johnfanning-53228
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As I am watching The Running Man for the upteenth time, I decided to write a review for it. I absolutely love this movie!
It was one of the few Arnold movies I had not seen growing up as a kid in the 80's and did not watch it until I was in my mid-20's. Arnold has his one-liners, there is plenty of action, and Richard Dawson is in it!
Additionally, Maria Conchita Alonso is the reluctant leading lady and she brings some light-hearted levity to the film as well. This movie is funny and the plot is wildly entertaining.
Imagine American Gladiators, but the gladiators hunt down the contestants (whom are convicts) and it's either kill or be killed. But this time, they selected the wrong contestant!
It was one of the few Arnold movies I had not seen growing up as a kid in the 80's and did not watch it until I was in my mid-20's. Arnold has his one-liners, there is plenty of action, and Richard Dawson is in it!
Additionally, Maria Conchita Alonso is the reluctant leading lady and she brings some light-hearted levity to the film as well. This movie is funny and the plot is wildly entertaining.
Imagine American Gladiators, but the gladiators hunt down the contestants (whom are convicts) and it's either kill or be killed. But this time, they selected the wrong contestant!
What makes this film interesting isn't the plot or the acting or even the antagonist (or protagonist depending on your perspective).
What makes the film interesting is that is is filmed from the killer's point of view (and again, you can debate if he is the hero or villain).
There are gruesome kills a-plenty and the formula for the film follows Friday the 13th very closely. In fact, if you put a hockey mask on the killer, you got yourself a Friday the 13th movie.
But aside from that, I found it to be interesting. It is not a classic horror film by any stretch, but it is a watchable slasher with enough blood and guts to satiate fans of the horror genre.
What makes the film interesting is that is is filmed from the killer's point of view (and again, you can debate if he is the hero or villain).
There are gruesome kills a-plenty and the formula for the film follows Friday the 13th very closely. In fact, if you put a hockey mask on the killer, you got yourself a Friday the 13th movie.
But aside from that, I found it to be interesting. It is not a classic horror film by any stretch, but it is a watchable slasher with enough blood and guts to satiate fans of the horror genre.
The Menu was a unique film with an original plot. So may movies today lack originality, but this film is a delight for those weary of the never-ending comic book films and special effects features.
The ensemble was put together well, and Anna Taylor Joy is undoubtedly one of the, if not THE, best actresses in Hollywood today. Some movies seem like they would be interesting just because of the story, but she is proving to be the type of actress through her performances that make the movie worth seeing, regardless of plot. Very few actors can make any film worthwhile with their performance alone, such as Jack Nicholson. Anna Taylor Joy is rapidly approaching that level of entertainer.
Ralph Fiennes does a great job as the antagonist as well. He does outstanding in playing the role of a gourmet chef with a cult-like following hungry for his creations. The trailer easily leads one to assume that this film is going to be a film about cannibalism (fortunately, it is not) but instead it goes in a completely different direction weaving suspense and curiosity as to what exactly it is this chef trying to accomplish.
Original, well acted, and enjoyable, I would recommend this movie to any cinema buff.
The ensemble was put together well, and Anna Taylor Joy is undoubtedly one of the, if not THE, best actresses in Hollywood today. Some movies seem like they would be interesting just because of the story, but she is proving to be the type of actress through her performances that make the movie worth seeing, regardless of plot. Very few actors can make any film worthwhile with their performance alone, such as Jack Nicholson. Anna Taylor Joy is rapidly approaching that level of entertainer.
Ralph Fiennes does a great job as the antagonist as well. He does outstanding in playing the role of a gourmet chef with a cult-like following hungry for his creations. The trailer easily leads one to assume that this film is going to be a film about cannibalism (fortunately, it is not) but instead it goes in a completely different direction weaving suspense and curiosity as to what exactly it is this chef trying to accomplish.
Original, well acted, and enjoyable, I would recommend this movie to any cinema buff.