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Max Payne Review
One word decribes Max Payne (the movie):disappointment.
But let's take things from the beginning.
The movie is based on the video game series.The games provide the material for a dark,gritty,violent movie with an engaging plot.This adaptation basically follows the events of the first game,although with some changes.So what's wrong with this movie?Well,a lot.
First,the cast.The casting choices are far from being successful.Mark Wahlberg's perfomance is at best mediocre.Another wrong choice is Mila Kunis.She's pretty but she's not suitable for the role of Mona Sax.I could say more about the cast but let's continue.
Another serious problem is the screenplay.The screenwriters ruined an interesting story and turned it into a (sometimes) boring movie.The director is also responsible for this failure.Surprisingly,there are not much action scenes and the slow-motion scenes are executed poorly.Only the cinematography is relatively good.
So,the previously mentioned potential is wasted.Many wonder how the movie would be if the cast or/and the director were different.Some mentioned the name of John Woo,from the movies of whom the Max Payne games were influenced.A Max Payne movie directed by John Woo?That would be interesting.
To sum up,this adaptation is disappointing.You may have read that after the end credits there's a scene that hints at a possible sequel.If that happens,a lot of changes should be made.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
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Reviews:The Happening,Forgetting Sarah Marshall
After the disappointment caused by recent M.Night Shyamalan movies,many wondered:what happened to the talent,which was evident in his earlier work (mainly in the Sixth Sense)?The expectations for M.Night's new movie were mixed and some people were not very optimistic.It was evident that after the critical and box-office failure of Lady in the Water,he needed a hit movie.The early reviews for the Happening were negative,and the other that followed were also negative,although there were some who thought that it was a good movie.
In my opinion,TH is not,by any means,a bad or even a mediocre movie.It certainly has its flaws.However,the plot device is interesting,making you wonder what's really happening?M.Night succeeds in creating an uncertain environment,a tense and uneasy atmosphere and there also some scary moments.Sometimes,the movie slows down and some questions are left unanswered.Overall,it's a decent movie,which is worth watching.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is one more movie from the "Apatow factory" and most of the gang is here.It's a comedy with some dramatic moments.To some level,it's a bittersweet movie,considering the development of the relationships and all the related stuff.There are lot of funny moments but there is also,sometimes,a serious tone.At times,FSM loses its pace,resulting to some weak moments.To sum up,Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a very funny,entertaining but flawed movie.
