anyone who wants to see an un-realistic version of a P/O father, so, forget "Yippie Ki Yay", I will find you, and I will kill you!
Fighting (2009)
Outstanding film, recommended to anyone who wants to see what there life should be like.
Wow, what a way to kick off the summer! Mid-April release "Fighting" was a smash among corny-action films. Mainly, the excitement rages between one-on-one actions, as Shawn Macarthur Fights his way threw an unofficial tournament to earn himself money. Sound like a plot-less action film? Well, mainly. But, not quite.
Ever since the 'pirates of the Caribbean' trilogy left the film world back in 2007, summer movies had come to a stop. (with the exception of 2008's Billion-selling smash "The dark Knight") it had been a while since I had entered a movie, actually knowing that what I was going to see was going to thrill me, "Fighting" gets the audience excited for anything that was going to happened. This movie keep me more interested then I had been since the tom cruise flick of 2006, "Mission: Impossible III". Mainly, the film revolves around a street-survivor, Shawn Macarthur looking to make some money, in a desperate attempt; he teams up with Harvey and his crew. Working together, Shawn makes in threw everything thrown at him, like, an excellent-filmed street brawl that crash lands the two opponents in a store fight, and, a "Karate Kid" styled Chinese fight, so, sure, for the first hour of the film, it's not much of a plot, but, as the film goes on, a rivalry is re-discovered between Shawn and his high-school enemy, who becomes the enemy of movie, and, goes a great job. Another great thing about the film, is the "Outsiders" feel to the whole thing, this film is a run-down, non-expensive fight film. And, the directors aren't afraid to show it, the character personality, the scenery, even the love-relationship, all feels like what it's like on the backstreets, something that deffiently hasn't been discovered in movies since the 80's. So, the reason for low-sales? I have no idea. This is the best movie I've seen in ages. Fast-pace, but, not too fast action, a great plot, and even great character-development. Also, some nice moves to test out on the little brothers.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Yippie Ki Yay, Mall Cop!
If John McClain over-ate, or if jack Bauer grew Man-boobs, this would be the result. "Mall Cop" is a Disney-is hero tale of an overweight security guard at a local mall, who is trapped in the building during a hostage-take over. Actually a quite fun movie for kids and it will keep the adults interested, but, Mall Cop has a hard time falling into a perfect category. There are scenes of hilarious, fun which include fat men running over dogs, fat men running into cars, and fat men becoming raging drunks. Then, there are scenes of intense, dark action, like elevator-fight scenes, several gun shoot-outs, and a car chase. So, the movie does have a bit of everything in it. which is a good thing, since it hasn't been shown in flicks for awhile, but, it's also a hard thing, since it isn't impossible to notice that the directors only really use a big man as they're hero for crude jokes, and a original plot, since the fight-scenes go a little out of they're reach. But, no need to harsh at all, because this is a triumph amongst corny-action films, a hilarious, funny and intense thrill-ride that will keep more then enough audiences drawn towards it. Next up, Mall Cop: With a vengeance.
Poltergeist (1982)
possibly my favorite movie ever
wow! this movie is one of the greatest films ever made.
it's a great mix of HORROR, INTENSEITY, COMENDY AND ACTION all together! the Freeling family consist of 5 members, there dad(Steven) there mom(Danie) their teenage daughter(Dana) their son(Robbie) and young daughter, carol Anne who has a strange obsession of talking to the t.v. but one night, her obsession is revealed when spirits invade the house and kidnap her though her closet door plus, a tree attacks and chairs mysteriously slide down the kitchen floor. so, the dramatic rescue to get her back begins.
"poltergiest" is one of the greatest horror movies ever and one of my favorites ever.
10/10 (it'd be higher if it let me go higher) recommended for everyone over the age of 11
Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
i just don't get it
this movie is point-less, taste-less and most importantly Herbie-less! that's right his name is only spoken once in the entire film and his original paint job is only seen for half an hour of the movie. the movie just isn't as original or lovable as the others. and don't fall for it the way i did i ran around the internet for 13 hours(no wait i think it was 14) looking for a review that says this movie was a success but it is not a success it's barley even a Herbie movie
what it is is a waste of time and money
my advice:
don't fall for this movie,skip this one, go right to Herbie:fully loaded