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The great thing about this movies was all of the gore and action from very early on in the movie. You get a nice quick character background of Jason Stathman's lead and then it merges right where it needs to be. I highly recommend seeing it. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Just one of the most intense movies that has come out this year. No one should go without watching insane car crashes and brutal deaths everyone needs to see this movie |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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The House Bunny
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oh god. Run away. i had to leave the theater. It really is that bad. When that much eye candy can't keep ME interested you know it sucks |
Jake198511823 |
Aug 29, 2008 |
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Death Race
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Jasom Statham is just a bonafide Badass. Tyreses fits perfectly in his role. This movie is 100% testosterone pumping, explosion filled, ass kicking action. The death scenes in here are done very nicely. This is already on my must have list for DVD's |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Looks pretty crappy - "Hey guys, let's give some convicts big cars and guns and stuff and see who's the best at killing everyone else and whoever wins can go free!"
"I see no problem with this plan."
"OOH HOT CHICKS"
Might go see it just for a laugh if there's nothing else on though... |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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It won't trouble any top ten lists of the year but this is dumb ass fun for fans of tough guys in tougher guys whalloping ten tons of shit out of each other. (Worth it to see Joan Allen say cocksucker) |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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I thought this movie was going to be a fail, but waw, it blew me away. I'd totally watch it again(when I can be bothered). |
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Aug 23, 2008 |
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The House Bunny
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I liked Legally Blonde and since this was by the same people thought it might be cute. It had it's funny moments but was otherwise a waste of time! |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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si mas jason cool gilak gilak-ann.. ku sukaaa! hihihihihihihii dia emang cucok buat jadi racer.. di transporter di italian job kerjaan nya ngebut muluuu.. oke juga si mas.. HAHA si case seksyi jugaa hohoho race scenes nya GAME become realty banget.. bagus kok. ending nya juga mayan. good side, win! =) dan baby nya lucuu.. mau dong atu ;p |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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The Rocker
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It was better (and funnier) than I expected, but there was still a major flaw: the music absolutely sucked. And that made the movie completely unbelievable for me... I mean come on! There's NO way an emo pop rock band would be opening for a (supposedly) legendary heavy metal band! The real life equivalent would be the Jonas Brothers opening for Metallica. Even if the show WAS free, that would get ugly, and fast. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Traitor
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Guy Pearce is in it. Thats enough for me. Pearce still hasn't sold out and started making lousy movies. I thought Steve Martin simply contributed the idea for the screenplay while making Bringing Down the House? |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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The Running Man for present day brings loud action scenes, senseless violence and many witty lines, but tha's what I was in mood for and it delivered.
*~* WARNING: May Contain Spoilers *~*
Set up in the near future, the economy is totally destroyed, crime rates are at an all time high and the nation's prison system is set up on private corporations. Jason Statham, another Hollywood hottie I'm a sucker for (I think it's the accent), plays a man who is set up for murder from a Corporate Prison warden, all for the glory of television and the all mighty dollar. To get his release papers he has to win the death race which is on-road race set up like a video game; picking up armor and ammo on the street by flashing markers and the goal of being the first over the finish line, as well as coming in alive. Jensen (Jason Statham), finds out that most men that are in prison have been set up all for this race and he also find out the true murder of his wife is bringing an uncontrollable rage inside him.
Yeah, this movie didn't have a truly deep plot, but it was still good for the entertainment that I was wanting at the time. There's a lot of action, eye-candy for both men and women and fast cars, something that is good for non-thinking, just go out and have a good time night. There are some really great shots and camera angles in the movie, but there are also a lot of fast paced camera movements that can make a motion sickness person extremely ill, but they did it for the purpose of making you feel that you were on the race track with them.
