MLachey
Joined Dec 2007
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MLachey's rating
This "film" is truly a disaster.
The writing was so lackluster that one can easily believe a junior high school student writing their very first script created it. I mean character development is pretty much the actor stating his character's name and why he/she is at the film location. I would have been more impressed if Val Kilmer seized that moment to look straight into the camera and state "I'm here because I need the money" instead of his actual lines.
The pacing, and any notion of realistic interaction between people is completely lost. On top of that, it falls prey to some classic horror show decision making clichés, like "let's split up to search for one person who got split up from us when people are getting murdered when they are alone!!" and I'm sorry Miss. Rebecca Da Costa, but you can't sell sex appeal when you can't sell a single line/scene.
The ending is farcical. I'll leave it at that.
If you truly want to waste your time, go fly a kite. It will be more enjoyable than watching this garbage.
The writing was so lackluster that one can easily believe a junior high school student writing their very first script created it. I mean character development is pretty much the actor stating his character's name and why he/she is at the film location. I would have been more impressed if Val Kilmer seized that moment to look straight into the camera and state "I'm here because I need the money" instead of his actual lines.
The pacing, and any notion of realistic interaction between people is completely lost. On top of that, it falls prey to some classic horror show decision making clichés, like "let's split up to search for one person who got split up from us when people are getting murdered when they are alone!!" and I'm sorry Miss. Rebecca Da Costa, but you can't sell sex appeal when you can't sell a single line/scene.
The ending is farcical. I'll leave it at that.
If you truly want to waste your time, go fly a kite. It will be more enjoyable than watching this garbage.
As far as RomComs go, there isn't really much you can do to differentiate one plot from the next so I won't really comment on that aspect of the film. I will say, however, that the plot wasn't outrageous and the pace at which the story told is to thank.
Having lived in the UK, I found that I zeroed in on a few more one-liners than the average North American. I also found that I thoroughly enjoyed some of the quirks the supporting cast/extras provided as they seemed genuine and offered a chance at reminiscence. The "freshness" of the film is truly carried on their shoulders.
Overall, this was a well made, well-acted film and provides solid entertainment value for its duration.
Having lived in the UK, I found that I zeroed in on a few more one-liners than the average North American. I also found that I thoroughly enjoyed some of the quirks the supporting cast/extras provided as they seemed genuine and offered a chance at reminiscence. The "freshness" of the film is truly carried on their shoulders.
Overall, this was a well made, well-acted film and provides solid entertainment value for its duration.
"Oooh, a storm is threat'nin'.. my very life today... If I don't get some shelter, oh yeah, I'm gonna fade away..."
Amidst the accolades for this film, I have noticed several reviews that state that it is following some formulaic apocalypse format while trying to bring gravity to the situation with its dialogue, etc. etc. I can't seem to see this film in that light at all.
While the end of days premise has never been totally new, this film is less about the end and more about the basic logical, and/or illogical attributes of the human mind.
It deals with one of humanities basic defense mechanisms, fear. The film then places it under siege, bombarding it with questions of rationality and context. When a species can rely on a basic instinct like fear, its chances of survival are increased. However, as we have advanced in intellect we have become increasingly dependent on logic and science to the point where even basic instincts, like fear, are questioned depending on a given situation. The film also places other emotions/instincts like trust, and love, into the fray allowing the audience to observe how these can become intertwined, and equally confused, as our magnificent brains struggle to come to terms with how to deal with reality or perceived reality.
I found this film to be gripping, not because of the apocalyptic premise but rather because the acting was fantastic and the dialogue, or lack of it in some instances, helped to tell a thought provoking story of a man struggling to decide whether to trust in instinct or in logic.
If you invest yourself into the characters like I did, you will not be disappointed.
Definitely worth a viewing as Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain (she's got the golden touch these days) put on a great performance.
Amidst the accolades for this film, I have noticed several reviews that state that it is following some formulaic apocalypse format while trying to bring gravity to the situation with its dialogue, etc. etc. I can't seem to see this film in that light at all.
While the end of days premise has never been totally new, this film is less about the end and more about the basic logical, and/or illogical attributes of the human mind.
It deals with one of humanities basic defense mechanisms, fear. The film then places it under siege, bombarding it with questions of rationality and context. When a species can rely on a basic instinct like fear, its chances of survival are increased. However, as we have advanced in intellect we have become increasingly dependent on logic and science to the point where even basic instincts, like fear, are questioned depending on a given situation. The film also places other emotions/instincts like trust, and love, into the fray allowing the audience to observe how these can become intertwined, and equally confused, as our magnificent brains struggle to come to terms with how to deal with reality or perceived reality.
I found this film to be gripping, not because of the apocalyptic premise but rather because the acting was fantastic and the dialogue, or lack of it in some instances, helped to tell a thought provoking story of a man struggling to decide whether to trust in instinct or in logic.
If you invest yourself into the characters like I did, you will not be disappointed.
Definitely worth a viewing as Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain (she's got the golden touch these days) put on a great performance.