Rating: 5/5
The movie is about two undercover cops who infiltrate a big drug smuggling organization. Pretty soon they got entwined into this world and Sonny (Colin Farrel) especially faced the risk of losing sight of the original objective. But he declared he hasn’t and proved it, somewhat, in the movie’s action packed climax reminiscent of Heat’s street shootout.
There are chick flicks and there are guy flicks. This is definitely a guy flick. And definitely not an art film. But don’t think that’s bad!
Rating: 4/5
It turned out to be quite a good watch. It’s about the adventures of two friends as they made a decision to leave what they have to do and people they love behind to travel across South America. Most of us probably had the same conflicts and stayed pretending that we can do it later. But do we really NEED to do these things? Can’t the ones we love wait or at least go with us? Can we really do it later? But these two, travel they did with just a few bucks, some bags, an old motorcyle, and their wits. The epitome of the spirit of adventure.
It is also in a way a view on the plight of the rural South Americans and a glimpse of the influences behind Che Guevara’s ideology later in life. One scene of this aspect that I particularly liked is when they asked a couple they met along the way on why they are travelling. The couple responded “To work.” then threw back the question. There was silence as the friends took the answer in and finally answered “We travel just to travel.” It captured the essence of the issue.
The movie is probably not for everyone but do at least give it a try to see if it is for you. If it is, you won’t be disappointed.
Rating: 4/5
Never being been into Superman, preferring Batman and his brooding nature,
I wasn’t expecting much. But the movie was so lame. It’s practically a glam movie with a dragging love story between Lois Lane, Superman, and Cyclops :P with Lex Luthor and his not-so-nefarious scheme thrown in as a side act. Needless to say, Superman wins against both Cyclops and Lex. So typical.
Good thing the 20 minutes of 3D footage sort of saved the day (or should I say the night?). I’ve said this about IMAX before but I’ll say it again: It’s great! The technology needs further tweaking but in time it will be the standard of cinema.
Rating: 3/5
The movie is set mainly in Africa and begins with the death of Justin’s wife. His wife was an activist who had been involved in activities aimed at the pharmaceutical industry and he suspects that this was the reason for her death. Flashbacks abound as he slowly unravels the conspiracy that led to her death. He ultimately tracks down who was responsible. This he accomplished with great difficulty due to the power of these people. But in the end, he finally gains a measure of bittersweet revenge and deliverance.
A good movie with superb acting from Rachel Weisz as the activist wife and, to a lesser extent, Fiennes as the soft-spoken and reserved guy who is raging underneath. The director is the one who directed City of God and you can also see his realism style (think news footage) here.
Rating: 4/5