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The Warrior's Way (2010)
Inexplicably overrated movie
I don't understand why this is such an overrated movie. Let's go step by step:
1) Claim of visually stunning is overrated 2) Absolutely everybody's acting is overrated 3) Storyline is predictable and uninspired 4) sword action is absolutely terrible. Mostly you hear swoosh sounds and see blood flow 5) Dialogues are flat, and drawn out 6) The so called action is overrated. Not very clear about who's fighting who and why. No matter how many bad guys die, they always reappear in same number in the next scene. 7) Movie ends on an unexplainable note. 8) If possible don't watch it. If impossible watch is for free and try to sleep through it.
Orphan (2009)
Delivers as promised
I just watched this movie upon my wife's insistence. It was rated one star on Comcast TV guide. Movie was definitely better than that. Story flowed throughout and kept pace. Acting was good. All characters were believable. Muted dramatics and theatrics really made acting more enjoyable.
Cinematography is great. Overall visually quite appealing. Product designer did a really good job with the house. None of the actors were gorgeous but their chemistry was very believable.
Violence is faithfully and graphically depicted. It is not necessarily just a scare, rather good gore and horror. Strongly suggested viewing for late night. Ending definitely was surprising. Although movie took too long to end, with some predictable twists and turns.
Quantum of Solace (2008)
Underwhelming experience
Wife is a big fan of Craig, and I am a big fan of Bond movies. So we went.
Nowhere near Casino Royale. Story is confusing, plot meanders. What I hated most was the photography. So shaky, doesn't focus on anything. I think the shaking is attempt at covering poor photography skills.
I liked the villain's acting, but his motives were unclear/flimsy. Stunts were all unbelievable and insane. Almost all characters are lame. None of them believable, especially the heroine. Her interaction with Bond is so confusing that she seems forced in to the story, probably for sex appeal.
Seriously, do not waste your money. Watch it when it's on discount rental at local video store.
Amantide - Scirocco (1987)
not the most meaningful, but very entertaining!
i remember seeing this movie almost 20 years ago!!
it was a soft core porn import playing in a seedy local theater. besides obvious appeal, it was quite entertaining. story flows smoothly (although it's not a very complicated or meaningful story). the performance of main actress was quite charming.. esp the scene where she combines the pleasure of sex with pleasure of horseback riding. that alone is worth watching the movie!!
i don't remember much else about the movie. the nature shots are very nice, nobody's overacting. most of the characters are not fully developed, but then the movie is only about the main actress, so it's expected.. :)
don't recall if musical score was nice.. that's about it!