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I went to see this at the cinema a few nights ago expecting to be more impressed than I was with the pretty dismal U-571. First of all, it was an English film so there would be none of that Americanism which I canít stand.
I had read fairly promising reviews beforehand so I was hoping not be disappointed. However, when I got in to the cinema (300 seater), there were only another 10 people in there and that was not a good sign.
Anyway, I tried not to let that bother me and I soon forgot about the emptyness - basically as soon as the film began.
During the first 15 or so minutes, I must admit I found it a tad boring but I kept an open mind and hoped that it would pick up a bit. What seemed like an hour later I glanced at my watch and was shocked to see that the film had only been running for 30 minutes. After that period though, I never looked back and I was actually completely engrossed in the storyline by an hour through.
As for the acting, I had been told by Stryke that Dougray Scott was very good in it so itís safe to say I was highly disappointed by his opening few scenes. He just didnít fit into the role of ërecovering mental patientí. However, after his first few scenes, his acting impressed me more and more as he moved away from having the almost brain-dead look that he started off with and by the end of the film, I had started to agree with Stryke - he was very good in it.
Kate Winslet wasnít in the film for half as long as I expected her to be. She almost only appeared in flashbacks but never-the-less she was still pretty good.
I was particularly impressed by Saffron Burrowsí performance. After seeing her in Deep Blue Sea, I thought she had to be one of the worst actresses in recent years but she actually proved herself to be very talented. In fact, she was so much better in Enigma than in DPS that I didnít even realise it was her until I saw her name on the end credits. I recognised her all the way though but I could not put my finger on her.
Overall, I was expecting a lot from Enigma and it delivered. Admittedly, the first half hour is pretty boring but after that it really picks up and turns out to be very exciting, despite having the slowest, high speed car chase ever (well I suppose it was the 1940s).
Good acting and none of that Americanism puts it well ahead of U-571.
I recommend anyone to go to see this film (unless youíre American in which case you wonít like it because youíre not praised and made out to be the heroes) :-)
I had read fairly promising reviews beforehand so I was hoping not be disappointed. However, when I got in to the cinema (300 seater), there were only another 10 people in there and that was not a good sign.
Anyway, I tried not to let that bother me and I soon forgot about the emptyness - basically as soon as the film began.
During the first 15 or so minutes, I must admit I found it a tad boring but I kept an open mind and hoped that it would pick up a bit. What seemed like an hour later I glanced at my watch and was shocked to see that the film had only been running for 30 minutes. After that period though, I never looked back and I was actually completely engrossed in the storyline by an hour through.
As for the acting, I had been told by Stryke that Dougray Scott was very good in it so itís safe to say I was highly disappointed by his opening few scenes. He just didnít fit into the role of ërecovering mental patientí. However, after his first few scenes, his acting impressed me more and more as he moved away from having the almost brain-dead look that he started off with and by the end of the film, I had started to agree with Stryke - he was very good in it.
Kate Winslet wasnít in the film for half as long as I expected her to be. She almost only appeared in flashbacks but never-the-less she was still pretty good.
I was particularly impressed by Saffron Burrowsí performance. After seeing her in Deep Blue Sea, I thought she had to be one of the worst actresses in recent years but she actually proved herself to be very talented. In fact, she was so much better in Enigma than in DPS that I didnít even realise it was her until I saw her name on the end credits. I recognised her all the way though but I could not put my finger on her.
Overall, I was expecting a lot from Enigma and it delivered. Admittedly, the first half hour is pretty boring but after that it really picks up and turns out to be very exciting, despite having the slowest, high speed car chase ever (well I suppose it was the 1940s).
Good acting and none of that Americanism puts it well ahead of U-571.
I recommend anyone to go to see this film (unless youíre American in which case you wonít like it because youíre not praised and made out to be the heroes) :-)
Turbo, you should get Ronin on DVD. The picture is just soooooooooo good. It was the first DVD I got come to think of it.
French Connection is a damn good film too but you can't get that on Region 2 I don't think.
French Connection is a damn good film too but you can't get that on Region 2 I don't think.
WÚÛkiee M¯nßÜÄR wrote:
> Damn - I was rather hoping that you meant the *group* Enigma.
I've never heard of them unless they did the music for Sliver. Did they?
> Damn - I was rather hoping that you meant the *group* Enigma.
I've never heard of them unless they did the music for Sliver. Did they?
Damn - I was rather hoping that you meant the *group* Enigma.
The best car chases ever are either from Ronin or The French Connection. Ronin was ace. I loved that film.
