What movies did you watch last week? (03/05-03/12)
Sorry Im a day late.
Whats up guys!
Again, let's discuss the movies we saw. Simple.
Mine:
Skiptrace (2016 Netflix): A soulless and over used plot with terrible dialogues and average action. I obviously expected another "good guy, bad guy" comedy movie but I was really interested in seeing Jackie Chan and Johnny Knoxville together. I thought they might do a great duo. But they had to go with the serious cop with a mean attitude along with the irresponsible and goofy criminal. It was never really funny, never really interesting. The settings were nice and the cinematography was not too bad. This one will most likely disappear from my memory with the years. And note that I'm a big Jackie Chan fan. 4.5/10
Harry Brown: A solid violent-drama although I'd say it leans more on the drama side. Great acting, simple but effective story and a good ending. 7/10
Equilibrium (2002 DVD): First thing I have to get off my chest is that the actor playing the bag guy is one of the biggest miscast I've ever seen. Not that it had to be a mean looking dude but just someone with a certain stature, this one lacked credibility and charisma. The story was very original and would've been easy to fail but I think they succeeded in living up to the idea. It's like a mix between The matrix and Brazil plus it has one of the coolest love story ever. 7.5/10
The matrix (1999 DVD): Its the first time I rewatch this since a long time and I only remembered the big scenes. I think I enjoyed it more this time, I might've lacked the maturity back then. Science fiction is not among my favorite genres but this one is among the best of them. An amazing story that unfolds perfectly with a superb cinematography and kick ass action. 8.5/10
The matrix: Reloaded (2003 DVD): Firts time ever seeing this one and I was a bit skeptic but finally it's not bad at all. The story might not be as great as the first but I think everything worked pretty well. The action was still good but sometimes the CGI was a bit too obvious and over the top. The scene where they have sex while everyone is dancing was trippy and sensual, I liked it. Good entertainment. 7/10
The Matrix: Revolutions (2003 DVD):
Although this one is more like your classic action-scifi, it's still entertaining and I found that they balanced the story and the action pretty well. And that was my main fear. There was also a lot more characters and it brought a certain breath of fresh air. A good ending to what might be one of the most important and defining sci-fi trilogy of the last 30 years. 7/10
GI Joe rise of the cobra (2009 TV): I saw the sequel twice but I had yet to rewatch this one and frankly I think I prefer the sequel. Its okay for some mindless action but as an eternal fan of the toys and TV show, it does not live up to the hype. Also, Tatum kinda sucked and with Wayans, he makes a strange combination. 5/10