This movie isn't a bad one watching with a group of friends on weekend, but it's not needed to see it on the large screen. If you can cope with some gore and harsh language (there's no sex scenes btw) and you enjoyed Fast and Furious movies, you'll have a good time watching this. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Anna Faris just may be the funniest woman on the planet, and it is because of her God-given comic skills that this film works as well as it does. Honestly, the movie is crap, and it's to the credit of everyone onscreen that they realized this and thus tried to compensate by making the absolute most of every single line and cut-away. Nothing, and I mean nothing, in this film is thrown away. The script, let's face it, is not as good as Legally Blonde (the same writers wrote that film), but the one-liners are priceless: "The eyes are the nipples of the face," anyone? Bottom line? This was complete and utter crap, and I loved every single minute of it. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Actually, not half bad! At times it is so ridiculous and stupid that it made me laugh. Hey, it was at least entertaining! You can't say that about a lot of these types of movies. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Traitor
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I really enjoyed myself with this film. Cheadle delivers another impressive performance while Pearce keeps things interesting as a supporting actor. I did have some issues with the film: 1. I wish the scuffle between Horn and Clayton would have been more intense, 2. What happened to the spy in FBI?, 3. If Horn drove around the US giving bombs to other terrorists how did they all end up on the same bus? and 4. How did the number of bombs shrink from 30 to 4? Besides that the film is a lot of fun and worth seeing. |
kennethalbert |
Aug 28, 2008 |
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The Rocker
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Yes Matt, you did screw up that one. A sad debute for Dwight. Not even Christina Applegate could save this nose bleed. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Not as vapid as the poster may seem! Admittedly, this film is 'Revenge of the Nerds' for girls, but so what?!? That was a pretty good movie and so is The House Bunny! |
starhawk |
Aug 29, 2008 |
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Traitor
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I won tickets to see an advance preview last night and went with my friend Drew. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. |
unlimitednrg1 |
Aug 29, 2008 |
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Cookie-cutter romantic comedy. She teaches them how to be sexier, but in the end, everyone learns a lesson about themselves, and the girls get the guys. There's nothing really wrong with "The House Bunny", but you've seen it all before and done better. Emma Stone, however, is endearing in a supporting role as Natalie; the socially inept braniac who tries extra hard to fit in. |
BlueTorch |
Aug 29, 2008 |
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Death Race
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Great action movie that doesn't take itself too seriously. There were some throwaway lines that risked dragging it to the level of the pompous movie that is Matrix:Revolutions but thank god it didn't. |
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Aug 17, 2008 |
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The House Bunny
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Do you know what they say about bunnies? They constantly play house and get baby bunnies - need I say more? |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Death Race
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Oh Gosh why why why? I am doing this for Jason Stratham and Jason Stratham only. Tyrese Gives me a headache. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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It was actually more enjoyable than I thought it would be. High intensity thrills and exciting twists. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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it was really cheezy. it was twisted metall and wipeout combined into a movie. It was pretty dumb is what i'm saying. the games were good for stress but not for a movie. |
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Aug 26, 2008 |
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Legally Blonde 3.
seriously thats what this movie should have been called. It did have its funny moments those. And honestly, i dont think any guy is gonna resist when his girlfriend wants to go see this one thanks to anna faris barly there wardrobe. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Cars, violence, explosions, and Joan Allen saying "cocksucker"... that alone is worth the price of admission, but if it ain't enough, check out the high octane level of carnage in a brisk 90-ish minute spectacle. Being so short, the film zooms over plot and character development.. but who cares when the action is virtually non-stop?! It's fuckin' entertaining from start to finish, and despite what my star-rating might suggest, I wouldn't mind watching this again. :p |
muttonman21 |
Aug 29, 2008 |
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The House Bunny
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Studid, but very funny. Reminded me of those sorority days . . .loved the makeovers of the girls and good message overall. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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This was a good movie. Plenty of gore, action and speed. I now do have a new appriciation for Mustangs though. So much pwnage! |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Well, it certainly lives up to its title. 90 minutes of all out action, coupled with the ample amounts of violence and gore make this a rather enjoyable movie to watch. Definitely not for the faint hearted so if ur of the queasy variety, stay away. The plot is solid and well thought out and Jason Statham portrays his character to perfection. We need more movies like this. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Not bad, and entertaining enough. Goofy plot? Yes. Thin and semi-predictible plot points? Yes. Objectifies women? Arguable, but I'll go with yes. Outrageously violent, HELLS yes. But while it wasn't particularly oustanding, it was by no means horrible. When it all came down to it it had some of the coolest car crashes and stunts I've seen in a long while, and that was really all I was going for in the first place. So no, it won't by any means be the best movie you see this summer/fall, but if you're into car racing-type movies, you're at least likely to enjoy the ride if you have nothing to do for an afternoon. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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not going to lie. this movie is crappy... but still it is my guilty pleasure movie of the year for sure. all i can say is that i absolutely love anna farris! |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Death Race
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Statham plays a racecar driver, turned ex-con, turned foundry worker, turned convict, turned racecar driver, in this dystopian take on car racing. Admittedly, I'm a sucker for this kind of high-octane camp. The story is, literally, a few narrative sequences strung between a demolition-derby-style race. If you want a film that will challenge you and make you think, go elsewhere--this movie is not for you. And if you saw it and were offended, then I have to ask: what were you expecting?
