How did this film get a rating of over 5? - The Reaping (2007) Discussion

[–] Odie33 14 years ago

Nice! ...Or Samuel L. Jackson for that matter. Anywho... It unfortunately wasn't the worst film by any stretch. Just because you threw out Keanu, I'll say Speed should get a 1. Speaking of that, Sandra Bullock. :: shivers :: You can see where I'm going with this.

Anywho.... The Reaping is more of a time waster, in my opinion, than just plain terrible.

By the way, I say Speed should get a 1 while being a fan of things like the Die Hard series, which are basically action-blockbusters. Even the action, stunts, and effects in Speed were something out of a $100 budget porno flick or something.

Though, I'd say few could admit to not enjoying The Matrix series, despite not perfect performances.

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[–] jorgito2001 14 years ago

I agree with Odie, it wasn't a HORRIBLE movie, but it was neither the best.

I gave it a 5 based on better then average acting, good production value & the subject matter (bible plagues fascinate me)...it entertained me, but its not one I plan to revisit anytime soon.

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Machete: 7/10
Reaping: 5.5/10
Graduate: 8/10
Date Night: 5.5/10

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[–] sgraf_x 14 years ago

IDK, I gave it a 2. Its the worst film I have seen in years.

There is NO Gene for the Human Spirit.

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[–] annajanestevenson 13 years ago

Me too! Load of wank!

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[–] langsts21 13 years ago

Um....because not all of the voters agree with you?

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[–] Amthermandes 13 years ago

Well done, you just proved there really are idiots out there.

No drama? No tension? No horror? Man, you gotta be blind to not see those elements in this movie. Maybe you need to lay off the movies, I think you're setting the bar unbelievably high for movies. Go outside an play

"Negative, I am a meat popsicle"

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[–] super-staff 11 years ago

Or maybe you need to go see better movies.

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[–] Amthermandes 11 years ago

lol

"NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition!!"

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[–] Amthermandes 13 years ago

Because it was actually pretty good, and obviously enough people liked it to give it a 5.6

I'm one of them, I gave it an 8, which surprised me. I thought I would end up giving it a 5 or 6.

I think it deserved to be at least a 6, but no, some people are just to hard to please.

"Negative, I am a meat popsicle"

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[–] dbb79 13 years ago

The fact that you gave it an 8 proves you know nothing about good film.

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[–] Amthermandes 13 years ago

I'm a film major, so what does THAT tell you? I even instruct a class on Film 101. The fact that people like you are so blind to see good cinema, is partially why I'm so into film. I've taught a lot of people to appreciate cinema, sounds like you need to take one of my classes.

"Negative, I am a meat popsicle"

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[–] ginu_tg-1 13 years ago

The movie is really underrated and deserves a higher rating than 5.6 or whatever..Clinch is, most people here havent understood the movie and the fact that certain things are only slightly ambiguous and not plot holes gaping wide as these posts make it seem. The priest, like someone here already mentioned, played an active role in the death of Swank's family and was also using Swank to kill the Lauren just like the town did. It wasnt hellfire that killed the priest but divine retribution..Probably made worse by the fact that he was playing the role of a devout clergy member. He most likely told her enough of the truth and just corrupted the last part. The antichrist would be born after a long line of sacrificed second children..but catch is that nothing is mentioned about third or fourth or any number of kids born after the second one. That is the biggest plot hole.

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[–] mitsub001-1 13 years ago

I gave it a seven...decent story, effects, Hilary and a good ending.

Marion Cotillard, Keira Knightley and Alizee are the most beautiful women on Earth.

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[–] vque 12 years ago

You teach film 101?

I guess you think we are supposed to be impressed.

I guess you also think without you it is impossible to like and know how to appreciate a movie.

That is funny. Maybe you should be teaching comedy 101.

I never said it

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[–] DurakSuka 11 years ago

It's like saying you are a writer and thus have good taste in fiction. You have demonstrated that you have absolutely horrendous taste in movies, you blathering idiot. This movie deserves a negative score, if that. Now, go *beep* yourself up the arse with that camera.

Hama cheez ba-Beer behtar meshawad!

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[–] jpkwolf 11 years ago

Some people are just too easy to please. This movie was garbage.

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[–] YankeeDood 12 years ago

Got me. IMDB users have low IQ's. This movie SUCKS!

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[–] timlin-4 12 years ago

Good performance from the little girl...

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[–] Odie33 12 years ago

Most definitely. AnnaSophia is a very (naturally) talented actress. In fact, I give her extra props for this (role) performance because it's entirely body language until the very last scene.

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[–] saga_heart 12 years ago

I missed the movie this time around.

Are these ratings based on how much a viewer liked or disliked a film? And not so much related with its quality?

It seems that if I enjoy a film (crap or fan-tastic) I'll give a rating tending towards high. The rating would be a very generic indicator of people that liked the film vs people that did not. Regards.

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[–] gingersnapper 12 years ago

I don't know much about film, I only know what I like and don't like.
I liked this movie and would give it an 8. It kept me entertained & guessing, I liked Katherine and Ben, and it scared me in parts.
I did wonder about them having 3rd and 4th children tho, and about the priest's motives.
The movie has me thinking about it well after it's over- I like that.

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[–] RomeoKnight 12 years ago

It was crap but Reeves is good. Swank is hugely overrated actress. Fits well for masculine movies with female boxing and stuff but for everything else, just terrible and annoying.

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