tomasdiaz
Joined Aug 2008
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Street Kings by Director David Ayer is loaded with great action scenes. Other than that the story was too damn confusing littered with Hollywoods typical idea of the mean streets.
The Good on this one was great action. Pleny of shootings filled with blood. I can't remember a recent movie that has done it better. Actor Chris Evans (Det. Disco) was great. He stole every scene he was in.
The Bad was the story. It was confusing and made no sense. Felt like an after thought compared to the action. It was like some Hollywood bigwig decided they didn't a story if the action was there. Action won't hide a bad story. The twists and turns were totally forced. Any viewer with half a brain cell knew who the bad guy was right at the start. Movie audiences are smarter than this one gave them credit for being. A give away the story was going to be bad was 3 writers listed in the credits because it felt like 3 different storys thrown together.
The Ugly was Jay Mohr as a tough guy dirty detective. Jay Mohr LOL! Totally wrong for the movie. The pointless love interest of Det. Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) played by Martha Higareda. Am I only the viewer that wondered why her character was in the movie?
The most unbelievable BS was that a Mexican gangbanger named Quicks played by Noel G. would have inside information on a a black gangbanger Grill (The Game). Street Kings being set in LA should have known better. Racial tension between blacks and mexicans unfortunately is real on the streets of LA. Wrtiters took easy way to get a piece of information out.
I ranked this one as high as I did strictly on the action.
The Good on this one was great action. Pleny of shootings filled with blood. I can't remember a recent movie that has done it better. Actor Chris Evans (Det. Disco) was great. He stole every scene he was in.
The Bad was the story. It was confusing and made no sense. Felt like an after thought compared to the action. It was like some Hollywood bigwig decided they didn't a story if the action was there. Action won't hide a bad story. The twists and turns were totally forced. Any viewer with half a brain cell knew who the bad guy was right at the start. Movie audiences are smarter than this one gave them credit for being. A give away the story was going to be bad was 3 writers listed in the credits because it felt like 3 different storys thrown together.
The Ugly was Jay Mohr as a tough guy dirty detective. Jay Mohr LOL! Totally wrong for the movie. The pointless love interest of Det. Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) played by Martha Higareda. Am I only the viewer that wondered why her character was in the movie?
The most unbelievable BS was that a Mexican gangbanger named Quicks played by Noel G. would have inside information on a a black gangbanger Grill (The Game). Street Kings being set in LA should have known better. Racial tension between blacks and mexicans unfortunately is real on the streets of LA. Wrtiters took easy way to get a piece of information out.
I ranked this one as high as I did strictly on the action.
Street Stars Game Over by Director Troy Reed is a masterpiece documentary with a blistering urban feel. I read the great book Game Over by Azie Faison, Jr. The honesty of the man can not be down played. His life story was shown in the movie Paid in Full. In the book Game Over Azie shares his feelings about how his story was watered down in the movie.
Street Stars Game Over shows the real story straight from the mouths of people that lived it. I was moved by this one. Hearing Patricia Porter speak about losing two brothers to the streets sends a message to pursue life with dignity and not easy money. This is not a hip hop video or an episode of MTV Cribs for people to flash their wealth. This a documentary with a heavy message if you listen.
The archival footage takes you back to a time in Harlem where players were kings.
Street Stars Game Over shows the real story straight from the mouths of people that lived it. I was moved by this one. Hearing Patricia Porter speak about losing two brothers to the streets sends a message to pursue life with dignity and not easy money. This is not a hip hop video or an episode of MTV Cribs for people to flash their wealth. This a documentary with a heavy message if you listen.
The archival footage takes you back to a time in Harlem where players were kings.
Cold Heart Canyon is an erotic thriller that's not very erotic or thrilling. Renting this one from Blockbuster I had expectations of a late night offering from Cinemax with steamy scenes. The sensual mood music from known composer Herman Beeftink could not save this one. His early music can be found on many late night Cinemax offerings that have simulated sex. I know this because I am a fan of well done erotic movies.
The story itself was basic with a wife leaving her marriage after discovering her husbands infidelity. She moves to Laurel Canyon where she gets swept up in sexual situations.
My problems with Cold Heart Canyon is the abuse recycled clips to stretch out the movie for no reason. There was not enough nudity in this one to be the erotic thriller is was most certainly was trying to be. It's hard to understand why Director and Writer Janine Gosselin would skimp on showing more skin. This story could not stand by itself as a thriller. The plot is too bland with no spice.
I agree with reviewer Chas77 from Los Angeles who commented.....
This isn't good enough for the worst Cinemax late night entry. There is a little nudity -- none by the South African hottie and, hilariously, none by lead Caldwell, which makes you wonder -- why bother making a pseudo-porn without the porn?
Viewers can see this was made on video. To me the look of the movie was fine. cinematographer Blain Brown gave a worthy effort. Where the movie suffered was in direction and editing. Wonder if editor J.C. Beeftink is related to Herman Beeftink??? He had not other IMDb credits for editor. Guess we can cut him a break on this one.
The story itself was basic with a wife leaving her marriage after discovering her husbands infidelity. She moves to Laurel Canyon where she gets swept up in sexual situations.
My problems with Cold Heart Canyon is the abuse recycled clips to stretch out the movie for no reason. There was not enough nudity in this one to be the erotic thriller is was most certainly was trying to be. It's hard to understand why Director and Writer Janine Gosselin would skimp on showing more skin. This story could not stand by itself as a thriller. The plot is too bland with no spice.
I agree with reviewer Chas77 from Los Angeles who commented.....
This isn't good enough for the worst Cinemax late night entry. There is a little nudity -- none by the South African hottie and, hilariously, none by lead Caldwell, which makes you wonder -- why bother making a pseudo-porn without the porn?
Viewers can see this was made on video. To me the look of the movie was fine. cinematographer Blain Brown gave a worthy effort. Where the movie suffered was in direction and editing. Wonder if editor J.C. Beeftink is related to Herman Beeftink??? He had not other IMDb credits for editor. Guess we can cut him a break on this one.