The acting... well, there's some I guess. I lot of strutting and some acting. Love him or hate him, Statham does his part well. But he was much better in the Bank Job. The supporting cast get a bit of screen time between car crashes, most of which is doled out to Joan Allen and Ian McShane, who is a god at making exposition sound natural. Those two don't even have to try and they're hands down better than the other actors. (I know you're thinking "that's not saying much" but there it is.)
This movie is based on the low-budget, Roger Corman cult film Death Race 2000 (1975), starring David Carradine. I wish I could give a comparison but I haven't seen that one since it was on SuperChannel in the early 80s.
I love movies with physical effects. I like stunt driving. As fun as it is though, this is not the best I've seen lately. For pure brilliance, I recommend the last thirty minutes of Tarantino's Death Proof (2007).
7.5/10 - if you like big-ass cars and shit blowing up, otherwise 3/10 (maybe) |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Was cute and funny in parts.........a little corny though. Wouldn't go out and rent it again but glad that I saw it the first time around. |
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Aug 26, 2008 |
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don cheadle is ntense! the story was really intriguing, with it's twists. it definitely holds your attention the entire way through! |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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A no brainer comedy, of course. Made me cringe in parts, but Anna Faris is fun to watch and plays the dumb blonde with a heart so well, I wonder if she's like that in real life. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Thumbs up:
Any movie with minimal CGI effects would be appreciated nowadays. And this one fortunately keeps the old school action movies going.. except it's action on the roads. Really loved the action sequences from every race. Car lovers / Action lovers should check this out. KA BOOOOOM...
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Very standard plot. Man gets set up, forced to race. End of story. Like what the..? |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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Traitor
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This film was not what I expected, but that doesn't mean I didn't like it. I loved the film, and Don Cheadle is always great. The point of view of this film took a different toll, but by the ending made sense. It was daring and shocking to watch. I really enjoy the realism in its cinematography. Like the Bourne films, this type of thriller works with a documentary style of filmmaking. I didn't like the whole religion aspect though, but it was played well enough not to bother me as much with it. Recommendable. |
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Aug 29, 2008 |
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The Rocker
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This movie wasn't very publicized, had a dismal opening day and weekend. I went to go see it after work today with a couple friends, and we all had fun.
The Rocker has been compared to School of Rock and Superbad, and I don't really agree with either of those comparisons. I would say it's more like the first half of That Thing You Do, then throw in 30's 40's ish guy with teenagers. The older guy is goofy, off beat and kind of "teaches", if you really call it teaching, the kids, kind of like how Jack Black did in School of Rock. The difference is, he's not teaching them how to play, but kind of letting the kids feed off his energy when the bands starts getting big.
The story is surreal, it COULD happen, but very unlikely. I would call this more of a dream. Nothing truly original here, but it doesn't really deduct from it's entertainment value. They do also throw in a lot of "in" jokes to where average teenagers without much music knowledge will miss. My friend leaned over and asked me "Who's Yoko?" I explained, then they said "John who?" I no longer talk to that person. (just kidding. on the not talking to them part).
It's actually well acted. They have a fresh cast for the three friends in the band. Emma Stone is the most stand out after her big launch in Superbad. Rainn Wilson, who you may have recognized from the guy in Juno when she was buying the pregnancy tests, or from The Office, does a pretty good job in the lead. I'm not sure if he's been in many lead roles, but he's got some talent. I would like to see him get some more leads after this. Christina Applegate also does great with her role.
