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Got together with a few people in the early hours of this morning for a movie marathon. And here be my mini reviews of what I remember:
Lost in Translation:
Couldn't see the point of it to be honest. Two people are bored away in Japan, meet up by chance, do stuff together. Greaaattt. And the ending, which apparently was supposed to be sad, incited no emotion at all. Hell, even one of the girls present, usually know for being rather tearful, didn't blink. 3/10
Runway Jury:
Arr, my suggestion this. Not sure how accurate the movie is based on the book as I've never read it, but in hindsight the idea behind it looks much stronger in written form. The typical stereotypes were covered, namely the hardline "I don't give a s**t!" white Republican American, and the jury had its fair share too.
It's ending too, however, was rather anti climatic. When at a time where everything was supposedly coming together (with the rushed music in tow) at the end, it just didn't feel like that; hardly a Usual Suspects type ending. Still, a good film. 6/10
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The Recruit:
Film based on CIA recruitment, taking "can do anything" Colin Farrell being enlisted in the CIA and following his journey at "The Farm" and later his "classified" work. Oh, meets a woman too during training, of course, they get close, then spys on. Pacino plays the father figure of the CIA trainer in charge of Farell, a 25 year veteran in the CIA and his recruiter. Finsihed with the revealing of some backstabbing, which wasn't too surprising, and mighty Colin winning the day again. 7/10
Lost in Translation:
Couldn't see the point of it to be honest. Two people are bored away in Japan, meet up by chance, do stuff together. Greaaattt. And the ending, which apparently was supposed to be sad, incited no emotion at all. Hell, even one of the girls present, usually know for being rather tearful, didn't blink. 3/10
Runway Jury:
Arr, my suggestion this. Not sure how accurate the movie is based on the book as I've never read it, but in hindsight the idea behind it looks much stronger in written form. The typical stereotypes were covered, namely the hardline "I don't give a s**t!" white Republican American, and the jury had its fair share too.
It's ending too, however, was rather anti climatic. When at a time where everything was supposedly coming together (with the rushed music in tow) at the end, it just didn't feel like that; hardly a Usual Suspects type ending. Still, a good film. 6/10
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The Recruit:
Film based on CIA recruitment, taking "can do anything" Colin Farrell being enlisted in the CIA and following his journey at "The Farm" and later his "classified" work. Oh, meets a woman too during training, of course, they get close, then spys on. Pacino plays the father figure of the CIA trainer in charge of Farell, a 25 year veteran in the CIA and his recruiter. Finsihed with the revealing of some backstabbing, which wasn't too surprising, and mighty Colin winning the day again. 7/10
I quite enjoyed Runaway jury..but like you said the ending was like "hmm..that it?" type of thing.
Don't bother with LiT, I came out with a feeling of "What the hell did I do for the last hour and a half?" Nice opening shot though.
I have them both, though i still havent found the will to watch them.
Got together with a few people in the early hours of this morning for a movie marathon. And here be my mini reviews of what I remember:
Lost in Translation:
Couldn't see the point of it to be honest. Two people are bored away in Japan, meet up by chance, do stuff together. Greaaattt. And the ending, which apparently was supposed to be sad, incited no emotion at all. Hell, even one of the girls present, usually know for being rather tearful, didn't blink. 3/10
Runway Jury:
Arr, my suggestion this. Not sure how accurate the movie is based on the book as I've never read it, but in hindsight the idea behind it looks much stronger in written form. The typical stereotypes were covered, namely the hardline "I don't give a s**t!" white Republican American, and the jury had its fair share too.
It's ending too, however, was rather anti climatic. When at a time where everything was supposedly coming together (with the rushed music in tow) at the end, it just didn't feel like that; hardly a Usual Suspects type ending. Still, a good film. 6/10
Whoops, posted this message before finishing.
The Recruit:
Film based on CIA recruitment, taking "can do anything" Colin Farrell being enlisted in the CIA and following his journey at "The Farm" and later his "classified" work. Oh, meets a woman too during training, of course, they get close, then spys on. Pacino plays the father figure of the CIA trainer in charge of Farell, a 25 year veteran in the CIA and his recruiter. Finsihed with the revealing of some backstabbing, which wasn't too surprising, and mighty Colin winning the day again. 7/10
Lost in Translation:
Couldn't see the point of it to be honest. Two people are bored away in Japan, meet up by chance, do stuff together. Greaaattt. And the ending, which apparently was supposed to be sad, incited no emotion at all. Hell, even one of the girls present, usually know for being rather tearful, didn't blink. 3/10
Runway Jury:
Arr, my suggestion this. Not sure how accurate the movie is based on the book as I've never read it, but in hindsight the idea behind it looks much stronger in written form. The typical stereotypes were covered, namely the hardline "I don't give a s**t!" white Republican American, and the jury had its fair share too.
It's ending too, however, was rather anti climatic. When at a time where everything was supposedly coming together (with the rushed music in tow) at the end, it just didn't feel like that; hardly a Usual Suspects type ending. Still, a good film. 6/10
Whoops, posted this message before finishing.
The Recruit:
Film based on CIA recruitment, taking "can do anything" Colin Farrell being enlisted in the CIA and following his journey at "The Farm" and later his "classified" work. Oh, meets a woman too during training, of course, they get close, then spys on. Pacino plays the father figure of the CIA trainer in charge of Farell, a 25 year veteran in the CIA and his recruiter. Finsihed with the revealing of some backstabbing, which wasn't too surprising, and mighty Colin winning the day again. 7/10