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Shockingly bad

posted 13 years ago by ChefC
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The worst film I have had the misfortune of watching since 'battlefield earth'. Which is a shame because I like many of the actors in it. The heavy handed and hyperbolic political message it tried to portray was bad enough but when coupled with some terrible acting, direction, effects, scripts and plot, it truly becomes the perfect example of what 'not' to do while making a film. I recommend you avoid at all costs!
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Shouldn't have been cancelled so soon...
-Firefly
-Amsterdam
-Journeyman
-terriers

[–] salmo365 13 years ago

And what a ridiculous premise.

You have some Romanians running around killing enemies and bystanders with impunity, leave a trail of bodies everywhere and not one sign of police interest.

[–] ian_king 13 years ago

Yep, that sounds about right for Britain actually.

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[–] ChefC 13 years ago

I would by no means take this film as an example of their best work. I think half the cast knew how bad it was and just phoned it in, while the other half actually tried to make a go of it.

I've seen most of them in other things and I know they can all act, it just wasn't apparent in this dismal film. Yea it's a shame because with the right break there is no reason many of these 'C listers' couldn't be real stars. Just the way the business works I suppose, most of the 'A listers' simply have lucky breaks to thank for their fame.

I'll be interested to hear your opinion once you have seen the film. For me at least it was a massive let down, so much so that I wish I had never watched it!

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Shouldn't have been cancelled..
-Firefly
-New Amsterdam
-Journeyman
-terriers

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[–] ChefC 13 years ago

More than one :)

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Shouldn't have been cancelled..
-Firefly
-New Amsterdam
-Journeyman
-terriers

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[–] tvband67 13 years ago

hard to know which was worse in this film, the script or the acting.
only saving grace i guess was craig fairbrass, and he was just playing same role he ever has done.
badly edited and a very confused film.
makes london boulevard look like citizen kane (and i quite enjoyed london boulevard)

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[–] ChefC 13 years ago

I'm sorry I was so right! hehe

Most actors work in many sub-par movies before their big break, it's all just experience at the end of the day, I don't think being in this film will necessarily hurt his chances of getting a good role in the future. I honestly doubt anybody who matters will even see this film! haha!

I have London Boulevard but haven't got around to watching it yet, I'm glad to hear it's worth a viewing though!

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Shouldn't have been cancelled..
-Firefly
-New Amsterdam
-Journeyman
-terriers

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