Like a lot of movies in the music genre, the music plays a pretty big part in the movie. While the movie says "The Rocker", Fish (Wilson) is a great drummer with a lot of passion for rock, but the music they play is more of a pop/rock sound. It's not bad, but very mainstreamy. Not particularly my cup of tea, but not something I try to shut out. They keep is pretty general to appeal to a broad audience, and I can understand that. Playing it a little safe.
The comedy is pretty good. Not a whole lot of laughing out loud, but the pacing of the movie is really well done, so you're never really waiting for something to happen. And with that, they through in some basic lessons from previously used messages, but it's not really done in a "here we go again" way.
The movie is pretty predictable, but it's not trying to be a mystery. It's a simple, fairly family fun film. Could have been better, but it could have been a whole, whole lot worse. Not entirely fresh, but still worth biting into.
3.4/5
Matinee/Rental |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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OH EM GEE!!!! i totally thought this movie would suck, but it was AMAZING!!! it has slipped into 3rd place for my favourite movie of the summer of 08 (just behind Iron Man and Dark Knight, and pushes out Tropic Thunder)...and has slipped its way into my top 10 of all time...Say Wha??? i know!!! lol |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Anna Faris is REALLY hysterical and it's great to see a movie that finally doesn't portray a stereo-typical Greek organization!!!
Go see this movie, the Zetas are what REAL Greeks are all about :-P
And seriously, Anna Faris is so effing funny!!! I almost peed my pants at least 10 times |
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Aug 27, 2008 |
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I enjoyed this movie a lot and it had me at the edge of my seat. Some of the deaths were rather brutal/gory but overall love the action and what Coach does to Hennessey, ahhh loved it :) |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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HILARIOUS!!! It's one of those movies that if you watch it at the right time...you'll be crying from laughing so hard, well at least I did! There were some really lame parts but with all the laughing I did, I didn't mind the lame parts at all. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Traitor
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Cheadle plays a Sudanese-born American of strong Muslim faith, who, after a career in the US army as a Special Operations officer, becomes involved with Islamic extremists. These same extremists are being doggedly tracked by a pair of FBI agents.
I found this movie very engaging. Unlike others, I didn't find it predictable. I wasn't trying to second-guess where the story was going as it was unfolding. I have to admit that I went to see this film having only seen the trailer and thought it would be a Borne Identity style, fast-paced thriller. Perhaps that's why I was more focused on the characters and less on where things were going. If you expect something fast and action-packed, you might end up disappointed. While it is a thriller, the action is comparatively minimal. I wonder how it'll compare to the new Ridley Scott-Russell Crowe film "Body of Lies". I should mention that Don Cheadle turns in another solid performance, as does the rest of the cast.
It's true that most of the Muslims in this film are murderous but, given that the plot is centered around them, it isn't altogether surprising. I didn't read too much into it.
(I hate the 5 star rating system. This movie deserves 7.5/10) |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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not a bad movie. Not great either but entertaining. Alot of action, interesting plot points. Good effects. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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I was surprised by this film. It was truly a good movie! I recommend this to just about anyone.
Although, the portrayal of super hot women is jail is a bit strange. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Death Race
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Statham is such a hottie... and Joan Allen plays the villainess quite well. All in all,I enjoyed it even if it wasn't the best movie out there. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Death Race
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Though it's pretty easy to be over-the-top in a movie like this, the action is pretty entertaining and fairly constant. Statham plays a unique character for himself (a hardass who's good at driving, who saw that coming?) and McShane continues to be awesome. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Death Race
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Very entertaining movie, lots of good driving action. There is a bit of a plot, but anyone going to this kind of movie is not looking for a serious plot driven movie. Jason Statham is great in it. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Traitor
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Good pacing and action; requires you to work a little to keep up with what's going on, but not unattainably so. Tries a little too hard to sell the "Islam is a religion of peace" angle, though. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |
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Traitor
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Traitor's got balls!! From begin to end there is nothing easy about this film, it's an uphill battle all the way. It shows us, through Don Cheadle character, what can be good about religion and what isn't. It speaks to the conversation of our time. Excellent work from writing to editing. Music was a little Bourne like but still enjoyable. |
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Aug 28, 2008 |