I wasn't too impressed with him in M:I-2. He was the best thing about it but his acting wasn't great. I just like him. And he's Scottish. Woohooo!
Yes, and he is a damn good actor. Take Mission Impossible 2. Now, that film wasn't a shade on the original. Scott's performance was the best thing about it. He is very convincing as the villian just on the edge of sanity.
In Enigma, I thought he excelled still. A brilliant peformace as the genius. But my cinema was empty as well. Just me and 3 other people. It's obviously not got enough explosions or blatant action. Gah, most people want Hollywood films. What a waste of decent films.
In Enigma, I thought he excelled still. A brilliant peformace as the genius. But my cinema was empty as well. Just me and 3 other people. It's obviously not got enough explosions or blatant action. Gah, most people want Hollywood films. What a waste of decent films.
I went to see this at the cinema a few nights ago expecting to be more impressed than I was with the pretty dismal U-571. First of all, it was an English film so there would be none of that Americanism which I canít stand.
I had read fairly promising reviews beforehand so I was hoping not be disappointed. However, when I got in to the cinema (300 seater), there were only another 10 people in there and that was not a good sign.
Anyway, I tried not to let that bother me and I soon forgot about the emptyness - basically as soon as the film began.
During the first 15 or so minutes, I must admit I found it a tad boring but I kept an open mind and hoped that it would pick up a bit. What seemed like an hour later I glanced at my watch and was shocked to see that the film had only been running for 30 minutes. After that period though, I never looked back and I was actually completely engrossed in the storyline by an hour through.
As for the acting, I had been told by Stryke that Dougray Scott was very good in it so itís safe to say I was highly disappointed by his opening few scenes. He just didnít fit into the role of ërecovering mental patientí. However, after his first few scenes, his acting impressed me more and more as he moved away from having the almost brain-dead look that he started off with and by the end of the film, I had started to agree with Stryke - he was very good in it.
Kate Winslet wasnít in the film for half as long as I expected her to be. She almost only appeared in flashbacks but never-the-less she was still pretty good.
I was particularly impressed by Saffron Burrowsí performance. After seeing her in Deep Blue Sea, I thought she had to be one of the worst actresses in recent years but she actually proved herself to be very talented. In fact, she was so much better in Enigma than in DPS that I didnít even realise it was her until I saw her name on the end credits. I recognised her all the way though but I could not put my finger on her.
Overall, I was expecting a lot from Enigma and it delivered. Admittedly, the first half hour is pretty boring but after that it really picks up and turns out to be very exciting, despite having the slowest, high speed car chase ever (well I suppose it was the 1940s).
Good acting and none of that Americanism puts it well ahead of U-571.
I recommend anyone to go to see this film (unless youíre American in which case you wonít like it because youíre not praised and made out to be the heroes) :-)
I had read fairly promising reviews beforehand so I was hoping not be disappointed. However, when I got in to the cinema (300 seater), there were only another 10 people in there and that was not a good sign.
Anyway, I tried not to let that bother me and I soon forgot about the emptyness - basically as soon as the film began.
During the first 15 or so minutes, I must admit I found it a tad boring but I kept an open mind and hoped that it would pick up a bit. What seemed like an hour later I glanced at my watch and was shocked to see that the film had only been running for 30 minutes. After that period though, I never looked back and I was actually completely engrossed in the storyline by an hour through.
As for the acting, I had been told by Stryke that Dougray Scott was very good in it so itís safe to say I was highly disappointed by his opening few scenes. He just didnít fit into the role of ërecovering mental patientí. However, after his first few scenes, his acting impressed me more and more as he moved away from having the almost brain-dead look that he started off with and by the end of the film, I had started to agree with Stryke - he was very good in it.
Kate Winslet wasnít in the film for half as long as I expected her to be. She almost only appeared in flashbacks but never-the-less she was still pretty good.
I was particularly impressed by Saffron Burrowsí performance. After seeing her in Deep Blue Sea, I thought she had to be one of the worst actresses in recent years but she actually proved herself to be very talented. In fact, she was so much better in Enigma than in DPS that I didnít even realise it was her until I saw her name on the end credits. I recognised her all the way though but I could not put my finger on her.
Overall, I was expecting a lot from Enigma and it delivered. Admittedly, the first half hour is pretty boring but after that it really picks up and turns out to be very exciting, despite having the slowest, high speed car chase ever (well I suppose it was the 1940s).
Good acting and none of that Americanism puts it well ahead of U-571.
I recommend anyone to go to see this film (unless youíre American in which case you wonít like it because youíre not praised and made out to be the heroes) :-)