I just came from the world premiere of this film in Boston, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. I wasn't a particularly big fan of the first movie (thought it was only OK), but the writer/director clearly spent the 10 years in between the first movie and this sequel writing and rewriting dialogue. There are some truly funny scenes with some very original and witty lines, and there are some unexpected surprises as well (at least, I was told by my friend who I saw the movie with that they were excellent and unexpected twists...). The action is good too. Big shout out to Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino and others. Give this movie a shot.
Reviews
3 Reviews
Home Movies
(1999–2004)
Fantastic
24 January 2006
I stumbled across this show recently and was blown away its subtle, infectious humor. They are airing the show in syndication during "Adult Swim", so there is an opportunity to watch it on cable. I've now bought the dvds, and they are one of those rare examples of entertainment you can engage in over and over and continue to find humor in...and new things to appreciate...each time. I'm amazed that this show did not succeed, though not all that surprised - look at what happened to "Arrested Development". With all of the crap out there, it is easy to miss a quality show like this one...but make sure you don't. If you have the chance, check this show out, and I promise you will be pleasantly drawn in to this very funny show.
Hollow Man
(2000)
hollow acting
5 September 2000
2 minutes into the movie and I was laughing at how wooden the acting was. Then....it got worse. I was looking forward to this movie...it had been well-hyped, and I like Kevin Bacon and Elisabeth Shue, but the trailer is certainly better than the feature. I never believed that these people were scientists - they were too damned stupid. But I did learn a few things:
1) Turning people invisible is easy (quote from the movie).
2) When you're invisible, and you could do so many things in such a state, all you'll really want to do is touch boobs.
3) Related to #2, it seems that when you're invisible, the women that you're molesting can't really feel it, as they do not wake up during your fondling fest.
4) Becoming invisible not only imparts super-human strength to you, but you can also survive having your head bashed in, being burned to a crisp, being electrocuted, etc. Think of the fun!
5) Our insides actually look computer-rendered, like part of a Playstation game.
6) I will never again pay to see a Paul Verhoeven movie. No way.
Why did I rate this movie a 2, even though it is in my top 3 for worst movies ever? Rhona Mitra. Holy cow, she's hot.
1) Turning people invisible is easy (quote from the movie).
2) When you're invisible, and you could do so many things in such a state, all you'll really want to do is touch boobs.
3) Related to #2, it seems that when you're invisible, the women that you're molesting can't really feel it, as they do not wake up during your fondling fest.
4) Becoming invisible not only imparts super-human strength to you, but you can also survive having your head bashed in, being burned to a crisp, being electrocuted, etc. Think of the fun!
5) Our insides actually look computer-rendered, like part of a Playstation game.
6) I will never again pay to see a Paul Verhoeven movie. No way.
Why did I rate this movie a 2, even though it is in my top 3 for worst movies ever? Rhona Mitra. Holy cow, she's hot.
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