And those two are captured brilliantly by director John Huston. It's a strange tale and one wonders how it even got green-lit, but I'm happy it was. The chemistry and misery enjoyed and suffered by these two characters is not to be missed. Have patience, it does pay off in the end.
Reviews
3 Reviews
The Tomorrow War
(2021)
Entertaining End-of-the-World Sci-Fi romp: Horror, Laughs, Time-Travel & Human Chemistry
4 July 2021
Whether you think the action or concept is played or boring or a re-tread, it was never quite done this way or this well, with more chemistry between strangers, friends and family than one sees in most action films of any genre. The humanity, and the superb supporting cast of Black actors and actresses that serve as the heroes in this film give it a feel of freshness we don't see enough of, and I'm wanting more.
Battle Los Angeles
(2011)
A videogame of a movie both brutal and corny, but plenty entertaining if you don't need a single laugh.
4 July 2021
Unlike many big-budget sci-fi invasions, this feels like a war and you're at ground zero. There is a hopelessness and a dangerousness that's more about war than about aliens per se, and there is no break from the grim reality. The very human aspect of humor / absurdity is written out, and there's never a moment's break from the oppressive stress. That and some of the goody-two-shoes corny aspects of Eckhart's character keep it from elevating to a higher score, but its an engaging window and well-executed.
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