Apparently the production was troubled and it’s different from the book, but the viewer is only made aware of this as a very good action movie.
Month: July 2019
Playing It Cool (2014) 20%
There is not much worse than dumb screewriters that think they’re smart. All the “witty, flirty” banter comes across as disingenuous snark.
Platoon (1986) 75%
Very good and realistic anti-war movie.
Pixels (2015) 25%
So much wasted talent involved with this, ruined by Sandler and Gad’s inability to take direction.
Pitch Black (2000) 60%
Mostly dumb, but its charm lies in pulling less punches than most sci-fi.
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) 50%
More Saturday morning acceptable mediocrity.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) 50%
Saturday morning acceptable mediocrity.
Particle Fever (2013) 80%
Excellent scientific documentary for the layperson. Also great graphic design.
ParaNorman (2012) 60%
A fine story rendered well, but for what audience?
Mystic River (2003) 80%
Exceptional acting.