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Gunless (2010)
This movie blows away Hollywood crap
Talk about a basket full of interesting characters! I would insist that this film be re-made by a major studio to improve the production values but they would spoil it. Look away from that and you see a charming little film with a believable story and a great script. I would have given it a 10 except for some of the words/phrases were not nineteenth century appropriate and it was just too short! More like a yarn than a film but I enjoyed every bit of it! And they say that I need to write more lines so I will tell you more. Lots of it was period appropriate I guess, and I did find the "philosophy" class to be most interesting. I especially appreciated the character of Jack, like Shawn's mirror, and his desire to just be normal that adds to it. The Chinese folks were portrayed without stereotyping which is good also.
Death Race 2 (2010)
What were you expecting, really?
I mean really, you are looking for an enlightened script, a movie that empowers women, or doesn't include racial stereotypes? You can't find this is most movies, people. What you do have here is a movie bursting with visual design, effects, and action to satisfy those who really LOOK at a movie rather than just watch it. To give the script credit, it does not bog you down with unnecessary dialogue or stupid, corny one-liners. To empower women, both of the leading female characters know how to run with the big boys (alas September by virtue of the fact that she sleeps with every guy in the movie) If you want all of that schtuff then you should pop your "Gosford Park" in and really pay attention. Anyway, what's wrong in "exploiting" stereotypes if they are done correctly? 'Lists' obvious touch of Asperger's, OCD, and a slight twitch from what must also be Tourette's is done without insult (this from personal experience,folks). Goldberg's image of Mexican descent doesn't exploit Mexicans. The prison warden actually has a heart. If you take the time to look a bit deeper you will really see a quality product!! "So why", you may ask, "did I not give it a ten?" Simple answer- the slo-mo is a tiny bit overdone- especially the Megan-Fox-like boobie jiggle run ala "Transformers 2". Enjoy it for what it is or go see your therapist. PS marked "Spoiler" just to avoid a blacklisting